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Photography On Location: May in Mojave
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The Mamiya C220 you see in this video was gifted to me by a generous viewer named AJ. He's a very talented photographer in his own right. Be sure to check out his Instagram at / a.j.tedesco
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All music by Blake Carver, used with permission.
Here's another one of them videos where I go out to the desert, take lots of pictures, and make a video about it. And this one covered all sorts of bases. I was shooting 6x17 with my Shen-Hao TFC 617-A, 6x6 with my Mamiya RZ67, and even more 6x6 with my new Mamiya C220. That's right, just squares and long-skinny rectangles. 1:1 and 1:3 is what I'm all about, friends. Keep them nasty 4:5 and 2:3 aspect ratios outta here, man! I don't need them. Well, yes I do...but not on this trip!
Love monochrome, do ya? Boom, I got you. Ilford Delta, baby. How about Kodak Portra? Yessir, I got you on that too. Old buildings your thing? Say no more, friend. Scantily-clad supermodels on the beach? No...no, I don't have that. But the other stuff I got.
I had some ups and downs on this trip. At times I was really feeling that creative nectar coursing through my veins, other times I was feeling like a complete and utter hack. I suppose both things can be true at the same time. But the point is, it wasn't all perfectly smooth sailing. And that's okay. That's part of analog photography. When you're shooting film, you just don't always know if things are going well until you get back to the lab for processing. Luckily for me, things turned out well overall. I'm pleased with many of the photos, and that's the best I can hope for.
Thanks for watching!
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@thesubtleimage893 4 жыл бұрын
“I think I got one or two good shots.” The whole roll is full of bangers Nick!
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Love it. Thank you.
@atribecalledfilm 4 жыл бұрын
Big facts
@barselino9877 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@thesubtleimage893 4 жыл бұрын
tyvek05 you must be real fun at parties. Ever heard of hyperbole? It’s just a fun statement my friend.
@atribecalledfilm 4 жыл бұрын
tyvek05 are you even professional? Go somewhere with that comment. This community don’t need negative people like you.
@rogerNOmore 4 жыл бұрын
The most underrated youtube channel
@fasampe 4 жыл бұрын
Just thinking about that... It's just a shame it did not get to 100k subscribers yet... Great quality videos, photographs, didactics, humor... Doing my part to share! Ps.: And looking for a 17x6 camera hidden from my wife... U_U
@techshorts6044 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, what a shame :(
@c0veredinash 4 жыл бұрын
I agree, regardless of the fact that he's a fantastic photographer. These videos are thoroughly entertaining.
@jespersichlau4343 4 жыл бұрын
AND the most underrated voice over voice. It is smooooth as butter.
@c0veredinash 4 жыл бұрын
@@jespersichlau4343 yeah man, but also just the production values, choice of b-roll and accompanying music. It's just all good
@justinvanmarle6039 4 жыл бұрын
You’re the Bob Ross of KZfaq photography channels. So chilled and easy to listen to. I mean that as a compliment! 😂 Fascinating seeing the USA’s lesser-known spots as well. Best wishes from the UK. 😉👍🏼
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
I'm just going to photograph some happy little bushes here. They'll be our little secret.
@artjonshahaj7291 4 жыл бұрын
Nick Carver Show us how you shake that polaroid!! (Btw when you want to come to italy just tell me, there are some cool bushes overe here). You are the best nick!!
@justinvanmarle6039 4 жыл бұрын
@Nick Carver: that got dark real quickly... 😂
@scottguo1222 4 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I was thinking. The Bob Ross of photography.
@__Mr.White__ Жыл бұрын
"I mean that as a compliment!" You don't say. 🤦🏼♂
@jaburchfield7194 4 жыл бұрын
That shot at 19:11 is pure ART!! The way that shadow under the window bank makes an arrow that points directly at the recliner. The dusk shot is great too, but for some reason that first one did it for me. Great video!
@teamrambocat 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, thats the best shot, pure magic
@treminaorugx 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, that was the best of them
@jackmatthews9390 4 жыл бұрын
I would buy that one too!
@abeltumik4947 4 жыл бұрын
Agree, that is the best! :)
@UncleDansVintageVinyl 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. It's a daytime shot, but it reminded me of some of Hopper's lonely interiors. The dusk shot is lovely, but not as dramatic.
@markmcmullan3351 4 жыл бұрын
I always just get buzzed after watching these vids . They are an honest portrayal of a guy doing what he loves and doing it well .
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@arildedvardbasmo490 4 жыл бұрын
A Nick Carver day is a good day! Play!
@petetasker8599 4 жыл бұрын
The day just got a whole lot better 👍🏼
@MinisterOfGuam 4 жыл бұрын
I wish Nick Carver did more videos. His dialogue is precise and well articulated. Professional standout
@iendi1910 4 жыл бұрын
This is not a youtube video this is a youtube show. Very entertaining, sprinkled with humor, human feelings and spectacular photographs.
@ageary 4 жыл бұрын
22 minutes of pure high class entertainment. Thank you Nick. I enjoy your videos so much and agree with you these old buildings will eventually just fade away to nothing ...
@BenHorne 4 жыл бұрын
Super enjoyable as always Nick! I love that scene with the recliner! Such a great find, and it's great to see how you captured it as the light was changing. I'm also super jealous that you were able to get away to the desert before things started to heat up.
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir! I somehow manage to miss the perfect spring desert weather every year, so I lucked out with these few days.
@MJAdams-js7np 4 жыл бұрын
A 4Runner, a camera, and amazing scenery....life doesn’t get any better.
@GarethDanks 4 жыл бұрын
Never seen a single video with so many outstanding images in. No arrogance no showing off just quality and passion. 👏🏻😊
@Mulva234 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t ever quit and go home, you’re sh*t is awesome and super inspiring!
@singletrack29349 3 жыл бұрын
Man, that desert living room is amazing.
@colinhicks5135 4 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of photography channels on youtube but nothing gets me more motivated and excited to shoot than these On Location videos.
@briansavage932 4 жыл бұрын
You don't get nearly enough credit for your filming and editing skills. You always get a lot of great coverage, your transitions are creative, your music choices always for nicely, and your style is consistent and high quality. I know the behind the camera stuff is tedious but the result is super polished. So, cheers to that my friend.
@davidportebeckefeld7415 4 жыл бұрын
Man I really hope a streaming service just throws a ton of money at you so Photography On Location became a streamable series.
@comfortablyblind6853 4 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much, why I built a bed in my van. I have this grandiose idea of finding something that needs morning or evening light and I can sleep Comfortably before and/or after shooting it. Great video. Subbed
@PianoBlackTrimRep. 4 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up if you want to see Nick shoot more perfectly framed photos of liquior stores.
@alejandrorico-gomez340 4 жыл бұрын
I really love the second composition of the building with the chair in it. The frame is subdivided into four different rectangles that are each like their own photograph. Though it is "cluttered" in a sense it's also "organized" (if that makes sense) in a way that is very complex yet very pleasing.
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
“Organized chaos” or “ordered chaos” is my favorite thing. Thank you.
@webvideofan 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, that second frame of the recliner series has a lot going for it as well. I, too, appreciate how it’s divided into multiple images within itself. 👍🏻
@TheYuhasz01 4 жыл бұрын
Interior with chair, and few other images, have an “Edward Hopper “ vibe.....
@evgeniydeus8137 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@markmuller3086 4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@davidmb2587 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I thought so too. The railroad, the birds, the old chair telling an implicit story. And the almost horizontal light. It's amazing., Very Edward Hopper-esque.
@thierrybervoets3604 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Back to thé roots of the photography. Thank You
@edwardferry8247 3 жыл бұрын
Bill Brandt sprung to mind .. 👌 delightful
@jenohogan9254 4 жыл бұрын
I really like the chair panoramic with the sun streaming in. It adds a nice mood.
@richardg6109 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the interior shots are fantastic. I likes the first one as much as the last one.
@BraeHunziker 4 жыл бұрын
Best notification I’ve gotten in a long time. Thank god.
@michaelj7069 4 жыл бұрын
That recliner shot with the sunset at 20:26 is what photography dreams are made of. I love it.
@technol-bismol3778 4 жыл бұрын
Boy have I been waiting for some Nick Carver amazing film photography❤️❤️❤️
@ribsy 4 жыл бұрын
that last dusk shot is a banger! way to change things up and challenge yourself 💪🏽
@mkshffr4936 Жыл бұрын
What really caught my eye was the cup in the middle of the floor of the chair building.
@philippnagel1096 4 жыл бұрын
the dynamic range of certain films is just incredible
@keithjohnson5398 4 жыл бұрын
I had an ancient version of your TLR, Mamiyaflex, with an 80 & 180mm. Such a solid camera. Took that camera everywhere. Got it in the 70's.
@NickPage 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this man. The talk of creative ruts really resonates with me as that’s what I’m always struggling with myself. Great video Nick
@BryanDorr 4 жыл бұрын
True point about capturing now before its gone. One of the reasons I love photographing abandoned places.
@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s 4 жыл бұрын
If your intuition tells you the conditions are not right it's ok to pack up and return another day, creativity shouldn't be a battle. I really liked the abstract nature of the b&w boulder shots, a masterclass in composition.
@kriseric1 3 жыл бұрын
That 17:38 truck stop photo is really sublime.
@PJOnori 4 жыл бұрын
It’s truly enjoyable to listen to a person’s process and their self-critique. I had a different point of view on which version of the recliner photo worked best. It’s fun to see all the iterations and hear which the photographer thinks best matches their vision and style. Always fun Nick - thanks!
@leejamesphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about the voices of doubt.
@taylornoel 4 жыл бұрын
Damn man. That first interior chair shot is the stuff dreams are made of. Banger of an image.
@neill362 4 жыл бұрын
2:35 it’s a great shot but knowing that he’s going back for the camera makes it a bit hilarious
@johnfynphotography7928 4 жыл бұрын
And here at 11:28 - Get out of bed Nick!
@WoodyONeal 4 жыл бұрын
I like how power lines somehow still "connect" with these old buildings, making them, somehow, less abandon. Elements of the frame.
@andrewf.7813 4 жыл бұрын
That shot with the birds,... maaannn, a work of art. Thanks for sharing your thought process
@philhasacamera 3 жыл бұрын
I've just bought a c220 and have run one roll through it so far and I love it! It's like a tank or a well made clock, just well built and a pure machine! I've only just gone back to film recently and loving the experience. Just discovered your channel and love the content, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! Hope you and family are all well, keep up the good work!
@Fortnite87463 8 ай бұрын
Coming back and binge watching all your videos because they are so entertaining. Keep it up
@the6millionpman424 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love it when you do these types of videos Nick. Huge fan of abandoned spaces and you always seem to find such interesting buildings. The final shots with the chair inside the building are superb, the telegraph poles framed within the windows one by one are a great touch.
@RadiRenggli 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video of the great Nick Carver... love the Photography On Location series
@anthonykent8139 4 жыл бұрын
I can't help feeling there is a sadness about many of these old building. As has already been said, there is an Edward Hopper feel to them. "The Night Hawks" particularly springs to mind. Thanks for taking us along.
@adammaraschky3845 4 жыл бұрын
That last moody dusk shot is so good. Nice choice on pulling the film.
@DeeDeeLecter 2 ай бұрын
😮omg... Love the squares ones ... And no, sir. Not tired of ur shots in the deser 🏜️ 😮😮😮😮😮😮
@MaverickZ007 4 жыл бұрын
Let's go Boys!! Nick is back dropping some gems today.
@Necroblob 4 жыл бұрын
Love the way you talk through your photos warts and all. What works and what doesn't work so well. I'm trying to improve my photography and channels like this where I can be a fly on the wall with a talented photographer are really helpful. Thank you!
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
@alanclark9691 3 жыл бұрын
Came to this video following your recent 'chat' with Thomas Heaton, who lives near to me in North East England. I really enjoyed your trip to the Mojave desert - brought back some great memories of Southern CA. Looking forward to watching more of your stuff Nick.
@johnchedsey1306 4 жыл бұрын
watching one of these videos right before bedtime is like Grandpa telling me the best bedtime story ever. About abandoned scary recliners, of course.
@TheDecguy 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that you brought out the C220 for a walk. I have several of the C3 series, C3, C33, C330, etc. Mine are begging me to get outside to have a look around. Time for some Tri X and inspiration. Thanks for the B&W shots taken in the rock pile.
@shanthoshravikumar5937 4 жыл бұрын
Nick Carver is like Bob Ross. But only if he was a KZfaqr in 2020 who has seen enough shit, picked up an alcohol addiction to go through it, and is now trying to escape quarantine and leave his darkness behind, going on lone long trips to photograph the forgotten places which once played hosts to various fringe societies. He has my Respect. LOL
@llxejg 4 жыл бұрын
This video has given me a renewed burst of energy for my photography. The photos are ‘top drawer’, I love your ethos, the videography and story telling is perfectly pitched, but above all I love your advice and the reassurance you give. So IMHO you’re a million miles from being a hack, and thank you! Looking forward to the next video, and in the meantime, I need to sign up for your learning to meter course.
@PaulLemars01 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, well that got a subscription. Thank you for your creativity and your hard work Nick. We all hear the voices from time to time. I've been shooting since that 220 was new and they always come back from time to time.
@rmgarofalo 4 жыл бұрын
You are an artesian and master of your craft. Love your work.
@justinkingery2489 4 жыл бұрын
Just saw you put your 6x6 mask under the RZ focus screen. I just learned last week that the masks can actually be slid onto the TOP of the focusing screen, using the two small black pieces on the left and the larger one on the right. Take out your focusing screen, and slide the mask top to bottom. Fits just right and allows you to still see your LEDs at the bottom. Doesn't really make a difference focus-wise, but I find it a better, tighter fit for my masks. Thanks for the vid, as usual. I just picked up a C220 myself last night and got so excited by your excellent shots. Keep 'em coming!
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! With my mask, I can see the LEDs. This one fits in perfectly and goes in easy. So long as it’s cut right, it’s a tight fit and takes all of 2 seconds to install.
@blubase06 Жыл бұрын
i rememeber seeing this video 2 years go and the composition of the chair is still an all time favorite of mine. there's some things that i like to do different and i'm more liberal with like color but the one thing your photography instilled on me is "never influence the composition" i love making a story of my compositions and the photo of the chair is what i mentally picture when i take a photo
@decoff 4 жыл бұрын
I find whats more impressive than the Photography itself (and no NICK, you're not a hack) is the effort and thoughtfulness you put into the video. Most will not even consider all you do to get the shots you edit into this. Me personally, I was on Auto trader looking for a Toyota 4x4 while listening early on. :) Thanks for sharing.. And Yes, Square is another way of thinking, Ive recently broke out my dusty Hassey 503cxi because I miss that format. My heart wants me to get a Revel, my mind tells me hold on there buck.
@tonyhayes9827 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick. You're knowledge is actually a lot more profound than you let on and your thought process is genius!
@anthonymiller8979 3 жыл бұрын
We always took a cheap "beater" tent with us to hold our spot when gone from the campsite. Looked like we were there but maybe out hiking and if anyone took it we would not be out much. Worked well for us.
@walevan1 4 жыл бұрын
"I don't often use 90mm lens ... because I'm not that attracted to the wide angle look anymore" :) A lot of us cropped sensor shooters would scratch our forehead at this statement ))))))))))))) Great photos Nick! Can't wait to see more of your work.
@leonardofeng7464 4 жыл бұрын
Woo！I like the last picture shooting chair inside the house! Cool!
@bigman2925 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, I went out South Utah, Northern Arizona the exact same time because of that spell of weather! Good to know we were on the road at the same time! Choice video!
@deltormedici 4 жыл бұрын
So much talent here, Nick. Every single exposure shared is a keeper without a hint of a doubt.
@nobraidps 4 жыл бұрын
Dat chair though.... My favorite is the fist wide angle of the chair with hard shadows. Love it to bits!!
@scottr1955 4 жыл бұрын
Your old building photos are great, keep shooting them
@markopolo8845 4 жыл бұрын
The desert likes you, some of your best work here...
@MichaelPeterDalsgaard 4 жыл бұрын
Love the tempo of your videos. Is like a stress remover. :)
@mambi74 4 жыл бұрын
That Scammy's sticker @00:16 - awesome!
@mathispyt8603 4 жыл бұрын
The beginning where the car goes out of the garage until Nick arrives kinda looks like a movie 🥰
@atribecalledfilm 4 жыл бұрын
C220 shots 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@antoninolongo9774 4 жыл бұрын
You are just a killer Nick that composition with the chair is just insane!!!
@ytvitruviano 4 жыл бұрын
Oh the voices, boy do I know those voices... Great video as usual.
@Ricardo-SW 4 жыл бұрын
"Appreciate your coming along with me". That line at the end caught what was becoming clear to me as I watched- this is an exceptional channel in that I really feel like I have come along with you, that I am there with you, that we are standing side-by-side. It only took me about 500 episode3s to have this smack me in the head! :) Keep up the good work....
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Haha - I love it. Thanks, Ricardo. I appreciate you watching...and coming along with me.
@markmcmullan3351 4 жыл бұрын
You nailed it Ricardo .
@mp3remix171 4 жыл бұрын
You’re a great inspiration for slowing down your photography and trying out bigger formats! Everyone goes through those moments of doubt but great to see that you picked yourself up and stil got amazing shots!
@saldun70 4 жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic location video. You really deserve to be picked up for your own TV show!
@glennstephenson184 4 жыл бұрын
We appreciate your honesty and candour man. You're humble and funny and your knowledge photographique is second to none. Would love to see your sub count quadruple in the coming months. Thanks for the ride :)
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t mind seeing that myself. Thank you, my friend!
@christophermullen9686 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful shot with the 90mm of the interior with the chair. Keep up the great work always love to see your on location videos.
@cmichaelhaugh8517 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shots! It is fascinating however to see how the definition of “old” relates to age. I’m 75 and drove Rt 66 to and from an eastern college between 1963 and 1965. Old to me looks like your post office. The gas stations you shot are “modern” to me.
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
That’s a good point. It’s all relative I suppose.
@hampsteadquerig265 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Nick, such a great video I watched. Especially I loved captures in black and white taken by C220. Thank you, Nick!
@robval1308 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that last picture 🤩
@mikesmith-po8nd 4 жыл бұрын
Nick, I think you were right about the head-on pic of the gas station at 13:34. While there was nothing "wrong" with this one, the reshoot at an angle was excellent. Recognizing the options are one of the things that differentiate a pro from a wanna-be.
@CarlosMartinezxFulLxArsenaLx 4 жыл бұрын
As someone from Arizona, I'll never get tired of the abandoned buildings shot in the desert. You could literally make a video about photographing dog turds and I'd still watch the heck out of it. Wonderful shots as always!
@this_username_was_taken 4 жыл бұрын
Don't give Nick any ideas
@WillemMartinot 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for inspiration, Nick! As an artist you don't want to repeat yourself, but the real audience (not your inner voice) does not mind at all. Your own taste and interests should be your compass, not fear of not being innovative enough. If you would do another location video again next week, I would not mind at all. Hell, I would be exited! Cheers!
@whiteelephantvideos1343 4 жыл бұрын
The chair with the mountain is the money shot
@sorrycharlie1736 4 жыл бұрын
Dude, the production value on your vids is always killer but this is next level. Appreciate the effort you must go to to make these amazing vids.
@tadeusz11000 4 жыл бұрын
Nick...American Legend. Documenting disappearing ‘Americana.’
@stamp-overstock-staring 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for inspiring through your work and sharing your process.
@realitytunnel 3 жыл бұрын
I missed this. I lockdown. How did I miss this?? It would have really cheered me up then. I mean, it cheered me up now, but then would have been even better! Love your videos all to pieces.
@edmontonian5270 4 жыл бұрын
Well, well... hello again my SoCal Brother. Not sure how I let this vid slip through my impeccable filtering process when it comes to my email box, but I got to thinking today; "I haven't seen any videos from Nick Caver lately". So I turned on the internet machine, pulled up your channel and low and behold... a gift. This looked like a fun trip. Maybe a little frustrating, but mostly fun. This series of old abandoned buildings may seem a little repetitive, but when you drive past one of them in the future and it's gone, you're going to be incredibly glad you took the time. I think the overall aesthetic is pleasing to the eye and very tasty to my northern boreal forest sensibilities. Thanks for yet another instalment and if you think that chair looks kinda creepy, well... I think there might be a body buried in the concrete right in front of it. Have a great weekend!
@carbonejack 4 жыл бұрын
I love photographing old buildings anywhere. Great video. Thanks for the trip. Just picked up a c220. Can't wait till it gets here. Mixed emotion on the 220. About a year ago I sold some gear including a Mamiya c33. Thought I was done with film. That was costly. Love the photos.
@enigmabletchley6936 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I really like the first wide angle version of the interior shot with the lounger. There is so much to that photo. The chair, the shadow areas and then almost looking like a strip of film frames looking through the window. I like the placement of the telegraph poles. It's a picture with a lot of individual stories in it.
@mikegindling4236 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you taking me.
@Octavian-Dan 4 жыл бұрын
I love your storytelling and esthetic taste.
@OrtwinSchneider 4 жыл бұрын
Ich habe 3! Minuten gebraucht bis ich das Video nach der Veröffentlichung bemerkt habe. Das waren schon fast 3 Minuten zu viel. Mann, ich mag die Videos, ich mag die Bilder und ich mag das ganze Feeling was mit den Videos rüber kommt. Besten Dank für die immer wieder sehr tollen Bilder und Filme. Es bringt mich dazu meine Kamera auch auf Gebäude zu richten und mit bedacht Aufnahmen zu Komponieren. Alles zwar digital, aber teilweise mit Tilt shift, Langzeit Belichtung und maximaler Qualität. Auch ISO 64 an einer Nikon Z7 kann interessante Bilder hervor bringen. Das ist aber alles nichts gegen deine 6x17 Aufnahmen. Ich freu mich auf die weiteren Videos, jetzt schau ich mir das hier aber erst mal noch mal an. Grüße aus Deutschland. :-)
@charlywedl5544 Жыл бұрын
I'm always amazed at how many cameras you have. I have three (two analogue and one digital) and my wife reminds me every day to finally downsize the camera collection. 🙂Great video!
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