Photography On Location: Desert Trains

No video

Photography On Location: Desert Trains

Рет қаралды 65,342

Күн бұрын

HOW TO SUPPORT:
If you want to buy me a beer, check out either of the following links:
- nickcarverphot...
- nickcarverphot...
ONLINE COURSES:
- Master Manual Metering for Film Photography: www.nickcarver...
- Large Format Photography: www.nickcarver...
PLUGS:
- A limited edition print from this video is available here: www.nickcarver...
- Follow my new project “Previously Taco Bell” at www.previously... and on Instagram @previouslytacobell
LINKS (NOT SPONSORED):
- Viewfinder App (iOS): viewfinderprev...
- Viewfinder App (Android): download.cnet....
VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
What do Johnny Cash, a golden spike, and a guy with a big hat who kind of looks like Wil Wheaton have in common? Trains. That’s what. One sang about ‘em, one united ‘em, and one photographed ‘em with his hipster analog film cameras.
Fun fact: I actually met Wil Wheaton once at a hockey game and told him people say I look like him. Dude was a real sweetheart. Offered to take a picture with me and everything. Even posted it on his Twitter. Fun stuff.
Back to the video. Yeah I took a bunch of pictures of trains out in the desert. I used quite a bit of monochrome instant film - Polaroid 600 B&W film, old Fuji FP-3000B, and of course a smidge of New55 peel-apart film. So plenty of black & white goodness on this trip. But don’t get your Carhartt beanies in a bunch, all you hip young analog shooters…I did some Kodak Portra too. Portra 160 not 400 though because I’m a REBEL and I like to save a couple bucks on my film.
You may not think photographing trains on analog film is all that interesting. And if you think that, you’re probably right. Because what constitutes “interesting” anyway? Isn’t the entire concept of “interesting” as subjective as beauty? Isn’t it all in the eye of the beholder? Maybe it just ain’t your jam. Maybe you don’t dig on analog photography. Maybe you just don’t like my face (and ergo also Wil Wheaton’s). And hey, you know you better than anyone, so if you say you won’t be interested…who am I to say you’re wrong?
The guy who made this video, that’s who.
I don’t know what that means.
Anyway. Trains are rad. Everyone knows it. Freedom may be the heart and soul of this great country, but trains are its backbone. Oh, and Canada is its hat.
Thanks for watching!
Website: www.nickcarver...
Instagram: / nickcarver

Пікірлер: 296

@BryanBirks Жыл бұрын

Well my morning just got exponentially better.

@itsmrh Жыл бұрын

We're here in Iran in the middle of a revolution and it was a great break to watch a "Photography On Location" by Nick and chill for a bit 😌, Thank you man 🤍- now i gotta go back to the street and fight for freedom 🕊... Wish us luck #MahsaAmini

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

This is f’ing incredible. Thank you, my friend. And good luck!!

@Super.Quasar Жыл бұрын

Good luck, MRH.

@carravagio16 Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick no joke, my wife was having a bad friday, i sat down at my computer and saw you posted a new video. I told my wife i had something that was going to make her day better, once i told her a new ( on location) video from Nick just came up, she shouted out YES!!!! and did a happy dance. Just wanted to share. Big fans over here and you made somebody very happy

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

Man that’s awesome. Really makes me feel good about making these videos. Thank you!

@DesertPackrat Жыл бұрын

Bro: I am worried that your wife may be internet cheating on you with Nick.

@benshew Жыл бұрын

@@DesertPackrat Aren't we all?

@Lt9602 Жыл бұрын

@@DesertPackrat what if hes the one cheating

@tamekyle Жыл бұрын

This video has significantly changed the trajectory of my day today for the better.

@danielkophoto Жыл бұрын

Seconded

@thefilmdaddy Жыл бұрын

Thirdeded 👆

@danielamorim2909 Жыл бұрын

Fourthed

@digbyhp Жыл бұрын

I think that 6x17 shot is terrific, one of my favourites. If you come away with one great image from all that work, it’s worth it.

@thefilmdaddy Жыл бұрын

Lord have mercy! The Return of the On Location Video 🙌

@domlabr Жыл бұрын

Nick, I really appreciate you including how you were feeling in the moment, your doubts and fears and how you let your “reptilian brain” win out. This makes me feel like the similar mental battles and self-doubt that I feel are normal. Thanks again for a great video.

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

I think we all got that voice in our head telling us to go home…at least once it gets dark out.

@ChristopherSkow Жыл бұрын

When a photographer talks about going to Lone Pine, CA to take photographs, the last thing someone thinks about are trains. Thank you for picking the mundane but making it so artistic. Just like all of your videos, very entertaining and I'll goes as far to say, mind altering. Thank you.

@jaykey6307 Жыл бұрын

We all have different talents; you clearly have one for storytelling! If these videos were 10 hours long, I would still be watching them glued to my screen.

@raymondperry6555 Жыл бұрын

Great video, yes there is something about the sound of a train going by. Thanks. On the leg pain, don't have anything your back pockets on long rides.

@trappedindc8678 Жыл бұрын

I love trains and photographing trains. My wife and I go to a good location in the afternoon, bring. Picnic dinner and shoot until dark. When asked by friends why my wife loves watching/chasing trains she says they’re big, simple , powerful, loud machines that do one thing and do it well. And they look cool.

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

That’s a good description of why trains are fascinating.

@Nightwatch1986 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back out in the field Nick. The 6x17 shot was a winner!

@juanitakelly3082 Жыл бұрын

Interesting on many levels! You have an ability to hold someone's attention even when they don't know what the heck you are talking about!

@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Nick. As a certified “rail nerd” with a whole house layout and rail-fanning habit, I’d like to point out those were “patched over” OG SP SD’s on point in the beginning of your video which are gems in the nerd community; with many a story published in journals of said subject.

@kennethrank9489 Жыл бұрын

I love the style of your presentation. I watch, listen, and learn. I am envious; I have no hair. I do have a cool hat though!

@coreymagz3145 Жыл бұрын

There's a 4x5 speed graphic at my local antique store that I have my eye on and it is all because of you. You're my biggest inspiration not only as a photographer but as an overall person. I wish I could pay for your online courses. I wish more people knew about you.

@peterdadson7713 Жыл бұрын

He makes a habit of one looking at cameras and getting excited. I got my 617 for the same reason.

@Igarpe Жыл бұрын

@@peterdadson7713 welcome to the club! 😁

@chilecayenne Жыл бұрын

I got my Shen Hao 6x17 for the same Nick reasons… I now see the world in Pano…

@Figitarian Жыл бұрын

Nick Carver...and trains...brilliant

@therapyprints Жыл бұрын

The train with mountain in background is exactly the type of photo I find inspiring! Great exposure thanks for making this video!

@DennisMook Жыл бұрын

Nick, another excellent video. Thank you. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, I was a forensic police photographer. I shot literally thousands of sheets of Polaroid Type 55 positive/negative film. I don’t know how different he new film is from the film I used, but to have a full tonal negative with good shadows and highlights, we had to add one full stop of exposure than how the positive looked, otherwise it was too thin. We then cleared them in a bath of sodium sulfite. Enjoy!

@jean-claudemuller3199 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick I appreciate so much the mountain shown underneath the carriage. The inverted triangular shapes between carriage exit funnels and mountain. I prefer the longer focal version without wheels, IMO their round shape no more fit with the strait lines composition. Great shot.

@just4all1 Жыл бұрын

finally a Photography On Location!!!!!!!! about damn time

@320dena Жыл бұрын

I felt myself laughing (in sympathy and understanding) when that train pulled away right as you were setting up your camera. Relatable

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

The photography Gods always know when we found a good one.

@michaellong9526 Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to my dad, sciatica I think , he resolved it when he realized on long drives the wallet he had in his back pants pocket put pressure on his sciatic nerve and it became obvious only on extended drives. Hope you resolve it

@Dahrenhorst Жыл бұрын

My father was a federal railway official, and I literally grew up in country side train stations with steam locomotives passing through every half hour and stopping every hour during day time. So I completely understand train aficionados.

@standupmoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, enjoy your content. As a motorcycle KZfaq reviewer here in Aus I can learn a massive amount from you to lift my game dramatically not only from the photography side of things but also the audio and editing. Cheers.

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, my friend, thank you.

@MitchSage Жыл бұрын

Discovered your channel nearly a year back and have been going through all your stuff from beginning to end since. Makes for a really interesting and relaxing watch in my downtime. I come across so many channels in photography and other fields where the camera is cutting every two seconds and whipping/snapping around, hosts so painfully energetic and quippy, while the image and production is awash with 'youtube cinematography'. It's nice just to see you plonk down the video camera and do your thing without all the excesses. It's so much more digestible, grounded and engaging.

@MarkRomine Жыл бұрын

It’s been more than twenty years since I have shot any instant film or even any large format film for that matter so I certainly found your film entertaining. It brought back many happy memories of boxes and boxes and boxes of instant film in medium, 4x5 and 8x10 sizes. Thanks for sharing.

@jeremysharp2938 Жыл бұрын

If you regularly experience leg pain after driving all day in your 4Runner, check out seat jackers. They adjust the angle of you seat to make it more comfortable for long rides.

@paulatterby7507 Жыл бұрын

The Nikkor 150 shot on 617 is a beauty, and those trains are about as big as my country!

@phelix920 Жыл бұрын

Great video👍🏾 I’ve worked on the railroad for 16 years and that sound hear that resembles a gunshot was the locomotive at the headend of the train separating from the entire train after they finished. Phelix

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

Oh interesting. I assumed it was from the engine pushing against all of them. Pretty damn loud.

@ryanmccutcheon4298 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Love the 6x17!

@dakotapace2346 Жыл бұрын

Haven't been watching the channel for a while and it feels great to come back to this video. I feel like your storytelling and over all video skills have gotten sharper. Your sketch segment made my day

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that. Thank you.

@thoughtdujour Жыл бұрын

I'm layed up in bed with a really bad sprained ankle watching your videos, some which are new to me (like this one right here) and some old favorites, making plans for projects that I will undertake once my ankle heals. Thanks for taking me on a journey outdoors while I myself can't be. Hopefully you know what these videos mean to all of us. Hope to see more.

@tommynikon2283 Жыл бұрын

Love your stuff Nick, but at 66 and in my 42nd. year of being a commercial advertising photographer, I don't miss film, or Polaroids, at all! Who misses having to take a "test" shot using a Polaroid product, waiting 60sec. to peel the backing, screwing up the exposure, re-shoot the test shot, wait 60 sec.- blah blah blah. I mean w/ digital, so much easier!! I shoot w/ alot of strobe gear- and I don't even use a light meter/flash for years because of the ability to get an immediate indication as to exposures. That said, I vicariously watch your process....as a reminder of MY past process. ps: my fave Polaroid model I owned was the very rare #195- that featured adjustable shutter speeds and F/stops. STUPID that I sold that decades ago.

@huntercreatesthings Жыл бұрын

Impeccable timing. Have had a royally shite week and this video is exactly what I needed to cheer me up 😊

@GaborRuff Жыл бұрын

It's so cool. I just watched an original Hawaii Five-O episode yesterday, titled: The Ransom, and the kidnappers used a Polaroid 103 (or something similar from the 100-400 series) to photograph the kidnapee. The whole process was shown including the composition in the viewfinder, the watch checking and the peeling off and there was the actual photo of Kono (sorry if I spoilered it). :) Their image came out really nice and they were pleased how sharp it was. Anyway, it was a great video and I love the 6x17 images.

@Mojave511 Жыл бұрын

As a full blown rail guy, this got my attention! Of course, I watch all your videos anyway. Good one as usual.

@davidroberts6766 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed as always…my dad was that train guy in the basement! But he also rebuilt real trains…I low key still love a rumbling freight train myself.

@tomaszbrys1426 Жыл бұрын

Hard to believe that all of that video was only one man"s work.

@kaczynski2333 Жыл бұрын

Channelling Ansel with those details shots.

@robertgrenader858 Жыл бұрын

Nick Carver in the Desert. A perfect way to spend 30 minutes.

@BackFocus11 Жыл бұрын

Another Nick Carver on location adventure. I’m giddy. Keep it up brother

@CM-cb2km Жыл бұрын

150mm version ftw!

@allan.armstrong Жыл бұрын

Trains and photography my two favourite things!

@IanJump Жыл бұрын

I have to admit I didn't expect anything to amazing here. Trains are trains. But that 6x17 with the mountain/hill turned out really good. Well done! For the leg pain I'd bet it's sciatica. Driving for a long time may have aggravated a nerve in your lower back and that can show up as leg pain. I know this from personal experience. Take care your self, there's still a lot of formerly Taco Bells out there to shoot!

@byoregon1 Жыл бұрын

Big “Breaking Bad” vibes on that one Nick. Thx, really enjoyed it.

@byoregon1 Жыл бұрын

@@awprc Ha! Yeah, I guess that too. I was more thinking of the “Dead Freight” episode from Season 5. One of the best episodes of the best TV series of all time.

@waawaaweewaa2045 Жыл бұрын

The image with the mountain under the train is fantastic.

@jimmynordstromphotography Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, love that 6x17 shot. How abstract it is but at the same time real.

@CookedLight Жыл бұрын

Watched this as the first episode on our new 70 inch ambilight tv...man is it da biz 🍻

@asadoscientos Жыл бұрын

Man, I become everyday more addicted to your videos! Thanks a lot for posting Nick.

@asadoscientos Жыл бұрын

@nickcarverphoto..... Alexis Da Motta P. Sorry for the delay!

@senior_ranger Жыл бұрын

Yes, train people, and the rest of us. I've spent a lot of time shooting trains so I've interacted with a lot of those train people. They always believe I must be one of them, and they cannot fathom that I have no interest in trains other than the visual appeal. And the visual appeal can be pretty overwhelming. Relative to your failure to endure... I once got up at 3 A.M., drove four hours to spend all day at a street festival (a very good one that I had done before). I got a good parking spot and started shooting setup shots. Then I was overwhelmed with the idea that I was going to spend all day there "working." Although it was not paid, it felt like it was just a job. So, I got in my car, drove home and went back to bed. Thanks for a fun vid!

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

Glad it’s not just me…on all accounts.

@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration. You don't disappoint. Failure doesn't always mean failure.

@sebastianchala8574 Жыл бұрын

This was the only kind of video content I was able to digest today after having experienced of the shittiest days in years. This helped me take my mind a bit out of the shit that went through my life today. I thank you for helping me with your soothing videos and your sense of humour. Cheers!

@aroach337 Жыл бұрын

I love trains. I saw a cool long exposure with the stationary train in front and the blur of the other in the background.

@Black_Jesus3005 Жыл бұрын

Thank the algorithm for recommending this. It was quite enjoyable. Living in the desert and near a major railroad junction I often take it for granted but your video helped remind me to always appreciate it. Thank you.

@SourcePhotography Жыл бұрын

Just got back into film photography and by chance came across your channel. Very much look forward to watching your videos from now on. Cheers!

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kribomon Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Nick, we enjoy riding along the ups and downs with you.

@johnchedsey1306 Жыл бұрын

I, too, have noticed that if I'm getting weary on a photo trip and home is a reasonable drive away, the camera has gone back into the case and I head home for the comforts of couches and cats. Tired bodies are the worst!

@zachpw Жыл бұрын

I think that 6x17 might be one of my favorite of your shots.

@mitchellhughes5180 Жыл бұрын

18:19 really nice!

@casperghst42 Жыл бұрын

Awesome photos. btw. the best BBQ I've had (ever) was in a small village in Serbia... so good....

@tombuck Жыл бұрын

It’s easy to see that years of training went into capturing these trains. 😬 We’re out in the desert and there are lots of trains that go through- this makes me want to go out and be a camera dork around them.

@gusatvoschiavon Жыл бұрын

15 second after the upload, that's a record

@maxmillion4216 Жыл бұрын

It never fails Nick, you crack me up....! Love your dry sense of humor.

@richardc8155 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow a Nick Carver location vid. One to savour over the weekend………..

@HimothyOHooligan Жыл бұрын

I really love these on location videos. It's fun to come along for the process.

@johndoddato2662 Жыл бұрын

You always make me chuckle and I enjoy your videos. I was just in Lone Pine a couple of weeks ago doing some camping and photography. It is a great place and it was good to traveled back though that area once again. I used a ton of 4x5 Polaroid film in my day, mainly as a test exposure before exposing the film. The black and white Polaroids still look as nice today as the time I took them many years ago. Stay inspired and keep creating your great videos.

@kzed0 Жыл бұрын

i like the wood detail shots

@peterdadson7713 Жыл бұрын

Great video Nick. Yup you like trains like a lot of us do. Great composition especially that one under the belly of the hopper car complete with mountain. You also reminded me I have one frame left on my 617. I best get at it before the snow flies.

@KylerSteele Жыл бұрын

My sketches look exactly like that lmao. Exactly why I'm a photographer as well. Great video mate

@dennypilot9856 Жыл бұрын

Hey Nick! As a person who primarily shoots digital, I'm very much interested to see more shots of how you handle your camera - how do you set your exposure and framing, basically more camera shots

@enigmabletchley6936 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent episode, Nick. That 'new 55' (not sure what it is) neg has so much detail. That will make an awesome print! I always gauge success by getting one 'hero' shot out of any shoot - no matter how many shots I take. You definitely nailed two (including the rail car and mountain) so you should be very satisfied. Did I already say it was an excellent episode?

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

That is a really good measure of a successful photoshoot. I need to keep that in mind more consistently. Thank you!

@amylynn2733 Жыл бұрын

Great On Location video as always, Nick. Beautiful pictures.

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@areallyrealisticguyd4333 Жыл бұрын

Polaroid B&W film has been on point for several years. Color film has gotten better since the Polaroid original days but still a lot of the same issues. By far if you want consistent vibrant results I'd suggest SX-70 film. Perhaps it's the lower ISO but I feel that shots are more saturated and sharp. 600 film still suffers from an ugly green color cast in the shadows and heavy magenta shift if cold stored for several months. Polaroid has been hinting at a new formulation in the upcoming year so I'm excited to see if they fix much of the issues with color film.

@nathanielcole6470 Жыл бұрын

YESSSS. What a treat. Love me some Nick Carver on location!

@karolaneuer5506 Жыл бұрын

Yay, coming home from work on a friday and a new video. One minute after its publication :-)

@marcszewczyk8734 Жыл бұрын

Enjjoyed the video! I wanted to offer my experience with the leg pain. I had that for a few years where I couldn’t get out of bed some days, until my doctor finally told me to stop sitting on my wallet. I moved my wallet to my front pocket and, what do you know, I haven’t had that pain since, and it’s been probably a couple of decades now. Maybe you don’t keep things in your back pockets while you’re sitting, but if you do, that could be it.

@therealpoka Жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always! And that photo with landscape behind the train...daaaamn!! So good.

@weekender5850 Жыл бұрын

The Best Western in Lone Pine is a bit of a sleeper gem, not gonna lie. The view walking out of your hotel is legit.

@Seapatico Жыл бұрын

It's important for someone to say this. Your hair looks amazing. Keep it up.

@brianmckeever5280 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Good to see you back in the field. I love the image of the mountains under the train, good instincts. Thanks!

@sunnzboz9482 Жыл бұрын

Finally! We waited for so long...

@markryanoklahoma Жыл бұрын

Love your on location videos. Your desert one with the Saguaros was the inspiration for our last family trip from Oklahoma to Arizona and Utah. Anyway, another great on location video!

@brianentz2785 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. The underside of the train photo is really excellent. Very well done. I live literally 5 minutes from that mexican restaurant and it never occurred to me to photograph it. It used to be a Taco Bell.

@tomwestbrook Жыл бұрын

I LOVED Type 55 back when you could still get the original. Kudos on showing how to work with the new stuff. I still have my Polaroid back, so might give it a try.

@marcdeckard7064 Жыл бұрын

Something worth photographing.

@aaronza7218 Жыл бұрын

As always... Perfect with my cup of coffee. Thank you, Nick!

@greatpix Жыл бұрын

You may want to check the rollers in the Polaroid camera to make sure they are clean and check that they are parallel and there's not a gap. Keep the slot where the tab and film comes out clean too. Don't keep the batter in the camera unless you're going to use it within a week or 2. Make sure the battery contacts are clean too.

@ducgerard2361 Жыл бұрын

One more great lesson of composition. The best Channel For large format photo!

@dcallan812 Жыл бұрын

As someone who has sciatica try to keep mobile and get out for a walk (on long drive) every hour or so. Some great photos. 2x👍👍

@CMDR_Scorpion Жыл бұрын

Def sounds like sciatica i suffer with this also.... hope its fleating.

@CMDR_Scorpion Жыл бұрын

Worth being checked for it ...just in case

@dcallan812 Жыл бұрын

@@CMDR_Scorpion that was my first thought. Worth getting it looked at.. 👍

@stuartbaines2843 Жыл бұрын

Excellence in ambiance as we have take another Amazing trip with Nick 😅👍👍

@scs3drg Жыл бұрын

Liked it before even watching it

@scs3drg Жыл бұрын

@nickcarverphoto looks like a scammer above

@PolarisLP Жыл бұрын

If the new55 image would be mine I would mirror the print and place it next to the negative to get the diptych. Sure, it's not what you were looking for but i think it would be something special.

@peacebutt Жыл бұрын

the upgrade to 4k is definitely worth it

@nickcarverphoto Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that.

@CristianGeelen Жыл бұрын

Most likely just a tight hip flexor from the sitting. Keep moving and if you a ball like a lacrosse ball or a baseball, either put it on the wall with your hand. Of if you masochistic on the ground and stick the side of your hip against it. Move it around until you get to the tender spot and massage it until it’s loose. You will know if you are at the right spot.

@tedphillips2951 Жыл бұрын

This video definitely summed up the good & the bad of analog photography. As a side note Texas is good with beef barbecue, North Carolina & South Carolina have the best pork barbecue!