Photography On Location: OC East to West

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Photography On Location: OC East to West

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Geeze...This video took WAY longer to finish than I wanted it to. 6 months. Outrageous. Especially since the quality of the photos, to me, doesn't justify that much work. But hey, you need something to watch and I need something to post. So here we are.
The idea for this series of photos was to capture 2 iconic landmarks here in Orange County: Saddleback Mountain and Catalina Island. Both features are unmistakable Orange County icons and anyone who lives here sees them on a near-daily basis. Saddleback is in the east, Catalina is in the west. Hence the cute name of this video.
I used my Shen Hao TFC 617-A panoramic 6x17 camera to capture these photos, loaded up of course with Kodak Portra 160. I pushed Kodak Portra 1 stop and then 2 stops to boost contrast and grain. It worked, but I still had to do a little bit heavier edits on the scan than I normally do. I wasn't crazy about doing the heavier edits, but hey, it is what it is.
Sit back, relax, and watch some sweet, sweet film photography entertainment.
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@andycapsphotos 3 жыл бұрын

GOD I have been longing for one of these! You have no idea how much these videos means for us who's stuck inside during the pandemic...

@nextpicture 3 жыл бұрын

i wait for every of these "on location" vids without any pandemic..

@martimlourenco6068 3 жыл бұрын

I know right... I’ve been on lockdown for about 2 months now, If covid didn’t exist I would have my drivers license right now and would be shooting so much stuff :(

@martimlourenco6068 3 жыл бұрын

@Frank Silvers i don´t really know, maybe lack of motivation and that my camera lens currently is stuck at F1.9. It´s been pretty hard

@andycapsphotos 3 жыл бұрын

@Frank Silvers I have an illness that causes me to have an immunodeficiency...

@kathyjurgens7153 3 жыл бұрын

Same. We've been checking every few nights to see if a new one's up and hooray!! We really enjoyed tucking into this one.

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 3 жыл бұрын

Commitment 💪 Nice work.

@lint2791 3 жыл бұрын

Police take note, if Nick goes missing one day, Tom is the prime suspect. He seems obsessed

@CanWeSolveIt 3 жыл бұрын

There is really no better way to spend the end of the week than a new On Location from Nick!

@Brause_Market 3 жыл бұрын

or watch it on Monday to start into the new week ; )

@williamberger2178 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, this is excatly why I love your videos. It IS a struggle to get the weather to cooperate, and I like that you don't edit out all the challenges. You have a talent in making a failed outing still interesting, entertaining, and educational. You inspire me to dust off the old 4 x 5 find some film, thanks.

@chilecayenne 2 жыл бұрын

Nick is inspiring for sure. I got one of the same 6x17 cameras too. I'm hoping to get out this weekend after finally getting back home to New Orleans after evacuating from Hurricane Ida. I hope to take it out this weekend and shoot some of the aftermath. I was blessed my home survived with minimal damage, worse I lost was food from fridge and large deep freezer filled to the brim with dead animals..... There should be some interesting stuff to shoot.

@ReimannPembroke 3 жыл бұрын

"When I started this video, we had a different president!" This one was a struggle because of the weather! Reminds me of the laundromat video. I think it was worth it though! This set of photos turned out great in my opinion! I especially like the Saddleback shot. It's so mysterious

@JeffWalshPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, that was the creepiest moment I've ever had watching KZfaq. I was literally looking at your shirt when you said, "Hey, eyes up here." haha love your videos and work

@Rafa-yw8nu 3 жыл бұрын

same here, thought I was tripping haha

@airdailyx 3 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@heilandgunner 3 жыл бұрын

Snap!..

@losmatix 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha like how did he know. I legit was like that shirt and then he said my eyes are up here 😭🤣🤣

@khaledmahmoud4575 3 жыл бұрын

Me too haha

@RussellMcCollom 3 жыл бұрын

After all that, they came out great. I like them more than I thought I would.

@AlexanderNVIDIA 3 жыл бұрын

When seeing Nick Carver drops a new video, brighten my day, quickly grab some sparkling juice and sit back enjoy watching

@stuartpotgieter1660 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@aramb 3 жыл бұрын

I really love the layers in the Saddleback photo, but I'm craving just a little more of the mountain itself. Worth pursuing!

@stevemuzak8526 3 жыл бұрын

Your dedication to photography blows my mind. Most people wouldn't bother. Not you. Thats why I love this channel.

@Bimmly 3 жыл бұрын

SO glad I saw with Thomas Heaton, since I have become addicted to your channel .. I've watched all the back catalogue ... Fantastic style and amazing results ...!!

@kylewood8327 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re not a patient person, “high end” photography isn’t for you! You’re pain in making this series/video is a testament as a great photographer. Well done sir…

@zipinkent4026 3 жыл бұрын

"Did it really have to start with failure?". Spoken like a true pro. Tip o'hat to you, Nick.

@CLBMSN 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you never stop these in location videos man, I can tell it’s a lot of work and luck with conditions but you always come through with some incredible shots. 🙌🏽

@domlabr 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, thanks for sticking with it and being honest about your frustrations with the project. This makes me feel normal when I have similar feelings. I am a big fan of these types of images (low contrast, line and tone) and applaud your bold decision to use colour film... I usually make these images in b&w, adding colour introduces a whole other level of complexity to a project like this. If I was being honest about my reaction to the images, I would think that the increased amount of colour in the Catalina image compared to the Saddleback image breaks the congruency of the series. Individually though I appreciate both of them very much.

@greatpix 3 жыл бұрын

Your ocean photo brought back memories of sailing at the Orange Coast College Sailing Center back in the '70s and '80s. You captured the wind at work. I learned that the patches of rough looking water is where the wind is. The smoother the water, the less wind.

@horstkasuppkeTV 3 жыл бұрын

A brilliant Movie again. Ah... the Photographes are great too.

@4thwavewar 3 жыл бұрын

This video is prime example of why so many of us love your content. You are real. Your work is always amazing, and you show a relatable process.

@paulvanobberghen 3 жыл бұрын

How my God, I can’t believe a professional like you making such a basic mistake! I mean, driving with you hand INSIDE the wheel? Apart from that fatal flow, basically, one of your best video. From across the American Continent, most of the Atlantic Ocean, a stretch of the British Isles and a bit of North Sea, from rainy Belgium that is, me says: love your dedication and commitment for traditional film based photography which was my original training back in the early 80’s. Thank you for keeping the craftsmanship alive.

@DM-ti1yk 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Carver - you are both remarkably tenacious and patient !

@randomsixty 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Nick, This “episode?” was very relieving to me. I’m glad that this one didn’t come easy. Not that any of them really do because you prepare well, work hard, sweat every detail, etc. but it made me feel better about the challenges I’ve had recently. Thanks for publishing this one even though it wasn’t perfect.

@jaytolbert7538 3 жыл бұрын

NC is back! Making my day.

@Bloggerky 3 жыл бұрын

The drama ... the tension ... the shirts. Well done. You are indeed the Ace.

@cl4ym4n 3 жыл бұрын

When i saw the shirt i was like „aaaaaaaall righty then“ you know your viewers inside and out ;)

@ageary 3 жыл бұрын

Composition on the mountain image is awsome I think but for me more contrast needed to make it pop.

@Necroblob 3 жыл бұрын

This sort of video is so important for those of us still learning. The way you talk through compositions, settings and all the small things that make a great photo is incredible. Showing the photos that don't work out (by your standards, at least, by mine I'd be ecstatic) is great. Thanks for the huge effort that clearly goes into these videos.

@_o__o_ 3 жыл бұрын

i was just waiting for Nick to say "alrighty then" when he found the right spot....

@TeohDiane 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, I absolutely salute you for the dedication and commitment you put into this project. Waiting for hours and multiple returns to the same location just to get the right shot is not something that many people are that patient to do, including me haha. Pls never stop doing these on location videos. 💯

@pirminis 3 жыл бұрын

for me the the most interesting part of your video is you and your thoughts. does not matter if you fail doing photo :) thank you!

@greatpix 3 жыл бұрын

My family moved to Santa Ana (McFadden and Fairview) in '61. It was some time after we moved in that I was riding my bike down the street in front of the house, looked up and noticed Saddleback Mountain for the first time. I don't know if it just happened to be obscured by clouds or haze those times I was outside before then but I was so surprised I went back home and told my mom "There's a mountain at the end of the street!". Little kids will say stupid things like that, Saddleback was NOT at the end of the street, it was over 20 miles away, but to my eyes it loomed larger than it really was at that distance.

@cmichaelhaugh8517 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. Documenting the Genesee River in Upstate NY and shooting in Santa Barbara, I know the pain of location scouting and SOCAL weather! I do love the Saddleback shot. Given time, anyone can get a clear postcard view of a California mountain. What you got is very Japanese and minimalist - just as I like to think of the region at its best.

@MrMeadowfresh 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you finished the video. Really enjoyed watching it so thank you.

@ryanwatson5218 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see a new on location video, love watching your process!

@domste 3 жыл бұрын

When seeing them together they make so much sense, and the image of the waves is great, I had a very similar moment in southern Portugal where I was lost for an hour, looking at the patterns forming in the water

@casperghst42 3 жыл бұрын

I like the first Catalina photo, but more for the boat just before the glare. But as usual your photos and story about the photo makes it worth watching the video.

@edmontonian5270 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, I'm so happy to see a Nick Carver video in my feed. This was a fun one to follow along with. I definitely fall into the part-time photographer category, and as such, I have only ever "planned" a couple of shots. I typically go to a location and then just become opportunistic. It was eye-opening to see how these compositions just lingered in your brain for years... marinating away until you decided to execute them. Like an ex-girlfriend that you just can't seem to leave in your past. Thanks for the insight Mr Carver!

@vincentlamoureux422 3 жыл бұрын

Catalina and the Waves! Good one!

@LarryManiccia 3 жыл бұрын

Way to stick with it Nick! As frustrating as it was along the way it must have been very satisfying to see it through and end up with the two images you envisioned. I like the muted colors and feel of the Catalina sunset shot.

@callumbithell 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, you give us hope in times like these. Love the On Location videos, you provide escapism for me as i'm locked down in the UK.

@jsdhesmith2011 Жыл бұрын

Dude you crack me up man 😂and I mean that in a friendly way. The way you attack your composition, like your on a mission and something always screw’s it up, then the meltdown begins. I love it. You had me rolling when you put the camera up because the clouds ruined your comp. And yea, the second to last shot was the banger. The whole idea of saddleback and Catalina birthed that shot. Subconsciously, your soul was drawing you to that shot man! Very nice video, even though I watched it late.

@MrHero0220 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Nick. Your perseverance paid off!!!!

@JohnTomasella 3 жыл бұрын

Before the guy bothering you near then end I was explaining to my wife how you hate to talk to the camera with other people around. Then came that part and she started laughing.

@philipculbertson55 3 жыл бұрын

Wabi-sabi indeed. Great video Nick. You are a patient, patient, man.

@ruudmaas2480 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video of perfect craftmanship !! And beuatiful photographs !!

@isaiahherve 3 жыл бұрын

I like the saddleback photo the most. Just those white layers does it for me

@GRAYnomad 3 жыл бұрын

That seemed like a huge bellows extension for the 400T. Great video again of course.

@jackmatthews9390 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, there is just something about the pursuit... I think this is now one of my favorites! Just saying we appreciate all the effort.

@shereemaebalangue1296 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being real and entertaining. Great content and story telling. Always a joy to watch with great laughs.

@davidellinsworth22 3 жыл бұрын

Nick Carver On Location!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

@DeviantGryphonFromTinyMoat 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing my home “town” from a different perspective, your videos.

@jw0001 3 жыл бұрын

I was stationed at MCAS(H) Santa Ana (Tustin) in 1971. In a year and a half I only saw Santa Catalina Island once. Really terrible smog/haze back then. I was looking out the barracks window and saw this long smudgy thing on the far horizon. My first and only view. lol

@sweetdavey 3 жыл бұрын

Probably my favourite photographer, even though I don't shoot film. Nick, every second of all your videos manages to be inspiring in some odd way. Never stop

@tomjohnson3728 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to do a morning lit shot of Catalina. I agree with the SoCal vibe! Nice! The Saddleback has that Jerry Schurr look. Very cool!

@BurningPandama 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Nick! You are a man of willpower, not giving up, persisting, going the extra mile!

@TravisRhoads 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see a new on location video from you. And that it presents the reality of photography, the strikeouts and the persistence. The third image was very nice, I liked it a lot.

@TheGazmondo 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so funny to see another photographer uttering the dilemmas you have working through an image. Now that was pretty therapeutic, so great video Nick, Thanks mate !

@Brian_Jones 3 жыл бұрын

On Location is so gooooooood

@aristoioannidis7490 3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it Carver! Outstanding.

@june5430 3 жыл бұрын

been missing this series

@cwetfeet 3 жыл бұрын

I've had a couple of projects where I took a picture from the same spot in different seasons, An excellent project in New England. I feel your pain.

@maxmillion4216 3 жыл бұрын

That shirt......burned my eyes. I like the fact you never give up, no matter what.

@Loopsrainforest 3 жыл бұрын

So good! Your video's are good for the soul & I appreciate how hard it must be with a full time job a new house & renovations.

@CristianGeelen 3 жыл бұрын

Your Ace Ventura shirt rules! *edit BTW. Never mind the lighting man. I live in the Netherlands and it is all day every day, grey! I wish I was there right now. The things I could do with that light... *edit2 That face when that dude came hahaha. Priceless!

@tvnshack 3 жыл бұрын

Hello (from France)! I'm using a KE-21(1) military Graflex. I discovered your channel and love it. You explain things very well. The timing of you videos is great and entertaining. Keep posting, please!

@bluebaconjake405 3 жыл бұрын

Been craving for new carver content. Keep up the amazing work nick!

@ChrisHunt4497 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. You are the reason I get out of bed. 👏👏👏

@AlejandroGonzalez-AGS 3 жыл бұрын

Agree the last shot is the best...you worried me for a moment minded guy...it was not happening! Was thinking hell with it ...I have some fresh oranges and I’m ready 🥃 ...but It happened...nice! Cheers 🥃🥃

@SergejKarssen 3 жыл бұрын

That Catalina Island picture gives me a 'sigh, I wish I could be there' feeling. It's a good feeling.

@adriasc79 3 жыл бұрын

Men, I love your videos, your stubbornness, your way to approach to every project, your success and your failures. Just, not your pictures. ;)

@chadpurser 3 жыл бұрын

+1 for not giving up!

@leejamesphoto 3 жыл бұрын

100% showing your dedication to your art. Amazing. Great work.

@MrCouvade 3 жыл бұрын

Been gone to long. Enjoyed your honest comments

@ThomasPetzwinkler 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Nick. I love long term projects. Well, unless they really start to bother me so I could definitely feel your pain.

@jsimes1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and I'm glad you stuck with it. When the guy was chatting you up at the end of the second shot I thought the video was going to end with your voice over from jail after having tossed him over the edge! 🤣

@kerouac50 3 жыл бұрын

I was staring at Saddleback this afternoon wondering how well it would photograph from a good vantage point, then I see the notification for this when I get home! Thanks for pushing on with this project, great video!

@Saphixcore 3 жыл бұрын

Nick thanks for this video. As someone who is trying to get a bit more serious with photography it really motivates me to see your patience and commitment! Everytime i watch your videos i learn, not only the technical stuff, but also about mentality and keeping on trying 👍

@tompetersphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Another blinder from you matey! I do like the two final shots and the process to get there was brilliantly thought out. Very my cup of tea lol oh and I love the bonus shot of the sea! I could see that hanging on any wall!

@greatpix 3 жыл бұрын

You can get some interesting images of Saddleback from around the Newport Back Bay. I think Saddleback looks more like its name from more to the north than Aliso Viejo. You might try Santa Ana area. Maybe get access to the roof of a building. I was taking pictures around OC in the mid-60s onward and it was a very different looking place back then, especially south county. When the family moved there in '61 between our house in Santa Ana and Costa Mesa Fairview and Harbor snaked through nothing but fields of fruit, strawberries mostly, and various veggies, tomatoes mostly.

@timschaefer86 3 жыл бұрын

I was fascinated from start to finish, as always. Thanks Nick! Love that Saddleback shot. Maybe with slightly more of the mountain, but I’d still be exceptionally proud of it I snapped it myself.

@mikeparker3865 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking at the second ocean photo and I was thinking "Boy if that was in a cooler color palette I would swear it was the frozen tundra". Then you mention Antarctica. Too funny. Thanks the great videos Nick. As someone mentioned below, they really help make being stuck inside more bearable.

@sprkplg 3 жыл бұрын

Making me miss the OC! Lived in Trabuco for a few years, love that whole "hidden" canyon area back there. Want to go back and hit the truck trails now that I have a 4x4.

@pawpaw324 3 жыл бұрын

You are so meticulous with your shots. I hope to be that dedicated to a specific look and tone one day. I find myself just trying to make lemonade out of lemons.

@SpruceUp612 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these, the work that goes into these videos is really appreciated. There's really not that many photo channels on this level.

@Slightlyhungryartist 3 жыл бұрын

Heck. Yes. I've been waiting for another on location video and you never disappoint. That last shot of Catalina is gorgeous and, I personally think, totally worth the time invested to finally capture it!

@AndersKeisHansen 3 жыл бұрын

On location, my absolute favourite ! :) Great video Nick, and greetings from Denmark !

@sdkgodeacs 3 жыл бұрын

Total success!

@paultaylorphotography9499 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly entertaining video loved it from start to finish.

@capmk 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you didn’t throw the video, thanks a lot!

@barrieanthony952 3 жыл бұрын

Super video, I really like how subtle they are

@hughwolfe1176 3 жыл бұрын

Successful shoot, even if it did take six months to accomplish... I’m impressed

@greatpix 3 жыл бұрын

A long time ago you could climb this little hill at the corner of Normandale and Vista Estate Dr in Lake Forest and have a spectacular view of Saddleback but I'm not sure it would work for you nowadays unless you're looking to include the Oakley Building and some housing developments that have popped up over the past 30-40 years. Nowadays it's where kids go to smoke and drink. The ground it littered with their junk. I'm trying to remember if you can see Catalina from up there too. If you drive up Vista Estate to the horse trail on the right you can walk down that to the little trail that leads up the hill. It's not a hard climb but easy to slip or trip on something.

@matthewabaca 3 жыл бұрын

So great to see another video, thank you for posting. I had a good laugh at the part when that dude was chatting with you. I can relate all too well.

@Leffe49 3 жыл бұрын

That I call commitment! 👍

@janneolsson4438 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this vid. Seen it before but had to see it again. Your reasoning about the project and wether to quit or not adds to value. It's not always easy. Not even in California, even if we who live in different parts of the world often think so. Both pics turned out good and your bonus pic was perfect. Keep going!

@darrenmartin7946 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your hard work. Great video.

@alexandersamoceta 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you decided to publish the video! 😊

@jllanesphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Nick. I was a total sucess. Thanks for sharing .

@borromine 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I REALLY admire this. Sticking to it!!!! I actually prefer the surprise one that looks like the arctic. But the whole project is terrific and I bet will contribute to your work a lot. 617 is definitely one of the all time great formats. Despite having shot a lot of 69 with my folding Arca Swiss, I do not have the patience nor even the skills to do 617 Which is why I am going to up grade my GFX to the 100S in hopes that it will be reasonably close to the 617 film quality. Probably not but the work flow is better suited to a weekend part time photographer with wordsmithing consulting practice. The one good thing about it is that I can afford the Fuji cameras and pricey GF lens mount. Now if I could just learn how to use them…. Bottom line great video. Great shots!!