Photography On Location: Sonoran Desert Saguaros (Pt. 1)
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Three days in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Yep. That would cure what ails me. Because, you see, I had a fever, and the only prescription was photographing some saguaro cactuses. I can't explain it, but I was itching for months to go photograph some of these beautiful cactuses.
In my home state of California, saguaros are virtually nowhere to be found. That's because saguaros are unique to the Sonoran desert - not the Mojave desert, not the Colorado desert, but the Sonoran desert. And where can a young California boy like myself go to find a piece of the Sonoran desert? Arizona. That's where.
I love me some Arizona. It's a wonderful state. I would argue that Arizona has some of the most unique natural features of any state in the country. You got the Grand Canyon, you got Horseshoe Bend, you got saguaros, you got birds rising from the ashes...it's a hell of a state.
With my various cameras in tow - my Mamiya RZ67, my Shen-Hao TFC 617-A, my 4x5, my Mint Camera SLR 670-S, and even my Canon EOS 6D - I set out for a piece of public land southwest of Phoenix to stake my tent. I used maps as best I could to pick a good spot ahead of time, but when you're venturing into BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land, you really don't know what you're getting into until you get there. My initial campsite picked out on a map didn't pan out - just couldn't get to it - so I explored a nearby area in hopes it would offer what I was looking for. Luckily it did.
Over the next 2 nights, I would put some Kodak Portra 160 through my Mama RZ67, some Ilford Delta 100 in my 4x5, shoot some panoramics on my 6x17, play with my polaroid SLR 670-S, and even do some fun light painting with my Canon 6D. The light painting ended up being my favorite part of the trip. I haven't done much of it before, so I felt a little like a kid discovering candy for the first time.
Good times.
Be sure to check out part 2 of this video series from the Sonoran Desert.
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@canturgan 6 жыл бұрын
I don't normally get jealous of other photographers. You've changed all that.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
canturgan haha. Well I tend to get jealous of all photographers. So welcome to my world!
@rossawilson01 4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see the faces of some distant campers (if there were any) as they saw pops of colour in the middle of the desert at night!
@stevenlennie 6 жыл бұрын
Those night shots are amazing.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
stevenlennie thank you!
@davidrothschild8913 6 жыл бұрын
dude you killed it with this man. Pure entertainment and inspiration
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
David Rothschild thanks a lot man! I appreciate it
@shotsphoto Жыл бұрын
That was an event! Not only taking pictures! Thanks!
@1958zed 2 жыл бұрын
As you were running through the night desert, I kept thinking, "Don't run into a cholla! Don't run into a cholla!" 😬
@zachm8942 4 жыл бұрын
The Les Stroud of photography!
@nickcarverphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah I like that!
@erminioottone2861 5 жыл бұрын
This man deserves an oscar for the Blair Witch interpretation, bravo!
@nickcarverphoto 5 жыл бұрын
Ha! I'd like to thank the academy.
@extremelydave 3 жыл бұрын
You tricky devil!! The multiple colored gels were awesome!!! It was interesting to see your desert palace set-up also.
@meaghanrichards4091 5 жыл бұрын
your impression of saguaro cactuses is golden! loved the video so much, great night shots too!
@FrankWalsh 6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, good to have you back!
@Chrille168 6 жыл бұрын
Really love these trip videoes! And the photos you take are amazing!
@SammySantiagoIrizarry 6 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of FUN!!!!! Great video!
@johnkaper1129 5 жыл бұрын
Nick another great video series, love the beautiful photography and scenery . You nailed the saguaro cactus, Iespecialy like your sense of humor! Tjks for sharing.
@fantomfoto 6 жыл бұрын
I really hope your channel blows up, you have awesome tips for photographers, do incredible work and the content quality is second to none in photography vlogs.
@gian.torres 6 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for a new video! Recently stopped by Route 66 area with my Mamiya 7II and got a fresh breather away from the South Bay. Keep inspiring Nick! Thank you!
@430bbrooks 6 жыл бұрын
Loved watching as always! Always look forward to your videos.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Bryan Brooks thank you very much!
@TheFishboy50 6 жыл бұрын
Love these longer videos!!! Keep up the great uploads!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
TheFishboy50 thank you! And I appreciate the comment about the length. Trying to make sure I don't go too long or too short.
@187onaPigeon 6 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing shots man! The night shots were so cool. Glad I found your channel. Your videos are informative and you're a fun dude. Love it. MTV Cribs part made me laugh real good. Thanks for sharing.
@jayvaz5828 6 жыл бұрын
Love every video Nick! Really inspiring to just get up and shoot
@glorymeeo995 6 жыл бұрын
it's such a long time that I've been waiting for your video
@adamtruelove9684 6 жыл бұрын
Never a dull moment with your content Nick! You’re still my favorite so far. Thanks for all the effort!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Adam Pamungkas thank you very much!
@nzdigital 6 жыл бұрын
One of the best photography channels on KZfaq - period! And the fact that it’s about shooting film is just icing on the cake 😊 I’ve got a fever - and the only prescription is more cowbell.... er, I mean ,saguaro. Classic Nick.
@gereon4468 6 жыл бұрын
so much fun to watch your channel!
@paultaylorphotography9499 3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome episode Nick inspirational stuff cheers 📷📷
@GolfW4ng 3 жыл бұрын
man I have been shooting film for 8 years. just as an avid hobbyist, thank you. such great content. Ive been on a tear all month, one video after another
@user-rg2yr5is7s 6 жыл бұрын
We waited. Good video. Thank you.
@mikeparker3865 4 жыл бұрын
what an awesome shoot. I didn't think that anything would catch my attention as much as Houston Liquors but I really love the outcome of those night time photos!
@richardmarcdenton2325 6 жыл бұрын
I understand. Space, reflection, and the art of photography.
@douglasladowski6342 6 жыл бұрын
Stumbled across this channel and glad I did.
@billpickle2875 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome almost an hours worth of videos. Great stuff man.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Bill Pickle thank you very much!
@nikwilliams3600 5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Nick! Carry on the good work!
@nickcarverphoto 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@CLBMSN 6 жыл бұрын
So good man! As always, so stoked to see your work pop up on my subscription list and then BAM two long videos.. keep it up amigo! Great night shots too by the way!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Fernando Rodriguez thanks so much man! Comments like these make the effort worth it.
@eggyjones 6 жыл бұрын
This was great to watch Nick, the flashed cactus looked like great fun and the shots are ace. Thanks for sharing sir.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
david jones thank you very much!
@MrShanghai888 4 жыл бұрын
Just recently started watching your KZfaq channel and I love the way how you present your content. Very laid back and chilled vibe.. I'm inspired to get out and do some night time photography :) Hello from Australia :)
@heresmyurl 6 жыл бұрын
Godsamnit Nick Carver, you damn good video maker. Always good to see an upload or two from you.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Hogarth Ferguson haha. This is my favorite comment yet.
@heresmyurl 6 жыл бұрын
It actually said "goddamnit Nick Carver, you damn good beautiful video maker..." but I didn't want you to think I was hitting on you.
@mfiorentino 6 жыл бұрын
Already left a comment on part two, but have to say it again: Thanks - great stuff!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Massimo Fiorentino thank you sir! I really appreciate it.
@partypie1977 6 жыл бұрын
man.. I love these videos... quickly becoming my favourite on ewe toob
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Joshua Vince I am very glad to hear that. Thank you!
@SackPephirom 6 жыл бұрын
Another great and informational video. Love it!!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Sack Pephirom thank you!
@RobertoGonzalez-qw4ll 6 жыл бұрын
Very good video. I’m really impressed by the methodology of the picture taken drills and the good quality of the pictures. Excellent tent as well.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Roberto Gonzalez thank you very much.
@waynedobie 6 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching this video
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
waynedobie thank you!
@MahmoudSuleiman 6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I ran into your channel mate. I'm not a "landscape" guy, but it is growing in me lately, and although I don't share your preference in gear, I find this channel very informative. If you see any peak in views from Lebanon, that will be me :) keep creating.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Nash Suleiman that's awesome man thank you! And I'm glad to know the videos are still worth watching for viewers like yourself who aren't necessarily into the weird camera stuff like I am.
@karstenbirk5302 6 жыл бұрын
Great! Learn, Fun, wunderfull Landscapes and pictures, old Film-Kameras = for me the best Entertainment for now.
@brentdrafts2290 6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your videos.
@Maphoppingmac 6 жыл бұрын
Dude! Such a great video. Awesome photos as well. Keep at it!
@jaynice6409 4 жыл бұрын
this was sick!
@fritsdehuisspin 6 жыл бұрын
Great work! Loved both of your videos!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Matthijs Mackaay thank you!
@combrinckvanwyk3218 2 жыл бұрын
I watched this video last night, fell asleep and missed the part where you took your Canon. I woke up at 16:44 in the video was mind blown with the photos you've got with the Mamiya🤦 Anyway, I just remembered it now and though it was a dream. Looked up the video and all makes sense now!
@chrischris1315 6 жыл бұрын
Great content Nick!
@monochromfotoart 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Nick! Handheld RZ is no problem, I do that too sometimes!
@JDubyafoto 6 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back! I'd guess that you've been rather busy these past several months, which is a good thing. But it's bad for those of us who enjoy your videos. I absolutely love the Sonoran Desert! In fact, I'd live in Arizona if it weren't for having so much family here. Prescott & Page are two of my favorite towns and areas. You gotta love the big Mamiyas! I shoot the RB67 because I like the mechanical aspects of that beast. I can't imagine shooting that big 360 handheld! Ouch! Looking forward to watching your next video in this series!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
John Wilkinson thank you very much! Yeah there are some great towns in Arizona. The RZ67 with the 360mm is no lightweight! I usually put that beast on a tripod.
@joangilisuarez7090 6 жыл бұрын
Great video truly entertaining!
@tommynikon2283 4 жыл бұрын
The four colored cacti.....man, just another shot I can honestly say I WISH I had taken. Great concept/execution....RESULTS.
@cestlefun17 6 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video! Nothing beats a Mamiya RZ67.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
William Santagata it's a damn great camera.
@OPMDS1 6 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel from Thomas Heaton!! I love your content!!!!
@katferments 6 жыл бұрын
the night time pictures are sick! Awesome video, I'm off to part 2 now :D
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
KATHRIN thank you very much!
@johnnycreditcard6408 3 жыл бұрын
you are a genius
@BobbyGibbons 6 жыл бұрын
Always love the videos! Might need to invest in one of those heaters. I'm always afraid of tent catching on fire when I would be sleeping, though I do have a much smaller tent. Look forward to the next video!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Bobby Gibbons thank you! Yeah I was very concerned about using it the first few times, but I think they're safer than most people think they would be.
@alfredoziano 6 жыл бұрын
You just became my favorite youtube photographer man.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Alfredo Cristinziano awesome!! Thank you!
@AlysVintageCameraAlley 4 жыл бұрын
This was so awesome. I was afraid you were going to run into a cactus at some point lol. Your videos are great.
@michaelneglia 6 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! And the jokes!!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Michael Neglia I'm glad! Thank you!
@say1969 6 жыл бұрын
I have only recently found your channel after Ben mentioned you in a video, must say it has become one of my favourite photography KZfaq channels, the only problem after watching many of your videos I now lust after a film camera in fact I am watching a Fuji GX617 on eBay now being a Pano fan, I think this could get expensive quick.
@exploringsoutheastarizona2167 6 жыл бұрын
You should come down South of Tuscon & check out Cochise Stronghold and the Chiricahua Mtns. Especially during Monsoon season. There's also a few ghost towns out here as well.
@toddhurley8270 6 жыл бұрын
Very cool to see you doing some night photography. There’s a local (to me) photographer here in NC named Kevin Adams who does some really creative night stuff (light painting with waterfalls, etc). Really nice guy too. His blog is called Digital After Dark in case you’re interested. But man, giving us an hour of content at one time... huge thank you! Please keep it coming :)
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Todd Hurley thanks a lot man! Yeah some guys out there are wizards with the whole night photography stuff. It's impressive.
@tpalen20 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
tpalen20 thank you!
@heartlandlight6862 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, Nick FII I got here via a link from Thomas Heaton's channel. I like this on so many levels, and since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I'll tell you some of the things I'm going to do: take advantage of BLM land, use colored gels for night photography, get the same tent you use, the heater, and the cot. And since I'm 74, I cannot be a fanboy, but how 'bout a fan geezer. Thanks for the video.
@HeathBarbierPhoto 6 жыл бұрын
Haha! Man, this is a great video. As a fellow Orange County dweller, I sympathize with the need to get out of town.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Heath L Barbier thank you sir! Yeah...it can't feel a little cramped around here.
@SeldomlyOften 6 жыл бұрын
Love your stuff man!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Daniele Zedda thank you!
@ianjohnstone1061 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, Only came across this video late - anyway to say - that I too want to welcome you to Fuji Club as well. ;^D.. Fum AU.
@tallaganda83 6 жыл бұрын
Always nice to see some content mate, quality over quantity is the key.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
tallaganda83 I feel the same way, but I need to keep hearing that. Thank you!
@krishmandal9769 6 жыл бұрын
I am awed by the production quality of your videos. I know what a total PITA it is to set up a camera, walk out, walk back, edit, etc. but I always feel like I'm watching a commercially made film. And the imagery you shoot is cool too.
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Krish Mandal thank you very much, my friend. I'm not as fancy as I could be (no drone shots, no slider shots, etc), so I'm really glad to hear it still looks good.
@stephenlloydco 6 жыл бұрын
I did the worlds longest ‘Yeah Boi’ when you tweeted this out
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Stephen Lloyd hahaha! So awesome. Thanks man!
@BenHorne 6 жыл бұрын
Your tent setup looks amazingly cozy. It must be great to have a nice big clean space, and is also handy for doing video!
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Ben Horne amen to that. I'm done with ultra-compact cold-ass tents.
@arcana1973 6 жыл бұрын
"you got birds rising from the ashes" Also loved the Blair Witch reenactment lol
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Arcana73 ha. Thanks! I didn't think anyone ever read the descriptions!
@arcana1973 5 жыл бұрын
@@nickcarverphoto just had throw out an update: I haven't been on a backpacking trip in a few weeks due to winter happening up in NY. So I decided I too have a fever for saguaro trees, and booked me a flight to Phoenix and then heading to the Superstition Wilderness. Even if its "cold" there, it will be warmer than Buffalo.
@canturgan 5 жыл бұрын
You could employ the 500 rule for astro photography which is to divide 500 by the focal length of the lens to obtain the shutter speed, keep the lens wide open on infinity and the stars shouldn't be moving. While that's going on you can fill flash for foreground interest.
@juanpatricio9204 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice Nick! I was so hoping you'd found Bigfoot
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
Juan Patricio ha! That would be the best thing to ever happen to my KZfaq channel, but the worst thing to ever happen to my underwear.
@juanpatricio9204 6 жыл бұрын
No doubt!
@ryancorodimas8779 6 жыл бұрын
Dude what a great channel, your videos are so informative, thank you. Can I ask what speed light and gels you use?
@edwardjenner1381 6 жыл бұрын
LOL. Californians thinking 26F is cold. Nice video, like your mannerisms, subscribed.
@EricWortman 5 жыл бұрын
A 60 degree temperature swing in moments will certainly feel cold no matter where you're from.
@cmichaelhaugh8517 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing tour de force with the night photos! Doing this with multiple images and blending in Photoshop might be a bit less likely to break your ankles. 🙄
@advr2293 4 жыл бұрын
Cactus are. Throwing a party
@nunosilva3568 6 жыл бұрын
Really good stuff, Nick! But seriously, do you ever get a good night’s sleep?
@Leffe49 6 жыл бұрын
Those night images was great! Btw, don´t you have a weapon to protect yourself. All persons and animals aren´t nice guys.
@GrainyColors 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, great video and excellent pictures! One question: Do you shoot the portra at box speed iso 160 or do you overexpose? Thanks!
@jerryrichards8172 Жыл бұрын
If you want to see eyes at night in the desert . Park your truck or camp on a hill or rise so you can see out over the desertand a few hills. Middle of the night while being quite turn on your forward 4x4 lights. It will look like x-mas tree eyes from mice up to bobcat to coyotes you can even see the big predators trotting along looking back and forth at you while hunting on there way. The desert comes alive at night.
@veryjr2966 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome night shots ! Would you mind sharing in detail your flash settings ? thx
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
very JR thanks! 1/4 power on the flash. Then you can count the number of bursts on each cactus in the video.
@bluebaconjake405 3 жыл бұрын
17:40 ok thats a really good joke
@BS2Dos 3 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@myronhensel 5 жыл бұрын
What night vision camera do you have Nick? Love your work.
@roncronenwett6545 4 жыл бұрын
Saguaro cactus are called the Soldiers of the Desert
@DalyVideo 6 жыл бұрын
oh man, makes me wish I didn't move back east from Arizona as there are so many shot ideas I'd love to try. Ugh... ready for winter to be over with, here. Thanks for the putting the time into these videos. Very well done. Look forward to the next! See any scorpions?
@nickcarverphoto 6 жыл бұрын
John Daly you won't miss it in about 5 months from now. Haha. I love Arizona so much but I couldn't be there in the summer. At least not southern AZ. And luckily no scorpions on this trip. Oh yeah you guys are getting hit hard on the east coast this winter!
@Nightwatch1986 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Nick! What kind of flash and gels are you using?
@nickcarverphoto 3 жыл бұрын
The flash is a Canon 580 EX and the gels are from an old Cokin variety pack I had laying around.
@Morongobill 5 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me the brand etc of the filters you used to color the saguaros? I am assuming you used your portable flash. My favorite was the four cactii lit up in different colors. Great video!
@MikeKeller 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have a question. You said the spot you originally planned to camp at was inaccessible or didn't have the views you thought it would. How did you find the first spot? Previous trip? Google Earth? BLM maps? Thanks. Keep shooting!
@mech-E 5 жыл бұрын
Careful using fuel burning heaters in an unvented/enclosed space.
@jimroberts3504 4 жыл бұрын
What camera(s) do you use for the night vision shots of everything your doing in the dark?
@tomsebourn 6 жыл бұрын
You need an assistant to do the flash work for you whilst doing night photography ;)
@tarheelgarden 6 жыл бұрын
cool video, do you shoot any Milky Way?
@lellor95 4 жыл бұрын
Is that the Black Diamond Storm 375 headlamp? Is it worth the money?
@czarpeppers6250 4 жыл бұрын
At least all you have to worry about is cayotes, at the moment I'm stting in the bush with my telescope doing some imaging... and I smell the very strong scent of cougar piss right now.
@foodanddrinksphoto 6 ай бұрын
the image @16:47 is RAD. have to test this
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