Photography On Location: Route 66
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In this "photography on location" video I venture to the Mojave Desert in search of scenes worthy of exposing on film. A small stretch of abandoned buildings along the iconic Route 66 caught my eye and served up plenty of photo opportunities for the day.
I had no shortage of cameras with me on this trip: my Shen Hao TFC 617-A panoramic 6x17 camera, my Mamiya RZ67 medium format camera with both 6x7 and 6x6 backs, my Polaroid SX-70, and even my Polaroid Originals OneStep 2. My films of choice for the day were Fuji Velvia 100, Kodak Portra 160, and Polaroid Originals 600 color and monochrome.
So many options, so little time. But hey, variety is the spice of life, right?
Deteriorating buildings in the middle of the desert with a rumbling freight train in the background while I meticulously compose a shot on my 6x17 panoramic view camera is about 1 step away from my idea of heaven. I couldn't get enough of this place. The decaying buildings, the long and lonesome Route 66, the desert air, the incredible cameras...it's what I live for.
Overall, I'm quite pleased with the photos from this outing. The panoramic 6x17 shots ended up being my favorites, but then again there's something especially fun about shooting 6x6. Fuji Velvia film delivered as always on its promise of colorful, contrasty, "popping" photos while Kodak Portra gave me a much softer color palette and contrast.
Both looks have their merits and each are beautiful films in their own way. I can never make up my mind as to which look I like better.
Variety. Spice. Life. ...mmhhmm.
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Hi Nick, you've introduced me to a whole new world of photography with your incredible panoramic shots and I am now on my way to shooting large format 6x12 because of you. Thank you for being an inspiration and for all the amazing content. I hope to see more from you soon!
I am not sure, how I missed this... but talking from the perspective of 2022 , this is one of the best videos I have seen in the last 5 years!
3:08 bigger than your lil Sony mirrorless - you just got me there
@paulscottfilms
3 жыл бұрын
He doesn't have to know the pain that I do owning and using a Sony mirrorless. It pretends to be something for everyone, but it's an awful thing. When you start using the Samsung cell phone by preference you know something is very very wrong with Sony.
Got to say, I really enjoyed sitting back and watching this one. Fun video. Thanks for sharing.
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Thomas31492 thank you very much!
I don’t shoot film and probably never will but damn, this has got to be the most entertaining photography video I’ve seen so far. Compositions are all winner to me.
@nickcarverphoto
4 жыл бұрын
That's the best compliment I can get. Always hoping my videos have a broader appeal than simply film shooters. Thank you!
That Shen Hao TFC 617-A panoramic 6x17 are just amazing, "must saving up"
I’ve watched this video about 30 times ... and just pressed the restart button 🙌🏾🙌🏾 love your vids
@nickcarverphoto
4 жыл бұрын
Yesss! Thank you my friend!
So glad I'm not the only one who bumps his tripod and has to start again!
man the sky in that last one!
I got into photography in the mirrorless cameras. I find this fascinating!
I don't know why KZread recommended me to look this video, but you know what it very inspire me to look back to my old analog camera.
You are the only photographer on youtube that I take seriously.
@nickcarverphoto
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad somebody is. Haha. Thank you!
"The viewfinder is more of a suggestion." LOL Glad to see a video from you again!
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Alan Brock thanks man!
Hey Nick, greetings from SE England. Just been introduced to you & your channel by Thomas Heaton - so glad he posted that recommendation. Slowly making my way through your YT archive & bumped into this episode this early morning when I couldn’t sleep. So, so glad. Am now completely in love with the sunset shot at c.17.14. Going to have to take the dog for a long walk just to calm down. Awesome!
17:14 that is, by far the best photo out of the bunch. the composition and shift in tones from left to right is wonderful.
I'm a huge fan of 6x6 I love just sticking stuff right in the middle because it looks awesome with 6x6 :D
Mamiya looks like that sony toy ,love magnific RZ/RB 67!!!! Fantastic photographs and stunning place!
Yea those desert sunset are something else. I am really loving your channel.
I'm a black & white photographer but i admit your color pic's are stunning! Like them alot...
13:20 ...and there Nick Carver takes one of his iconic photographs
You can’t really appreciate the rz67 for the tank that it is until you are holding it in your hands. When you watch videos you’re like, “yeah…it’s a little bit bigger than my mamiya 645 pro” Understatement 😂
I’ve been a practicing photographer all my life. For some inexplicable reason, well maybe it’s the pandemic lockdown, but I started watching KZread videos of photographers working. You’re the only one on the same level as myself that I can watch from start to finish. Hint:- when you get past 60 years old, it all starts getting really interesting again. It’s the period between 40 and 60 that is, shall we say, a bit fraught, but if you persevere with your experimentations I can see you becoming very influential. It’s been a pleasure writing these words.
@MrHobbit60
2 жыл бұрын
I could not agree more. I am now (just) over 60, and I have come back to shooting medium format in a BIG way. (Rolleiflex & RB 67. Yes, it is a beast!) Looking at large format, but it's all just a bit rich for me. There is something about shooting medium and large format film that becomes incredibly attractive as you get a bit older, I think.
Wow I only take photos digitally, but I am fascinated by this anyway. Love how it's more of a project to take a picture then usually. I will for sure follow this!
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Markus Ek thank you sir! And I'm really glad to hear it's still interesting even for the vast majority of photographers who don't use these obscure cameras.
That pause when you eat lunch where you're about to speak but finally only take another bite made me spit my drink. Awesome video!
Great location, 1 in 1000 photo opportunity
I have to say that I loved this video so much that I had to watch it again! Superb!
Classic video one of my new faves. Thanks for making this episode.
as always pure inspiration. thanks Nick.
Love your "laid back" presentation of your day. Made it look so easy. Brought back some marvelous memories shooting with my Hasselblad Superwide camera. Thank you for a most enjoyable venture.
Wow the Sunset was epic! And the shot I word take si the one with the od House and the loooong Train behind you’re back when you bump your Camera
a photographer and off roader..my favorite combination
I love that oven on the porch polariod, it has some nice reflections. The nice sunset skys looked great. I also loved that panoramic shot of the 2 buildings side by side, and just after that the little shack panoramic as well. You do such an amazing job with your photos.
Geeeeez, that was so cool!, thanks Nick!
Very nice Nick…never get tired on watching your videos man! I’m in the brink on buying a Mamiya RB67 SD for my collection! Stay safe…Cheers!
wow a master at his craft at work..thank you for sharing
This was amazingly inspiring! and those photos?! geez... so cool
i love the process of shooting large format film! just enjoyable and fun to watch
This one never gets old. Looking forward to the next one!
I’m so glad finally you upload new video!! Thank you so much for all the efforts Nick!
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Adam Pamungkas thank YOU for the support!
It's always good to see a man enjoying his craft as much as you do. Thanks for posting.
I really enjoyed this Nick. Love that you're including Polaroid in your mix.
Your polaroid work is great man.
@nickcarverphoto
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
What amazing day, thanks for sharing.
WOOOW those polaroids shot, are beautifull
Enjoyable and inspiring!
Thank you for the fabulous video. Really enjoyed watching the whole process.
Awesome shots Nick I always learn something watching your videos.
Yeah . . . Fuji 'Velveeta' film gets those great warm yellow sunsets . . .
I always enjoy seeing your use of the RZ67. I have an old RB67 and it is so much fun use. Very slow, step by step process, but the results can be very satisfying.
Dude absolutely love your videos, the suttle cool music the off roading just fantastic! Keep it up!!
The ol' lunch-in-the-truck-shade routine. I can surely relate Nick.
Dude. Thank you for not playing lo-fi music and actually playing music that fit the scene.
love those images
OMG THE LAST SHOT, MAN 😱
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks.
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Draxe thank you for watching!
Good to have you back Nick!
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
burn1nator thanks!
That was a fun video Nick, and really interesting. Thanks for sharing your film adventures.
Very enjoyable and informative. Loving it!
Another great video! Always looking forward to what you do next!
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Dave Stromberger much obliged, good sir!
WOW! what a nice setting
Just finish watching this video for the 5th time probably... I have to say, great videos Nick, not just this one, but all your videos are very nice! Congratulations on your work and please keep doing it! Hope to see another one soon!
This is a particularly favorite video of mine. After living in the desert for five years and photographing old abandoned buildings myself, it was so enjoyable to watch the different results from cameras and films. It was a bit nostalgic for me. There’s really nothing like shooting in the desert.
Absolutely beautiful set of photographs and a great reminder of how nice it can be to pick one location and spend hours visually exploring it.
That was fun, thanks for the trip.
This is my 5th time watching this video and I could make a story board of what happens through out his day through memory
the polaroids are out of this world...very eerie and haunting..
Great vlog mate, I just love watching your videos some really nice exposures
Thank you again for a great little adventure!
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Massimo Fiorentino it's my pleasure. Thank you for watching!
Portra is so nice. Love all those shots
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Bill Pickle yeah it's a great film. And thank you.
Stunning work Nick Carver. Thanks for posting it.
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Bray thank you for watching!
Nice process, nice humor, very good photos. I really like your style and it's refreshing listening to someone talking about photography and light and composition and mood of a photo instead of ranting about spec sheets and other technobabble!! Happy to have found you and I'll be following for sure! Kudos! Cheers
very nice 👍📷😎
Excellent video Nick! You really had a lot of keepers on that trip. Very fun watching your process.
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Film Photography Club thank you!
This was fantastic! The level of dorky photographer snark far surpassed previous videos. Thanks so much for posting!
Yes! Finally a new video from you, Nick. It takes forever between your videos, but it's like Christmas when they finally arrive! :) I'm curious as to what the dynamic range are on some of your larger format cameras.
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
bogrunberger thank you sir! I know, I wish I could post more often. But I'm glad I have the viewers who are willing to wait a bit and still watch. The dynamic range is dependent on the film, and I plan to do a little follow up video talking about it. Good to know there's interest out there to hear about it.
Thanks for the new video Nick - love your work!
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Jarrod Anderson thank you!
Man your Photographies on Locations are sooo awesome! Love to watch them so much...I can feel like I am in the desert when watching your videos...So jealous of your fantastic deserts.... Also love your style of pictures! I hope you will do many more Photography On Locations!
Man, that was awesome. More!
Hahahahahaha mate you had me cracking up. This is one of my favourite of your videos. Loved the versatility in your photography for this trip, loved the comical arrogance with you eating lunch and other humour, loved the alternative suggestion of using Polaroid to mix it up. A great overall video!
7:42 ha ha just started watching your stuff and am really liking it. nice work!
Good info and low key humor. Thanks
What a fun video! Thank you!
so cool working with film is so rare now atleast from what i know... i have a bunch of old film cameras at home just never used them! subbed! love your style and videos
What a refreshing video! And using film! who would have thought photography was only digital! I still have all my film cameras and my beloved Bronica Etrs 645. But what I liked most was your attitude, come what may you dealt with the light and the restrictions like wire fences etc. And you possess a very mature colour palette, massive points there!
@nickcarverphoto
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, good sir. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Great work Nick. Your videos definitely motivate me to shoot more on film!
Wonderful vid Nick! Really makes me wanna get up and go photograph stuff.
This is a video that I rewatch every few months. The desert landscape and the abandoned structures are the primary draw. The house at the beginning has since been graffiti tagged so your documentation of the place is fortuitous. Plus I needed a desert escape from the perpetual rain and overcast of the Pacific Northwest. You have always been good for that Nick. A good reminder of, "If you see it, photograph it." Nothing remains the same.
So entertaining and also great quality of your works
Hey Nick, very entertaining, inspiring and educational/instructive film/work!!! many thanks ...
Great stuff Nick! Interesting to see how you use film and different cameras. Love your videos! 😉👍
YESSS finally a new video! Top quality as always! Really relaxing :)
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Patsesson thank you very much! Glad you liked it.
Awesome video and shots!!!!
Excellent video, looking forward to more.
Glad to see you're still out and about. Also nice to see how much you've been missed. Have a great holiday and New Year.
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Arcana73 thank you! You too!
I love Polaroid pictures, instant nostalgia. Great pictures, you're a good Photographer and excellent presenter and film maker with a light witty style packed with plenty of know how.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel. Thank you KZread suggested.
Waou !! I'm impressed by everything in this video !! Camera work, photographs, lunch scenes... Really great movie, i will watch it again !
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
Sam lbert thank you very much! Got the best lunch scenes on the web...
Great video, and what an incredible location. So much to shoot. I stopped by this spot on my way back from Mojave National Preserve about two months ago and came across some of the same buildings. I was in awe of those desert relics. Found an old car sitting in the middle of sandy wash, and it turned out to be one of my favorite car shoots yet. It was such a treat to come across your video of the same area, getting to see the place through your lens. Well done.
Thanks, Nick. Very entertaining.
@nickcarverphoto
6 жыл бұрын
J. Riley Stewart glad to hear it. Thank you for watching!
Nice work! I totally loved the sunset shots, spectacular color!