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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  • @cinemasteve87
    @cinemasteve876 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @raveemahadevan
    @raveemahadevan2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @marcoieraci
    @marcoieraci5 жыл бұрын

    3:08 bigger than your lil Sony mirrorless - you just got me there

  • @paulscottfilms

    @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.

  • @Thomas31492
    @Thomas314926 жыл бұрын

    Got to say, I really enjoyed sitting back and watching this one. Fun video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thomas31492 thank you very much!

  • @briansarmiento9314
    @briansarmiento93144 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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!

  • @Tbonyandsteak
    @Tbonyandsteak3 жыл бұрын

    That Shen Hao TFC 617-A panoramic 6x17 are just amazing, "must saving up"

  • @astronave5093
    @astronave50934 жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched this video about 30 times ... and just pressed the restart button 🙌🏾🙌🏾 love your vids

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yesss! Thank you my friend!

  • @matthewbrowntv
    @matthewbrowntvАй бұрын

    So glad I'm not the only one who bumps his tripod and has to start again!

  • @chasingmanhattan
    @chasingmanhattan3 жыл бұрын

    man the sky in that last one!

  • @AllSortsOfScripts
    @AllSortsOfScripts Жыл бұрын

    I got into photography in the mirrorless cameras. I find this fascinating!

  • @phirakhupphetkurea158
    @phirakhupphetkurea1584 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kralle7803
    @kralle78035 жыл бұрын

    You are the only photographer on youtube that I take seriously.

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad somebody is. Haha. Thank you!

  • @AlanBrockImages
    @AlanBrockImages6 жыл бұрын

    "The viewfinder is more of a suggestion." LOL Glad to see a video from you again!

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Alan Brock thanks man!

  • @chrisdrake447
    @chrisdrake4475 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @connorwilliams769
    @connorwilliams7694 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Raevenswood
    @Raevenswood4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a huge fan of 6x6 I love just sticking stuff right in the middle because it looks awesome with 6x6 :D

  • @Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer
    @Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer3 жыл бұрын

    Mamiya looks like that sony toy ,love magnific RZ/RB 67!!!! Fantastic photographs and stunning place!

  • @Black_Jesus3005
    @Black_Jesus3005 Жыл бұрын

    Yea those desert sunset are something else. I am really loving your channel.

  • @bjornstefansson2618
    @bjornstefansson26182 жыл бұрын

    I'm a black & white photographer but i admit your color pic's are stunning! Like them alot...

  • @SlavaVeres
    @SlavaVeres3 жыл бұрын

    13:20 ...and there Nick Carver takes one of his iconic photographs

  • @elizabethlee6077
    @elizabethlee60773 жыл бұрын

    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 😂

  • @williamcurwen7428
    @williamcurwen74283 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @markusmek
    @markusmek6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @fyzd3r
    @fyzd3r2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @67davejb
    @67davejb6 жыл бұрын

    Great location, 1 in 1000 photo opportunity

  • @fgj4990
    @fgj49903 жыл бұрын

    I have to say that I loved this video so much that I had to watch it again! Superb!

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography94994 жыл бұрын

    Classic video one of my new faves. Thanks for making this episode.

  • @elderinmoi1571
    @elderinmoi15716 жыл бұрын

    as always pure inspiration. thanks Nick.

  • @rlb2444
    @rlb24444 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @hzubovi1
    @hzubovi14 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @TheGuerraProject
    @TheGuerraProject4 жыл бұрын

    a photographer and off roader..my favorite combination

  • @Fairychild432
    @Fairychild4325 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @spl4028
    @spl40286 жыл бұрын

    Geeeeez, that was so cool!, thanks Nick!

  • @AlejandroGonzalez-AGS
    @AlejandroGonzalez-AGS3 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @uofmdad42goblue2
    @uofmdad42goblue26 жыл бұрын

    wow a master at his craft at work..thank you for sharing

  • @therealpoka
    @therealpoka6 жыл бұрын

    This was amazingly inspiring! and those photos?! geez... so cool

  • @SoonKyu515
    @SoonKyu5154 жыл бұрын

    i love the process of shooting large format film! just enjoyable and fun to watch

  • @bryanswisshelm941
    @bryanswisshelm9412 жыл бұрын

    This one never gets old. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @adamtruelove9684
    @adamtruelove96846 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad finally you upload new video!! Thank you so much for all the efforts Nick!

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Adam Pamungkas thank YOU for the support!

  • @tempest01100
    @tempest011005 жыл бұрын

    It's always good to see a man enjoying his craft as much as you do. Thanks for posting.

  • 4 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this Nick. Love that you're including Polaroid in your mix.

  • @waawaaweewaa2045
    @waawaaweewaa2045 Жыл бұрын

    Your polaroid work is great man.

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @garygiles63
    @garygiles635 жыл бұрын

    What amazing day, thanks for sharing.

  • @EdgarFreytes
    @EdgarFreytes5 жыл бұрын

    WOOOW those polaroids shot, are beautifull

  • @davidsilva8695
    @davidsilva86956 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyable and inspiring!

  • @kapurar
    @kapurar4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the fabulous video. Really enjoyed watching the whole process.

  • @farouk6564
    @farouk65646 жыл бұрын

    Awesome shots Nick I always learn something watching your videos.

  • @leonarddaneman810
    @leonarddaneman8105 жыл бұрын

    Yeah . . . Fuji 'Velveeta' film gets those great warm yellow sunsets . . .

  • @bearlysure
    @bearlysure6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @splootan
    @splootan6 жыл бұрын

    Dude absolutely love your videos, the suttle cool music the off roading just fantastic! Keep it up!!

  • @distagon6052
    @distagon60525 жыл бұрын

    The ol' lunch-in-the-truck-shade routine. I can surely relate Nick.

  • @markdearmond
    @markdearmond3 жыл бұрын

    Dude. Thank you for not playing lo-fi music and actually playing music that fit the scene.

  • @MrBerry67
    @MrBerry676 жыл бұрын

    love those images

  • @RodrigoWBlum
    @RodrigoWBlum3 жыл бұрын

    OMG THE LAST SHOT, MAN 😱

  • @draxe9121
    @draxe91216 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thanks.

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Draxe thank you for watching!

  • @burn1nator
    @burn1nator6 жыл бұрын

    Good to have you back Nick!

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    burn1nator thanks!

  • @markmuller3086
    @markmuller30866 жыл бұрын

    That was a fun video Nick, and really interesting. Thanks for sharing your film adventures.

  • @Joowoo798
    @Joowoo7985 жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable and informative. Loving it!

  • @DaveStromberger
    @DaveStromberger6 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Always looking forward to what you do next!

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dave Stromberger much obliged, good sir!

  • @YAHOOOOOO5
    @YAHOOOOOO56 жыл бұрын

    WOW! what a nice setting

  • @brunolinden3629
    @brunolinden36296 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @jpearl906
    @jpearl9064 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JohnWilliamsPhoto
    @JohnWilliamsPhoto6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MakersTeleMark
    @MakersTeleMark5 жыл бұрын

    That was fun, thanks for the trip.

  • @tangyorange6509
    @tangyorange65094 жыл бұрын

    This is my 5th time watching this video and I could make a story board of what happens through out his day through memory

  • @tazchars8857
    @tazchars88574 жыл бұрын

    the polaroids are out of this world...very eerie and haunting..

  • @tompetersphotography
    @tompetersphotography4 жыл бұрын

    Great vlog mate, I just love watching your videos some really nice exposures

  • @mfiorentino
    @mfiorentino6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again for a great little adventure!

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Massimo Fiorentino it's my pleasure. Thank you for watching!

  • @billpickle2875
    @billpickle28756 жыл бұрын

    Portra is so nice. Love all those shots

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bill Pickle yeah it's a great film. And thank you.

  • @markbray3038
    @markbray30386 жыл бұрын

    Stunning work Nick Carver. Thanks for posting it.

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mark Bray thank you for watching!

  • @Semeyaza
    @Semeyaza5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @seeed186
    @seeed1866 жыл бұрын

    very nice 👍📷😎

  • @FilmPhotographyClub
    @FilmPhotographyClub6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Nick! You really had a lot of keepers on that trip. Very fun watching your process.

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Film Photography Club thank you!

  • @DirectRegister
    @DirectRegister6 жыл бұрын

    This was fantastic! The level of dorky photographer snark far surpassed previous videos. Thanks so much for posting!

  • @bogrunberger
    @bogrunberger6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @jarrodanderson2188
    @jarrodanderson21886 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the new video Nick - love your work!

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jarrod Anderson thank you!

  • @DesertOryx
    @DesertOryx6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @The_golden_charlie
    @The_golden_charlie4 жыл бұрын

    Man, that was awesome. More!

  • @DrNaderAwad
    @DrNaderAwad6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @AllorNone23
    @AllorNone236 жыл бұрын

    7:42 ha ha just started watching your stuff and am really liking it. nice work!

  • @BobSmith-dx9bj
    @BobSmith-dx9bj6 жыл бұрын

    Good info and low key humor. Thanks

  • @kevinnewsome5767
    @kevinnewsome57675 жыл бұрын

    What a fun video! Thank you!

  • @DivertLiving
    @DivertLiving6 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @RobSkovellPhotography
    @RobSkovellPhotography5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @nickcarverphoto

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, good sir. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @86Jeoha
    @86Jeoha6 жыл бұрын

    Great work Nick. Your videos definitely motivate me to shoot more on film!

  • @LO_FIDELITY
    @LO_FIDELITY5 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful vid Nick! Really makes me wanna get up and go photograph stuff.

  • @jaytolbert7538
    @jaytolbert75382 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ayenoppa4717
    @ayenoppa47176 жыл бұрын

    So entertaining and also great quality of your works

  • @photovisionproject
    @photovisionproject6 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nick, very entertaining, inspiring and educational/instructive film/work!!! many thanks ...

  • @marcthibault8723
    @marcthibault87234 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Nick! Interesting to see how you use film and different cameras. Love your videos! 😉👍

  • @Patsesson
    @Patsesson6 жыл бұрын

    YESSS finally a new video! Top quality as always! Really relaxing :)

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Patsesson thank you very much! Glad you liked it.

  • @SammySantiagoIrizarry
    @SammySantiagoIrizarry6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and shots!!!!

  • @dbw
    @dbw6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, looking forward to more.

  • @arcana1973
    @arcana19736 жыл бұрын

    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

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Arcana73 thank you! You too!

  • @canturgan
    @canturgan6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @michaeljacobs472
    @michaeljacobs4726 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel. Thank you KZread suggested.

  • @samlbert3380
    @samlbert33806 жыл бұрын

    Waou !! I'm impressed by everything in this video !! Camera work, photographs, lunch scenes... Really great movie, i will watch it again !

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sam lbert thank you very much! Got the best lunch scenes on the web...

  • @kstoyak
    @kstoyak4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JRileyStewart
    @JRileyStewart6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Nick. Very entertaining.

  • @nickcarverphoto

    @nickcarverphoto

    6 жыл бұрын

    J. Riley Stewart glad to hear it. Thank you for watching!

  • @TL-vt8uk
    @TL-vt8uk4 жыл бұрын

    Nice work! I totally loved the sunset shots, spectacular color!

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