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Brian Christianson Photography
Добавлен 2 окт 2015
This channel is dedicated to documenting landscape photography outings and sharing images from Western Montana (and, occasionally, further afield). Thanks for stopping by!
Finding Grant Creek
In this vlog, I head out on an assignment to photograph the headwaters of Grant Creek for an interpretive sign. My goal was to find the furthest/highest point in the Grant Creek Basin where one could follow a drop of water from its source into Missoula. What I thought - based on topo maps - would be a fairly simple search, turned into a far more complex story, as I followed a series of disappearing springs and a nonexistent lake through three tendrils of the basin.
And an FYI, for those of you that have followed 'Autumn Light' the past few years, I'm moving away from branding seasons in favor of just titling episodes based on each trip. This is 'Autumn Light', but just isn't labeled so.
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And an FYI, for those of you that have followed 'Autumn Light' the past few years, I'm moving away from branding seasons in favor of just titling episodes based on each trip. This is 'Autumn Light', but just isn't labeled so.
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Wildflower Diaries | S3:E8 - Ancient Light
Просмотров 305Месяц назад
In this installment of the Wildflower Diaries, I set out to find some subalpine flowers in the Northern Swan Range of Western Montana. In spite of the flowers, my attention turned toward some gnarly old trees on mountaintops, where I held evening vigils with the ancients. In the end, I walked away rejuvenated with the first images of the year (yes, all of 2024) that I am really pleased with. Th...
Wildflower Diaries | S3:E8 - Subalpine Bliss
Просмотров 3482 месяца назад
In this lengthy episode, I return to my favorite mountainscape on this fine planet of ours. To my great pleasure, the basin was filled wall-to-wall with wildflowers. I spent a couple of days trying to find a photographic thread and, although I didn't (spoiler alert), I'm immeasurably richer for having walked those lush subalpine meadows. Thanks for watching!
The Wildflower Diaries | An Unceremonious Pause
Просмотров 1163 месяца назад
Well, the doldrums of summer are here. Admittedly, this is my least favorite time of year: 100-degrees, hazy skies and brown hills. Unfortunately, my efforts to record an episode this week failed (my vlogging tripod broke in the backcountry). Ultimately, I've come to realization that the season of weekly vlogs has passed. For the remainder of the summer, I'll be posting episodes as they happen ...
Wildflower Diaries | S3:E6 - Water Light
Просмотров 1143 месяца назад
In this episode, I depart from the namesake subject matter and return to an old favorite: Brennan's Wave. My primary goal the past two weeks has been to get my photographic feet under myself - so to speak - and just engage with the act of photography, even if it isn't epic fields of wildflowers. Not to worry, there'll be some wildflowers in the videos to come. Thanks for watching!
Wildflower Diaries | S3:E5 - Shadow's Edge
Просмотров 3833 месяца назад
In this week's vlog, I share about my most recent experience with depression. Thanks for watching.
Wildflower Diaries | S3:E4 - Ponderosa Light
Просмотров 1454 месяца назад
In this week's vlog, I see through an image several years in the making. I make my way to a set of whimsical ponderosas surrounded by arrowleaf balsamroot flowers in the Lincoln Hills area of the Rattlesnake Valley on what turned out to be an idyllic spring day. Thanks for watching!
Wildflower Diaries | S3:E3 - Aurora Jumbialis
Просмотров 934 месяца назад
In this week's installment, I show up very late to the aurora party. A day late. I set off to try to capture an image of the lights over Missoula. Fortunately, the solar winds have just enough sparkle left to put on a bit of show. Thanks for watching!
Wildflower Diaries | S3:E2 - Buttercup Canyon
Просмотров 1744 месяца назад
In this week's episode of the Wildflower Diaries, the search continues for the small flowers. I happen upon a lovely buttercup bloom over Hellgate Canyon and opt to spend several days watching the light change. Thanks for watching!
The Wildflower Diaries | S3:E1 - FIRST BLOOM
Просмотров 1984 месяца назад
How lovely it is to be back out in the hills and mountains, listening to the meadowlarks and watching the flowers reach for the sky. The first episode of this season tracks the first three(ish) weeks of the bloom in Missoula. I revisit a patch of yellow bells and shooting stars, waiting for dynamic lighting on the North Hills. The Wildflower Diaries will now post on Facebook, Instagram and RUcl...
Modern Wilderness
Просмотров 807 месяцев назад
In addition to being up through March at The Artists' Shop in Missoula, 'Modern Wilderness' is now fully online, with an interactive online gallery. The exhibit explores a nine-month chapter of my mental health photography journey through a series of seven photographs accompanied by short films. I'll be giving a talk about the show, including how I captured several of the images in the show on ...
MODERN WILDERNESS | a multimedia photography exhibit
Просмотров 1248 месяцев назад
The Artists' Shop, Missoula Opens Friday, Feb. 2nd, 5-8PM Runs February/March
First Ice
Просмотров 1359 месяцев назад
Winter has been slow to arrive in the West, but a couple of weeks ago, we had a cold snap, resulting in some fun ice formations. I spent several days working a shot on Rattlesnake Creek. This is the vlog and images from that experience. Thanks so much for watching!
Mountain Ghosts | An Encounter with 'Spectre of the Brocken'
Просмотров 20910 месяцев назад
This is a clip from episode 3 of 'Autumn Light'. While waiting for sunset on a peak in the Swan Mountains of Western Montana, the sun broke through the clouds, throwing my shadows onto the mist surrounding the summit. The meteorological phenomena known as 'spectre of the brocken' is an eerie sort of joy to experience. Remember to say goodbye to ghosts. Check out the full episode here: ruclips.n...
Autumn Light | Epilogue
Просмотров 26010 месяцев назад
I filmed a quick outing up Rock Rock in mid-October, but it didn't fit cleanly into the theme of this season of 'Autumn Light'. This brief epilogue episode includes a slideshow of my favorite images from the fall. Thanks again for following along!
Autumn Light | S2:E3 - Mountain Ghosts
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Autumn Light | S2:E3 - Mountain Ghosts
Autumn Light | S2:E2 - Backyard Wilderness
Просмотров 274Год назад
Autumn Light | S2:E2 - Backyard Wilderness
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E7 - Chasing Light, Facing Demons
Просмотров 199Год назад
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E7 - Chasing Light, Facing Demons
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E6 - Three Roses
Просмотров 273Год назад
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E6 - Three Roses
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E5 - Into the Camas
Просмотров 225Год назад
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E5 - Into the Camas
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E4 - A Search for Bitterroots
Просмотров 138Год назад
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E4 - A Search for Bitterroots
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E3 - Into the Heights
Просмотров 223Год назад
Wildflower Diaries | S2:E3 - Into the Heights
Wildflower Diaries | S2: E2 - Wildflowers: Capture to Print
Просмотров 421Год назад
Wildflower Diaries | S2: E2 - Wildflowers: Capture to Print
Wildflower Diaries | S2: E1 - Into the Balsamroots
Просмотров 158Год назад
Wildflower Diaries | S2: E1 - Into the Balsamroots
This was awesome! My gf and I were passing through Missoula in late September hiking/driving from Seattle to Chicago! We stayed there for a night and it was beautiful; though hiking with my 4x5 camera setup is a lot LOL
what a great project. your video was well done. Excellent images. I enjoyed your journey. thank you Brian. Well Done.
Stunning! Your photos and video are amazing! Beautiful views!
Great video and images. Looked like a perfect fall weekend.
Beautiful views. Thanks for sharing. 👍4
Love your work.
Appreciate the honest and open reflection. Wishing you well in your journey to keep out of the ruts.
I was really enjoying your video and then I hit the spectre of brocken part - WOW, it blew my mind. I experienced this one time in the mountains of southern Alberta but it was short and no where as intense. I also really appreciated your commentary at the end. I feel the same and have a similar need to go to the mountains to help calm and center me. I am not sure what is wrong with the RUclips Algorithm but I think that this video should have views in the hundred thousands!!
Awesome video. Did you use focus stacking?
Stunning! You certainly have a gift!
Your photos are stunning! I would love to know your process! What a beautiful area to be in!
Looks nice 🙂👍
A most wonderful video, Brian. Your locations and photography are magnificent.
What incredible country. I really like the shot at 28:47 how the roots pull you in...
I love to watch the whole process of making those few special pictures 🫶 Thanks for sharing ❤
Brian you once again put us in such a lovely area. Looking at the parking area I thought you’d be running into a bunch of folks. Your explanation for your composition was excellent. Thank you for doing this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Have a great weekend and sell a bunch of your prints. 👍
Wonderful😀😀
What a great place to hang out. Really enjoyed this episode. Great shots. You are a master at putting all those puzzle pieces together.
Great video, lovely scenery. Stunning views all around. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a great weekend.
So much I want to really say about this episode but I'll suffice to say this - your title is perfect for the first two shots: light reveals the most delicate and elegant dance between wood and mountains. You're right- we do live in a beautiful world.
Hi. I just recently came across your channel and I’m loving the content. I live just north of Glacier in Canada and have explored it a fair bit. I’m pretty sure I also know the area from this video and will need to get down there again soon. Great images and story telling!
Another great episode. Beautiful photographs.
I was delighted to see you had posted another video so soon. Such a beautiful area to spend some time. Great still captures, stunning vista videos, lots of wildflowers and a goat too! You also got your sunrise photo. If sunrise only came later in the day …. Should this be Episode 9?
I have a hard time sleeping and stumbled upon your channel. I suffer from high anxiety because of all the people that have come to move here and Destroy Florida's environment. It literally keeps me up every night and depresses me. You made it a little bit better tonight so thank you
Hello! I will not wish you a happy birthday 6 months after 🤷🏻♀️😃 what i would like to say is that I am amazed by your attitude to the photography and so my patience to make that one shot! Amazing 🤩 Wishing you good luck and more sunny roads 🫶
So many beautiful places 🤩 thanks for sharing
Wow great shots Good work my friend! Leaving sub. Keep going you'll be at 1k in no time!
What a beautiful location and a great adventure, Brian. Most people will never experience anything like this. Thanks for sharing.
It was an amazing trip with many beautiful shots. You picked a great backpacking area to be in. And your video work put me in a calm and peaceful mood. Great job Brian. You really don’t give yourself enough credit for what you are doing. Thank you so very much for taking me along again. 😊
Fantastic video! I have a special place in the Great Burn as well. Were very lucky to have that area at our fingertips
Rest is so important. The actual video you shot and chose to share for this trip was breathtaking. To be in a place like that overwhelmed and surrounded by such beauty- how could you not be depleted and want to sleep?
Oh WOW! Thank you for taking me with you to this beautiful place. You are amazing! It brought me such peace!
I am so glad you got to visit your favorite wilderness area and check off another accomplishment-the mountain summit. Great video and captures. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thanks for thinking of us by keeping us informed. Life isn't a straight line, it waves around a bit, sometimes uncontrollably, but every dip down is never permanent. Sometimes, we've just got to be patient. Best wishes to you, and we'll enjoy whatever you produce.
Thanks, Graham. I appreciate it.
Thanks for the update, Brian. I always enjoy your photography and vlogs. Here ya on having to take pauses. Personally, summer is something I always look forward to being over. Very hot today in my neighborhood. Take care now. See ya later.
As for me- a forever fan. For you and your eyes- wishing you forever well!
Thanks so much. I appreciate your support!
Brian, I can truly understand. I love going out and doing flower, bird and landscapes but the weather here in the Mojave Desert is too hot ( average 114 - 118 F ) is just a no bueno. This puts me into a unhappy state. When Mother Nature decides to allow us back out, then I know we’ll see some beautiful wildflowers coming from your end. Just relax and don’t worry about anyone else but yourself. Keep it simple my friend. 😊
Thanks, Luis. That is brutal heat! My goodness. Here's to better (and cooler) days ahead!
Brian, love your vlogs…. No need for unnecessary pressure on yourself…. I’m sure we’ll all thoroughly enjoy whatever you’re able to come up with in a way that’s reasonable for you and what you’re able to do. Hang in there… I really enjoy your style of photography - you’re one of the very best…. And an excellent teacher of your craft…
It’s impossible to schedule creativity and nature. Post when you feel it is right. I look forward to any future photography videos and posts you make. I really like the rainbow photo you recently posted. On your wall, you have one of my favorite photos of yours that I don’t have on a wall, yet.
Thanks, Pat. I always appreciate your support.
Will always look forward to whatever you post and whenever you post it! 🌻❤
Thanks, Dana!
Thanks for sharing. I have a son that is struggling with similar issues. I am glad to hear you have discovered tools to help. Keep up the great work you are doing. Cheers.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 👍24
This is awesome...I'm doing pre-scouting before going to Glacier in August (2024) and I came across your videos, great compositions and many thanks in providing the locations!
Great image. I love shooting moving water too. It’s like an odd combination of landscape and action. Enjoy your backpacking trips. I’m laid up with an injury at the moment so your vids may be the on,y way I get out this summer.
You're blessed with a good camera, skill, talent, a poet's eye. There are few things more beautiful than wildflowers- water is one. Happy you got your feet wet and captured the beauty of water. Thank you.
Thanks so much for sharing your struggles l, both mentally and artistic. One day at a time.
Thanks, Will. I appreciate your support. Onwards and upwards!
I really admire and appreciate your candor. Many people can absolutely relate including me. One foot in front of the other until the planets realign. ❤
Thanks so much for your kind words, Lori. Absolutely. I assume most folks have experienced some form of this or worse. It's a shred human experience, especially lately.
As a photographer who enjoys your work - and saw a lot of it on the walls today in Alpine Physical Therapy - and as a mostly retired psychologist, I really admire your candor and ability to articulate about your struggles with depression. Correspondingly, you do a great job explaining how "behavioral activation" or engagement is so helpful. I love your note about feeling the chemical changes in your brain. My heart is with you Brian. Oh - and as an aging trail runner, i love seeing those trails up the side of Sentinel, University Peaks, etc.
Thanks for your kind words, Jeff. It was wonderful to meet you and chat at the market last week.
When I retired in June of 2017, I did virtually nothing until I took your Winterscape Photography class. You renewed my passion for photography and for that, I will be eternally grateful. Thank you for being so open with your struggle, and I applaud your victory in this latest bout. Beautiful video of your hike. Is that your own music? It reminds me of whale song.
Thanks so much, Pat. I am so happy to hear about you reconnecting with photography. We are all here to help each other, I suppose. I've always appreciated our chats. Not my music in this one, just a licensed song. I hope to start recording in the next week or so!
Wildflower Diaries aren't filled solely with wildflowers. How could we appreciate the beauty of a wildflower if it's all we ever saw or heard?
Thanks so much for your support and kind words.