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Well I appreciate that very much! Thanks for watching and subscribing Lars. I appreciate the kind words, I work hard to find less than obvious compositions but that’s taken a lot of practice. Thanks again!

@@jaredboazphoto You're very welcome. Looking forward to your next video.

It was pretty solid. It was great getting out again! Thanks buddy!

It’s a garmin in reach. It has satellite messaging and an SOS rescue feature if I get stuck somewhere. It also tracks where I’m at. Thanks for the kind words Bruce! I love being out shooting more than a lot of things.

Diego, that truly means a lot. Especially coming from you because I admire your work so much! It’s always an exercise in what I can put together when I’m out there but using a super telephoto has been a game changer. That 100-500 rarely leaves my camera. I hope all is well with you my friend.

Yeah it’s crazy how getting out after being at home for a while reinvigorates me. It’s crazy. It’s a constant state of ebb and flow with my artistic productivity but that’s normal. Thanks for the kind words my man and thanks for watching :)

Great work by the way!

Yeah I mention it more in future videos but I am a type 1 diabetic so that gets incorporated into some of this stuff. Ha. Been thinking about maybe doing more on it in the future but we will see. Appreciate you watching!

I appreciate the kind words. I love that I’m back on Canon. The R5 has been excellent in every area for me. Glad you enjoyed the review! Thanks for subscribing!

Thanks for watching Patricia! They’re fun to do!

That’s awesome! I wish I could have gone that much!

You're welcome

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Hope you enjoyed it!

I know you’re not asking me this question, but that’s just not true. The camera CAN make a difference depending on what you’re doing. If you are taking pictures of landscapes and want to print out pictures and blow them up / frame them.. then yeah you’ll probably want something that has high megapixels. But the equipment itself doesn’t make you a good photographer. You can have a $200 used dslr from Facebook marketplace, but spending $3,000 on a new fancy mirrorless camera won’t make you better. Just like when you post a great photo online and someone comments “wow you have a really nice camera” like yeah I agree, but the camera isn’t the one who found the right frame / composition, decided the settings, etc etc. You are what makes you a good or bad photographer. Use what you have and can afford and have fun with it 👍🏼

jakebates4903 kinda nailed that but i'll put in my thoughts as well. In order to be a better photographer you need to put in the work to understand good composition techniques, knowing whatever camera you are using well, and being able to post process well enough to bring your photos to life or tell the story you want to tell. An expensive camera is useless if you don't know the fundamentals or how to make a compelling image. Gear matters when you are being held back in some way from a creative or technical standpoint. Learn the fundamentals I mentioned and then worry about what camera you are using if you feel it is holding you back in some way. Until then just shoot a bunch, make a bunch of mistakes, and learn from them. I appreciate you watching and commenting! Also the 5DS R is a great camera and is quite capable.

@@jake9bates well said!

haha yeah I don't want to switch anymore. It is a big pain, I was reluctant to go back to Canon but I really do like their system. I've heard good things about Atlas, I tried them a number of years back but couldn't get the fit right with them either. It's probably a me thing but the Osprey with an insert is pretty good for now. I'm sure it will change again at some point lol. I actually have the L4 too, I had it last year in DV but wanted something a little smaller and lighter and the S4 is really nice. I lose a little height but not much but I still have it when I want something taller. But yeah the quality is very close to RRS for a fraction of the price. I will say I prefer the rubber twist locks of RRS but I think the metal ones on FLM last longer. Thanks for watching buddy!

Thanks for your thoughts and thanks for watching Josh! Yeah, I mean everyone is different but I have always been not that impressed with the camera specific bags as far as harness and weight distribution goes but that's just my experience. The Osprey works out pretty well for now. Who knows where I'll be with it in a year or two. Honestly the FLM tripods are excellent. Top quality and quite reasonably priced. Thanks! I love the Canon R system. It's really nice they adapt the EF mount into their R lineup so people don't have to buy brand new lenses. From what I've heard it works pretty seamlessly with the R bodies.

Yeah I’m a big fan of them. Great gear!

Thank you 😊

Nice to meet you and thank you very much! I really appreciate the kind words and hope you enjoy my channel :)

Thanks so much Randy. Really appreciate it :)

I really appreciate that, Blake! The diffused light forced my hand on that but you gotta adapt! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Aw thanks Jeff! Appreciate you watching. You gonna vlog it this time?

@@jaredboazphoto I have good intentions! I am hoping it will be a little easier this time, being my 2nd time out and knowing my way around a little better.

@@JeffreyTadlockPhotography Awesome man! I'll have to meet you out there one of these times. Looking forward to your work!

@@jaredboazphoto Definitely - we need to make that happen!

It’s a challenging place but I have always come away with images I’m satisfied with. It’s crazy because it’s so big and desolate but man it’s riddled with so much subdued beauty. It’s totally worth the trip if you ever can go.

Also thank you so much for watching, Craig :)

Aw thanks dude! I appreciate you watching. The light was flat so I gave that a go and was pretty pleased with the results.

Thank you Patricia! Definitely worth a trip!

Thank you my friend! I appreciate you taking the time :)

Thank you! And enjoy your trip. It was great.

That’s just my face 😂

Yeah it was amazing to catch some of those colors. Felt like I was photographing a painting. Really appreciate you watching buddy :)

Hey thanks! Appreciate you watching. Hope all is well with you! :)

Hey thanks so much for the kind words! Yosemite is great, it just gets real busy. Mid week is probably best if you can swing it but that shouldn't deter you. There are quiet areas to be found away from the main popular locations. I'd say make sure you know if you need a reservation to be in the park (not talking about lodging), they are starting a reservation system this year for a good part of the year to help alleviate some congestion in the park. I can't remember when you need them for though, so make sure you have that ironed out. If you're going in early march you might get some decent winter conditions depending on how snow goes this year. I went in mid april last year and the trees were all still dormant. If the weather is going to be snowy, make sure you have chains with you if you don't have a 4WD car or truck and bring layers of clothing to warm up or cool off. There are places to get food and provisions in the park if you forget something, it's kind of like outdoor disneyland with the amount of people/conveniences they have built into the park now. That is what sticks out off the top of my head, let me know if you have any other questions! And thanks for watching!

@@jaredboazphoto Thank you for the detailed response! Really appreciate it, will keep in mind to check the weather weeks before and have proper equipment/reservations ready. I'll also head out early in the morning to hopefully avoid large crowds since I plan to visit the known hotspots Just one photography question, did you find yourself using a tripod? I'm debating on whether to bring mine in case I want to do some long exposures, but it's an additional ~6lb with the head attached and it sticks out regardless of how I mount it on my backpack. No regrets taking it with me if it pays off with a great shot of course, but as someone who doesn't go hiking often I'm not sure what to expect when it comes to weight management. My backpack has hip straps that should ideally distribute the load from a 24-120 and 150-500 + a potential tripod away from my shoulders Edit: just realized you use a tripod in the video at 7:23, I suppose that answers it!

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

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Thanks buddy!

Yeah it’s been fine, It’s not for off-roading really since it’s fwd but it does fine on light dirt roads and the like. But it’s not a 4x4 so I stick to main roads a lot unless I can’t.

Aw thank you my friend. Really appreciate that. That photo is actually from Lassen Volcanic National Park. And that was from my brief time back on Sony, that was the FE 100-400. Now that I’m back on Canon I will be shooting primarily with the 100-500 though. That’s my favorite lens ever I think.

Thank you! Hope you enjoy!

dude that would be awesome! I've just been mulling it over but joining with someone else might make it easier overall. I'll DM you on the IG and we can spitball some stuff. Might be great for us both! Thanks for reaching out buddy!

Thanks Zack!

It’s a slow burn haha. The channel has been growing, just slowly but liking and sharing helps! I got lucky with a cancellation on this trip. Thanks for watching!

Definitely one of my favorite places to visit. A little longer to get to for me but always worth it. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch. Looking forward to hopefully heading back next year!

We still have the van, I just got my truck setup for when I’m going alone. The van has weird dimensions so I’m more comfortable driving it when I have a second person to spot me in certain situations. Yeah the gas out there was wild lol. Thanks watching, Chris! I really appreciate it :)

lol thx for watching my man

It was amazing in there. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for taking the time to watch, Patricia. I love visiting that park too, glad you enjoyed the video!

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the trip and my work :)

Thanks for watching dude. Yeah I hope to do that one again for sure, it was amazing.

Yeah it’s incredible out there. Appreciate you watching, Mitch!

Welp we had the dry suits but the neoprene socks aren’t waterproof. But all in all it was okay. But yeah we took the shuttle there and back to our car. Thanks for watching!