Large Format Backpacking Landscape Photography in Utah, Spring 2022: Episode 2

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @CarlosAngilica
    @CarlosAngilica 2 года назад

    22:53 "With the veil of perfection lifted" I love that.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Carlos! It sure is nice to be able to experience these locations, but without the pressure of missing things when the conditions are perfect. Sometimes it's nice just to soak it all in and to get to know the place. Hopefully the light will be a bit better when I revisit this canyon.

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto 2 года назад

    So beautiful to watch, Ben. Your videos are very therapeutic; they calm me. That second composition is perfect. When you get the light you seek, it’ll be truly magical. Thx again. 👍🦘🇦🇺 PS. Always makes me chuckle when you stab your walking sticks in the ground, then wave them aside like mosquitoes.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Peter! It sure was a wonderful scene, and I look forward to giving it another shot next year. Thankfully it's quite close to camp, so I won't have a lengthy hike back at the end of the day!

  • @ScottymanPhoto
    @ScottymanPhoto 2 года назад

    That second composition is brilliant! In fact, I like it so much, it has me considering a bit of canyon photography! Thanks for sharing, Ben!

  • @nickshepherd8377
    @nickshepherd8377 2 года назад +12

    Love the composition of the tree between the boulders…in the right conditions, should provide a magical image

    • @andrewsimpson5436
      @andrewsimpson5436 2 года назад

      +1 as they say!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Nick! It sure was a fun scene to put a composition on, and I really look forward to the possibility of photographing it with better light next time! I just hope the foreground doesn't change too much in a negative way. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @alanclark9691
    @alanclark9691 2 года назад

    Another enjoyable video with your special touch. That 2nd canyon looks like a fabulous location. Look forward to seeing more.

  • @gregl.7465
    @gregl.7465 2 года назад

    Am I the only one that saw the funny face on the boulder to the right of the tree? Great video and shots, as always!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Now I can't unsee it. :-) Thanks for watching Greg!

  • @atapourhassan7442
    @atapourhassan7442 2 года назад

    Thanks again for another well produced video containing relaxing and informal subjects. best.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MeasuredLight
    @MeasuredLight 2 года назад

    Another wonderful video, Ben! I'm enjoying this series. What a beautiful spot!! I can't wait to see that second composition with the right conditions!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thank you! It truly is a beautiful location. I just wish the weather was mild for a longer period of time. It can be so incredibly hot during the summer and very cold during the winter, which leaves only the spring and fall. Perhaps that’s why it’s so alluring though.

  • @benjones8977
    @benjones8977 2 года назад

    As a photographer myself, a lot of it ends up as serendipity. You’re exploring a new area for the first time and sometimes you’re just extremely lucky and other times you just hit the scene at the wrong time.
    Now that I’m 65, I can’t do the hiking I used to do, but I’m enjoying my new photography genre in street photography. Although sometimes I push myself too hard even here.
    Been retired for six years now and I get to do what I really love. 🖖

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Ben, and that sure must be wonderful to pursue exactly what you love, and for all the right reasons. Having to earn and income from something you love always muddies the waters a bit. You're very right about exploring a new area. There is so much learning, and so much of it is left up to chance. I also have a tendency to leave certain subjects behind as something to photograph on my next visit, which gives my return trip even more of a sense of purpose. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @simongrolercher6263
    @simongrolercher6263 2 года назад

    Antonov above you during the first shot :D great work as always!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      They must have had a great view from above!

  • @carbonejack
    @carbonejack 2 года назад

    Wonderful video. I love southern Utah. An enchanting place.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Jack! It truly is. There's so much to see, to explore, and to appreciate.

  • @briestockwell5402
    @briestockwell5402 2 года назад +1

    That white rock in that first canyon is 🤩. Thanks for taking us along Ben!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Brie! It sure was a wonderful scene to find. I'm debating if I should bring my heavy wide angle lens with me next time to see if I can shoot that scene any better with that lens. It's probably worth it, and would give me a wonderful excuse to revisit that first canyon.

    • @creativemindscoach
      @creativemindscoach 2 года назад

      I’m sure it’s worth a try! I’m sure your creative instincts will steer you in the right direction.

  • @doumepatrice7597
    @doumepatrice7597 2 года назад

    Vous êtes un grand photographe ! Merci

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thank you Doume!

  • @DanHawk
    @DanHawk 2 года назад

    Ben, that tree and boulder composition is pretty breathtaking!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Dan! It sure was a wonderful scene to find, and I look forward to revisiting it next year!

  • @RhawiDantas
    @RhawiDantas 2 года назад

    The shot came out really good man. Nice work.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Rhawi! It sure was wonderful to spend some time down in the canyons.

  • @andrewfindlayphoto
    @andrewfindlayphoto 2 года назад

    You video was a quiet and contemplative break on a wind Saturday afternoon, thank you 🙂

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Andrew! I'm glad you enjoyed the moment of peace and quiet!

  • @lorenroot7667
    @lorenroot7667 2 года назад

    Cool to see that tree in such different light (4:47)

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Loren! It has also lost some of its leaves through the years with a few of the branches going barren. It is truly fascinating to see how much they change over a relatively short period of time.

  • @PeterGallagher1
    @PeterGallagher1 2 года назад

    As always, thanks for putting so much effort and thought into your compositions and storytelling.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Peter! Much appreciated!

  • @albertotafuro8730
    @albertotafuro8730 2 года назад

    It’s very interesting how you explain the effect of the light hitting the rock, and the final result on the sheet!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Alberto! That's one of the wonderful things about photographing in the canyons. The reflected light can change so much from one moment to the next. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @markbray3038
    @markbray3038 2 года назад

    The second image is my favorite Ben. I am looking forward to many more. Thanks for taking us all with you.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thank you as always Mark!

  • @LarryManiccia
    @LarryManiccia 2 года назад

    That last composition is really nice Ben. Under better conditions that one holds some great potential. When you first arrived at the scene I imagined an even tighter composition than what you ended up with, but I also liked what you framed up.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Larry! Thankfully it's rather close to camp because I suspect it's one that will benefit from late evening light-and hiking through a strange canyon in the dark can be a bit creepy. :-) A nice balance of reflected light and some blue light from the sky will do that scene very well. I'll certainly keep my fingers crossed for next year. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!

  • @markbargen510
    @markbargen510 2 года назад

    I so, so much enjoy these series. I had occasion this evening to search on the web for information about your camping gear, and stumbled across one of your blog posts from over ten years ago, wherein a cris was averted. You may be sure that I'm gonna be on the lookout for that mahoganny end table!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Haha! That sure is an old post, that's for sure! I've changed my kit significantly since then, but I'll do an updated video in the coming weeks with my current kit. I now carry about a third of the weight that I did on my first couple backpacking trips.

    • @markbargen510
      @markbargen510 2 года назад

      @@BenHorne looking forward to it!

  • @kit441
    @kit441 2 года назад +1

    I would have been over the moon with both shots, Ben. Beautiful location, and images. 👍👍👍

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Kit! Although both shots are fine as they are, they can be so much better with just the right conditions. It also gives me a wonderful excuse to return to both canyons. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @juanitakelly3082
    @juanitakelly3082 2 года назад

    Enjoyed the peaceful hike with you and, as always, your detailed search for those perfect and unique images.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thank you as always Juanita!

  • @lostintranslation03
    @lostintranslation03 2 года назад

    4:48 & 4:57 - I see what you did there Ben!! 😉

  • @larrylindell1027
    @larrylindell1027 2 года назад

    Thanks for taking me along on your journey. I’m inspired to figure out how I can take such journeys myself. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I always look forward to them.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it Larry! Thanks you as always!

  • @ChristopherMay
    @ChristopherMay 2 года назад

    The potential for that second shot is really, really high. Can’t wait to see you realize your vision on that one, Ben.
    It’s always fun to see the Easter Eggs in your videos, too!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Christopher! It sure will be nice to see that scene with some nice reflected light on it. Perhaps next year!!

  • @seanoreilly6551
    @seanoreilly6551 2 года назад

    definitely worth a revisit. the composition is on point.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Sean! I'm really looking forward to my return visit to that canyon. I just hope the foreground doesn't change too much. It was nice to have the little bit of water there. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @sander5086
    @sander5086 2 года назад

    Really like the second composition, shame the weather was not cooperating. Know for sure you will nail it the next time!!!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Sander! The wonderful thing about it though is that it gives me an excellent excuse to return. That and all the other beautiful subjects in the canyon.

  • @CalebWeston_dubland
    @CalebWeston_dubland 2 года назад

    Beautiful as always, even if you didn’t get a photo that you’re happy with. Thanks for sharing!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Caleb! The wonderful thing about it all is that it just gives me an excuse to head back there again. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!

  • @Hirsutechin
    @Hirsutechin 2 года назад

    A magnificent new location Ben, I can see why you enjoyed making that second image. I really enjoy the exploration in these trips!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks as always for watching! It sure was a wonderful canyon to explore!

  • @brianbeattyphotography
    @brianbeattyphotography 2 года назад

    Great work Ben. The tree composition was a great one for sure. Looking forward to the different iterations on this because I think you’ll definitely be back!

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Brian! I'll definitely be back there for sure. It also has me thinking about how that tree would look during the fall... assuming I could get the timing right for fall color.

  • @frstesiste7670
    @frstesiste7670 2 года назад

    Another really enjoyable video. And my trekking poles behave exactly the same way when I park them.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Haha! I give them a moment or two to see if they will cooperate, then swat them aside if they give me any funny business. :-)

  • @ashvarma2486
    @ashvarma2486 2 года назад

    Wonderful video Ben and love both images, especially the 2nd one. Thanks for sharing

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Ash! It sure was a wonderful scene to find, and I look forward to revisiting it next year with (hopefully) better light. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!

  • @RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY
    @RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY 2 года назад

    wow that's lots of hike.. Thanks for another relaxing video. I am just chilling with this video while editing my video.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Ryan! It sure was a lot of hiking on this trip. I was averaging about 15 miles a day. It's no wonder at a certain point my legs decided to call it quits and make me sit and relax for a while.

    • @RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY
      @RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY 2 года назад

      @@BenHorne that’s really tough and long hike! but the photos look worth it!

  • @Luigi13
    @Luigi13 2 года назад

    Hello Ben Horne, I see that you like to photograph small subjects and very close ones most of what I saw in your videos. I saw a location that you walked passed in the canyon with high walls and trees where you stopped and looked around before setting up camp. I thought with the large format camera that you use how detailed of an image of the canyon walls and the surrounding boulders and trees would have looked being photographed with it. Anyway just my thoughts here. Cheers.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Luigi! Often times when you seen a scene like that in the video, it's because I also found it to be very interesting, but there wasn't a clean composition to be found. The canyon was incredibly beautiful, though it was also quite chaotic, which makes it difficult to find a clean and simple composition. Who knows though, perhaps on a future visit I'll look at those same canyon walls and come up with a solution. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @edwincampos7142
    @edwincampos7142 2 года назад

    As always excellent video and photos! I got a question, at about minute 16:25 (I’m sure you’ve mentioned it before) I believe you pulled something out of you pack to frame a possible composition? I might be wrong, but what or how do you know where to actually set up? Any advice would help. Thank you!

  • @tonyhayes9827
    @tonyhayes9827 2 года назад

    Ill be honest I don't necessarily like all your photos, just as I don't like all my photos either, but the two you showed today I like a lot. Personally I like wind movement in trees in photos. It adds a spirit of life. Also not sure I agree with you on the lighting being bad. O.K it might be flat but why is this bad? How much contrast does an image need? I call this soft lighting and for me its peaceful.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Tony! I know it might seem picky of me to reject that photo because of the lighting, but the difference is significant, and photography is all about light. When photographing in these canyons, reflected light on a subject is incredibly dimensional. It's a mixture of warm light and cool light coming from different directions. Blue light from the sky, and warm light reflected off a nearby canyon wall. The result is warm, inviting, and very painterly.
      Imagine taking a portrait of someone in an office environment with the overhead fluorescent lights. The light will be flat, the color will be a bit weird, and the angle of the light isn't ideal. Sure, you could convert it to B&W and probably make the photo work just fine, but now imagine that same person lit by beautifully warm and nuanced dimensional light coming from just the right angle. It radically transforms that photo, elevating it to another level.
      In some locations, soft diffused and neutral lighting might be ideal, but not for a location like this that can produce so much more beautiful light when the conditions are right.

  • @romiemiller7876
    @romiemiller7876 2 года назад +1

    Looks like you got back to the car just in time.

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      It was quite interesting to see the progression that morning. It went from a calm morning with blue skies, to a single tiny cloud overhead with a slight breeze, then as the wind continued to build more clouds began to form, and it culminated in the crazy dust storms with overcast skies. What a differences a few hours make. In any case, I'm certainly glad I was back at my truck when the wind really kicked up! Thanks for watching and commenting Romie!

  • @berthaduniverse
    @berthaduniverse 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and works. For some reason I don't remember that camera, is it different or am I just having a senior moment...

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      It is indeed a new camera, though up until this trip I haven't posted anything about it. The new camera is a Chamonix Alpinist X 8x10. It's my new backpacking camera, and it will also serve as my backup camera to my Arca-Swiss F Metric. It's quite nice to have the balance between the two very different cameras.

  • @michael.roberts
    @michael.roberts 2 года назад

    Another well done video, Ben! Thanks for taking us along on your journey! Is this a new Chamonix you've added to your backpacking kit?

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Thanks Michael! Yes, that's the new Chamonix Alpinist X 8x10. It's an absolutely fantastic camera and was a joy to work with. Now that I've spend some time with it in the field, I'll do a view review of it at some point in the coming weeks.

  • @randybottphotography
    @randybottphotography 2 года назад

    Do you ever make it up the Oregon Coast to the Boardman Corridor area for Seascapes?

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      Hi Randy! I really haven't any time along the Oregon coast, but it's an area I'd love to visit at some point! Seascapes are tricky with large format since there are so many bits of equipment I need access to while shooting: film holders, light meter, gray cards, etc. When shooting in a desert environment, it's easy enough to spread things out a bit on the ground, but that doesn't work as well when shooting seascapes. There are certainly some creative solutions, and not all compositions will be in the line of fire, but it makes for some more creative thinking for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting Randy!

  • @patrickguilfoyle8884
    @patrickguilfoyle8884 2 года назад

    Great video as always. how has gas prices influenced your future photography expeditions?

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Patrick! Where I live in California, the gas prices are significantly higher than the neighboring states, so it usually takes just one tank of California gas until I reach some places with more reasonable prices. I'm glad I decided not to visit the Redwoods this year though. The gas bill for that trip would have been significant having to drive the length of the state and paying California prices the entire way. I was hoping to visit the bristlecone pines again this summer, another California location, but we'll see how I'm feeling about that when the time comes. With film being more expensive AND gas being a LOT more expensive, I might have take it easy on those spur of the moment trips.

  • @FlosBlog
    @FlosBlog 2 года назад

    Feels like a crime to watch these videos in my tiny phone

    • @BenHorne
      @BenHorne  2 года назад

      But it's far easier than trying to put a 4k TV in your pocket. :-) Thanks for watching!