Thanks Isabel! It sure is wonderful to find a subject like that hidden in plain sight. When I walked past that same scene the following day, the oak leaf was nowhere to be seen, blown away overnight in the wind. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!
@@BenHorne I did a marathon watching your latest videos and rewatching old ones 😀. It reminded me how much I miss Large Format film photography...the process, the quality of the images and the look of the different films.
Thanks John! It sure is nice when a subject like that looks so very different from a precise angle. Thanks as always for watching and commenting, and I hope you have a fantastic New Year!
I’m not sure when you made the switch to put the film reveals at the end of each episode (as opposed to doing one massive reveal video) but it’s a formula that works really well.
Thanks Cary! I've lost track of when I started doing that, but it was mostly so I could still show the photos I'm not satisfied with but there is something to be learned from. It also allows me to show both the film and the final scan of it to show how similar they are or what I decided to change. I then upload the dedicated film reveal video at the end of the series for the full experience. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Your work is consistently of a very high standard Ben but every now and again you produce something truelly special and that oak leaf image is exactly that. To me it seems like the culmination of all you have learned and experienced as an artist up until that moment has come together in a single image. If viewed on instagram... cool picture of a leaf. But having watched many of your video journals over the last 10 years one can't help feeling that it's a photograph that could only have been made with your camera, on a sheet of your film, on that day, in that moment, by you. Love it. p.s. I too thought the knee position was very impressive.
Thank you Richard! That is very kind of you! It is quite true that our past experiences and the lessons we learn along the way prepare us for those moments later down the line, both in our ability to recognize the potential, and also to act on it. While setting up that final photo, I was working mostly on instinct because the light was quickly fading and I didn't have time to overthink the process. I was on autopilot based on everything I've learned through the years. Thanks for watching and commenting, and I hope you have a fantastic 2023!
Thanks! It sure was wonderful to find that scene hidden in plain sight. It's one of the many reasons why I love returning to Zion. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I follow many photographers in RUclips, you are by far the one who is representing landscape photographer and how his day go by, you can feel your honest feeling in the videos'
Thank you so much Abdulmajeed! That is very kind of you! This is why I made the decision to shut off the ads nearly 10 years ago. Monetized channels have a tendency to chase views which leads to louder, more attention seeking content. By shutting off the ads, I can be more true to myself. Thanks for watching and commenting!
It's fascinating to see that you come up with completely new compositions, while visiting the same locations over and over again. The last image of the oak leave on the dried mud, is one of those. The color and the patterns in the mud, is something I haven't seen in any other of you're images. I was happy to see it in this years boxset, to take a closer look at it!!
Thanks Sander! With a place like Zion, there are so many changes on a small scale that one could spend a lifetime there and constantly produce new and interesting work. I love the challenge of heading there and finding something new hidden in plain sight. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!
That shot into the cesspool was precarious. When you opened the scene with your camera perched in that crazy position, I was wondering if the weight would take it down. I was glad when it did not. The adventure continues. The arm is still good at this point.
Thanks Danny! I always test the camera position a bit by giving it a nudge to see where the center of gravity is. In this case, it was indeed a bit tippy so I shortened the rear legs to shift it back and make it more stable. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks Loren! It sure was a wonderful trip, and I look forward to future exploration in some of those areas we visited. I hope you have a fantastic 2023, and I'm sure I'll see you in the canyons again this year. :-)
Hi Ben, WOW, absolutely love that last image. Great composition and tones. The amazing optical quality of your 8x10 really comes through when you showed a close up, and this could easily be an alternative version. Many thanks for sharing.
Thanks Ash! And to think that was a subject I hastily set up because the light was changing quickly. It was a matter of being on autopilot. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!
Thanks David! One sure has to get creative at times for tripod placement. At least it wasn't an ice photo. Those are even more difficult. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks Stephen! I actually had to rewatch the video to see what you were referring to. Perhaps it's all the inline skating that keeps my legs nice and limber. We'll see how long that lasts. :-)
Beautiful images but that last one is incredible indeed! I’m just starting with 4x5 large format photography and I find it really difficult. At this moment I don’t see me ever attaining your level of competence but hey… I’m having fun with it 🙂
Thanks Andries! That last subject sure was a wonderful find. The more you work with the 4x5, the more familiar it will become to the point that you don't even really think about the process anymore and it all feels completely natural. This is especially helpful when photographing in rapidly changing conditions. Stick with it and you'll be there in no time! Thanks for watching and commenting Andries!
Thanks Jay! That's one of the things I love about the warm/cool color combo. It sure allows some subjects to jump off the screen. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!
I like your first photo, but that's my opinion. Why would you do the photo again. the light is what you get, I think it's a very nice picture the moment you were there. I enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. thank you and have a nice day. 🙏👍
Thanks Martijn! The light I photographed that morning wasn't as strong as the glow I had seen the day before. As the sun tracks across the sky it bounces around differently within the canyon, and even though there was a bit of warmth, it wasn't quite what I had seen before. The tricky part though is the wind. In the afternoon, the wind is a significant factor in that canyon, so we'll see if I can do better with that scene on future visits. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi Jeff! I have 3 backpacks in my regular rotation depending in the use. My Atlas backpack is primarily for my video kit with its main purpose as a scouting bag. Although I can fit my 8x10 kit in there, I would have to remove my video kit and reconfigure it every time. In the process of doing so, I might forget to transfer something important. That’s why I put my lightweight 8x10 kit in my ultralight pack from ZPacks. Both packs are ready to go and I just grab the one for what I need at that moment. For the rest of the series, you’ll see me alternate between the Atlas Backpack and the ZPacks one.
@@BenHorne thank you for the clarification. In large part because of your review and recommendation, earlier this week I purchased an Atlas Adventure backpack for my 4x5 kit. I live in the metro Phoenix area and was able to visit the Atlas headquarters and get properly fitted for the pack. I told the owner (Allan Henry) of your influence on my decision. I think it is a terrific pack and was surprised not to see it in your recent Zion video - now I know why.
@@jeffwelker1513 you will not be disappointed Jeff. I purchased one this summer and have used it for my full 4x5 kit (5 lenses, filters, Chamonix 45-F2, plus up to 8-10 Toyo holders). Best photo backpack I’ve ever used. For reference, I still have the Shimoda x50, which is also a great bag. The Atlas just carries a load so much better.
The mud water leaves is my favorite among the three. The leaves are just popping out of the frame. Awesome one.
Thanks Rakesh! It was a wonderful pool of water to spend some time with!
One of my favorite ways to start a weekend! That last image is exquisite! Thanks as always!
Thanks Caleb! It sure was a wonderful scene to find!
The last image is my favorite one. Keep up the good work, Ben.
Thanks Tremain! That sure was a fun one to find.
Wonderful Ben the last image is stunning.
Thanks Mark! It sure was a great scene to find!
That image of the oak leave is so beautiful - and I love that it is exactly as you found it.
Thanks Isabel! It sure is wonderful to find a subject like that hidden in plain sight. When I walked past that same scene the following day, the oak leaf was nowhere to be seen, blown away overnight in the wind. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!
@@BenHorne I did a marathon watching your latest videos and rewatching old ones 😀. It reminded me how much I miss Large Format film photography...the process, the quality of the images and the look of the different films.
I fully agree about the last shot. Very nice. Thanks for the video.
Thanks as always Larry!
Absolutely love the mud pond with reflection. A must have !!!! Need to know when I can own one for myself. Thank you for the exploration of Zion
Thanks John! It sure is nice when a subject like that looks so very different from a precise angle. Thanks as always for watching and commenting, and I hope you have a fantastic New Year!
I’m not sure when you made the switch to put the film reveals at the end of each episode (as opposed to doing one massive reveal video) but it’s a formula that works really well.
Thanks Cary! I've lost track of when I started doing that, but it was mostly so I could still show the photos I'm not satisfied with but there is something to be learned from. It also allows me to show both the film and the final scan of it to show how similar they are or what I decided to change. I then upload the dedicated film reveal video at the end of the series for the full experience. Thanks for watching and commenting!
That last shot looks amazing! They’re all nice, but that one is special. Great work!
Thanks!! It sure was a wonderful subject to find, and a lovely surprise. I hope you have a fantastic New Year!
Lovely texture on the lone leaf. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks Jim! It sure was a fun scene to find and quite unlike anything I've photographed before in Zion. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice adventure video again! Calming, with great photography, just what I need for an afternoon tea. ;)
Thanks so much Gábor!
Thanks Ben, Beautiful video and both the pond and the leaf/mud are awesome. Best regards, Annie
Thanks Annie! It sure was a wonderfully productive day!
Your work is consistently of a very high standard Ben but every now and again you produce something truelly special and that oak leaf image is exactly that. To me it seems like the culmination of all you have learned and experienced as an artist up until that moment has come together in a single image. If viewed on instagram... cool picture of a leaf. But having watched many of your video journals over the last 10 years one can't help feeling that it's a photograph that could only have been made with your camera, on a sheet of your film, on that day, in that moment, by you. Love it. p.s. I too thought the knee position was very impressive.
Thank you Richard! That is very kind of you! It is quite true that our past experiences and the lessons we learn along the way prepare us for those moments later down the line, both in our ability to recognize the potential, and also to act on it. While setting up that final photo, I was working mostly on instinct because the light was quickly fading and I didn't have time to overthink the process. I was on autopilot based on everything I've learned through the years. Thanks for watching and commenting, and I hope you have a fantastic 2023!
Well, the oak leaf done it for me. it just jumped out at me. Thanks for all the videos ..
Thanks! It sure was wonderful to find that scene hidden in plain sight. It's one of the many reasons why I love returning to Zion. Thanks for watching and commenting!
What a great shot of the lone oak leaf Ben !! That is my kind of subject! Another awesome day.
Thanks Robert! It sure was a fantastic scene to find hidden in plain sight.
I follow many photographers in RUclips, you are by far the one who is representing landscape photographer and how his day go by, you can feel your honest feeling in the videos'
Thank you so much Abdulmajeed! That is very kind of you! This is why I made the decision to shut off the ads nearly 10 years ago. Monetized channels have a tendency to chase views which leads to louder, more attention seeking content. By shutting off the ads, I can be more true to myself. Thanks for watching and commenting!
It's fascinating to see that you come up with completely new compositions, while visiting the same locations over and over again. The last image of the oak leave on the dried mud, is one of those. The color and the patterns in the mud, is something I haven't seen in any other of you're images. I was happy to see it in this years boxset, to take a closer look at it!!
Thanks Sander! With a place like Zion, there are so many changes on a small scale that one could spend a lifetime there and constantly produce new and interesting work. I love the challenge of heading there and finding something new hidden in plain sight. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!
Delightful, with a hint of death. 4.5 Stars. Would buy again. 😂✌️
Zen as always, and beautiful images. 🙌
Haha! Thanks Simon!
@@BenHorne Loving your work Ben. ✌️
Ben going for the world record of most "feels good to expose some film" in this one.
And it sure does feel good to expose some film. :-) Thanks for watching!
@@BenHorne Any plans on coming to Washington?
The last image is truly special. Always good to follow you on your adventures Ben!
Thanks Luís! It sure was a wonderful scene to stumble upon, and I'm glad I still had some film with me. :-)
I like the last two shots.
Thanks!! And the fun part is that those two subjects are very close to each other. It goes to show that there's so much opportunity around us.
The solitary oak leaf: sublime.
Thanks!! It sure was a lucky find!
Another lovely video, Ben! Just what I needed with the week I am having!
I'm glad you enjoyed the escape! Thanks as always for watching!
That shot into the cesspool was precarious. When you opened the scene with your camera perched in that crazy position, I was wondering if the weight would take it down. I was glad when it did not. The adventure continues. The arm is still good at this point.
Thanks Danny! I always test the camera position a bit by giving it a nudge to see where the center of gravity is. In this case, it was indeed a bit tippy so I shortened the rear legs to shift it back and make it more stable. Thanks for watching and commenting!
yeah that last one is a real wall hanger.
Thanks Travis! I lucked out with that one.
Always nice to be transported back to the fall trip at Zion through one of your videos. Appreciate all you do, especially the continued inspiration.
Thanks Loren! It sure was a wonderful trip, and I look forward to future exploration in some of those areas we visited. I hope you have a fantastic 2023, and I'm sure I'll see you in the canyons again this year. :-)
Hi Ben, WOW, absolutely love that last image. Great composition and tones. The amazing optical quality of your 8x10 really comes through when you showed a close up, and this could easily be an alternative version. Many thanks for sharing.
Thanks Ash! And to think that was a subject I hastily set up because the light was changing quickly. It was a matter of being on autopilot. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!
Those are some serious tripod-kung fu skills!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks David! One sure has to get creative at times for tripod placement. At least it wasn't an ice photo. Those are even more difficult. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I am really jealous of your knees! My legs haven't been able to bend like yours in decades. That leaf image is amazing!
Thanks Stephen! I actually had to rewatch the video to see what you were referring to. Perhaps it's all the inline skating that keeps my legs nice and limber. We'll see how long that lasts. :-)
lovely video again, Ben. Love the last two images. Keep them coming. Christmas is incomplete without your videos.
Thanks as always Prashant! I hope you have a fantastic 2023 ahead!
That last photo was amazing
Thanks!! It sure was a wonderful subject to stumble upon!
Those photos are breathtaking ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Achintha!
Oh so nice! The ripples look so nice and indeed the contrast. Awesome photo!
Thanks Vishwas! It sure was a wonderful scene to find!
Beautiful images but that last one is incredible indeed! I’m just starting with 4x5 large format photography and I find it really difficult. At this moment I don’t see me ever attaining your level of competence but hey… I’m having fun with it 🙂
Thanks Andries! That last subject sure was a wonderful find. The more you work with the 4x5, the more familiar it will become to the point that you don't even really think about the process anymore and it all feels completely natural. This is especially helpful when photographing in rapidly changing conditions. Stick with it and you'll be there in no time! Thanks for watching and commenting Andries!
Love all of the images but the lone oak leaf is really awesome!
Thanks David! I really lucked out with that one, especially since the light was fading quickly!
nice finds on this one! I think the trees is the best one of the day.
Thanks Brian!
Oh my, love the mud ripple/leaf shot just awesome Ben
Thanks Paul! It's great when nature provides such wonderful subjects at our feet.
Wow the last photo is really amazing!✌🏻very good job man!
Thanks Andre! Much appreciated!
Lovely stuff, Ben, exquisite final image 🙌🏻♥️
Thanks Martin! It sure was fun to find that scene!
Absolutely lovely!
Thanks as always Mitch!
great
Thanks Caio!
That last 2 images were 3d like!
Thanks Jay! That's one of the things I love about the warm/cool color combo. It sure allows some subjects to jump off the screen. Thanks as always for watching and commenting!
I like your first photo, but that's my opinion. Why would you do the photo again. the light is what you get, I think it's a very nice picture the moment you were there. I enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. thank you and have a nice day. 🙏👍
Thanks Martijn! The light I photographed that morning wasn't as strong as the glow I had seen the day before. As the sun tracks across the sky it bounces around differently within the canyon, and even though there was a bit of warmth, it wasn't quite what I had seen before. The tricky part though is the wind. In the afternoon, the wind is a significant factor in that canyon, so we'll see if I can do better with that scene on future visits. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I noticed that you were not using the Atlas Adventure backpack you touted in your October 8th video. Have you changed your mind?
Hi Jeff! I have 3 backpacks in my regular rotation depending in the use. My Atlas backpack is primarily for my video kit with its main purpose as a scouting bag. Although I can fit my 8x10 kit in there, I would have to remove my video kit and reconfigure it every time. In the process of doing so, I might forget to transfer something important. That’s why I put my lightweight 8x10 kit in my ultralight pack from ZPacks. Both packs are ready to go and I just grab the one for what I need at that moment. For the rest of the series, you’ll see me alternate between the Atlas Backpack and the ZPacks one.
@@BenHorne thank you for the clarification. In large part because of your review and recommendation, earlier this week I purchased an Atlas Adventure backpack for my 4x5 kit. I live in the metro Phoenix area and was able to visit the Atlas headquarters and get properly fitted for the pack. I told the owner (Allan Henry) of your influence on my decision. I think it is a terrific pack and was surprised not to see it in your recent Zion video - now I know why.
@@jeffwelker1513 you will not be disappointed Jeff. I purchased one this summer and have used it for my full 4x5 kit (5 lenses, filters, Chamonix 45-F2, plus up to 8-10 Toyo holders). Best photo backpack I’ve ever used. For reference, I still have the Shimoda x50, which is also a great bag. The Atlas just carries a load so much better.