A Beautiful Summer Hike in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- Hey everyone! Hiking season is back!! Super stoked to hit the trail this summer and explore more of Washington's beauty. The Cascades and Olympics are on my priority list and I have some really fun trips planned once the snow starts to melt. Until then, enjoy a nice morning hike to Annette Lake. Annette Lake is nestled behind the Snoqualmie Pass Ski Resort and is a perfect morning, afternoon, or evening adventure. I shot a roll of Portra 160 through my Pentax 6x7 and although they are far from my best work, I still had a wonderful day getting some exercise in and enjoying the nice weather. Cheers!
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Well your channel being focused on photography does not mean that you always have to deliver shots that are portfolio worthy. To me honestly it's mostly about the inspiration making me crave to get out there myself and start shooting again. And that is something all of your videos definitely achieve. Great work again.
Thank you very much for the kind words. Appreciate it 🙏🏼
I think you're being too hard on yourself, I liked the way all of these frames came out.
Ah thank you man!
Honestly, the video production and cinematography is always so good, and is enough to get me excited when I see that post notification…Thank you for sharing as always Brae!
That makes me feel better haha, thank you!
Brae, I think your videos must have the best production quality of any film photography channel. Hell of most channels, especially with one guy. The audio is always great and the cinematography is beautiful. Really appreciate all the effort that goes into these.
Ah thank you man!! Means a lot 🙏🏼
The funny thing is that none of us would have actually noticed you were having a hard time finding things to photograph if you hadn't said anything because your pictures look great
Haha well thank you for that! :)
Dude, don't feel bad, I'm just happy to go on a hike with you in these cool videos!
Really dig the wide shot of the lake with the ice even with this light!
Thank you man! Glad the good vibes made up for it a bit :)
I just came across this vid. Honestly this makes me so happy because it feels like whatever you plan for life, something seems to intervine and not end up how you imagined. But I loveddd how you turned it around and pushed your limits to try something new, and what you don’t usually do, and it still turn out sooo beautiful!! Thank you for inspiring me to one day do this!
This video was really well made! I think that showing not every roll shot is perfect is really important for this community. I’ve shot my share of rolls that didn’t live up to my expectations and seeing that this happens to everyone can be really helpful. But great work man, keep it up!!!
Glad to hear that dude. Thanks for the feedback!
Brae really hiked this three times. One to place the camera, two to get the shot and three to pick up the camera. All for the b roll
Haha little extra workout for the day 🥴😅
This is why we love your channel, you can acknowledge that while problems do happen and maybe our plans don't go as well as we thought, we can still make the most out of the situation and just go with the flow. Great video as always.
Thanks dude 👊🏼
Don't be so hard on yourself or worry about taking good and many pictures for the viewers, we enjoy your hiking content as much as we do your great photography. Really takes me back to my own memories of hikes in Canada, I live in The Netherlands and want to go back so bad, these videos are great!!
Thank you dude, really appreciate this. Hope you have a great summer :)
Loved this. Used to watch your channel last year and you got me into nature. Came back to find your channel again and this was more than enough to bring my stoke for nature back.
Let's go! Love it. Cheers
Looks like a really nice adventure you had out there Brae! Always the best feeling at the beginning of the season on your first trail. Great adventure and good hiking vibes ;) Happy trails, Mario
Thank you, Mario!!
I'm realy REALLY digging the portrait part of your photography journey. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!
I watch your videos for so much more than the amount of photos man. And like everyone I think they came out as bangers. It’s always good to see photographers breaking away from what they are comfortable with, like you shooting portraits, textures these things are the signs of someone exploring their craft. And I’m here for it! This was a lovely vodka lemonade indeed 🍋
Well thank you, good sir! Appreciate the kind words and support. You the man 👊🏼
Another great video and more beautiful shots! Your videos are what make my day :) Thanks Brae
Thanks for watching! :)
Great video and hike! Don’t worry about the fact you didn’t get amazing shots, you just have to work with what you’re given. Nice to see you changed your focus and took some photos of the details.
Thank you! Appreciate ya taking the time to watch!
Well, the final (video) composition that you used to fade out this episode is gorgeous, harsh lighting and all. You always get great shots somewhere in each of these!
Thank you, Bob. Always appreciate the feedback. Happy summer, sir!
It's the journey...and I find your journey super entertaining. The drive, the snacking/eating, the hike, the talks, etc. Stay safe out there and thank you for sharing your photography journey with us 🤗
Thanks very much :) Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
Bro, these photos are great, you should be proud of them, thanks for sharing them!
Thanks dude, appreciate ya watching!
Honestly, I think all the photos came out awesome!
Thanks dude :)
Definitely a different video for you, but still really enjoyable. We've all been disappointed in a location before, so it was good to see you find a way to still find some interesting shots, and the portraits turned out great. Your video production keeps getting better and better too. Keep up the good work!
Thanks very much! :)
It´s not just about the photos. You inspire me to go outside more and enjoy nature. We all have these kind of days with not much to photograph.
Love to hear that. Thanks for the comment :)
I liked the video bro. Place was beautiful. Sometimes you think your photos suck they are pretty damn good and sometimes you think they are awesome and they suck. That’s the beauty of this thing.
Haha too true, thanks for this.
I think you should get the extension tubes and throw them in your backpack for cases like these, they come in handy. Specially for details shot and all that and they are quite light, they won't really hinder the hiking experience.
Definitely would like to pick some up!
The photos looks great buddy
Just now getting around to watching this video and I love it, your videos just keep getting better and better Brae 🙏
Thank you!!
Glad you made the best of the situation. You still got some fantastic shots.
Thank you!
Nice job! Thanks for the inspiration for some hikes!
Thanks! Happy trails
I've hiked in the Cascade Mountains with my camera many times Brae. And many times I've come back home with nothing substantial on the film. But, that doesn't really matter. It is enjoying the mountains, the lakes, the trails, and the smells that matter. Having a satisfied mind is sometimes much more important than photos.
Absolutely! Thank you for this, Ron. That's what it's all about. Wishing you a wonderful summer.
beautiful hike! even the light is harsh looks beautiful for us watching :) thanks for sharing!
Thanks Ryan!
This video is so inspiring dude! Keep doing what makes you happy man :)
Thanks man!
Man the videowork is just insane, underrated af. Really want to see a video how you plan als these shots.
Also great photos!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the vid :)
Thanks for taking us along on a great hike, that in itself was a nice gift of your time.
I will challenge you with this, why not pack some B&W film for times like that? Some Ilford Ortho Plus or something that would take the light you had and make some dramatic images. There’s this guy named A. Adams, you might have heard of him 😁 He took some pretty good B&W photographs in broad daylight.
I was thinking the same thing. That ice shot would have been great on B&W.
Haha a few other people have mentioned this. Feel like a fool not thinking to pack some b&w film with me on these hikes. It's a great idea. Noted for next time. Cheers!
Just when I'm on break at work I scrolled to see if you uploaded recently. Just in time.
Haha love it! Thanks for watching!
beautiful film love it
None the less, you got some sick shots!
Thank you man!
Always love your hiking videos Brae! You truly live in hiking paradise. And doesnt matter that you only shot one roll, still a really good video, so peaceful!
Thank you dude. Grateful for all the kind words and support!
Love the video! Sometimes you got to do what you got to do. Glad you were still positive about it despite the weather. Also, I'm so happy when you're able to snap portraits of strangers along the way. And Brie surely wasn't expecting your name! 🤣
Thanks, Fin. And no she wasn't haha!
As always your vids get me motivated to get out there in this wonderful state. Really makes me feel like I've been taking living here for granted.
Can't ask for much more than that! Thanks for watching :)
It’s definitely not a bad thing to be hard on your own images. I’ve had many people tell me they love some photos i just down right didn’t like. It keeps you wanting to make amazing images that YOU find note worthy cause that is why we do what we do. If you start shooting for what others like then you’ll lose what you love. Still, i find they’re some really nice images mate and i definitely enjoy the cinematography 👌🏼
Well said dude. Thank you for this! Cheers.
Great vid, Brae! Really makes me want to get outta this office and into the mountains! Loving the portraits you're taking lately, they really complement the story so much. Makes me wonder what their stories are and how your paths crossed that day. Looking forward to your upcoming hikes, thank you for sharing!
Thanks Stephen! Nothing like a trip to the mountains to clear your head. Appreciate ya tuning in. Cheers!
Pretty impressive. Develop, edit, create and post in less than 24 hours.
Was a long day haha
Loved the video dude! The images are awesome as well! Honestly yeah sometimes you might not make something you aren’t that excited about, happens to me all the time! But I like to think people want to see the days where you aren’t putting out your best work! It makes you human in a way I guess😂 people including myself get wrapped up in trying to only allow those to see our best work but, getting out of our comfort zone and into new ideas would overall improve us in many aspects of photography! Also I kinda like being reminded that I will have off days like everyone and we shouldn’t be ashamed of it!
Thanks for sharing this, Jonathan. Needed to hear it! I definitely agree. Appreciate ya watching and sending over some feedback. Cheers and happy summer!
That's absolutely amazing! A fun and exciting hiking tour experience.
Lots of variety in this video, beautiful locations.👌👌
Thanks :)
Another great video Brae! Thanks a lot for inspiring us to go out and shoot some stuff or not! Sometimes it’s ok to not find anything that turns our “photography sense” on. At the end of the day, everything that counts it’s the journey and the experience overall. Cheers dude, keep doing these videos, they really inspire me 🖤
Couldn't agree more! Thanks, Martim!
Yo man chill, be proud of the content you put out its good 👍🏼
Thank you 🙏🏼
Love it man, had the same issue on my recent hike haha. One thing I noticed is that the pictures you took worked out really good when you had put them next to each other at the end.
Thanks! Noticed that too. Think they pair nicely. Appreciate ya taking the time to watch!
Just do what you do man! Love the content
Thanks!
Don’t be at all worried about the number of images. Your videos take us to a beautiful part of North America regardless. I actually like the images too, especially the portraits. The joy of photography can also be about the process. I have hiked into spots, and often came away underwhelmed by my images. However, those walks still resonates in the ole braincase years later….as a guy likely your dad’s age, trust me on this 😉
Haha thank you for this comment, David! Part of the process. Appreciate ya taking the time to watch. Cheers!
nice video! i know how it feels to go somewhere and not be able to take the photos you want. i have a couple of photography channels i watch, but what keeps me excited about your videos is the focus on the outdoors. i have gotten into camping over the last few years so i love watching your channel because of your hiking/camping trips like this. even if i dont get to see many photos i still get to see a beautiful park and dream about my next trip. great portraits too by the way. its cool to see the different people you meet along the trail!
Thank you very much for the kind words. So cool to hear you have gotten into camping over the past few years. Such a healthy activity for the mind and body. Enjoy your time spent in the outdoors! :) Appreciate the support 👊🏼
Nice video! Ended up with some great photos! Keeping positive in the less than ideal moments can make such a difference!
It really can! Thank you!
Great video!
Thank you brotha!
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Wow Brae going all Ben Horne on us with his fancy filters 🧐
Gettin real fancy out here!!
Brae, love the video. Love the photos and love Portra 160. Perfect combination. 🔥
Thanks Pablo! Cheers man
Dude! We don’t have any complaints too.
Well thank you!
Bro i could watch you pound 12 IPAs and play ping pong by yourself and still be stoked on the video. Appreciate your hard word and grind to consistently provide cinematic masterpieces. Hyped for what is to come!
Haha I love it. Thank you due ❤️
One roll or 3 rolls it's still a great video man, lovely shots too. Totally understand how you feel though but you trying other shots and experimenting is cool to see. All just the journey as they say on the gram 😂
Haha thank you dude 🙏🏼
The videos is brilliant and pretty entertaing. However it got me thinking: Usually if the light is to harsh I go for black´n´white. Especially if snow is involved.
This is something I just now realized thanks to another person who commented haha. I think I will start to bring some b&w rolls with me as well. Thanks for the tip!
There are times that we all just don’t see any images. I like that you decided to look for images that you don’t usually take. Sometimes the old platitudes are spot on, nothing ventured nothing gained, you know ones like that. I’m partial to this one, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Agreed! Thank you, Sophie!
I'm heading in a few to a lake of the same name here in Canada. There will be dope views
Right on! Enjoy!
That right there is an experience that I have lived several times every time I travel! as a photographer I always want to get the shot I was looking for but sometimes it is just not possible! whether the light, rain, etc but for me that’s the life making you realize that life’s not about what you want, it’s about enjoying what we receive from it! such a beautiful place, that should be more than enough! well done mate!
PD: Is it august a nice time to do these hikes?
Exactly! And yes august is a great time to hike in Washington. Although, I’d argue that mid to late September is a bit better.
Love all you’re videos mate! Nice jumper btw, where’s it from?
For me…it’s the reality of what can happen
Dude, the pictures came out amazing I think! The pictures weren't noisy at all and the colors were great. What backpack do you use? Is it just a hiking one or one for your camera gear? I am just starting out, but between getting entry level stuff and stuff people have given me, it's adding up quick! ✌️
Thanks, Peter! The backpack is a Shimoda Designs Explore v2. Camera backpack made for hiking, Thing is amazing!
Yayyyy, it’s hiking season again 🤩. Great to see you in the wilderness again. As always you manage to capture the beauty of the hike in the video footage combined with a very nice choice of music. (by the way, how many extra miles do you hike to set up and retrieve the camera for the walking shots?)
You may think the photos don’t live up to anyone’s expectations but I especially liked the detail shots. Nice to see you try something new and I can’t wait for more hike episodes.
As always, thanks and stay safe
Thanks, Christian! Glad you enjoy the hiking vids :)
Probably an extra 2 miles or so total, 3 sometimes. Makes for a good workout haha! Cheers and happy summer!
Will it be a good idea to tell us about your new shimoda bag?thx!
Best camera x hiking bag I've ever used!
Hey Brae, love your videos. I find the hiking ones especially inspiring. I was wondering which shimoda explore v2 bag would you recommend for Pentax 67? The 25L, 30L, or 35L. I’ve been looking into getting a backpack but nothing i’ve found can fit the pentax comfortably. Thanks!
Hey Jon, I have the Explore v2 25L with the small mirrorless core unit and it hold the Pentax 67 no problem. Although I’d probably opt for the 30L for a little extra space. This is what I use for all my day hikes. For overnight trips I use an Osprey Aura AG 65.
wait! You can still wear down jackets in June?! Damn I wanna move there lol
Haha all through the summer baby!
Personally I love the photo at 8:47
Thank you!
Who makes that orange hoody you're wearing?
Eddie Bauer lightweight down jacket
"I don't think any of these photos will be that great" -A Liar
Hahah okay now...