You're not just a photographer Ben. You're a director and a story teller. The photos are fantastic , but the way you film everything and take us on an adventure every time is very special. Can I ask , the clothes you wear . Obviously the hat is to protect from the sun but the cloth over your head and down your neck and the gloves? I guess it may be sunny , but that doesn't mean it's warm? Possibly biting flies as well? Not a big deal , but I'm always curious I hope you don't mind me asking
I just unexpectedly lost my conure Charlie on the fourth. Worst holiday of my life, and that includes major surgery on Thanksgiving. Sorry for your loss.
I know you wouldn't shoot a midday scene but the glow of that tree at 08:37 in opposite to the overhanging wall got my attention. I love the boulder scene most. I get a very heavy, bold feeling on this. Great as always.
Beautiful video and super images. Love the grasses and the old cotton wood compositions. Your Images always blow me away when you zoom into them as the quality is just extraordinary. Must be amazing to look at the actual 8x10 film. Your scans seems to retain the analogue feel of film. Many thanks for sharing.
Just wanted to say I'm always happy to see an upload from you, especially when I can't go out and photograph myself. :) Edit: I agree about the backpacking food, the veggie based ones are usually better. At least tastier in my opinion. Of course there's a huge difference between brands, in general I use "Real Turmat" a Norwegian company. A common brand here in the nordics, and I've always been happy with their bags. They are also vacuum packed, making them fairly small.
The contrasting colors and light with the cottonwood tree up against the sandstone wall is gorgeous. The first image, however, the blue seemed to be a bit heavy. Was that from the film type? Good video as always and thanks for sharing, Ben.
16:30 I struggle a lot with that concept of "good light" how do I know what good light is? Only when the meter indicates that it is not overexposed or is it something more to the individual's eye?
Down in these canyons when the sky overhead is clear, the large canyon walls act as giant reflectors and send warm light into the shadows. That light is complimented by blue light reflected from the sky overhead. Warm light coming from one direction and cool light from another is a very painterly light that makes subjects look almost three dimensional in a photograph. The moment a single small cloud drifts overhead, bland light fills the canyon and that beautiful dimensional reflected light shuts off like someone flipped a switch. All it takes is a single small cloud. It’s very noticeable in person.
You've very observant, and I have a simple answer. My ultralight tent requires a tent pole to set up, so that's the reason you see me hiking with one pole after I've set up camp, but with 2 poles when camp is packed up. This works well because both poles are useful when covering long distances, but when close to camp a single pole can be nice to have.
You're not just a photographer Ben. You're a director and a story teller. The photos are fantastic , but the way you film everything and take us on an adventure every time is very special.
Can I ask , the clothes you wear . Obviously the hat is to protect from the sun but the cloth over your head and down your neck and the gloves? I guess it may be sunny , but that doesn't mean it's warm? Possibly biting flies as well? Not a big deal , but I'm always curious I hope you don't mind me asking
I think the photo at 24:59 came out splendidly. It looks like a painting of itself on a cave wall.
Beautiful work, Ben. Truly.
Great job Ben and your video footage always calms and inspires , love the cottonwood 👍
Beautiful and calming as always, Ben, helping especially now as I am struggling with the unexpected passing of our cat, Pickle 😢 Thank you 🙏🏻
I just unexpectedly lost my conure Charlie on the fourth. Worst holiday of my life, and that includes major surgery on Thanksgiving. Sorry for your loss.
@@michaelhall2709 thank you for your kind words, Michael 🙏🏻 it’s extremely tough as you sadly know, so sorry for your loss also
I was just wondering what you did for meals and then you show us.
Inspiring as always. Thanks for sharing.
I know you wouldn't shoot a midday scene but the glow of that tree at 08:37 in opposite to the overhanging wall got my attention.
I love the boulder scene most. I get a very heavy, bold feeling on this. Great as always.
Hi Ben, Your channel was recommended by Mr. Walsh, from Tim Childers photography channel. 😊
Beautiful video and super images. Love the grasses and the old cotton wood compositions. Your Images always blow me away when you zoom into them as the quality is just extraordinary. Must be amazing to look at the actual 8x10 film. Your scans seems to retain the analogue feel of film. Many thanks for sharing.
Just wanted to say I'm always happy to see an upload from you, especially when I can't go out and photograph myself. :)
Edit: I agree about the backpacking food, the veggie based ones are usually better. At least tastier in my opinion. Of course there's a huge difference between brands, in general I use "Real Turmat" a Norwegian company. A common brand here in the nordics, and I've always been happy with their bags. They are also vacuum packed, making them fairly small.
That old cottonwood is just wow! love it
Impressed with the depth of field in the first photo against the background. Indeed the last two shots were impressive.
The cottonwood and cactus images are terrific. Looks like a great trip!
Oh my goodness, you're an Ansel Adams!
Ben, I always very much look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures and photography. I am looking forward to your next Zine.
Great Video Ben, it's like almost being there ! We sure don't have areas like that here in NE Ohio !
"You don't take a photograph, you make it." -Ansel Adams
Firepot has been my go to camping food for a little over a year now. Can't recommend them enough! dehydrated food made from real ingredients...!
that last shot of the tree was 👨🍳🤌
The contrasting colors and light with the cottonwood tree up against the sandstone wall is gorgeous. The first image, however, the blue seemed to be a bit heavy. Was that from the film type? Good video as always and thanks for sharing, Ben.
16:30 I struggle a lot with that concept of "good light" how do I know what good light is? Only when the meter indicates that it is not overexposed or is it something more to the individual's eye?
Down in these canyons when the sky overhead is clear, the large canyon walls act as giant reflectors and send warm light into the shadows. That light is complimented by blue light reflected from the sky overhead. Warm light coming from one direction and cool light from another is a very painterly light that makes subjects look almost three dimensional in a photograph. The moment a single small cloud drifts overhead, bland light fills the canyon and that beautiful dimensional reflected light shuts off like someone flipped a switch. All it takes is a single small cloud. It’s very noticeable in person.
@@BenHorne oh I understand, so for other cases the shadows and highlights must have detail
Do you think you'll get out to the Grand Canyon some day?
One walking pole or two ? How do you choose ?
You've very observant, and I have a simple answer. My ultralight tent requires a tent pole to set up, so that's the reason you see me hiking with one pole after I've set up camp, but with 2 poles when camp is packed up. This works well because both poles are useful when covering long distances, but when close to camp a single pole can be nice to have.
@@BenHorne keep up the fantastic work Ben !