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Still watching older stuff from you 3 years later... Your experiences and points you make are timeless... thank you for your TH-cam clips of your experiences!!!!
Nick, you are a visual historian. Capturing iconic buildings of a United States I grew up on as a British kid in the 1970’s. You are so right, 10 or 20 years from now people will see this photo and the prices on the windows and reminisce on times past and how cheap the food was. The irony wasn’t lost on me seeing the old and the new on opposite sides of the street with Amazon behind you showing the future and the past straight in front of your camera. What you are doing is important because all these building you photograph will be relics of the past and capturing them before they are gone forever is a noble gesture and a nod to the way things were. Happy New Year to you and your family. Good to see the beard back. The moustache just wasn’t right. I know, I’ve tried it.
Thanks for the kind words, Simon. With the rate old buildings are torn down around here in Southern California, I feel almost an anxiety to get out and record them before that happens. And I agree about the beard. Couldn't get used to the mustache.
If I get back over your way in the near future I will do the same, but I think time is running out. I watch a show called American Pickers. They go around buying junk from old guys who collect gas pumps, old cars, bikes, signs and anything from the past in order to preserve it. It may be junk to most, but to them it’s like gold. It got me hooked. I love old gas stations way out West. I can see what a great job you are doing recording these architectural gems of an age where the US was booming. You are documenting American culture through its buildings. Shooting your subjects on film pays homage to that time. Seeing your images makes me want to just step through the photos to the time when these run down old buildings were in their heyday. A TH-camr in Arizona did a video on a Mall from the 80’s that’s deserted and due for demolition. He used to go there as a kid with his friends. I think he said he is going back to document it properly before they pull it down. Those early mornings may be hard for you to get out of bed, but we all really appreciate your commitment and great attention to detail.
Man! I found this so interesting. First time seeing anyone shoot this type of format. Thanks so much. Even more fascinating since I grew up 15 mins from that place!
I love the glowing sky, reflecting in the windows. To me, that‘s even better than light insight. The lights at the right are helping a lot. You had a good one here.
When your videos come out, everything else gets the back seat in life. Long, short, any video is super instructive and feels like you're always there too. Well done
Oh wow, I actually ate here while I was visiting California last year. Just happened to be close to my air bnb. Great breakfast and a great photo. Cheers!
Nick, the reason that the White Side is on the Outside prior to taking the shot is simple the surface can be written on by felt tip to record what type of film is in that slot, one taken you turn it to Black which cannot be written on and off course doesn't need to be as the shot is taken Such is the design of this brand of 4x5 single sheet film. I hope that this assists . Best regards Cheers Neil from Thailand
Good, fascinating ,as always. One of the things, that I have recognised on this channel is the pre-visualisation and testing the composition. I have always had a tendency to just shoot all over the place. And it doesn't work, because I was not seeing the photos as in a frame, the edges, the limits of the format. Digital photography did that to me, I just got lazy planning and went for numbers. I so wish I could do film again, but I think the best for me will be the medium format Fuji GFX sensor.
I had a similar problem with a riverboat. Solution : a battery powered halogen spotlight to “wash” over the dark areas subtly. Hard to get tungsten lighting now as LEDs takeover. Using tungsten film gave a beautiful blue background
Thanks for the New Year's video gift! I always look forward to these "Western Americana" architecture shoots. I loved the orange reflected light juxtaposed against the cool blue sky. The architecture always takes me back to my youth in Arizona and California. Happy New Year Nick!
I think the society missed a great gynaecologist looking at you changing that film without looking ;-) Love the shots, the subject and the colors are beautiful, thanks for sharing !! Happy New Year !!!
It is a good start to 2020 when a Nick Carver video pops up. Great video, loved the images. Keep the videos coming - and don't hold back on the ol' slide guitar.
One video a month is killing me man! Thank you for showcasing so much film work. You've made me want to check the seals on some old film bodies and recapture my patience.
I agree. Makes more sense that the white side means exposed (light). I do it that way and get bothered by people saying it is supposed to be black side is exposed. Oh well.
It's very impressive how I got hypnotized by the narrative of you taking ONE special photo. Good work, man. Incredible how you can tell such a simple story in a such interesting way.
One of the few channels where I watch every upload. Thoroughly enjoyable as always.
Thank you very much. As always, it means a lot coming from you.
I hate ads. And I'd like to keep them to an absolute minimum on my videos. If you feel the same way, please consider making a small contribution at nickcarverphoto.com/contribute
If you can't contribute, no problem. I'll continue making videos as often as I can. And from the bottom of my heart, thank you for viewing my channel.
shit man, keep the ads and make some money so we can continue to have great content from you released! I can wait a couple seconds.
or, buy the metering course, which I plan to do once I’ve finished some other courses.
Still watching older stuff from you 3 years later... Your experiences and points you make are timeless... thank you for your TH-cam clips of your experiences!!!!
same. i learn something new every time i rewatch any of his videos.
Nick, you are a visual historian. Capturing iconic buildings of a United States I grew up on as a British kid in the 1970’s. You are so right, 10 or 20 years from now people will see this photo and the prices on the windows and reminisce on times past and how cheap the food was. The irony wasn’t lost on me seeing the old and the new on opposite sides of the street with Amazon behind you showing the future and the past straight in front of your camera. What you are doing is important because all these building you photograph will be relics of the past and capturing them before they are gone forever is a noble gesture and a nod to the way things were. Happy New Year to you and your family. Good to see the beard back. The moustache just wasn’t right. I know, I’ve tried it.
Thanks for the kind words, Simon. With the rate old buildings are torn down around here in Southern California, I feel almost an anxiety to get out and record them before that happens. And I agree about the beard. Couldn't get used to the mustache.
When it comes to these videos, I hit the like before I even watch it.
I hope I always earn it! Thank you!
What a way to end 2019! Yeah! And we appreciate you too.
Thank you, sir!
Thanks for the surprise video! Fantastic as always!
Thank you for watching!
If I get back over your way in the near future I will do the same, but I think time is running out. I watch a show called American Pickers. They go around buying junk from old guys who collect gas pumps, old cars, bikes, signs and anything from the past in order to preserve it. It may be junk to most, but to them it’s like gold. It got me hooked. I love old gas stations way out West. I can see what a great job you are doing recording these architectural gems of an age where the US was booming. You are documenting American culture through its buildings. Shooting your subjects on film pays homage to that time. Seeing your images makes me want to just step through the photos to the time when these run down old buildings were in their heyday. A TH-camr in Arizona did a video on a Mall from the 80’s that’s deserted and due for demolition. He used to go there as a kid with his friends. I think he said he is going back to document it properly before they pull it down. Those early mornings may be hard for you to get out of bed, but we all really appreciate your commitment and great attention to detail.
Glad you snuck one more of these in for 2019.
Love your planning and your attention to detail. Appreciate you giving us another video!
Thank you!
Sun in the window with the sky like you pointed out... very nice! :)
Man! I found this so interesting. First time seeing anyone shoot this type of format. Thanks so much. Even more fascinating since I grew up 15 mins from that place!
From one local to another - Thank you!
Another great video. The dawn shot was the best.
Thank you!
I love the glowing sky, reflecting in the windows. To me, that‘s even better than light insight. The lights at the right are helping a lot. You had a good one here.
Love your subject matter and I learn things when you explain what you look for in a composition. Great work!
Thank you!
That first exposure is maybe the best photo I've ever seen you take. Great stuff.
I dig that film loading pup tent. I also dig the photo. I think it turned out great.
First TH-cam video of 2020, best way to start the year! 👍
Guy say "maybe I'm crazy" while talking to himself on camera like someone's listening
Hahah - that's a fair point.
Watching Nick’ video has always been a relaxing thing to do. Thanks.
Good detail Nick. I like to preserve old unique buildings on film too. Sometimes I just shoot the doorway. I get your passion my friend.
There’s a sign in the window of the cafe stating “” Smile, your on camera “”
And now little cafe, so are you.
When your videos come out, everything else gets the back seat in life. Long, short, any video is super instructive and feels like you're always there too. Well done
I really appreciate that, thank you.
Oh wow, I actually ate here while I was visiting California last year. Just happened to be close to my air bnb. Great breakfast and a great photo. Cheers!
Yeah they have pretty damn good chorizo and eggs.
Your channel and Steve Wallis (Camping with Steve) calm me down, hold my interest and are never misses
First video to drop in 2020 for me here in NZ. Fantastic start to a new year
Thank you! Happy New Year!
I liked the rays emitting from the front door in the last picture, but the first shot had the best light.
I had the same thought about those light rays.
Watching this made me hungry for that breakfast special! I love these images you capture of older buildings, and bygone hey days.
Thanks!
They have a good chorizo egg scramble too. Thank for the kind words!
Even if your pictures are timeless, I wish you a happy new year 2020 and success in your passion.
Thank you! Wishing you the best in 2020!
They just demolished an incredible old building like this in my town that I always wanted to photograph. Glad you captured this while you could!
I missed out on a rad motel here in town. Wish I'd captured it before they bulldozed it.
Love the first photo (which is I guess the second one in real life after the lens flare shot) Warm sunrise in the reflection is great....
Gorgeous photos, yet again! What great photography you share with the world. Happy New Year, Nick. Hopefully we can meet up again sometime in 2020!
Thanks, Arlo! And I'd be happy to. Drop me a line anytime.
New year gift video by Nick😊
Another awesome video... Simple, straight forward, and as always, generously sprinkled with pearls of wisdom. Good job Nick!
Thank you!
Nice. It’s both interesting and instructive to see the videos of your physical and mental process on a shoot. Thanks for sharing.
Fun to watch, thanks and happy new decade!
Thanks! And to you too!
You ability to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you!
You're a hell of a communicator Nick. Salutes from a big fan from Spain!
That restaurant should be the meetup point for your classes! LOL Happy New Year!
Ha! Not a half-bad idea.
I really like the first photo, specifically because of the orange glow in the window - so glad you zoomed in on that!
Thanks, Wes! Yeah that reflection made the shot. Lucked out there.
Sooo happy to see a new video!
Even though I hate long videos. I always seem to watch yours
1st exposure - A Class!
Nick, the reason that the White Side is on the Outside prior to taking the shot is simple the surface can be written on by felt tip to record what type of film is in that slot, one taken you turn it to Black which cannot be written on and off course doesn't need to be as the shot is taken Such is the design of this brand of 4x5 single sheet film. I hope that this assists . Best regards Cheers Neil from Thailand
Watching your videos is really relaxing while learning. Thank you for that
Another great “On Location” with Nick. Love your channel.
Thank you!
I have a film loading bag but seeing your “tent” is awesome!
Such a cool building again! Love it
I always get excited when you release a video. Great stuff, unique but consistent style and very, very inspirational.
Thank you!
May your 2020 be full of wonderful subjects to shoot film with!
Thank you! You too!
oooo nice timing...happy new year
In the final set of images, that ray of light on the asphalt stops right on the barrier. Happy New Year!
I look forward to and savor these on location videos, superb content. Happy new year everybody
Thank you very much
I needed this, Happy New year sir.
Happy New Year!
My favourite TH-camr. Cheers Nick, all the best for 2020!
Good, fascinating ,as always. One of the things, that I have recognised on this channel is the pre-visualisation and testing the composition. I have always had a tendency to just shoot all over the place. And it doesn't work, because I was not seeing the photos as in a frame, the edges, the limits of the format. Digital photography did that to me, I just got lazy planning and went for numbers. I so wish I could do film again, but I think the best for me will be the medium format Fuji GFX sensor.
I just love your videos! They always have that extra thought to them. Loved the part with “oh, can you believe back then” 😃
Happy New Year from France.
So cool u shooting in Santa Ana I pass by that cafe and sometimes eat there cool place
We appreciate you more... Happy New Year fella... 👍🇬🇧
Thank you! Happy New Year!
Enter the first day of the new year with your new video. that's great dude 🙌🙌🙌🎉🎉🎉⛄️⛄️⛄️ Happy new year Nick 👍
Love photography on location! Learn a lot every sigle video
I'm craving these videos. Watched this three times already
Thank you, my friend!
Really like your videos and your thoughts about how to capture your photo for best result. Yes, the first (backup) was a great shot.
Nice. I have waited for a new episode. Thx
Thanks for watching!
Yessss!!! The only way to start 2020! Mire videos this year please Nick!!!
Thank you! And I got more coming for you for sure!
Nick Carver good man!!
Thumps up before even looking at the vid. Glad to see new stuff. Happy new Year Mr. Carver.
Thank you!
cool video carver. happy new year!
Very nicely done 👍
The first morning light was Excellent, really liked those shadow details in the windows.
Thank you!
I had a similar problem with a riverboat. Solution : a battery powered halogen spotlight to “wash” over the dark areas subtly. Hard to get tungsten lighting now as LEDs takeover. Using tungsten film gave a beautiful blue background
Whoop whoop! A great start for 2020
Thanks for the New Year's video gift! I always look forward to these "Western Americana" architecture shoots. I loved the orange reflected light juxtaposed against the cool blue sky. The architecture always takes me back to my youth in Arizona and California. Happy New Year Nick!
Thanks, James! Happy New Year!
Happy new year Nick!!!
Boy, do I appreciate having found you on the youtubes. Already dusting of my old 35mm Camera.
Great video, thank you for sharing. Got a lot to learn (and think about) for my soon coming 4x5 & 8x10!
can't wait to see the next video
Thanks! Got a couple good ones coming down the pipeline.
Happy New Year Nick, I’m thinking of shooting some old buildings here in town now. You’re right, once they’re gone!
Happy New Year! Yes definitely get out and do that. It's important to do!
I load my 4x5 holders the same way! Made sense to me so that's what I did. But I rarely duplicate 4x5 shots due to cost.
Nice photo. Reminds me of something Eggleston might shoot back in the day.
Thank you!
Really interesting to watch the scene subtly change with the light and the big difference it makes on the final result. Thanks for sharing!
As always; awesome photos, great video.
Thank you!
Awesome as always
Thank you!
I think the society missed a great gynaecologist looking at you changing that film without looking ;-)
Love the shots, the subject and the colors are beautiful, thanks for sharing !!
Happy New Year !!!
It is a good start to 2020 when a Nick Carver video pops up. Great video, loved the images. Keep the videos coming - and don't hold back on the ol' slide guitar.
Thank you! Will do!
One video a month is killing me man! Thank you for showcasing so much film work. You've made me want to check the seals on some old film bodies and recapture my patience.
Love your vids and images bud.... All the best..... Steve.
Much obliged, Steve!
Nick,You heal my mental health
Haha! Photographer and therapist. Nice.
Nick Carver haha definitely! Thank you Nick!
I used to have my office at Dyer and Grand....I've eaten lunch at that cafe many, many times. Good food there.
Fly like an eagle bro. LOL I'm sure you never heard that one. Happy new year!
Cool vibe inside too. Not of this era.
Thanks Nick. Love your videos
love this channel so much!
Thank you!
I love these videos. Hope you have a successful year in 2020 with the channel
Thank you!
Happy New Year!
Great stuff! I think that I am improving my overall photography by seeing you shoot film. Thanks!
Happy New Year, love these type of videos. Looking forward to more next decade.
Aaaah man. I love your videos!!!!!
Thank you!
Just what I needed after being sick in bed all day. Wishing you the best in the New Year Nick!
I aim to heal. Hope you're feeling better. Happy New Year!
When I was shooting 4x5, I did the same with my darkslides: black = no light; white = light. Made sense to me too.
I agree. Makes more sense that the white side means exposed (light). I do it that way and get bothered by people saying it is supposed to be black side is exposed. Oh well.
It's very impressive how I got hypnotized by the narrative of you taking ONE special photo. Good work, man. Incredible how you can tell such a simple story in a such interesting way.
Another great outing Nick inspiring for the new year. Oh and it's nice to be appreciated. Thanks.
loove the way you talk about sony
It's the perfect camera to represent everything I hate with the current digital photography world.
@@nickcarverphoto i kind of share this point of view