Their $4000 set of 5 film holders opened up whole new levels of sticker shock I didn’t even know was possible. Chamonix The Money!
@BenHorneКүн бұрын
They sure are expensive! I could see the benefit for an extended backpacking trip where bulk and weight are a significant issue, but even for my own use, 4 of their film holders is about all I need for my multi-day backpacking trips. I've been thinking about getting two more of their lightweight standard 8x10 holders for my backpacking trips. In a perfect world though, it sure would be nice to have a set of their new ultra thin ones.
@TheNathanMChannelКүн бұрын
@@BenHorneThe weight savings is great, but for the price I'm going with a donkey-mounted mobile darkroom.
@zbvision10 күн бұрын
At 1 minute 33 seconds of this video you show the Kessler Kwik Stand XL. The screws holding the XL to the bottom of the camera bed do not look like the "stock" 1/4" and 3/8" screws that came with my XL. Any tips on where to purchase the exact ones you have? They seem to be of a higher quality craftsmanship. Cheers Ben!
@BenHorne3 сағат бұрын
I believe those screws came from a long RRS plate I had ordered in the past. I agree that the ones that come with the Kessler stand are far from ideal.
@lennartphotography16 күн бұрын
Great work Ben 👏👏👏
@duringthemeanwhilst17 күн бұрын
zine order in 🙂
@markusklein630917 күн бұрын
My order is confirmed! Greetings!
@BenHorne17 күн бұрын
Thanks Markus!
@ashvarma248617 күн бұрын
Hi Ben, may I ask which printer do you use? Thinking of buying a new printer hence the question. Would appreciate your feedback. Stunning collection of images. Many thanks.
@BenHorne17 күн бұрын
Hi Ash! I use an Epson P7000 wide format printer. It’s a great printer, though if I was in the market right now I’d probably go Canon since the print head is user replaceable.
@ashvarma248617 күн бұрын
@@BenHorne Hi Ben, thank you so much for the feedback.I will check it out and look into the Canon option as well, although I have read some negative comments about reliability issues with some Canon printers. Many thanks
@RandyPollock17 күн бұрын
@@ashvarma2486 Long time Canon printer user and never had an issue...consistent printing is the key for Canon printers letting it sit for months is hard on them.
@ashvarma248617 күн бұрын
@@RandyPollock That's great to know. Many thanks for the feedback
@duringthemeanwhilst17 күн бұрын
@@ashvarma2486 hi, I've had a Canon Pro10S for coming on 8 years now. haven't had a single issue (touches wood)
@andyvan569223 күн бұрын
great video Ben, and love the fact at 3:37 you do the folding the right way; not many people, including the makers own videos do this (folding the front frame 180 Degrees), its a little known hack, that saves the rear standard hinge from wear when shut, as the wood\carbon\plastic supports the rear standard frame against the bottom plate, saving wear from vibrations when shut, and as it's now a 'solid' assembly, it protects that side of it during transport, and from hand\car to the tripod, as less freeplay is there to begin with.
@imoafaq27 күн бұрын
I'm folding one now, but I'm not sure y and angle cut and fold, what does it do? should the top paper goes over the the 3 bend or between.
@nicholasowilliams1Ай бұрын
The sandstone wall is magnificent, on the verge of speechless in thought.
@TharaAji-vh6srАй бұрын
What is the name of brown sheet
@BryanDorrАй бұрын
I enjoyed your reveal. I love the first image of the "3D Sandstone" for it's effect and simplicity, Now I see why you do your photography in the spring and fall. Summer light, while I like it for the maximum daylight hours, it is quite harsh. The present of summer wildfire smoke haze changes everything with the tones. Thank you for sharing, Ben.
@michaelhall2709Ай бұрын
Agreed - 4:28 would well be worth your time to revisit with better lighting. Edit: I really appreciate that while you’ll use modern tools to fine-tune your images, it’s obvious that your aesthetic preference is to get it right in-camera, even with so many factors that are beyond your control.
@bobstrutton9066Ай бұрын
One walking pole or two ? How do you choose ?
@BenHorneАй бұрын
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.
@bobstrutton9066Ай бұрын
@@BenHorne keep up the fantastic work Ben !
@valdezapgАй бұрын
your best film reveal for me was the first one. what was interesting for me was how you reacted to the images seeing them for the first time. but i understand how the raw emotions you experience when seeing your developed film for the first time might make you feel very vulnerable and uncomfortable.
@BenHorneАй бұрын
I've been doing these so long that I'm not even sure which one was my first? From my own perspective, they've all been about the same experience.
@ashvarma2486Ай бұрын
Love these film reveal videos Ben as you talk us through your thought process. Very informative. I noticed that you don't use a polariser to cut out the glare from the rocks....perhaps the colours get over saturated. Thanks for sharing. Zion in Fall next I guess. Cheers.
@BenHorneАй бұрын
Although I have a polarizer, I seldom use it. It can certainly come in handy for specific situations, but unless one of those situations presents itself, I rarely reach for it. Sandstone can indeed have a bit of a glare to it depending on the angle of the light, but in general I find it's just the aesthetic down in the canyons and my goal is for the images to be grounded in reality.
@O.PerssonАй бұрын
Some wonderful images! And one of the more interesting film reveals, maybe having the images scanned beforehand helped. Or it was just that I really liked the images. Even though it's always a bit double edged to see a film reveal video, as it marks the end of your trip videos (which I thoroughly enjoy). Anyhow, great video as always.
@atapourhassan7442Ай бұрын
Great work as usual Ben. Whenever I want to watch your videos I have to make sure I am in a quiet and comfortable place to fully embrace your video. Thank you so much. Also, I am curious if you had any front standard tilt when taking this beautiful photograph.
@IanMillerАй бұрын
Ben Horne (aka ‘Dances with Light’) New subscriber. Absolutely LOVE your revealing the extraordinary in the ordinary. 👍
@duringthemeanwhilstАй бұрын
lovely images Ben. that first one of the sandstone escarpment was my #1 pick 🙂
@brianmckeever5280Ай бұрын
Great review. I really enjoyed the videos too. I'm most partial to the lonely cactus on the jumbled rocks. I might cheat and crank the green and yellows via local adjustments on that guy to make him pop. He went to a lot of trouble to find a life on that spot, seems worth celebrating ;-) Safe travels.
@alanclark9691Ай бұрын
That looks such a wonderful location Ben.
@scotskinner4350Ай бұрын
My favorite was the three bushes with the alcove in the background. Thanks for sharing.
@berthaduniverseАй бұрын
This is one of your better reveals. Thanks so much. As a biologist and former drum scanner operator, I'll tell you, greens are the hardest. Fuji used to be one of the best films at making greens pop, but IMO, the pop isn't natural. Scanners don't 'like' greens either, so corrections usually have to be done in post. From a biology perspective, our visual system and brains seem particularly acute to variations in green. All that makes what you are saying here more difficult. On a side note, watching you is like a lesson on composition and timing. It's been really helpful for me. So thanks again.
@laurentvaulontАй бұрын
Thank you for your sharing, nice works! Are you planning to make a video about your digital postproduction of yours scans ? These are interesting videos.
@vishwasnagaraju8260Ай бұрын
Hi Ben. It was quite a challenge to shoot only one shot per subject and in that way you have upped your concentration levels pretty much. The last photo while you were photographing, I felt it to be too simple but ended up liking it the most. Thank you for the experiences.
@vishwasnagaraju8260Ай бұрын
It looks lovely and the distance you have kept in between is something I very much liked. Thank you Ben!
@davidligon6088Ай бұрын
Nice variety. How fun to look at larger transparencies. Thanks for sharing them. What do you use to scan your transparencies?
@photoholic6369Ай бұрын
as always, epic video, fantastic images. Your videos are not only nice to watch. They give us a short break from our daily environment and gives us the feeling, we were part of this journey. Thank you so much for sharing this video !!
@J4060Ай бұрын
That photograph is just amazing!!! Awesome colors!!!
@FredericBonneauPhotographyАй бұрын
On your way out that lonely tree was asking you to photograph it.😊
@FredericBonneauPhotographyАй бұрын
Curious to know how much your backpack weighs?
@michaelhall2709Ай бұрын
I think the photo at 24:59 came out splendidly. It looks like a painting of itself on a cave wall.
@JCAnderson134Ай бұрын
Hey Ben, while watching each episode I couldn't help from chuckling to myself, that if you used the accent of the Count from Sesame Street every time that you counted the sheets of film you used and that you had left, it would be hilarious. "that's 4...4sheets of film and I have 4...4 sheets of film left...AH...AH...AH"
@keylanphАй бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I’m definitely in the 1% of the 1% who actually needs a head like this and your detailed overview was exactly what I was looking for before pulling the trigger.
@kenblair2538Ай бұрын
As always, Ben, very inspirational. Thanks. KB
@jamesbarnes3063Ай бұрын
Great image
@johnkawooya8421Ай бұрын
Ben, in my humble opinion, this is one of the crown jewels in your voluminous portifolio! It is a simple composition with a natural glowing warm color. The thought process by which you, scout, select a subject, compose and determine the best light-condition before shooting is inspiring. This is a scene "weekend-worriers" would hurriedly pass by looking for a sensational shot of "big -foot". The elements in the fore-, mid- and back of this image has each a story to tell!
@wildbillgreenАй бұрын
39000 steps 😳💪🏻
@duringthemeanwhilstАй бұрын
stellar imge to end Ben. but you know, it's the tiny splashes of bright yellow that somehow make it "different" for me anyway 🙂 are you planning another zine this year?
@HirsutechinАй бұрын
That was worth the wait and the hike back in, exemplary!
@stephenrobinson2400Ай бұрын
Thank you very much Ben.
@juanitakelly3082Ай бұрын
Yes! That one was grand on so many levels! A "Utah Canyon High" for sure!
@caminanteh9444Ай бұрын
Possibly one of my favorite pics
@andrewsimpson5436Ай бұрын
Another great few days watching you explore and use some film. Some good images before but this last one well worth the watch on it's own!
@sander5086Ай бұрын
What a beautiful image to end this trip!! Love how the rock face in the background, frames the trees. The yellow flowers in the foreground, add a great pop of colour!!
@photoflooddaysАй бұрын
Lovely video as always, Ben! 😊
@Good-DaySunshineАй бұрын
"You don't take a photograph, you make it." -Ansel Adams
@Good-DaySunshineАй бұрын
Oh my goodness, you're an Ansel Adams!
@Good-DaySunshineАй бұрын
Hi Ben, Your channel was recommended by Mr. Walsh, from Tim Childers photography channel. 😊
@carbonejackАй бұрын
You being there brings back so many memories of my visits there. I love that landscape. There's no place on earth like it. Glad to be along for the adventure.