Colorado Plateau Summer 2020: Episode 1

This episode kicks off my short trip to Utah in late June of 2020. In many ways, it was a bit of a strange trip, and I think much of that has to do with everything going on in the world right now. Thanks as always for watching, commenting, and sharing.
PREORDER "Between the Wind", My Upcoming Book with Kozo Books:
www.kozubooks.com/books-new/b...
My New eBook about Patience and Landscape Photography:
www.benhorne.com/ebooks
If you enjoy this Ad-Free content, help me follow my dream!
www.benhorne.com/donate
My 2019 Portfolio Box Set:
www.benhorne.com/store/2019po...
Newsletter Signup:
www.benhorne.com/newsletter
My Large Format Resource Page:
www.benhorne.com/resource
My Complete Video Kit & Settings:
www.benhorne.com/videokit
PRINTS Available at: www.benhorne.com
Save 10% on Folding Oru Kayaks
oru-kayak.kckb.st/benhorne
- MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE -
"Above the Waterline" by L-Ray Music
www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-f...
"Whatever It Takes" by Dan Phillipson
www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-f...
"From a Distance" by L-Ray Music
www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-f...
- VIDEO EQUIPMENT -
My Video Camera: amzn.to/2rNNQy2
My Wide Video Lens: amzn.to/2vLaBZy
My Normal Video Lens: amzn.to/2Iptu5z
My Microphone for in the Field: amzn.to/2ItwhuB
My Backpacking Video Camera: amzn.to/30ZYYcP
My Backpacking Microphone: amzn.to/30Uk7oO
My Voiceover Microphone: amzn.to/2JeXRgS
My Waterproof LED Video Light: amzn.to/37RJnP4
- HIKING EQUIPMENT -
Super Comfortable Sleeping Pad: amzn.to/2M8NScw
My Hiking Boots: amzn.to/2M9R0oA
Super Lightweight Bivy: amzn.to/2tdNEdd
My Cozy One Man Tent: amzn.to/2teyswq
The Best Trekking Poles: amzn.to/2MKpbnJ
- FILM EQUIPMENT -
My Film Changing Tent: bhpho.to/2JYjWDu
Dark Cloth & Rain Cover: bhpho.to/2K23Fcl
My Favorite Cable Release: bhpho.to/2yzgzxw
- SOCIAL MEDIA -
Twitter - / benhorne
Instagram - / benhornephoto
#photography #landscape #largeformat

[@atulhaldankar7143]

Another great video Ben! I actually quite liked that you mentioned your perspective on COVID-19 and the racial justice movement thats happening in the USA. Its even more heartening to see you stand up against pressuring bitter voices threatening to unsubscribe for simply expressing your compassion. Any landscape photographer is a human being first, and acknowledging what's happening in our world is essential, and would be so myopic to just proceed with your subject while the world and your fellow countrymen are in distress. I'm usually a silent viewer, usually don't comment a lot, but watching a few bigots in the comments just made it impossible for me to not admire your patience with these racists. As a part of your international audience, and a person of color, I feel really proud to be your subscriber! Keep up the great work, and always be this passionate!

[@BenHorne]

Thank you Atul, and that was very well said. I think one of the failings of our society is that people only hear what they want to hear rather than truly listening to what people have to say. Confirmation bias plays a huge role, and the cycle perpetuates. I think a lot could be gained by sitting down with a person from a different background and sharing life experiences over a cup of coffee.

[@stephenjuk8910]

I cannot believe the amount of people getting upset that you are acknowledging the current issues in the world! Keep up the great work Ben, I enjoyed the video!

[@BenHorne]

I think a lot of people these days are simply looking for a fight. It's quite sad really, and they don't take time to actually listen to what people are saying.

[@stephenjuk8910]

Ben Horne Indeed. It is an important subject and should be recognised by everybody. I don’t believe that it was at all politically. Doesn’t take anything away from the photography side of things.

[@clydehamilton8138]

Beautiful words and photos Ben. Very special, very meaningful.

[@markbray3038]

Looking forward to the rest of the trip, thanks for taking us along Ben Horne.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Mark! This will be a short trip, but hopefully I will be able to get out there again in the coming weeks.

[@Cree]

Excellent narration to touch on the topics yet keeping it light, man.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Christopher!

[@andrewherbert9938]

Looking forward to more from this trip Ben , as always thanks for taking us along

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always Andrew!

[@Qigate]

Thank you, Ben, for letting me feel the trail once again along with you. I miss the wind and water of the trails and canyons. Shelter in place, even in the SF Bay area gets old. Your videos always carry the joy of the wind and water of the trail in the canyons. They bring a smile to the heart.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Mike! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a bit odd getting out there after everything that has happened. It almost didn't feel real. Since the trip was short, I never really got in the swing of things, but hopefully that'll be better on my next trip. It was quite interesting to be out in nature and see how life goes on and how everything seems perfectly normal despite the chaotic nature of our current society.

[@joshuafagans7534]

Saturday Ben Horne video! The world feels a little bit more normal. Thank you for that.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Joshua! It'll be a really short series, but hopefully the next one will be a bit longer. We'll see. 😉

[@tauernphotos]

Good to have you back here with a new episode. A pleasure to watch as always! :)

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Daniel! This will be a short trip, but it was nice to get out there again.

[@MarkDenneyPhoto]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video Ben - many thanks for sharing it. Hope you’re doing well!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always Mark!

[@billp8944]

Thanks Ben, good to see you getting out again

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Bill!

[@peterloughney3644]

good to see you out on the road again.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Peter! Though it was a quick trip, it was nice to get out there. I'm hoping to get out there again in the coming weeks.

[@simeonmarkfernandes1423]

Such a beautiful image Ben! Love the composition too. A perfect balance in the image. Couldn't be a more fitting intro too! Stay safe! ❤️

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Simeon!

[@terrywbreedlove]

What a beautiful place to camp and relax just soak it all in.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Terry! It sure was a nice campsite, and I had the canyon all to myself. That being said, it probably looks a bit nicer on video than in reality, and that will be a topic for a future video. There were a LOT of signs on this trip telling me that I probably shouldn't be there-so many that it was downright comical at times. Just as an example, if you watch the video where I'm hanging the hammock, look at the left side of that large arched branch and where it touches the ground. That is the location of an extremely active beehive. I love bees and they're truly fascinating creatures. They minded their own business, and I was careful not to disturb them. There were quite a few things along those lines on this trip though, and I'll explore that in a future video.

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Another fantastic video Ben. Stunning images too. Keep up the great work :-)

[@robinpage9532]

So true what you say of being unsettled until that first shot. I had always thought it was ‘just me’. I often arrive at a location, feel overwhelmed, and simply do not know where to start but once that first acceptable shot is in the bag the world lights up. You nailed it with that section of wall. Thanks for being there.

[@BenHorne]

There really is something to that first photo. It's also my goal to try and shoot at least one photo each day to keep the momentum going. It's a lot of work, but after spending a week or so in the field, that results in quite a few images to work with.

[@jamesjohnston6765]

It is so nice to see you back in the field, especially during these trying times. I am so happy to see that your audience is so open to being exposed to the beauty that surrounds us while still being cognizant of other people's observations (note that I didn't say opinions). Keep on doing what you do Ben, we love you for it.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always for watching and commenting James! Always great to see you here.

[@IntrepidCameraCo]

Great to see you back out in the field Ben! And a very nicely put opening

[@BenHorne]

Thanks! It sure was nice to get out there again, and the Intrepid was a joy to use on the trip. My entire pack was down to 49lbs before adding water.

[@tommvf]

Thanks for sharing Ben

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@petermalone7869]

Just heard about you and this was the first video of yours I watched. Loved it...and cant wait to watch more of them!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Peter! Welcome to the Channel!

[@Caroda_band]

Brilliant as usual!!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Caroda!

[@Digibeatle09]

Perseverance, technical knowledge and artistry have paid off !

[@BenHorne]

Thanks! Although it was a very brief trip, I'm glad I was able to make it work. I look forward to heading back out there in the spring.

[@chipsfalling8625]

As usual Ben, thank you for sharing.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much!

[@JamesLanePhoto]

Wonderful video with a noble message. Just the tonic. Thank you.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks James! Unfortunately this will be a super short series, but hopefully I'll be able to get out there again soon for another trip. I have some spots in mind.

[@JamesLanePhoto]

Ben Horne No worries, I appreciate the craft that goes into these journals, no matter how long the series is.

[@scotty4418]

Compelling viewing Ben and great to see you back out there again and sharing your journey and your beautiful images

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Scotty! It was good to get out there again, but the trip definitely felt a bit strange after being home for so long. I am hoping that the next trip will be more productive in that regard.

[@stukelful]

Best opening ever. Gives me hope in the world. Only 2 minutes in - nice one.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much! There definitely was a lot on my mind when heading on that trip. It felt a bit strange to say the least.

[@robertgrenader858]

Any KZbin video with Ben Horne is a good day. Welcome back, the canyons missed you.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Robert!

[@ian_worth]

Great to see you out exposing some film again Ben, that was a sweet camp spot too. Looking forward to the next episode. 👍👍

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Ian! It is a really awesome campsite. I didn't see any other people while I was in the canyon, so it was great to have the whole place to myself.

[@DuncanRawlinson]

Thank you for this. Always such a pleasure.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much for watching Duncan! Though this is a very short trip, it was nice to get out there again.

[@TravisRhoads]

Glad you got to make it out, I enjoyed the first Day video. Looking forward to the next.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Travis! Though it was good to get out there, the trip definitely felt a bit off compared to how I thought it would be. After spending several months at home, it was really tough to break free of that bubble.

[@neliogoncalvessilva]

Congrats!!! Definitely one of the best vloggers in the world photography wise, very well documented, really love your videos, o well just another fan, once again congrats Ben!!!!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Nélio! It's a ton of work and I often feel like I'm cutting corners in the field, but I do like how it all comes together in the end.

[@vishwasnagaraju8260]

Nice and simple composition Ben! Good to see your vlogs after the break.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always Vishwas!

[@terrybailey2015]

love that image Ben. Wonderful composition!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Terry!

[@StefanBaeurle]

There is something reassuring seeing you on the road again. This motivates me to go out myself and make some pictures. Which I will!

[@BenHorne]

It sure was great to get out there. Though the trip felt a bit weird, it was nice to go through the motions of exposing some film. I hope you do get out there soon to take some photos!

[@StefanBaeurle]

@@BenHorne Yes I did! I went to my favorite place, the Pacific coast and came home with a seascapes!

[@elmachomen]

I've been waiting for this video for so long! So good to see you back in the great outdoors Ben. That first exposure, after what I'm sure feels like ages must've felt really good. When you showed the sneak peek of this first exposure I immediately recognized that varnished wall of the canyon from your shot from last year, it's a really beautiful place and you really made the most out of it. I love how the cracks in the wall frame the bush inside a triangle, and the play with the horizontal line that the dry grass in the foreground creates as well as the contrast with the vertical lines of the wall itself. Beautiful capture.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Kevin! The desert varnish on that particular wall sure was beautiful. It has a lovely color palette that isn't terribly common. It's interesting you you mention those diagonal lines framing the bush. I wish I could say I noticed those, but it wasn't until you pointed them out that I saw them. While composing the photo, I was paying attention to the alignment between the bush to the wall behind it. Beyond that, I was paying close attention to the outside edges of the photograph. The lens I was using is very dim, so it was tough to see a heck of a lot on the ground glass. It sure is fun to notice stuff like that after the fact though. Thanks again.

[@elmachomen]

@@BenHorne thank you for sharing your work and being so open about the process. It's really refreshing and inspiring to see! I was wondering, in another comment I mentioned that I was starting to get into printing my own work, mostly through labs. Do you have any advice regarding what could be a good starter printer? Thanks again!

[@GraemeSomerville]

Very poignant and appropriate intro Ben. Well said! Good to see you (and the W.I) again on a Saturday morning. I bet it felt good to get out again. The subtle positioning of the bush with the triangle of lighter streaks was a clever move.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Graeme! Though it did feel great to get out there, this was an incredibly short trip so I never really got in the swing of things. My next trip will be a location that allows me to relax a bit more and enjoy my surroundings. I'm really looking forward to that.

[@chris_perea]

this area is so beautiful and i especially love all the cotton wood trees! it's good to see you out and follow your adventure ben! also, your studio setup for the voiceover seems to be superb 😅sounded great!! stay safe!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always Chris! The cottonwoods in that area sure are full of character. There are quite a few that I've studied for quite some time trying to find a composition, but I haven't quite figured it out yet. Any excuse to return to that area is well worth it.

[@jameshider1234]

Very nice work, and a great intro. Well said, sir

[@BenHorne]

Thanks James!

[@davemenard5089]

Still love your vids and the photography on this channel. It’s why I’m here.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Dave!

[@aaronza7218]

Overall, a cool and relaxing content. Thank you Ben.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@davesemmens9496]

Brilliant as usual - I saw the video was available this morning but resisted watching it until I had got the chores of the day out of the way and I could get a coffee and relax while it washed over me :)

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Dave! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larrylindell1027]

Ben I was so delighted to open KZbin and see your video. I’m in Jackson, WY having just got back from a 5 day backpacking trip in the Wyoming mountain range. Used my digital set up there. Hope someday to take my 4x5 there sometime. Wonderful video again. Thanks for you inspiring spirit of adventure. Larry

[@BenHorne]

That sure must have been a nice experience heading to the mountains and spending some time there! I'm strongly considering getting a digital kit as well for certain situations. I think it would help me think a bit differently rather than getting so locked into the LF mindset for everything. I look forward to seeing your results!

[@andrewhookerphotography4774]

Another beautifully crafted film Ben, just like your beautifully crafted photos. Stay safe.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Andrew!

[@chrisbrunerphotography3783]

I like how there are also two lines at about a 45 degree angel framing the tree on either side somewhat capturing it in its place against the lovely backdrop.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Chris! The funny thing is that I didn't even notice those lines until you pointed them out. The lens I was using for this photo is quite slow, so the image on the ground glass is very dim. I was paying closest attention to the alignment of the bush against the streaks of desert varnish, and then to the edges of the composition itself. This was one of those photos where it makes a pretty big difference if you shift the camera a half inch to the left or right.

[@PereaPhotography]

Excellent video as always Ben, and what a fantastic photo! That sandstone in that area is just unbelievable. I think I would love to go back when the summer is over and really explore theses canyons more. Also, I really appreciate hearing your thoughts at the beginning of the video. -Mike

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Mike! There is so much great stuff out there to explore, that's for sure. I'm hoping to make it back out there again in the fall. One could spend a lifetime there and still not see everything.

[@bradfordsmith6055]

Love the narration as well as the video and story. Well done!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Bradford!

[@shashankracherla]

Beautiful image Ben! Most of the scenes I imagined from your narrative of your last trip actually add up. Can only imagine how deep the river was last time if it was 100x of what you showed in this video!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Shashank! It sure was a crazy trip last year, and it sure was nice crossing the river when it was nice and low. It sure gave me a different understanding of this location. This was a really short trip because of the weather, but I look forward to heading back there in the fall to see what else I can find. It would be nice to photograph some cottonwoods in that area with some beautiful fall color.

[@TheGuitarsadist]

Ben, very outstanding intro and great words and thoughts shared, beautiful shots. Seemed like well enjoyed 3-4 day adventure.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Tim! It was a bit of a strange trip to be honest. I looked forward to that moment when I would walk to the overlook and fill my lungs with fresh air, but the actual experience was different. It felt strange getting out there, which really cut into the experience as a whole. I have a feeling things will be a bit different on my next trip though, and I'm looking forward to getting out there again. Thanks as always for watching!

[@antonioaleophotography]

Fantastic video. I love your wild approach

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Antonio!

[@slavomirdzieciatkowski8811]

Nice image, Ben. Great to see some good adventure in this crazy world.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always Slavomir! Though it was good to get out, it was definitely a bit of a strange trip. I'm looking forward to getting out there again soon though, and especially to Zion in the fall.

[@slavomirdzieciatkowski8811]

@@BenHorne I bet it was weird under today's circumstances. I'm hoping to make it out to Zion this year too. Never been there during fall in the valley.

[@adventureStaley]

I dig it.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Well done Ben!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always Robert!

[@milkismurder]

Really great image, i love photographs with a bit of cleverness

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Adam!

[@AJGuel]

I'm new here. I just watched a 19 minute video to see one image and I'm not even the slightest bit upset about it. Great content! Bout to watch all the uploads!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much for watching AJ, and welcome to the channel! I promise you won't find any "5 EPIC landscape photography TIPS & TRICKS you NEED to know" videos here on the channel. 👍

[@AJGuel]

@@BenHorne Lolll!!! I randomly found your channel from your 4Runner vid since I just got one but I'm also a film photo junkie so it worked out even better. Take care!

[@JL88JL]

Great video as always! Also thank you for showing the temperature in Celcius.

[@BenHorne]

You're very welcome! I figured that would help people understand the conditions so much better. Thanks for watching!

[@CamBlakePhotography]

Nice work mate - great to see you able to get out again :)

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Cam!

[@AndresGonzalez-nj5ky]

Always love the showing of the print at the end. Curiosity builds up through the video. Great Job!! PS: don't mind the haters, they gonna hate anyways.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Andres!

[@iansilva6330]

It is a very small thought not care what people think about.. Whether they are politics or public health. Even more when it is so important and real. Excellent video, as always!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Ian!

[@fubband]

Lovely stuff, Ben, great to see you getting out and about :0)

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always Martin!

[@sander5086]

Finally time to catch up on your latest video's!! I really love the background in this photo with all those lines, hopefully there will be a tree in front of it some day.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Sander! That oak tree will definitely grow up some day, but I don't think it'll ever have a very stately figure. They seem to remain quite bush-like for quite a while.

[@allenbuyck7957]

Seems to me people were a little rough on Ben. For him to pretend the world has not effected him, seems like an unreasonable thing to ask. Yes, I watch these for his photography, but I always found him to be very philosophical in his narration. Ben, thank you for sharing how you are feeling about the world and how it has effected. you. You did not tell anyone else what to think or how to feel.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Allen! In many ways, I think it would be incredibly disingenuous to simply ignore the events of what has transpired, especially since they had a direct impact on the trip.

[@billalley3679]

Ben, your opening metaphor was very poetic. To me, you stand out as a photographer not just because of your images and dedication to your art, but because of your genuine love for the outdoors along with your humanity. You rise above the crowd of landscape photographer vlogers because of this. My wife and I are missing Utah and your videos take us there and help sooth our souls during these difficult time. Also, I think I know what was going on with your car's heat gage - I've had the same experience. At times on dirt roads in the West when you have to travel at slower speeds, if you are moving in the same direction and speed as the wind, the engine heat moves with the truck heating the sensor. As soon as you change directions the thermometer drops. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Bill! That makes perfect sense about the thermometer. I think that perfectly describes the situation. As soon as drove back the other direction a short distance, it returned to normal. That's certainly really good to know for future trips!

[@stuartbaines2843]

Nice to see you managed a trip 👍🙂 Temperature gradients have been severe in the UK to this year Usually before and after weather fronts. Hard to predict so well judged 👍

[@BenHorne]

I was really happy to see the small window of reasonable weather. I've since learned how to interpret the weather forecast for the areas I visit based on the closest town. It's a shame I didn't have more time in the canyon, but I'm hoping to make it back there again in the fall. We'll see. Thanks as always for watching and commenting Stuart!

[@matthewharwood8866]

lovely!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Matthew!

[@StephenMilner]

Awesome video and images Ben. I wish there were canyons like this in NZ.

[@BenHorne]

And I wish we had some NZ scenery close to where I live. 😉 Perhaps we can arrange for some form of a scenery swap for a while? It shouldn't be all that tough to move mountains or canyons.

[@StephenMilner]

Ben Horne We might struggle with swapping the sceneries themselves 😉.

[@kiwicit0]

Classic Ben Horne! Lovely image also...

[@BenHorne]

Thanks as always Michael!

[@Powerwashincrocs]

Love the streaks of varnish in that photo! I also noticed both priuses to make up for the last trip ;) I’m surprised your twin hasn’t made an appearance with all this extra downtime...

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Dan! The funny thing is that I actually had two different clips of Priuses on the dirt road, but I only had room to squeeze one of them in there. There were certainly quite a few sightings on this trip, that's for sure. That's also a good point about my twin. I totally forgot about that, and will have to start doing that again. :-)

[@thebr0wnhornet]

I’ve only been to Utah once, canyon lands in early June, and I have never felt like Mother Nature was tying to murder me until then. The picture reminded me of a theater curtain draped across a stage, the light really worked out there, nice job!

[@BenHorne]

It sure can be brutal once the temperature starts heating up. I had a little bit of that feeling on this trip, but in a different sense that I'll discuss in a future video.

[@akashdeeppuri4344]

One just needs to sit relax grab a cup of coffee and watch this man speak. And that image at the last, if it will be available as print iam going to get one for me for sureeee

[@BenHorne]

Thanks so much Akash! That image will definitely be on my site at some point. I'll need to send it off for a proper drum scan. :-)

[@akashdeeppuri4344]

@@BenHorne eagerly waiting ben

[@chadroberts44]

Ben, I’m not sure the hammock tree was big enough. I was a little scared for you. :). On the other hand great video as always. That desert varnish is a wonder and I sure cannot fathom the amount of time it takes to build up. A simple composition but wow what detail and color comes out is amazing. Whenever I find myself in a place like that where I can relax a little my thoughts turn to how big the country is and how many people may have come to that area in the past. I imagine perhaps Native American children running around some shelter with their parents scolding them or some old prospector looking for minerals. Time is a crazy thing to comprehend. The farm I grew up at recently was torn up and a subdivision placed on it. In such a short amount of time any evidence of children playing and working as a family are gone with nobody any wiser that memories were made on the very ground their houses are on. Not sure why I’m rambling but you seem to be a guy that could think the same.

[@BenHorne]

Haha! Yeah, that was certainly a very beefy tree, and it made for a great place to hang the hammock, minus the very active beehive on the left side where the branch makes contact with the ground. They were minding their own business, and I was minding my own business, so the bees and I got along well. I can very much relate to your thoughts about imagining these areas in times past when countless generations of native people lived there. They saw the same canyon walls, experienced the conditions, and called these very special places home. In many ways, I think they had things figured out a heck of a lot better than our modern society. Thanks as always for watching and commenting Chad!

[@billywalker2506]

To the people complaining about Ben adding some thoughtful commentary: Ben actually did an outstanding job on his opening commentary. The naysayers really need to give thought to their own comments. And, I'm a white guy with a tremendous dislike for the BLM organization itself. However, there are issues with race relations, not only in America, I assume much of the world. I'm a strong supporter for the police. That doesn't mean there are no bad apples in the barrel. And, black America needs to give some thought to a number of the BLM positions. Both sides have fault to share and it just might be best if we can sit down together and try to resolve some of these issues while recognizing abolishing prisons is just not going to work how the BLM thinks it will. Ben, you did a great job!!

[@JorgeGomezz]

Great video as always! BTW I also had the same temperature reading problem with my 4Runner (couple of times), and it does not look like it is just a momentary glitch judging by the time it takes to come back to the real temperature....

[@BenHorne]

Very interesting Jorge! Another commenter also mentioned it. It seems it has something to do with driving slowly, possibly in the same direction as the wind so fresh air doesn't circulate on the temperature sensor, wherever it is located. It definitely started freaking me out a bit, especially compared to how hot it was when I visited this canyon last year.

[@jeff8289]

Hi Ben. Your prologue was absolutely superb and profound. It truly sums up what is going around us. I'm still in a self-imposed lock-down here in Florida, but keep eying my camera packs longingly. I see that you have your Intrepid, as opposed to the monorail. Looks like a new back pack as well. I'm looking forward to the next video, as well as the new book ;-).

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Jeff! Sometimes the opening voiceover is tough to right, but this one pretty much wrote itself. There is so much going on these days, that's for sure. The Intrepid is a fantastic camera to backpack with. It's so light and compact compared to my Arca-Swiss. That being said, I use very lightweight/slow lenses on the Intrepid, which also means the ground glass is quite dim compared to using the faster lenses on the Arca-Swiss. As a result, it takes longer to focus and fine-tune the Intrepid. It performed like a champ, and I'm super happy with that camera. My pack weight before water was just under 50lbs, which is pretty awesome.

[@chrischow7398]

I've been going through a dry spell in my photography during this pandemic season. I'm personally figuring out some alternative plans to process my B/W 4x5 film that I photographed from my first solo trip last fall. I usually use the photo school's lab to process however the school has been closed due to the current state of things. But at least now I have some ideas to go about it. Hopefully after processing my film that it'll rejuvenate my juices to go out and photograph. I love photographing both B/W and color. Thank you for sharing this trip!

[@BenHorne]

In many ways, the delay between exposing the film and developing it will likely give you a much different perspective of the photos. It's really nice to have some separation between the two. I hope they turn out great!

[@billywalker2506]

Hey Ben, couldn't help but notice the "world's largest Chevron station" you were pulling into in Jean, Nevada. I've been there a number of times, back in March 2020 during the Mint 400, which starts out in Primm, and then again on July 6th, 2020. I do a fair amount of desert racing photography and video and love the whole desert scene. Of course, large format isn't exactly what the doctor called for when it comes to desert racing. I have purchased a 4x5 off Ebay and need to pick up a few items for the camera and then begin to experiment with large format. I've been a long time viewer of both you and Nick Carver and appreciate your time and effort in producing all this material. Love your images as well as your channel! Great work!!

[@BenHorne]

Hi Billy! Yup, that's the station. It was quite packed when I was there, and I saw lots of trucks towing offroad vehicles on trailers. Perhaps it was some of the people getting there ahead of the July race. That's awesome to hear that you're building up a 4x5 kit. It's certainly an entirely different experience than shooting digital, and I think you'll like the departure from the norm. Working with both formats gives a sense of balance. That's one of the reasons why I'm looking to jump back into a digital kit again for certain things.

[@billywalker2506]

@@BenHorne Ben, do you have any videos on building up a 4x5 kit?

[@mkirste0]

Great introduction words

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Michael!

[@jonathanhotopf1823]

Hi Ben good to see you out shooting again, using the intrepid, A lot less weight than the Arca!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Jonathan! Yup, the Intrepid is a fantastic camera to work with, especially on the backpacking trips. It's light, compact, and the total weight of my pack before water was only 49lbs. I brought three lenses with me, all of which are very compact and lightweight. I look forward to future backpacking trips with this kit.

[@kevin-taber]

What the... That's it! Benhorne is Finkle! Finkle is Benhorne! Nice photo, Wilderness Influencer!

[@BenHorne]

Haha!! Love the reference!

[@RobbieMaynardCreates]

Damn, that was some real shit. Well done, buddy

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Robbie!

[@brucetrue]

I love your videos! Do you shoot any digital at all?

[@LP3Films]

I appreciate you speaking about the current times. The fact that people are getting upset about the fact that you feel passionate about these topics means you are making a difference. If someone gets angry at what you say than it is worth saying and I respect you for speaking about them

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Liam! Very well said.

[@Seapatico]

I get obsessed with the idea that anyone would actually click Dislike on this.

[@levisimpson516]

Haha, me too. I was just wondering who actually disliked this and for what reason. I'm so curious as to why.

[@Bigweave74]

I watch for photography, not woke nonsense. Disliked and unsubscribes.

[@levisimpson516]

@@Bigweave74 But it's a youtube video, you can just scroll past that to the photography. Oh well.

[@KurtLawson]

@@Bigweave74 Go off to your photography safe space where the world in which people take photographs has no bearing then.

[@jonathanrhall43]

@@Bigweave74 If you think that basic empathy and generally not being an asshole is woke nonsense, then the problem is you. Go back and actually listen to what ben says. If you have a problem with any of that then you need to take a long hard look at yourself. Maybe get some counselling.

[@JayMacroPhotos]

That’s a nice first picture

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Jay!

[@nickswisher6759]

That photo reminds me a lot of one of your first large format photos with the bush up against the desert varnish. The red and green contrast looks sick too

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Nick! It definitely is reminiscent of that first photo. It's tough to pass up a wall of desert varnish. The color contrast of the holly bush in front of it was too good to pass up. Great to hear from you!

[@nickswisher6759]

@@BenHorne Yeah man, its been a while! I'm kinda relearning/rediscovering large format in Texas now.

[@ScottWalton]

Nick Swisher Hey Nick! I’m a subscriber and I check in to your channel occasionally to see if anything’s new. Great to hear from you.

[@nickswisher6759]

@@ScottWalton Hey, I'm glad to hear you still check in! I'm actually posting a video in the next week or so talking about starting youtube and 4x5 back up.

[@ScottWalton]

Nick Swisher Great! Looking forward to it!

[@sonholee5769]

Man, I would not be able to stop snapping away on a digital camera on some of the areas you walked through. Great video and photo!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Sonho! I will say that I'm very tempted to buy a digital body for those times when I want to experiment a more with some of the great subjects out there. My pack sure would be a lot lighter too!

[@sonholee5769]

@@BenHorne One day, your back will leave you no choice! doh!

[@sonholee5769]

@@BenHorne but the intentional nature of film photography has its allure... If I had the time... And I was looking at the environmental cost of photography and the disposable nature of digital cameras might make it worse for the environment than the cost of film and developing chemicals...

[@myroncook]

Just a little insight into your subject that you may find important. The small tree/bush is a Russian Olive and is not native to the U.S. Our wonderful government imported them thinking they would provide positive benefits. The rest is history. We now have very large programs in the West trying to get rid of them and unfortunately, are doomed to fail.

[@BenHorne]

I just did some research, and I think the plant is a Turbinella Oak. It's impossible to tell from the photo shown in this video, but the leaves have dominant spikes that will catch on clothing. There was another one near where my camera was, and when I brushed against it, those leaves would grab onto my pants. They seem very well armored against grazers. I looked up the Russian Olive and though the color of the leaves is similar, the leaf structure is quite different. It was quite interesting reading about how invasive they are throughout the west. I wasn't ware of that!

[@TL-xw6fh]

Thank you and I enjoy this. It is sad indeed that your country is still very much affected by the pandemic. I just hope that your beautiful country will shortly have a new President and get some normality and sanity back. I love travelling around the US, just breaks my heart to see so much strife and suffering right now.

[@BenHorne]

It's quite sad how the country has become so divisive about things that shouldn't be at all. I'm pretty sure that if aliens attacked our planet, half our country would be in favor of the aliens, and the other half would be against them-just because. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@deltafit]

Do you think America would be better in the hands of Joe Biden? The man who doesn't even know what day it is? The pandemic has NOTHING to do with Trump!

[@TL-xw6fh]

@@deltafit I am an impartial observer, 'looking in' from afar. It has amazed me how America has declined so far in the last 3 years. We no longer look towards the US for political and economic leadership, and the discord, confusion, anger and bipartisanship in the US. The global pandemic is not Trump's doing, but the pandemic in the US is.

[@WDfromUK]

deltafit person woman man camera tv

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

What a beautiful and touching video. Really enjoyed it. I wish that I could produce quality like this. Thankyou.

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Alex!

[@jonathanhornby]

Beautiful photo! The colors are outstanding. Did you find any mylar baloons?

[@BenHorne]

Hi Jonathan! It's funny you mention the mylar balloons. I did in fact find one while driving along one of the dirt roads near the trail head. I saved it for a future project where I will be photographing all of them and making some sort of book or zine.

[@jonathanhornby]

@@BenHorne That's really great.. I'd like to see it. Its important to create awareness for conservation

[@thebr0wnhornet]

Hey Ben, I for one appreciate hearing you acknowledge the current societal issues. These people are jumping on your neck when all you said is it made you reflect on you own experiences. If you being the tiniest bit introspective (without really even giving your opinion either way) causes people distress, they are obviously small minded people who aren’t worth your energy.

[@BenHorne]

I think one of the problems these days is that people only hear what they want to hear, rather than truly listening to what other people are saying.

[@johnnyabsley]

Great video as always and poingient words at the start. Nobody would have guessed at the start of 2020 the would be totally changed less than half a year later. It reminds us to appreciate every moment we have out side in the wilderness. Also have to say what a difference a year makes! this time last year i was sure you were going to be swept away by the river or at least damage your gear!

[@BenHorne]

It really is strange how things have changed so much. I will say though that I saw that river from an entirely different perspective on this trip. Though it was very calm, I couldn't help but picture how it was last year every time I saw it. I hope to make it out there again this fall. We'll see!

[@alexnail]

Oh my god, you're the wilderness influencer :P I love that account! Great video Ben!

[@BenHorne]

Haha! Yeah, I do have some fun with that account. :-) To be honest, shooting that WI photo with the campfire and the lenticular clouds in the background was one of the highlights of this trip.

[@alexnail]

Ben Horne I’ve shown all my friends too. The face down snow angel had me in tears! 😂😂😂

[@StudentBoots]

Checked out your parody account. Oh my God I love it thank you for creating it. I'm a geography major and basically the entire department is all about the outdoors (we're on Vancouver Island). Only thing missing is an Arcteryx logo.

[@BenHorne]

Hi Bertrand! Funny you mention Arcteryx. The figure I'm using came with a bunch of different accessories, including an Arcteryx backpack. :-)

[@StudentBoots]

@@BenHorne and they missed an opportunity for branding? Wow 😆 (honestly though I do want one of their hiking jackets)

[@DanHawk]

Ben, I love this video, and the intro framing it with the current situation we're find ourselves in here in the US. Consider this my attempt to offset the ridiculous self-righteous comments left here telling you to stick to talking about photography. There is no virtue in telling other people what to think, what not to talk about or what they are qualified to discuss. These are literally the things that make our country, our freedom, and the right to go out into the publicly owned wilderness like you do on these trips possible. Keep up the great work!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks Dan! That was very well said!!

[@juancarlosguzman2827]

Great shot! How you ever encounter with snakes 🐍 in those trips?

[@BenHorne]

Hi Juan! I've been visiting this part of southern Utah for over 10 years now, and in that time I have seen only 2 rattlesnakes. One was under a bush, the other was in a slot canyon. Both were curled up and minding their own business. On this backpacking trip, I came across two small non-venomous snakes. One was swimming in the river, the other was in a wash. They were pretty cool to see. I don't have a fear of snakes, but I have a healthy respect for them.

[@juancarlosguzman2827]

Ben Ben Horne the reason I asked you if cause I heard someone telling that you need to be careful while visiting the canyon, anyway might be an amazing trip, it is in my bucket list to visit the canyon . Thanks for the feedback I like your videos, thanks for sharing these experiences!

[@Prashant.Khapane]

Nice to see you back Ben. Nice image perhaps not the best or original but nice

[@BenHorne]

Yeah, it's one of those photos that turned out fine, but it was certainly a low-hanging-fruit sort of photo. I'm quite surprised that I was able to take any photos at all that day though. It was so incredibly windy, and the light was quite poor. The conditions were awesome the next day, but I only had so much film with me.

[@Prashant.Khapane]

Ben it seems I’m the only one who commented on the image in this video. God

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Just started watching Ben, touching intro great job!

[@BenHorne]

Thanks John!

[@lachlan27396]

Hey Ben, beautiful as always. What grey card are you using?

[@BenHorne]

I'm using a Lastolite Pop Up Gray Card. I'm a big fan of it: bhpho.to/30SqatT

[@lachlan27396]

@@BenHorne Thank you!

[@pagani8]

Which Coyote gulch trailhead is this? I feel like you've said it but somehow I always miss it.

[@BenHorne]

It's not Coyote Gulch. ;-)