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[@someonewithsomename]

At this point Jason is as much of a filmmaker, as photographer. Those videos are absolutely top notch lately!

[@martmeister]

Not to mention, comedian.

[@youngbloodalan]

I have to agree. The video was mesmerizing in a David Lynch type of way.

[@anthonyp3113]

Hey Grainydays i just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to start film photography and abandon my sony a6300 i should be hetting my first two rolls back from the darkroom and they said its unscannable which probably means they're amazing shots! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AlbertKarhuFilms]

get an enlarger, it will be worth it. soul of photography lives in the darkroom 🙏

[@danienelphoto]

Keep going, Anthony. The Darkroom doesn't know what they missed.

[@anthonyp3113]

@@danienelphoto thank you! I'm going to see if KEH can warranty my camera I think it's probably light leaks

[@shinya3447]

Anthony the problem is you didn't shoot portra 400, I can send a box over to you but it is getting pretty pricey lately, tell ya what I'll cut you a deal (I'm taking a loss here) but I'll trade it for your Sony!

[@chocolatedisco8435]

please don’t spend money on portra 400 it’s not worth it I swear

[@ethankish]

shrugging at seeing one of your own pictures framed in the wild is a level of success that i strive for

[@justnegrito_]

We talk alot about your work on camera but you're a great sound designer too! Makes the video experience even better. Love ur work man

[@endlessshrimp859]

Now instead of waiting for the accompanying Caleb video, I gotta wait for the accompanying David video on The Studio channel 😂

[@SanTM]

OIOI! Outlet Ryan Gosling back at it!

[@headwerkn]

Another awesome one Jason. The combo of Nikon film camera, 300mm lens and 2x teleconverter pointed at the sky took me back 20 years ago, sitting in the freezing cold trying to capture a lunar eclipse in my front yard with an FM and ancient Nikkor-H 300/4.5 my pop gave me. From memory, your pics were much better. Kudos.

[@jackgravez]

I really like the opening lobby pictures. The somewhat blown highlights lend themselves well to the overall decor and add that sort of dreamy feel to a very retro yet modern location

[@alexstuartallan]

Love the background ticking you added. Great choice

[@musa7606]

Jason: I got the eclipse on film Caleb: I got the eclipse on Super 8!

[@GwendalAria]

After watching this video. I'm now less mildy depressed. Good work

[@zimaxblue]

this video saved me from a complete and utter mental breakdown after my crush told me she had a boyfriend

[@Pepsiphopia]

Maybe this video can help me do some film developing this weekend

[@gavenevans]

Gave my finger pads a friction burn clicking on this at light speed (I’m justifying my F2 purchase)

[@frodo2913]

So meee... I literally bought one today hahah

[@yeeyee5054]

Justify ? Needs no justification, it's the best camera I own !

[@gavenevans]

@@yeeyee5054 it’s my favorite of my cameras too, it’s just a silly joke 😂

[@danienelphoto]

I am comment 25!!!!!!!!! I have arrived. Thank you, Universe. I am validated. 45 years of life, and I have made it. ... and yes... you definitely are a 50mm guy. Thank you for this. I'm 1% into editing 600 packshots I took's deep-etching and editing and this content is what I need to to live vicariously through other photographer's lives. Love and respect from Cape Town, South Africa. PS - Cape Town is a photo excursion that'll blow the roof of anything you've ever done. Just saying. And we have some serious craft whisky over in South Africa. So again... just saying. ... and amazing food and wine and gin and scenery like you've never seen... again, just saying.

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

I really enjoyed this video from beginning to end. Consider this your Emmy episode.

[@angloitalo]

In the for what it's worth dept., (not much), The scene where you photographed a dead tree in the flat countryside you said to the effect that this is what the whole State of Ohio looks Like. Actually there are five distinct regions in the state. The Great Lakes Plains, the Till Plains, The Appalachian Plateau, The Bluegrass Region and the Lake Erie Shoreline. Your tree shot probably was taken in the till region named because it's used tp cutivate crops. Ohio, in my opinion has a subtle beauty. The grandeur of the Rockies is several hundreds of miles to the west. Your glib comments alone make your channel worth viewing. I'm at least old enough to be your great grandfather. your meanderings with your friends takes me back to my twenties when we did similar things. Keep your videos coming.

[@dyllankolinen]

The ticking noise during the eclipse was a nice touch it took me a moment to notice it but it really adds to the feel of the "scene" it's obvious your background is in big budget films in things like this even if your specialty isn't audio design

[@GaetanCormier]

When using a solar filter, always place it as close to your front glass element. That's why you got those "globular" flares. Cool vid! Eclipse was sure amazing!

[@dragojuice8716]

Main Street Photo in Bowling Green is the local lab I get my film developed at! Seriously made me happy seeing em pop up in this video! Hope that you enjoyed your time in the area!

[@chach3]

I am very fond of the woods around Falling water and the surrounding area. Those are my stomping grounds. I do a lot of hiking/camping/fishing in that area. I wasn't expecting to see western PA in a grainydays video.

[@luiskoga-sd6zk]

Seeing videos like this is what makes me proud and happy about being a photographer, such amazing vibes and great overall community all around us

[@ChrisThe1]

I just wanted to come back and say that this is easily my favorite episode you've done. You've struck pure gold with this one

[@tomdivasion7724]

Me: How big a lens do you need? Jason: yes

[@musa7606]

Its funny seeing Jason use a telephoto lens. I figured he would have use a 35 and caught the eclipse behind a rotting house :)

[@ericrjennings]

Have to say this channel is one of my favorites. The humor, the vlog style, the photos. 👊

[@withoutmail7831]

Absolutely wonderful. Great filmmaking, storytelling, and photography. I know the sarcasm is in some ways a creative tool and I'm here for the ride, it's fun, but I do genuinely hope that you aren't too hard on yourself. You're a wonderful and very talented photographer. I look forward to my photography journey as well as seeing where yours takes you.

[@jaydenvisnaw]

I really enjoyed the watch ticking sound while everyone rushed to get the eclipse photo. Really set the suspense, great video!

[@ry_rehn]

Super surreal seeing Lorain, Cascade Park, and my college town in a grainydays video! Loved seeing your take on each of them!

[@amandalenza4670]

Pretty sure he said Cascade was in PA 😂

[@monkeybull445]

50mm was my first focal length on film and it's still the one I default to when just walking around. I think what draws me to it is that it doesn't distort anything. 35 is similar but 50 provides that extra bit of separation that helps things pop in my opinion

[@danienelphoto]

Truth.

[@mynameisnotcory]

Started with a 35-80mm lens on a 1.6x crop body so you could say 58mm was the best i could get, now i use 50 1.8 and 35 1.8 the most. Or 85mm the goat

[@dhlininger3159]

Have watched a bunch of eclipse videos, this is the best by far. Your journey to the heartland which ended about two hours south of where i spent most of my life gave me a good dose of nostalgia. It is a thought provoking video that says get out there and shoot. Your keepers both going and coming need to be printed.

[@durango-CODEBUILDER]

24:59 the colours and shapes here are gorgeous!

[@DavidImel]

I’M NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING

[@SamCyanide]

I think the slide shots in TWA on 50 mm were some of your best work. The colors look amazing as well, typical of slide film. I wish Fujifilm stopped discontinuing their color negative film so that we would have options that didn't look brown or gray like Kodak or other options.

[@MetalDEmpire]

Your totality shot is truly massive. Dune feelings achieved.

[@deebo927]

As someone who was also taking an eclipse trip at the same time this was being shot, this felt like it somehow encapsulated a lot of the same emotions and stages I went through during my trip. Excellent film, man.

[@plateoshrimp9685]

The second photo of the lighthouse is really good. I think the black and white works great. Makes it timeless.

[@ISObsessions]

The eclipse photos are great, but like you said, everyone has an eclipse photo. I appreciate seeing what led you to that moment. That’s what makes this stand out! Great video

[@ldstirling]

Should have gone to northern Vermont!!! I got a beautiful sunny day, clear skies, and full totality for 3m15s from the comfort of my back yard.

[@totallyawitch9945]

this might be my new favourite video of yours, great job man

[@bananaguy1762]

Same

[@ww2corsair]

Hey Jason I ran into the same weird artifacting too and i discovered that you have to put the solar filter directly in front of the glass not over the lens hood. The distance of the lens hood between the filter and the front element can create those artifacts vs putting it up against the front element.

[@treyusher32]

My girlfriend has that same exact cow sweater... But you rock it

[@burford2008]

The niftiest of fifties! My personal favorite lens because of the depth of field you can get at 1.2

[@RDBLOOMFIELDPHOTOGRAPHYLLC]

Wish I knew you were coming to Cleveland - you were close to my hometown! The mile long pier in Lorain where you shot the lighthouse is one of my favorite muses to capture when I need a break!

[@TheMrAlex288]

I live near Falling Water and have taken pictures there many times. Really fun to see your perspective on it.

[@BobbyCash814]

I’ve been looking forward to you dropping the eclipse trip. I traveled with my sons to view the eclipse with my family and got some amazing pictures. But like you said, the trip was the best part. Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesBillingsPhotography]

18:07 My glass solar filter does that too, but once you dial back exposure a bit it disappears. In any case, all I got for the eclipse was clouds so I took a photo of a horse instead.

[@bpelectric]

I've had one of those Nikkor 50mm f1.2 for over a decade now. One of the champion lenses for sure.

[@jdelaney9325]

I don’t shoot film. I’m here for the dry humor. Love it! Always enjoy your content.

[@derrenleepoole]

The portrait of your friends at 33:52 is beautiful. One of your best videos this mate.

[@reidhaithcock]

Hell yeah, K&M. The GOAT for film on a Saturday.

[@ASamson123]

Power over photography is power over all

[@danienelphoto]

25 years being a pro.....and NOW somebody tells me. Watch out, bitches, life is about to change.

[@Pablo-sr5bx]

This video is so good! The story, scenes, editing, all of it. Great work!

[@Mojave511]

This video was terrific. Kept me engaged to the very end. Good work.

[@brianmckeever5280]

Too funny. I love the camaraderie. Being around like-minded creatives is a lot of fun. There are some really great images. Thank you for sharing the adventure!

[@peterkin1010]

Loved this video and loved your pics. Given me some inspiration as I'm recovering from open heart surgery.

[@hhhhhhhhotttttttt]

Yo! you were in East Stroudsburg?!?! Literally walking around my town. That's crazy. Surprised you guys didn't take a photo of the little floating house next to Wingz and a Prayer

[@gmart225]

This one was unusually melancholic. This or it's my cold getting to me

[@thesupermikey]

It's unbelievably surreal to watch this video and see a place i lived and shot for years.

[@SergioMusel]

I wonder whether a higher point like a mountain or tall building would be a better choice for shooting the eclipse to avoid the haze and heat waves

[@jhogan54321]

Thanks so much. I totally enjoyed this from every point of view. Especially feeling some kind of "sharing" for want of a better word. Re the 50mm... I have been shooting a lot on a Nikon FM2n recently with a 50mm, but I splashed out and bought the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f1.4 ... what an incredible combination. Like you I am suprised with the results I am getting in situations that I never thought the focal length was the wisest choice for.

[@carleduave2022]

You know it's a good day if jason uploads

[@aps5150]

11:04 that viewpoint looks cool at this time of year. The shot I have from this spot is an entire frame of green trees with the house in the middle. Middle of summer probably wasn't my best bet to visit!

[@AdamWilkoszarski]

Very interesting experience and great photographic opportunity. I feel like there is some lost potential going for pictures of the sun itself when the light was so unique and everybody was taking the same picture. I would love to see some pictures of other subjects.

[@andrewhowarth4578]

Great trip and video, Jason. Screen time rankings Nikon F2, Jason, Birgitte, David, Everything else in that order. I would have flipped you and Birgitte, but your Number One is solid. This totally captures the essence of a photo road trip with friends, and your portfolio and keeper rates are strong. I saw totality when I was a young kid, but only got to 96% here in New Hampshire. Wish I'd made the two-hour drive west to totality but the weather was sketchy and the two-lane roads to get there looked like LA at rush hour. I'm glad I got to experience it vicariously through this video. Andy

[@Fortnite87463]

Great video as usual, the effort behind this channel is insane. Best channel on KZbin easily

[@lancetmartin]

8:34 Apparently I live in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania...😂 That turnpike exit is 15 mins from my place. Love your videos btw! 👊🏼

[@dominicknepper2082]

Always good to see some Bowling Green love.

[@Bredbeddle]

Was at Fallingwater for a partial solar eclipse years ago - this brought back a lot of memories. Nice vid and cool shots ✌

[@robinarnold7035]

I live close to Bowling Green and had no idea there was a store there that sold and developed film….what a strange way to find this out😅 I’ll be checking that out soon! Love the video.

[@andrewbuckler]

50mm is awesome for portraits whether formal, environmental, or candid, fifty just looks right to me.

[@mgscheue]

I ended up in Lima, Ohio, and it worked out great. Amazing to experience totality.

[@andrewjohnson4728]

Awesome Jason!! Thank you for posting. Great production. I will confess that when Trev showed up, you being in Ohio, I. thought it was a Matt Day sighting.

[@RealBesty]

Love that TWA lounge (and your shots of it) - wondering if it’s modelled on the one in 2001: A Space Odyssey… 🇬🇧

[@popanda_war2520]

hey, Jason, I rly loved this video, ill star university next year, after feeling like ive thrown away two years of my life, im only 19 and since last year photography has been everything to me, ill study photography, which I love and im stoked about it. But ive had the same type of thoughts over and over: "are my photos good enough? is everybody just lying to me and saying they're good when they're not" and so on. Im pretty lost and although id love to be able to live by my photos and make a living there's always those thoughts on the back of my mind. Anyways, loved the video, I really liked to see how others photographers that share the same passion are able to help and inspire each other, I hope I meet people like that at university. thanks

[@hansformat]

Great trip. Many keepers and lots of fun…

[@MattHughesTheKraken]

Nice, when you mentioned Ohio i was wondering if you'd stop by any places I've been. i got a similar shot of that cascade park falls. I'm about 45 minutes away from there

[@barclayjb]

Thanks for the video. I started it off with a glass of whiskey and the video was Okay. Three quarters of the way through your video the whiskey was gone and your video was fantastic. Might I suggest you include viewing instructions with all your posts?

[@darrelletter8016]

Naturally you got some great photographs, and you do a great job with the video. But damn, the comentary is spectacular! Too many great quotes to list, River Toilet, He was Shooting Digital - So Who Gives A F***. But enyone who has done a road trip knows only too well - "Gas Station Toilet Paper"! I almost spit my coffee out! Love it!

[@momodojo2888]

I thought my 50mm lens was not doing its job but seeing you take picture with your f2 makes me feel a little bit better about my camera (which is an f2 as well)

[@spearit66]

I've been waiting for this video! Very enjoyable, thanks!!

[@NeonShores]

I've only ever experienced a total eclipse of the heart.

[@stillimagery]

your commentry always makes your videos classic 🤣❤

[@williekaminski3705]

The eclipse was much like a trip to New York state or watching a new grainydays video; it's best to dampen your expectations so you dont get hurt emotionally. All jokes aside, I really like your videos because they provide the emotional support structure I need to shoot 35 mm film with my mediocre skills.

[@mamathlemat8228]

Ha, just sat down with a sammich. Toasted bread with butter, prosciutto cotto, buttercheese from Austria and brined asparagus in between. Thank you very much, very tactful.

[@danienelphoto]

I had a craft gin and tonic. Works as well :) Your sandwich sound killer, though....maybe it works better. Love from South Africa.

[@gfeucht]

Fantastic work as always. Though I have to laugh at you saying how the wind is an issue with telephoto lenses... as you put on a lens hood... FOR SHOOTING THE SUN. THE SUN!! What exactly were you concerned about getting flare from in the side direction?

[@ktwo.photography]

that teleconverter on the 300mm is insane, absolute respect jason

[@hil-3000]

Nice video bro. Wishing I had more time to do photography. Keep it up man!

[@dougfromsoanierana]

One of your best videos. For anyone who hasn’t seen a total solar eclipse, there’s a massive difference between 95% totality and 100%. The math doesn’t make sense - that’s just the way it works.

[@guicane]

came for the fed up vibes, did not leave disappointed

[@Frombehindthelens]

Thanks for sharing amazing stories and photos ❤

[@jordanscoots]

50mm suits you for sure, its my fav as well

[@ChrystalLonge]

I got a nikkor 50mm for my D50 for christmas of 2017, I haven’t taken it off since. 50MM is just perfect

[@devonrumpel]

Loved this so much, Jason. Bravo.

[@flyingo]

Do yourself a huge favor - add those two focal lengths together and get your hands on a Nikkor 85mm f/1.8, or even better the f/1.4 for that F2.. you’ll like it even more than the 50.

[@hessi1991]

My day is saved🫶🏽 Having some troubles with my girlfriend right now,kinda feeling sad and empty but now by seeing a new video,i got a lil smile on my face Thank you🙏🏼

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Things will pick up mate they always do I’m knocking on now split at Christmas feeling a bit lost still and watching too much content on the state of the world so sitting down to watch this video and other like it for inspiration is awesome therapy. Stay positive mate shit gets better.

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

Love the Nikon F series 🥲. You pulled out some beautiful shots man!

[@just_eirik]

Holy cow! That eclipse shot! Love the colors!

[@jeemon01]

Nice video, the TWA terminal reminds me of the space station in 2001 A Space Odyssey.

[@Ian-Threaded]

Interesting to be able to know exactly where I was during this video thanks to the eclipse. I was stuck inside containment at a nuclear power plant and missed the whole thing. Nice to watch what I missed and see what Jason was doing at the time. Such a great video as always

[@flowboxx]

@grainydays: what filter did you use on the 50mm? Looks so dark.... Are you honna be in Nuremberg in summer? Trying to be there.

[@studiojege287]

Great video, well done! Love the photos and the process behind. Question, do you shoot color with an polarizer filter on?? Lens looks so dark, or a ND ?

[@somegeezer]

Interesting going for a 1.2 to shoot it at f/8 all day. But good on you for trying out something so extreme as 50mm.