Large Format Landscape Photography S2E1: Ancient Trees

[@davemenard5089]

That last shot was incredible. The one you perhaps doubted most was your best IMO. All of them were good. I feel a true connection to the scene of successful images. I hope you feel a deep connection to these ancient trees and you are now part of their history as well.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! Yeah, I quite enjoy the last photo as well. I’m certainly glad I made the exposure.

[@louissmith6584]

This started brilliantly, the camera setup, the lens fixation to the scene he was about to take.....Then.....and I mean then....He said....."This is California and these are the oldest tree's in the world". Tara!

[@tomnirider5661]

Always enjoy your video stories. That last abstract image is really remarkable!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Tom. I'm happy with that photo as well.

[@ronpaula8499]

Shane your comment about not getting a lot of likes on instagram reminded me of a quote ... To quote Alfred Stieglitz: "I recognize something of significant and emotional importance to me in the world about me; I photograph it with appropriate respect: I give you the print. I am naturally pleased if you respond to my concept. I am not bothered if you do not. But if my image opens new worlds for you, new visions and new confidences then I feel I have truly consummated a personal communication." Your work is first class by the way.

[@shanedignum]

Stieglitz summed up exactly how I feel very eloquently. Thanks for the compliment.

[@wilbmoore]

Exactly 💯

[@Bob4golf1]

I agree with Dave below, the last shot was incredibly beautiful! You are a fine photographer. You have one photographic virtue that I struggle with - patience.

[@healer378]

I have a Vista, used to do 8x10 color slide when price was affordable and E3 processing was cheap. Used to go deep in colorado.I miss it so bad. Can't do it anymore.

[@LiSa-dt4jn]

Вот это искусство фотографии! А фотография это слепок времени!)

[@Tids_]

Hi Shane. I'm a huge fan of your work and videos. All of the images in this are stellar but the last for me really resonated. The colour palette is only how nature can do it (it seems), and the composition is gorgeous. It would look incredible on any wall. Definitely deserved more than 5 seconds air time! Keep up the great work and thank you for your content 👌

[@wilbmoore]

Shane I just love your quiet laid back style. Especially when you said I don't care about getting those likes on Instagram. Lololol. Totally agree 💯 That last shot was 🔥. Loved it.

[@johnmalkowic693]

Last one 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RewDowns]

That abstract was really cool and unique, great shot!

[@kevlarnegative]

While I normally like the softer light I must say I love your 1st photograph. Reminds me of Ansel Adams. Keep up the good work!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks for the comment. I actually considered converting that first image to B&W.

[@philipculbertson55]

I love those old trees. The final shot was a wonderful abstract sort of image.

[@Kirmo13]

0:45 that low bass is amazng! I think it's the first time I hear a note so low on my headphones.

[@jonasleeb3455]

How is this channel so small? The quality of the video and not to mention the insane quality of your exposures is unreal!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Jonas! I appreciate it. I’m new on KZbin. Hopefully it will grow overtime.

[@The_golden_charlie]

I was at the forest many years ago. Astonishing place. The final abstract image was outstandingly good.

[@philipu150]

Lovely work, Shane, and very enjoyable videos. I work in 4x5 B&W, with a focus on portraits, but continue to pull Adams off the shelf for all sorts of references, guidance, and inspiration. I was in Yosemite once, briefly -- Jan '74. Still trying to get back and take my wife with me. Best wishes to you.

[@Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

Sacred trees, love this, fantastic video and photographs!!

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😄

[@nickrailer2202]

The last image was stunning 👍

[@prsearls]

I'm glad you explained why you didn't use front lens tilt for expanding depth of field. This is going deep in my old memory cells to recall the info about swings and tilts. I really like these photos, especially the abstract. Seeing the real image must be really stunning. Ansel would be proud!

[@Floydian1311]

You see a lot and also know how to capture it. Love your calm approach in telling and presenting these video's. Respect for your beautiful work, Shane.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@rogertebb1997]

I love these videos. They are works of art in themselves.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that.

[@jeremygarretson5482]

Great video Shane. Last time I was there you would of froze to death in a t-shirt. I'll never forget the wind and freezing temps.

[@shanedignum]

Yeah, I try to plan things out to always be t-shirt weather 😁

[@ruudmaas2480]

That last composition I like the most. Beautiful !!

[@shanedignum]

Thank you!

[@wangeug]

Love your videos! Your entire process is so very different from the way I think about photography. But I love the way you first conceive the shot, then spend all that time scouting for the perfect spot, wait for the perfect lighting and then take the one single perfect shot. That's like photography distilled down to its purest form -- photography poetry.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! That pretty much sums up my process. It’s the concept that gets me out to a location, but I often find other subjects to photograph while I’m out looking for something very specific.

[@haangela5980]

This videos is so beautiful .And I enjoy the music, just like have a real journey. Thank you.

[@snakeyjakey7643]

I really enjoyed this video Shane, and my favorite was the shot from day 3.

[@darrelltheriault5793]

Love the last image in particular, thanks.

[@kevindowd7769]

Shane! Great work, I am so impressed! Day 2 of the base of that tree… would love to see that in B&W Thanks for sharing!

[@richardg6109]

Nicely done, nice images.

[@craigmantle5362]

Funny, I think I like that last abstract exposure the most. Nice work!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks. I really wasn't expecting much, but I'm glad I made the exposure.

[@bernardkelly235]

Great subject and great photos, too. Of the first tree I couldn't decide which exposure I liked best. Probably because of the different way the clouds arranged themselves in each.

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Bernard! I'm quite happy with my last exposure, but I also think the 2nd shot would work well as a B&W.

[@davidpattillo752]

Wonderful photos. Bristlecone pine with mountains in background (both 1st and 3rd photos) are my favorites. Striking!

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that.

[@albertotafuro8730]

The last shot it’s really great for me!! Thanks Shane for the video

[@shanedignum]

Happy to hear that. Thanks for watching!

[@mikebarker9187]

Very nice!

[@jimwlouavl]

You do a great job of showing the step by step method LF requires. I’d love to see some of the lone pine tree against the sky as monochrome. I loved the color shot of the gnarly tree.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I agree, I wish I exposed a sheet of B&W on that 1st scene.

[@LiSa-dt4jn]

Восхитительно! Желаю вам удачи в творчестве! Смотрю с наслаждением!

[@cowboyyoga]

Thank you ! Nice video! )))

[@jimpatton8148]

Can you provide a slideshow at the end of the video, please? It allows all of your work to come together. Thanks 👍

[@D7SIGN]

Thanks for posting this man. Love your series, and really inspiring me to get out there.

[@shanedignum]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you

[@jaytayag810]

That last image was wonderful! It’s a great start for season 2!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Jay! The last one was a nice surprise.

[@RogerHyam]

Oh for windless days and predictable light! That's why all those settlers crossed the Great plains in the 19th Century. 😉

[@RandyPollock]

Welcome Season 2...been looking forward to the adventure. Enjoyed the images

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Randy!

[@asadoscientos]

Congratulations for your videos and for your incredible photographic work Shane. I wish you the best of luck in building the darkroom.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you!

[@GKhanKutar]

The last photo is my favourite. I wish you can upload 4K!

[@GreggObst]

Really loving that abstract at the end. I need to learn to have the patience you have in waiting for the clouds to setup in interesting patterns and the light to present itself exactly as you want it. That's one of my biggest challenges when I go out and make photos.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! It's actually quite relaxing. And at $25 a sheet, there's no rush!

[@lensman5762]

Lovely image @ 16:54. Well done.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you!

[@tonyhayes9827]

What a stunning landscape. Great photography as usual. Thanks for showing. Inspirational

[@shanedignum]

Thanks for following along 🙂

[@黒沢建夫-b1x]

good!

[@throughjacobphoto]

Love your work man, hope all is well!

[@jackmckone8416]

I like 'em all, Shane. And love that last one. I'm moving to more E100 myself, but I still have a lot to learn.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I really like E100, it's very similar to Provia.

[@danielzellerphotography165]

Great photos. I went there in October 2017 and wasn't nearly as successful. I left San Diego (sea level) and spent two nights in Lone Pine (3,700') before heading up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pines (10,000'). Not long after I got there, the altitude got to me, and I had a screaming headache. I lasted only two hours and had to drive back down to a more reasonable altitude and my headache went away. I'll try again someday because it's an amazing place from the brief time I spent there.

[@shanedignum]

That's a bummer! Altitude sickness is no joke. I live at 7,000 FT, so 11,000 wasn't a huge change for me.

[@bertcremers3134]

I agree with Dave Menard but I wonder how it would look in decent B&W ? 🧐

[@austinipsen2143]

Love your work Shane! What boots are you wearing here?

[@podhoncisty]

Beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@TerlinguaBBNP]

Have you ever tried a level ground shot of your subject?

[@rebeccadonaldson1464]

I still take pictures on film, only 35mm and 4x5 have I got equipment for. You've shot both negative and slide stock, but what about the development? Do you wait till the end of each trip or develop it all in the field? Your video shows the exposures and the end results edited in. I'd love to know more about the in between stages too. This is the first of your videos I have come across. Very enjoyable.

[@whowho8470]

Very enjoyable video. I've overlanded a bit through the Inyo Mountains but mainly just passing through on way to or from Death Valley. Now I'm curious to go check out the White Mountain Wilderness Area. I don't shoot large format but def appreciate your process and approach. New sub.

[@shanedignum]

Thanks! Yeah, the White Mountains are definitely worth exploring, especially if you want to escape the summer heat.

[@maxbevill6237]

First comment, excited for the new season!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Max!

[@dominiquepierre-nina4581]

Hi Shane , what are those numbers on the side of the camera are they Reciprocity numbers? Thanks Dominique

[@shanedignum]

Hi! Yep, just for a quick reference.

[@dominiquepierre-nina4581]

Thanks .

[@jonah_sais_quoi]

What type of film are you using?? The blues are so nice!!

[@shanedignum]

I agree! That's Portra 160.

[@jessejack7829]

You are usually in remote areas. Have you had any close calls with snakes or other wildlife?

[@shanedignum]

Good Question. No, not really. I woke up to a Moose next to my tent once and ran into a Bighorn sheep on a small mountain trail.

[@watermanOIT]

What tripod head is that?

[@shanedignum]

Check out S1E10… I go into detail about the tripod head. Thanks

[@larrywilliams5708]

Nice one, a fav location of mine…beware the marmots, they love car wiring :/

[@shanedignum]

Haha! Thanks for the advice.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

what is that, like hundred bucks a shot? you have to be at a high level to shoot big film like that. beautiful work.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! Color film is around $30 a sheet now 😬

[@Witalii_Ivanovich]

I'm sorry, but not on the topic of photography. You have a gas cylinder attached to the car at head level. I think it's dangerous in case it might explode.

[@Kjhd9987hy]

What happens with these prints on average? I mean an 8x10 isnt meant to be turned into some small print. Seems people would be making 6foot prints from these.

[@shanedignum]

I’ve printed some pretty large color prints over the years. I like contact printing my 8x10 B&W negs. Basically, the detail is there, you can do whatever you want.