Large Format Landscape Photography S2E4: Fall in Yosemite

[@nealrantoul9831]

I worked with the Toyo 8 x 10 Field Camera for 25 years...from about 1980 to 2005. What a beast. It fell over in the wind once and I replaced the bellows three times but it never failed me. I often would swear at it because of its weight but it didn't warp and was always dead true. Hiking down into the Cava Romana marble quarry outside of Trieste in Northern Italy one summer in 100 F heat in the early 90s was memorable, particularly hiking back up. I wish you the very best with this most formidable of instruments.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you, Neal! It certainly is a fantastic instrument to make photographs and definitely heavy! Haha! I use my Toyo as much as possible, but for further hikes, I bring a Canham.

[@Floydian1311]

Away from all the crowds.....first image with the leaves is a real beauty....another beautiful video, Shane.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you!

[@ignatiusjk]

I used to have a 4x5 field view camera and when I would mount the camera on the tripod people would oohh and aww and ask me hundreds of questions. That camera (Wista 4x5 field camera) was a rock star. My wife would sometimes run interference for me and answer questions while I was trying to compose a shot (thanks Lovey). I miss 4x5 or 8x10 cameras like this one.

[@tylero8595]

I have been catching up watching your videos. I have to say you are an amazing photographer. I would say your are truly an artist. Not a photographer. Your art is achieved through your lens. It really is amazing. I would say you are easily on par, or at least very close to the big AA. Truly inspiring and amazing work.

[@shanedignum]

Wow, thank you!

[@ebreevephoto]

that opening scene was hilarious....

[@brianhigginsphoto]

Dude, I follow hundreds of photographers. I like to think I learn something from them all. I don't know 'anyone' who sees and captures more unique compositions than you.

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Brian. I appreciate it. Composition can be very intuitive after some years of practice.

[@ChrisCummins]

That establishing shot of pre-dawn Tunnel view with the lights from people's camera LCDs was a fucking brilliant piece of film making! 😀

[@shanedignum]

Thank you!

[@chrissampson5416]

Thanks so much for all your hard work on these. Recently discovered your channel and have gone back to watch them all. Really enjoy your work. I have recently been shooting medium format and film can be a real joy, as you demonstrate. Thanks again.

[@AndreyPermitin]

Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing!

[@michaeldignum6284]

Shot one is magnificent

[@bachdinh4404]

The 3rd photo is beautiful.

[@nickrailer2202]

Superb series of images

[@michamakowski9558]

Great as usual 👍. What backpack are You using for Toyo 810?

[@michaeldignum6284]

Beautiful work.

[@Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

Another inspiring photographs, gorgeous location and stunning photographs!!!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Nat. It’s a fun place to visit in the off season.

[@podhoncisty]

And that's why I can't wait for your next video, wonderful photos and wonderful nature, I enjoyed it, thank you very much 👍

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I appreciate you commenting 👍🏼

[@keithwiebe1787]

Used to shoot medium format for portraits and 4x5 for landscapes with a Speed Graphic but since it cost so much and Polaroid type 55 is discontinued I shoot with either my Canon 5dm3 or much more so video and stills with my S22 Samsung. Just still enjoy the shooting as much. No need to make it a chore.

[@Ricardo-SW]

Enjoyed "catching up" with you. We had corresponded when your were building out a van years ago, then I lost track of you (perhaps a quiet period). I especially liked the Provia shots of the rock/reflection and the leaf on grasses. Provia colors, in right conditions, are beautiful. Well-done, and thanks!

[@floriantea8891]

looking forward to your next new video ,i cant wait anymore haha

[@andrewsimpson5436]

A fine set there and looks glorious there with those colours and light.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you. I was a bit early for fall color, but I’m happy with what I found.

[@michaeldignum6284]

Great episode. Love love love shot 1

[@artharutunyan]

Thank you, sir!. Your videos are very very inspiring.

[@Westlake]

So relaxing Shane! Nice to watch real photography again, especially with an 8x10. Shot tons of 8 x10 film in the studio (and even some 11x14) for retail/print purposes back in the early 80's. Used both Deardorff's and Cambo's. Took my 4x5 out to the Canadian Rockies and always cherish those moments when releasing the shutter. Used both b&w & transparency film. Still have the camera tucked away. Been once to Yosemite and was easy to see how Ansel fell in love with the park. Muir Woods was amazing too! Enjoy your channel that just recently popped up on my feed and just subscribed. Quality video content and editing. Cheers!

[@RenYang-s8t]

Awesome video! Your green 8 x10 piece which can buy a bag?

[@haimtoeg]

Thank you Shane, always enjoy your video.

[@stujay]

Gorgeous stuff.

[@ivangenasi3721]

Hi Shane very very beautyful pictures!!! I want to ask about the meter reading for slide films, you metered on the grey rock and the applyed the value as it was close to a middle gray or what else? I love slide film but still struggling with the metering and right exposition... Thanks a lot!

[@oceanatlantique4289]

Bonjour, les photographies sont superbes , vraiment très beau travail et une grande maitrise de la chambre ... 👍Merci pour ce voyage.

[@SD_Alias]

Nice Set of Reflections and like the tree with the rock behind very much. 0:11-0:20 good old Ansel had it alone for himself i guess… ;)

[@shanedignum]

Yeah, I’m pretty sure that was a group of people taking a workshop. Finding original compositions in Yosemite is the real challenge.

[@jaytayag810]

Loved that first image! Great video as always.

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Jay! I appreciate you commenting.

[@isabeaoctel]

Great vid and photos. What lightmeter do you use?

[@johnmartin8526]

Fantastic episode as always !

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, John!

[@Cwbierwirth12]

Thanks for making these videos. I'm at the beginning of getting into large format, and I'm very much interested in making sure my compositions are as best as they can be before I capture the scene. Watching you and others talk through your composition process gives me aspects to look for in a scene and will give me more confidence when I set up my first couple of scenes and exposures. With the price of large format what it is, I want to ensure I compose the scenes as best as possible and don't waste a sheet of film.

[@shanedignum]

It sounds like you’re off to a great start. Good luck with your journey into large format photography 👍

[@fbraakman]

Nice shots at Yosemite. Always wanted to go there. Interesting lens shade. What make is it?

[@samfrank5145]

Hey Shane, I'm trying to upgrade from 4x5 to 8x10 and was hoping you could give me some suggestions for lenses? Keep up the good work!

[@arnolfini1434]

The image taken with Portra 160 at 7.23 looks very contrasty, was that the plan?

[@timcrowdy2995]

Very enjoyable as always 👍🏻

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Tim!

[@2logj]

As always awe inspiring Shane.yes the Yosemite lends itself to Large format and you did justice to these magnificent scenes.yesterday I shot similar themes in an area near Peterborough in UK with my Canon 250 D .I wonder if you can take us through setting the Large format and its various movements.you seem to do those with such elegance and prowess.Have you done Fall colours in New Hampshire and in Canada.?Best wishes.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! Yeah, I will certainly keep that in mind.

[@малхазимаисашвили]

super!!!

[@davidh8258]

Beautiful images, what do the bellows infront of the lens do

[@shanedignum]

Thank you. That’s a compendium lens hood, used to reduce glare around the lens.

[@elsocket]

Just amazing. You are making me move from 4x5 to 8x10. Just one quick question, are you developing sheets by yourself?

[@shanedignum]

Haha! Don’t do it. 4x5 is plenty good. Sometimes I develop at home and sometimes I have a lab do it. It just depends on how quick I need it done and if I have developer at home.

[@winheiMR]

In solch super schönen Landschaften lohnt sich so ein System ganz sicher noch, Kosten und Aufwand sind hoch. Die Wälder meiner Umgebung sind leider nicht mehr das was sie einmal waren. Gibt es Möglichkeiten die großen Planfilme zu Scannen und als Digitales Foto zu Verwenden, sicher überhaupt nicht günstig.

[@shanedignum]

Ja, ich kann den Film problemlos zu Hause scannen. Es kann teuer sein, aber es lohnt sich, wenn alles zusammenpasst.

[@AustenGoldsmithPhotography]

I love the opening clip of all the photographers shoulder to shoulder like sheep . That's my idea of hell

[@shanedignum]

Haha! I feel the same. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@RandyPollock]

Can you explain a little bit of what you mean by "there isn't much contrast, only four stops"

[@shanedignum]

Sure! My meter told me the darkest shadow metered at 5 and the brightest highlight metered at 9… A 4 stop difference. Slide film handles non contrasty scenes well, up to 5 stops. Any scene with a exposure range above 5 stops, I use color negative film. I hope this helps!

[@RandyPollock]

@@shanedignum yes, I'm new to large format 4x5 with an Intrepid and a 90mm, 150mm, and a 210mm it's a challenge from digital, but it's fun learning