Large Format Landscape Photography S2E9: Desert Solitude

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In this video, I travel to Utah with the intention of revisiting some familiar locations in the canyons of Capitol Reef. With heavy cloud cover and light rain in the forecast, I focus my attention on the grand landscape.
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[@TP_prdcts]

Really amazing work also very inspiring to see you in the field 👏

[@mdbdoc]

love these videos & your choice to have the viewer join along without needing to add much dialogue.

[@mikebarker9187]

or background music!

[@ShirtlessMenNetwork]

Thoroughly enjoyable video, and absolutely gorgeous photography. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaytayag810]

That was a great day 1! Always wanted to visit that area. Love how the film holder box came out!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Jay! That was my first time in the Factory Butte area. Yes, it's a game changer for film holder storage.

[@rudifreiburg7778]

Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. These photographs are brilliant, reminiscent of the art of Anselm Adams. I really appreciate the quality of the black and white pictures, which show your mastery. These are the best photographs I have seen in recent years. So, please, keep up the good work. Best wishes Rudi

[@MrHerrera805]

Daaaang that was a nice one with the top of the mesa lit. What a fun looking adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@I-SelfLordAndMaster]

This is the epitome of freedom, travelling with your large format camera. I just purchased a bag for my 5x4 camera but I’m not happy with it I like your backpack. I am so grateful for the peace and quietness of your videos I have subscribed. Thankyou from Northern Spain.

[@kentmillerstudios]

That 800mm shot is amazing!!!!

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I'm excited to print that one.

[@kentmillerstudios]

@@shanedignum Are you wet printing or scan? Hope it turns out awesome.

[@shanedignum]

@@kentmillerstudios These will be silver gelatin prints. In the videos, you're just seeing quick scans of the film.

[@jdpst20]

The G-Wagon and Roof Top camper is just next level! And the photography is also sick! oh and the wooden film holder box is just next level!

[@techguyml]

Everything about that screams he’s desperate for attention lol 😂

[@bernardkelly235]

Very satisfying to watch you so quietly at work, Shane, especially with such extraordinary subjects (and skies). Haven't seen that chest for 8 x 10 holders before nor, I think, the 800 mm lens. Both enviable

[@shanedignum]

Hi Bernard! I actually built the film holder chest a couple of months ago. The 800mm has been with me for a decade. I hope the tripod head is working out for you.

[@jamesbarnes3063]

Beautiful

[@kenklontz1945]

Thanks for taking us on your adventure nice setup

[@franzscaramelli2651]

Great video, stunning images!

[@mikebarker9187]

Love your deliberate, relaxed, spend-the-entire-day-on-a-single-image photography practice. From the off road camper vehicle. Who cares if the photos turn out well! ;) But great images!!! (And carpentry skills!)

[@gilevans1422]

Always love these, Shane! Thanks for doing this.

[@shanedignum]

Hey Gil! It's been a while. Thanks so much for watching.

[@thomaspopple2291]

Love seeing my old stomping grounds. Used to live down in Ticaboo. Thanks for the video. Great way to start a Saturday.

[@gpholmes3779]

Nice work. Great shots

[@nevilleprosser2316]

Very enjoyable to watch.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you!

[@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY]

Loved it mate!

[@johngraziano4554]

Great Work

[@derekosborn]

Loved this one and I'm sure EA would have as well. You know when to speak and when to let the landscape have its time. Thanks for sharing.

[@BaomingO]

Really love your shooting style and videos~

[@colinosullivan]

Really enjoyed this Shane. Really epic.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that.

[@philipculbertson55]

Beautiful shots Shane. That first shot was awesome. Very nicely done.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you, Philip. I got lucky with the conditions that day.

[@malcolmrendle6622]

beautiful photographs particularly the ver first one..... actually felt myself say "wow" when it was revealed.....

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! Good conditions make it easy.

[@michaeldignum6284]

Fantastic video and pictures

[@shanedignum]

Thank you!

[@lasnierjeanluc715]

Wunderschön!

[@vedadkucukalic]

Nice work

[@ryanbhangdia]

these are some really incredible images, my favorites are probably the pano close ups with the 800mm, those textures are incredible and I imagine a huge enlargement being so cool!

[@shanedignum]

That's a fun one to look at. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewsimpson5436]

I don't use the words "ay caramba" often but "ay fu*k*ng caramba" Stunning images and a joy to watch.

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Andrew! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@sbills]

Thanks!

[@shanedignum]

Thanks for the support, Steve!

[@The_golden_charlie]

Fabulous. The quiet of the video is just right for me. A query though... Bodie?

[@shanedignum]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Not Bodie, Hanksville, Utah. I might visit Bodie soon, I've never been.

[@BR-uz9nj]

Beautiful images. I haven’t been in that area for years and have wanted to go back.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you. There's so much to see in Utah. I try to make a trip each year.

[@FocalMatter]

OMG IM IN LOVE

[@ronpaula8499]

you were busy on that trip Shane Moonscape Overlook is the first place I am going if Ford ever delievers the off road truck I ordered last year! Enjoy your work

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Ron. The road to get out there is easy going. On my way out there I saw a Tesla and two large "Cruise America" RVs.

[@lensman5762]

These were some of the best images that I have seen of your work. You don't seem to be short of expensive lenses and equipment, but atleast you put them to good use with great results. Thanks you.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! Luckily all the expensive lenses were bought back in the day when prices were low.

[@lensman5762]

@@shanedignum I can relate to that. So are my Leica, Hasselblad and Large Format lanses and cameras. I couldn't afford a new Leica these days even if I maxed out my credit card. Madness, that what I say. I am waiting for the AI to bite in, and in a couple of years all these M11s and M10 Monochroms will be like the film equipment after the first few years of digital, that they couldn't give them away. Alas, I am getting old now and theer may be no time left. Keep well.

[@Wpoolesf]

Thanks so much for sticking with the B$W, Shane. The images are lovely. Always curious about what speed you're rating your film, what developer you're using, and how you might be adjusting development time for the different images. Thanks again.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I have two different methods for developing B&W, I rate my film depending upon which method I plan on using. I stick with the same film and developer, FP4+ and Pyrocat HD. Yes, the pano shot was N+1, everything else was tray processed normal.

[@sarkarpappu]

Seriously enjoying your work, came to know about this channel after watching Ben Horne's. Although I have no idea of film photography especially large format I am enjoying watching you enjoying the process. Its all that matters to me "The process". Keep up the good work and Thank you.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! That was very kind of Ben to make that recommendation. I'm happy to have you as a subscriber.

[@renepirolt]

Really fantastic video Shane. The images of the Butte are amazing, especially the first with the touch of sunlight. ...and that A 360mm is such a kick-ass lens. I'm jealous 😂

[@shanedignum]

Thanks, Rene. Yeah, the 360 A is a sweet lens. Small with a huge image circle. Too bad the prices have gone up so much.

[@albertotafuro8730]

Only Silent........fantastic video!!

[@shanedignum]

Thank you!

[@Pezinokrm]

Hello Shane, firstly your work is excellent I always look forward to seeing your KZbin feed. That said, I have a question, the film that you choose is ILFORD FP4 Plus which is a great film do you ever use DELTA 100 PRO, and if not why? Cheers! 🥃

[@thdcinema]

Ben Horne sent me your way - loving your channel, great engaging content . keep it up.

[@shanedignum]

Thank you! I'm glad you watch Ben as well.

[@RandyPollock]

Was that an 800mm wow...wonderful location and beautiful results, the images are awesome. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@shanedignum]

The 800mm is a sweet lens. Thanks, Randy!

[@RandyPollock]

@@shanedignum do you sell prints? I didn't see on your website anywhere that you did...

[@shanedignum]

@@RandyPollock I’ve sold prints in the past. I’m focusing more on the darkroom at the moment. Once it’s up an running, I’ll make prints available again. 👍🏼

[@user-vr3ly2kg3j]

Very interesting films! Would you mind sharing what kind of developer you use for the black and white photos?

[@alfredanheier4779]

Really like your minimum commentary format, very relaxing to follow along. I have a question about your telephoto, is that a convertible 600mm/800mm lens? Depending on the rear cell, I suppose? Stunning images. Since you're doing more black & white now I reckon your darkroom is nearing completion?

[@shanedignum]

Hi Alfred. Yes, it's a 600/800 depending upon which rear cell is attached. The darkroom is coming along, but still a few months away from being complete. Looking forward to it!

[@mgman6000]

Beautiful shots Did you know desert solitude is a book by Edward Abbey?

[@shanedignum]

Thank you. Yes, I was actually reading that book on this trip.

[@fairwayfrank]

Dude! (I know, I'm kinda old to be saying that, but…) I love the Butte. My wife and I camped there just a few weeks ago, right where you were along the rim. One of our favorite spots. That first image is tremendous, as is the 800mm. What about Long Dong Sliver? You were so close, we thought you'd go there too. Regardless, great video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@shanedignum]

Haha! Dude. Thanks, Frank! We were probably there around the same time. I actually did visit Long Dong Silver, I just didn't feel like photographing it. It was fun to see in person. Thanks for following along.

[@HOUSCOUS]

Do you ever use UV filter when shooting large format ? If you do , do you use it with other filters such as red/yellow/orange filters? Thanks.

[@chadgorges]

That film holder chest looks to be some hand cut dovetails. Are you a furniture maker as well? Just curious as That’s what I do for a living while just recently starting my photography journey. Love your channel. Just starting the videos now.

[@shanedignum]

Hi Chad. Good eye. Yep, I’m a furniture maker as well. Thanks for checking out the videos.

[@user-wx8gm2zt8d]

May I ask what brand of dark cloth you use?

[@villageblunder4787]

Full Frame - Schmaul Frame

[@neilbarclay2644]

What a lovely video. Consider me subscribed!