My Trip up the Skagit Valley - Landscape & Wildlife Photography Vlog

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks for watching, y'all! Two quick corrections, thanks to Julien (@julien-olivierjok3093): (1) the pair of otters are river otters, not sea otters (great to know/learn!); and (2) the first shot in the bird imagery is of a juvenile baldie, not a hawk (that I knew, but my brain turned off when recording the voiceover haha). Thanks, Julien, and thanks to everyone for following along!

[@PranayKambli]

Impressive to watch the way you changed your lens on the camera. So swift !!

[@scott_kranz]

Hahah, I didn't want to sound immodest, but I was wondering if anyone noticed haha. I'm a stickler for a switch lens change!

[@ajiermotorbike]

Beatiful views..

[@scott_kranz]

Thank you!

[@rmetzger7368]

Scott, great video. New to the channel, but quickly subscribed. Just moved from Port Angeles, so it was nice to see familiar scenes, especially Deception Pass! We'll keep "watching over your shoulder" from Philipsburg, MT. Have a safe holiday. Keep them pics coming!

[@scott_kranz]

Hope the move went well, and yes, happy to keep sharing all things PNW! Thanks for the kind words, and happy holidays to you as well

[@BlueskyLouAnn]

Great photos! Thanks for making this!!

[@marymyers841]

Loved this Scott! Beautiful job! 👏🏻👍🏻

[@jonmaat882]

That bald eagle pic is insane!

[@scott_kranz]

They were a beautiful pair up in that tree!

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

That was a great video and thanks for sharing! 😀👍

[@karenburgard9872]

Beautiful..

[@PaulStrople]

Well done Scott! This was a great video! My wife and I just moved up to the Tacoma area, and I'm very excited to explore this state!

[@scott_kranz]

Welcome! That's awesome. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!

[@rodrigomartin-hidalgo1592]

Absolutely fantastic! keep it going!

[@scott_kranz]

Appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@jonmartin88]

Thank you. Beautiful and relaxing.

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks for watching!

[@ericlamont4130]

As a Skagit local who often feels like I’ve got nothing to point my camera at, thanks for reminding me that there is still great beauty in the familiar. And also, what the heck?! I’ve spent countless hours and days at Deception Pass and never seen otters! Lucked out on that one.

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks Eric! Appreciate you watching and commenting. And right?! I think it's safe to say I got lucky with those otters haha.

[@MrDRHeinz]

Enjoyed the video so much it pushed me out the door and now I’m on my to to Edison to take some pics of the local SEO’s. 😊

[@scott_kranz]

yes, love to hear that!! Hope it was a good visit and you spotted them :)

[@umgawa12]

Yes indeed, a great video. Just the right length and the length of the cuts/segments were reqlly good. No coffee brewing or or ultra detailed gear bullshit.. Well done.

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks so much! It was a great day out there, and a fun video to put together. Happy holidays!

[@smittyboy1176]

Very nice!!!

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianbeattyphotography]

beautiful work Scott! I really love those foggy trees at the beginning

[@scott_kranz]

That was quite the sight to kick off the day :) Thanks for watching, Brian!

[@Witnessthwestphoto]

Sorry to hear about the injury! Beautiful images of these areas.

[@scott_kranz]

Thank you! I've been resting it well, and almost back up and running :) And thx for watching!

[@LonesomeShephardMusic]

Truly beautiful 🤩

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks very much!

[@jarvsky1]

Awesome cloud inversion shoots. Keep these videos coming.

[@scott_kranz]

Thank you for watching! Really appreciate the encouragement!

[@DavidTpitCabrera]

Great video, amazing pictures 🎉

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidroberts5535]

Awesome video. Giving me some motivation to take a road trip, do some photography and perhaps a little fly fishing.

[@scott_kranz]

Glad it's inspiring - you should do it!

[@JoshuaMcMullen.Official]

Love it! Well made video - from cinematography, to pacing, to sound design. Watched the whole thing!

[@scott_kranz]

Really appreciate that great feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnKorvell]

Great photos and a re-introduction (in my case) to the Skagit River area. A true gem! For my taste, my favorite image was the wide angle island at 3:52. Great light, simple and portrait-like.

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks John! Appreciate you watching and sharing that. Happy holidays!

[@deepwoodstherapy6688]

Nice work. Tammy and I love visiting up north to see the tulips and snow geese. Rafting at Rockport to see the eagles was fun too. Looking forward to seeing more of our beautiful state from your vantage point.

[@scott_kranz]

Hey, appreciate you taking the time to watch and share this note! Great spots you've visited - we're pretty lucky to live in such an amazing state! Cheers

[@ajybhadu]

What a delightful video, Scott! Great work bud!

[@scott_kranz]

Thank you! appreciate that

[@wearetrackclub]

Gorgeous spot! Definitely need to make a trip up there! Amazing photos, Scott 👏

[@scott_kranz]

Thank you!

[@101troutguy]

Hi Scott. I just wanted to tell you how excited I am to find your channel. Great to see some beautiful images from my home state. In a time when so many photographers are posting images from beautiful locations like Iceland or New Zealand it inspires me to get out closer to home. Great work and I look forward to seeing more incredible images.

[@scott_kranz]

So glad you enjoyed it, that's exactly what I'm trying to do! Thanks for taking time to watch and share this. Cheers!

[@markbe2412]

Great videos! I'm in Central Washington and have loved seeing your videos lately. There's definitely some beautiful areas around the state and after living here 14 years I'm still finding new areas to take pictures.

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks for watching, Mark, and greetings! Pretty awesome state we live in :)

[@Ryan_Gibson]

Deception Pass is such an amazing place, one of my favorites! Great video!

[@scott_kranz]

Right!? What an area. Thanks, Ryan, for watching!

[@Ryan_Gibson]

@@scott_kranzI’m glad I came across your channel. Your shooting is incredible and I love seeing some of our beautiful areas shown in the winter!

[@ryankyte6914]

Epic day!

[@scott_kranz]

Truly was!

[@SathishJothikumar]

Amazing video as always Scott. It is a great way to get inspiration to explore and try new locations and compositions

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks very much for watching! Love to hear that :)

[@Kayahdog]

First time viewer, lovely work and storytelling of an area I’m not too familiar with. Plan on watching more to get educated and ultimately plan a photographic/hiking trek that way soon. Impressive style to your work, happy holidays to you.

[@h.b.4058]

Sorry about the injury. Stunning shots! Can't wait to show the family.

[@scott_kranz]

Thank you, appreciate that, and hope your family enjoys it!

[@visiteverestannapurnanepal7810]

Excellent 👌👍, Gorgeous 🥰🥰🥰❤❤😂

[@alecoutside]

This is stunning scott

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks bud!

[@karn3094]

Beautiful work. Your imagery makes me miss my old stomping grounds. I love how you are connecting information about the landscape, the watershed, and the connection to the sea. It’s a magical place.

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks so much for watching, that great feedback, and kind words!

[@markwardonwords]

Very well done! This is my home area, and you made me love it even more.

[@scott_kranz]

That means a lot, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Noorewok]

We have the same camera bag! I love mine. It’s so loaded down with stuff so pretty heavy.

[@scott_kranz]

What a great bag, huh?! And yes, it's both good and bad how fully loaded it can be haha

[@amitdutta8768]

Wonderful video, stunning landscapes. Thanks Scott.

[@scott_kranz]

Many thanks!

[@Trailographer]

Incredible quality video Scott! I love your format.

[@scott_kranz]

Means a lot! Thanks so much for watching

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

What an absolutely beautiful setting! The Pacific Northwest is so rich and scenery and wildlife. I love the mood of the fog! Really wonderful storytelling, and cinematography!

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks so much for watching ! means a lot

[@cgan2013]

Just found you - subscribed. Love your photographic style - looking forward to more content! Merry Christmas.

[@theblazephotography]

Excellent job and video. So Beautiful. I enjoyed watching your adventure, thank you for sharing.

[@jenniferkichinko9125]

Awesome video and beautiful scenes, Scott! Mind blown by the owl about to land, wow!

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks! I was so happy to catch that owl landing. Thanks for taking the time to watch and share here :)

[@drewselby1]

Phenomenal shots Scott! I live around here and can't wait to get out and take some myself. Those otters were adorable, hopefully I can see some when I make my way out there! I've followed you on IG for some time now and am only now finding your KZbin channel, love the work!

[@scott_kranz]

Thank you! It's a great place to explore! means a lot for you to be following along and taking the time to share this note. Cheers!

[@karenburgard9872]

Dan and I wonder what magical imagery that you could do in the Columbia Gorge.

[@morganmessina]

Hey Scott! Awesome work! I’ve been following you on instagram for years so good to see you come to KZbin. Hey I live in the Seattle area and wondering where you took the bird photos especially the owl. Please let me know

[@ChoppersModelworks]

There are so many unique areas within your general area for sure. I still remember feeling in another world when visiting the Rampart lakes area. With such clear water held in the terraced rock with a clear view of the horizon the memories are still amazing.

[@scott_kranz]

The Rampart Lakes are such a special place - thanks for sharing your memories!

[@julien-olivierjok3093]

Hey, great video ! It's rare for me not to skip bits on KZbin and I definitely didn't on here. Just 2 things, you say sea otters but they are river otters, and the first picture of the bird is a juvenile bald eagle, not a hawk. Looking forward to your next one.

[@scott_kranz]

Julien! Thanks so much for this! Appreciate the kind words. And thank you for the corrections. The otter type - that is something I did not know. And juvenile baldie, which I incorrectly called a hawk - that is something I knew, but I totally blanked when recording the Voiceover haha. Just was not using my brain. But thank you and thanks for watching!

[@seesantos]

Lovely video! One suggestion, don’t give our Western WA secrets away! 😂

[@scott_kranz]

thanks for watching!! And yes, I hear ya, mostly general descriptions of these amazing area, leaving plenty of room for folks to do their research and find their own favorite spots :) A lot of gems out there for everyone!

[@yotaclimber]

If you have never come over to Coeur D alene Idaho for the eagles.. its a must... I was just out there last week. Feel free to reach out or just do research and learn about the timing for next year(unless you can scramble rght now and come haha

[@scott_kranz]

That’s a great suggestion, I’ve heard incredible things about the eagle viewing in Coeur d'Alene - thanks for sharing!

[@DanFox]

Just stumbled across your channel, and I love your style. I'm from Everett! Dying to know the trail you were on for that first set of shots with the inversion. Been looking for a spot for that closer to where I live and I've not seen a vantage point like that up route 20 yet (assuming that's the "entrance to the north cascades" you were referring to). Edit: never mind. I missed that you snuck it in later 😂 Every time I've been to that location the fog was so dense that I could barely see my hand - I've forgotten all about going back at this point.

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks, Dan! Definitely worth a visit, you never know what you'll see up there! Thanks for watching and the note

[@gdonson4440]

New here, great work keep it up

[@donmortenson5934]

Great photos of one my favorite parts of Washington. You have inspired me to get out soon to Rockport to see the annual winter gathering of eagles and return to home via Skagit Valley and maybe down into Whidbey via Deception Pass. Two questions, what highway/road did follow up the Skagit river and did you use any filters (like a CPL) in your exposures? I love the final edits that you made.

[@scott_kranz]

Thanks for watching Don! Hope you can get out there! I drone HW20 mostly. And yes, generally using a CP for most shots, especially those with water in the frame. Hope that helps! Cheers

[@bewietharn]

Fantastic images! Where is the overlook located where you captured the first images with the clouds? Amazing!

[@kelesoglan.]

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[@hikertrashfilms]

4:06 how is this 400mm?

[@scott_kranz]

It’s not. It’s a typo.

[@dbv11]

PNW at its finest! Bravo. What is that shell on your Tacoma?

[@scott_kranz]

Hey! That's a Go Fast Camper. It has a pop-up tent. I'm hoping to do a winter camping video this upcoming season where I show the whole rig

[@RunGSD]

Were the opening cloud shots from Mt Erie? Never been but it appears to be a must.

[@MURATAYA2008]

would you be willing to show us a gear video im always curious?

[@scott_kranz]

Eventually, would love to share more about gear!

[@swedishbrick]

just came across this video enjoy seeing new location that are not far from my neck of the woods. Would love to know a bit more about the location you shot the birds at if possible. Just also subscribed here and gave you a follow on Insta. I shoot Real estate and sports but really enjoy getting out and enjoying nature and really need to get out and do more shooting of that. Great video. Hope you heal up soon. So many questions but will hold back as some probably are answered in other videos.

[@iMo3136]

Where is the location of the first part of the video?

[@scott_kranz]

Big hint, I mention it in the video :)

[@stephenmatera9579]

I'm getting some serious FOMO watching your videos Scott!

[@scott_kranz]

Haha, I hear ya - all the more reason we'll need to take a trip up here early in the new year!

[@AzamatoTheGreat]

if I subscribe, will you keep making videos of actually going to take photos or are you gonna switch to a weekly "whats in my bag" "how to make money" "how to grow your IG" talkshows?