Photographing a Wintry Frosty Landscape.

[@fredsons]

Watching this I could almost smell the darkroom….the images are so classic and pure.

[@wdb1932]

That's a pretty nice set Todd.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Many thanks!

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Fantastic winter conditions and photos. Subbed to your channel. Cheers from Norway 🙂👍❄️

[@toddkorolphoto]

Many thanks from Canada! That is a country I must visit one day.

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

@@toddkorolphoto Looking forward to visiting Canada one day 🙂👍❄️

[@healthid]

A wonderful inspiration - both the photography, and the determination to go out in that kind of weather. Bravo!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Many thanks.

[@stevespeer5371]

One of your best Todd . . . Not just the photography, but your words as well.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thanks so much Steve ;-)

[@victorcarmelo8606]

Very beautiful, serene, magical. Thanks for sharing.

[@toddkorolphoto]

You’re welcome. That’s the feeling I was going for. 😉

[@jeffwelker1513]

For an old Arizona photographer, a landscape covered in hoar frost is surreal. Your images and this video inspire me to brave the heat of summer to photograph scenes unique to that condition. Well done sir.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you, we miss Arizona we haven't been there for 3 years, but we are coming back this year. Go Diamondbacks!

[@randomsixty]

Todd, when you were under a few of those trees I thought I hope he doesn't sneeze! Beautiful video as always and lovely images.

[@toddkorolphoto]

I kept thinking that the whole time, I hope this snow doesn't let go.

[@LensForgotten]

Great shots Todd. Totally agree bad weather makes great pictures. Take a look at getting electric heated gloves. That make a world of a difference.

[@toddkorolphoto]

That's not a bad idea, I'll look into that, thanks.

[@mitymous1]

Fantastic conditions and gorgeous images!

[@toddkorolphoto]

It was amazing!

[@theatyhannington]

That chickenwire photograph! Man, there's three photos in here that are really inspiring for me. Thanks for sharing, Hasselfam.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you very much.

[@BettyP541]

Love this posting. Thanks so much!

[@toddkorolphoto]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@timcooper3001]

This channel is pretty vital for someone hailing from Edmonton like me. A good reminder that there is a lot of beauty to be found out on the prairies. Lovely work Todd.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you, yes I love the prairies, just have to slow down a look, thanks for coming along!

[@alanwilliams9842]

I shuddered just a little when you stepped over that barbed wire fence.

[@toddkorolphoto]

The top of it went into the snow so not much of a step 😉

[@BigDsOutdoorAdventures]

thank you todd for sharing

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thanks for watching !!

[@gregwardecke]

Your closing statement, “…everything is so hard. But it’s beautiful” wrapped it up perfectly. So many beautiful images. The pano shots were perfect for the landscape you were photographing. Nicely done Todd!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thanks for watching. I’m really into those panos, works great out here in the big landscapes.

[@Shutter2speed]

Beautiful as always Todd! Keep inspiring sir.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thanks so much!!🙏

[@sbills]

Beautiful scenery and fantastic photographs.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you so much.

[@distagon6052]

Thanks for sharing.

[@toddkorolphoto]

You bet

[@IanDocherty335]

Wonderful pictures Todd...But hey, what's new! 👍

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you😉

[@imageswestcanada]

You know it's winter on the prairies when you can just step over a barbwire fence!

[@toddkorolphoto]

That’s for sure😉

[@evgenygorshkov9893]

Hi Todd ! Great ! Beautiful video and photos !!!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you very much!

[@steveh1273]

I hated to see this video end, thanks.

[@toddkorolphoto]

🙏🙏

[@slavomirdzieciatkowski8811]

Wow, incredible conditions beautifully captured!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Really amazing day, thanks.

[@TheMungo54]

Beautiful

[@richardpesce5325]

Stunning!!!!!

[@toddkorolphoto]

✌

[@danielscheerer3032]

Totally stunning - so glad to find you and your work! (and I was a 907X shooter for a while - wonderful cameras!)

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thanks.

[@davidmglass3706]

Simply beautiful work here Todd!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you very much👍

[@philipdahl9001]

Beautiful photography!! I appreciate you getting out in the cold.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thanks for coming alone.

[@philipdahl9001]

@@toddkorolphoto I live in Western Montana and we had the same weather system pass through a few days ago, it was gorgeous but brutally cold! I got out for a walk with my M645 and got a few photos before my battery died from the cold 🥶

[@toddkorolphoto]

@@philipdahl9001 So great down there. Yes so many problems come up in the cold, batteries take a beating.

[@wilbertvandenberg3158]

simply gorgeous !!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you!!

[@TomRaneyMaker]

"Man freezes to death but manages to capture epic photos."

[@toddkorolphoto]

That’s very kind thanks! My fingers feel it for hours after. 🥶

[@TomRaneyMaker]

@@toddkorolphoto Thanks for sharing the journey with us. I know it takes a long time to not only make these excellent photographs, but also to set up all the things that enable us to witness it.

[@toddkorolphoto]

@@TomRaneyMaker you bet. It’s a bit of work for sure but it has been rewarding and I’ve been shooting some photos I probably would not have taken if it wasn’t for KZbin.

[@zenonbillings9008]

stunning, amazing ...... Bravo ! zen billings

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you Zenon!

[@gillesgrethenphotography]

it's beautiful🙂 everything said!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you!

[@charlesk323]

Hello from Massachusetts....this is great, a frosty version of the sand dunes. I (we!) appreciate the tenacity you bring to the artistic task. I also have the Hasselblad, the newer X2D. It's amazing, but (sadly) it does not have the crop masking feature for the panos-hope they fix that. Good to see that it operates in sub-zero temps. I have photographed the Tetons and high southwest, but not Canada‚ especially your part. I'm putting it on the list! I will bring the 'blad and Wista 4x5.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Yes that sounds great, come on up a lot to see here. The X2D is wonderful, but the crop features are supposed to be coming in a firmware update. I have no idea why they didn't put that in, I have a friend who bought one as well and id disappointed that feature is not there yet, but amazing camera and fabulous files. No issues with my X1D II in the winter at all, except maybe the battery goes a little quicker, but that's with all batteries when it's that cold here. ;-)

[@charlesk323]

@@toddkorolphoto Thank you, sir for the quick reply. I am going to start the research. I love both the outdoors and the city. Is the Stampede a good time, or is it a bit overwhelming? What would you suggest? Your B&W large format portraits (I believe it was that event with 8x10) are super. BTW the found your site the first time because I needed to learn how to load 4x5 sheet film. 🙂Best...

[@ZacHartley]

Great Video!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you!

[@RostykMakushak]

Just glorious! Does this often happen in your part of Canada? Thanks for sharing with us this magic of winter!

[@toddkorolphoto]

We get a good frost once or twice a year, but I've never seen frost this big my entire life.

[@robertladue5324]

Thanks!

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate this. ;-)

[@magnusa.5599]

oh man, i was hoping for you to take that second shot of the tiny house on those hills without the fence in the foreground! yet again a wonderful set of images. i wish i could just walk with you on a day like this. question: do you choose the crop-format, for example square vs. pano, beforehand or do you crop after the fact to see what works best?

[@toddkorolphoto]

Yes I always choose before hand, and then I see that crop in the camera and shoot that way, it then comes out and into photoshop with that crop.

[@mhc2b]

It's always inspirational to watch your videos, and this one is no exception. Beautiful b&w images. I love how you utilized black skies contrasting the white snow. Curious as to what post work you did to achieve the black skies? I'm presuming that maybe you dialed down the blues in LR or ACR after converting to b&w? FWIW - I now own all of the XCD lenses except the 80 & 35-75 zoom (no desire for either one of those, nor for the new V series either). I just purchased a used XCD 65 lens a couple of weeks ago. It and the 45/3.5 are now my favorite lenses. Both super sharp, and useful in so many instances. Loved watching you use yours in some of the shots.

[@toddkorolphoto]

Cool thanks for watching. Those lenses are just so good across the board. I actually do very little editing to the images. Obviously I convert it into black and white, but, I expose for the highlights, and the sky is a pretty deep blue out here this time of year. I do a slight curve adjustment to make sure the highlights look good and the sky just goes pretty dark, almost black, and that's it.

[@mahdimanesh4221]

I really love the vibe of the video and the shots. Remembers me of my 6 months stay in Waterloo… 😊 what lens did you use? The 30mm?

[@toddkorolphoto]

30mm for just one photo. Most images were 45 & 65. Thank you!

[@mahdimanesh4221]

@@toddkorolphoto ok got it! 👍

[@davidh8258]

beautiful images. do you shoot in black and white or convert in post processing

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you. Yes with the Hasselblad I shoot in their RAW format then convert the images in post. I wish the camera had a black and white mode.

[@robertbakker1382]

Hi Todd, on an unrelated matter, I have recently come into possession of a Chamonix 5x7, and I was wondering where you got your film from, I’m located in Calgary.

[@toddkorolphoto]

The Camera Store sometimes has and can get you 5x7 film. thecamerastore.com I get all my supplies from there.

[@jaydigshistory36]

Todd, What lens on the Hasselblad?

[@toddkorolphoto]

For most shots I used my 45 or 65.

[@thatdeafguyuk]

Just imagine lots of complimentary swearing, politely in a North-East England dialect..... that is all. :)

[@toddkorolphoto]

😂👍

[@xxxxxxxxx6xxxxxxx]

Incredible stuff, thanks for sharing with us

[@toddkorolphoto]

Thank you for watching.