Photographing the Rugged and Beautiful Big Sur Coast

[@ReneWalkervLOG]

This is so nice, especially the music from the background it amazing.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Rene! Glad you enjoyed it

[@juanbusci]

Great video Brian. Big Sur is definitely one of the most breathtaking scenic routes in CA.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Juan! It’s definitely one of the best. Lot of driving though!

[@juanbusci]

@@brianbeattyphotography That's for sure true! I'll be regaining my video uploading soon after a long break. Milky way season is here and I would love to capture it at it best. Planning a trip coming soon to Alabama Hills, you're more than welcome to join us.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Awesome! Yeah just took a long break myself. Let me know when you’re heading to the hills and I’ll see what I can do 👍

[@juanbusci]

@@brianbeattyphotography We were looking to go on Monday the 30th to shoot that night, if it fit your schedule

[@jasonlorphotofilms]

Hey Brian. You picked a really great place for some photography. I drove from Solvang up to Carmel along the scenic route Interstate 1. As a photographer, I can't tell you how many times I stopped along the way just to snap some photos. I can now finally say, I've been there too. :) Hope you had a great time.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

I agree, it definitely is a stunning drive. Glad you got to experience it too!

[@johnnyabsley]

Love this video and the fact you share your adventures with your wife. Life is about sharing fantastic memories together. Some fantastic, calming images, especially the panoramic shot. 👌🏿

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed the pano as well. And couldn’t agree more - always good to have some company!

[@BarbierPhoto]

Brian this video is excellent and your photos are beautiful. I especially love the images you shot using the morning mist and sunbeams. Really well done.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. That morning was unexpected, so I’m glad that any of them worked out. They ended up being some of my favorite from the trip!

[@SatriaChannel_08]

Good picture taking..reliable...professional... The view of the beach and rocks is very beautiful ... very exotic ...

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Satria! Nothing quite like it 👍

[@TheeJaneDoe]

What an amazing adventure! I love the way you filmed and narrated the experience. Hope you gain more followers/subs because you deserve it! Blessings 🙏

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@ScottymanPhoto]

Magnificent scenery! Congrats on several fantastic images. I love the light rays and the yurt! Take care, buddy!

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Michael! It was an awesome spot to stay for sure 👍

[@RussWeymouthPhotography]

Amazing views along that coastline, a stark contrast to the east coast of England! So many opportunities for great photos, which you got and also your wife's photo.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Russ! It is such a great drive. Endless opportunities at any point of the day!

[@timothylabrecque8589]

Awesome video Brian, really enjoyed the story of it all. Came away with some great shots. My favorite was the handheld wildflowers at sunset. Bet that yurt was a fun stay too. Thanks for sharing looking forward to the next one

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Tim! It was fun doing a quick short trip and I’m glad the weather cooperated.

[@MrNegative]

Looks like a great trip. All great images but the pano at 16:30 was perfect.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks! It was a good one for sure, and that pano was one of the best views of the entire weekend. Such a great spot! Glad you enjoyed that one too 👍

[@atandon6003]

That image with the wildflowers ❤️

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks! 👍😎

[@robhills]

Lovely video Brian, great photography too. That cropped layers of the coast was my favourite, I'm into that minimalist vibe when the opportunity arises. I've been on a couple of road trips in California many moons ago and had the best times over there but I missed out on Big Sur.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Rob! Those layers were a lucky find for sure. You’ll definitely have to check it out next time!

[@Chris-NZ]

Wow Brian that looks like a mighty coastal drive with no shortage of photographic opportunities.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Chris! It definitely was an endlessly photogenic trip

[@thevalleywalker]

Wow, what a coastline and fabulous conditions. Stonking intro Brian. Seeing that Yurt brought back memories of last summer for me when my lad got married and we all stayed in yurts on a retreat, the ones we stayed in looked just like that - back in Wales 😀 Thos sea stack and conditions were absolutely, loved both shots. Was wondering when your wife said about them being protected, I take it there was no way to actually get down to the shoreline? Both my kids have read Kerouac & both love travel, the youngest having lived in many places around the World and is off to Canada at the end of the year for a year. As your were talking us through the image of 16:22 I was thinking this is going to be a belter, right up my street... As you szoomed right in you appeared to lose the tree bottom right but thnakfully the image included it - I thought it anchored the scene well... Not surprised it was your fave. Cracking image Danielle, Brian better watch out :) Atb Alan

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Alan! Glad you enjoyed this one. Many of the coastal areas are protected and unreachable unless there is a dedicated trail down. Most of the coast is cliffs. And the image you mentioned about the mountain layers actually turned out fairly soft, so I used a previous one not videoed to recreate the composition. I liked that tree so left it in that time!

[@alexgimagery]

Great adventure and nice video of it. Your second light beam shot with focus on the flowers in the foreground is very cool! Hey, I didn't know there is yurt lodging in that area. I will definitely have to look into it and try it out.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Alex! I was happily surprised with that one as I wasn't really looking for it or paying attention. The yurts were incredible. DM me in IG and I'll tell you where. They were a bit $$$ though.

[@Roxie409]

Great 20:43 minute workshop. I have photographed Big Sur many times. However, I did it while staying in Carmel. Your actually being there adds much more to the opportunity for great shots. Especially toward the south end. Thanks so much for sharing. Your overnight accomodations looked interesting. Would you recommend it? Thanks again.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thank you! Big Sur is so stunning, but then again also challenging to photograph sometimes. Being there for multiple days definitely helped me break through a bit of a wall I had up from prior visits. I highly recommend staying in a yurt overlooking the ocean, yes 😎

[@oliverasisphotography]

What a great adventure you both had up to Big Sur. Love the second image the most. The impact of the sunbeams through that tree was amazing. And Danielle's photo looked great. Love the wide view and expanse of her image. Rock on! :)

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Oliver! I was pleasantly surprised with that scene and wasn't really expecting much at that point. I'm glad you liked the wider view too! I'll be sure to pass along your thoughts to her :)

[@ggls0792]

If we talk resolution - 100 percent travelling haha. Haha how i wish i can join your prestigious crusade to success. I admire your goals! Your yearning though! Will check out again. Send me prayers too in this trying time!

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Haha, thank you?

[@TheOutdoorswithTonyNoble]

Another fabulous film...cheers Brian 👍👍 - T🙂

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks as always 🍻

[@IanBarrowPhotography]

Great video Brian. Wow what a coastline that is and some fantastic images. New sub 👍

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Ian! Appreciate it. It’s definitely a breathtaking drive with a ton of sights to see

[@onemanandhisdogphotoadvent1242]

Hi Brian loving your channel and beautiful images, I need to get out to the coast more

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Steve! It’s definitely great spot to photograph

[@KeithCuddeback]

Brian, love the pano on the mountains in mist fading away into the distance. Really captures the essence of the Big Sur coast. Question: I noticed that you have the same Roofnest model I have on my Jeep. Wondering if you experience an incessant whistling when you’re driving? It’s super annoying and we’ve added the optional wind deflector which did nothing to help that situation. It would be great if you’ve found a solution that you could share with us! Cheers!

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Keith! Glad you enjoyed that one too. Regarding the whistling…that is super annoying. I haven’t heard a ton on ours, but if I had to guess I’d say it might be the straps in the front or back are loose. Are those tied down super tight? If not it might be the crossbars

[@tonymckeage1028]

Fabulous Video, thanks for sharing

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks as always Tony!

[@Meomeo-123]

Amazing thanks for sharing 🤣🌸👍❤️🛎🛎

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks!

[@robertmorneau4974]

Hey Brian. Very nice video. Can you give me any information on the flat bracket you attached to your telephoto lens collar? It appears at 13:52. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Robert! It’s just a generic L-bracket quick release plate (I think that’s what it’s called) that attaches to the 100-400 lens collar. Here’s the link to the one I got for about ten bucks. Sturdy and makes attaching to tripods a breeze! www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4CD2ZV/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_TB8GSHDKQRD6JF6WV928?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ml2&tag=bbeattyphot05-20

[@robertmorneau4974]

@@brianbeattyphotography Perfect! Thanks, Brian (Excellent Alabama Hills videos, btw!)

[@levijanssenphotography4751]

Beautiful photographs! Great video! Checked out you channel after you liked one of my images on Vero.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Thanks Levi! Glad you like them. And VERO has been great for meeting people!