Photography On Location: Sonoran Desert Saguaros (Pt. 2)

[@krishmandal9769]

Dude you are funny, great entertainment, and so real. It's like being there with a friend.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Krish Mandal thank you!

[@thetallesthobbit]

So true.

[@leonelhouston8217]

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[@kannonjaxx3655]

@Leonel Houston instablaster =)

[@leonelhouston8217]

@Kannon Jaxx I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@ChrisCameron]

Your 'on location' videos are amongst the best out there - keep it up! Also lovin' the pano's!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Chris Cameron thank you very much

[@peterfritzphoto]

Love, love, love the desert! That shot at 6:25 is perfect.

[@PeopleCallMeCraig]

7:11 My first impression was it looked like the center cactus was conducting an orchestra of other cacti. Great videos.

[@EddoPanamenyo]

damn bro. Your channel is so entertaining. It feels like watchin tv when it was filled with good programs

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you my friend!

[@dcarsondavis]

I absolutely love these videos. Even my wife got interested.

[@AdoNaVodi]

My new favorite photographer on KZbin! Funny and inspirational. 👍🏻

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you!

[@BenHorne]

This was a wildly productive trip! I love the variety of photos you were able to capture! On a side note, you might want to look into getting a radio controlled remote. You can put the camera in bulb mode, go to your first cactus to light paint, start your exposure, pop your flash, then go to your second cactus, pop the flash, then stop the exposure without having to run all the way back. :-)

[@nickcarverphoto]

Ben Horne oh damn that's a good idea. I have a pocket wizard that can trigger my camera but it wouldn't work like a locked shutter release in bulb mode I don't think. If my 6D had a "T" mode, it would work perfectly. Do you know of a radio trigger that would work better?

[@DarkenedFin]

I think the 6D also has wifi so you could use the Canon remote software on your phone.

[@peoriavideosltd6822]

Might also want to consider using something like ISO 100 or 200 for those night photos. That is 5 or 6 stops slower than the 6400 you started with, but it would afford a much longer exposure time; plenty long enough for light painting. Probably would have to dial up the strength on the flash though.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Peoria Videos Ltd the only problem with that is I would need my flash had to be way more powerful or I would have to do way more pops, which would put me back in the same predicament.

[@silverbow47]

@@will9357 Yeah, it was more fun to watch him run!

[@carlmorrow1]

There's just something so frickin' cool about the panoramic format, more please. ;)

[@nickcarverphoto]

Carl Morrow amen to that! I can't shake my addiction to it. For better or for worse...

[@2yf]

This must be the longest video I've watched in it's entirety. Great stuff.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Two Yellow Feathers that's saying a lot. Thank you!

[@kian8382]

I think I really underestimated you Nick, now I see why people are so crazy about large format. And great work on the light paintings too.

[@dennish.2212]

Nick, I can't remember a more witty and creative vlogger. And trust me, I sub a lot of vlogs. Your large format trade is new, and useless to me, I'm digital, and a lowly beginner at that. But I'm subbing your's because of the entertainment factor. You just plain fun to watch. To be fair, I envy your skill. And drool over your digital gear. I look forward to seeing more of your work, and vlogs.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thanks, Dennis! I'm very glad to hear you enjoy the videos. There are a lot of great vloggers out there, so that means a lot.

[@markwalsh4mtr]

Shit this is getting me inspired. I think I'll go out again this weekend. Here in Australia we have desert landscapes that offer tons of opportunity as well. I love it that you shoot large format film, digital, ambient, flash and polaroid! Love the channel. Keep it up, you are helping to get us off our arses and back into the bush.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Glad to hear that! Enjoy that open space. Thanks for watching.

[@mattjamesbenson]

I can't even imagine how much work goes into these videos. Fantastic job, and thank you for the amazing content! I wish other channels would focus less on the gear and more on the experience.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you very much. I agree about focusing on the experience more than the equipment. I'm glad other folks like yourself want to see it too.

[@xcityclubx]

these are the best series of videos i have ever seen i am completely obsessed

[@nickcarverphoto]

Zack Little that's so awesome! Thank you very much!

[@casperghst42]

I know it 2 years later, which does not make it any worse. Excellent video, excellent photos. For me the first one stands out, but they are all fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

[@andrewhoulihan7940]

Love you channel Nick. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@janpetterkristiansen5725]

Great videos.. Sick and tired of all the "photographers" turning away from photography, only to produce reviews.. Your videos are about photography and the are great. It is all about wanting to go out and photograph, instead of starting to doubt your gear...

[@diegoskt5]

O don’t even shoot film, but I’m addicted to your videos! Thank you for this great content

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@mehmethakanozsarac9348]

Your videos open new doors in my photography world in my mind Nick. This one is one of the best of you. Thank you so much!!!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you very much!

[@jenohogan9254]

I'm finding these videos relaxing to watch. Especially after a hard day of work.

[@jimwlouavl]

I really liked the black and white with the red filter of the saguaro. And the 6x17 where you didn’t have the lens flare you expected. These are just wow photographs you made.

[@MrDjlavor]

Absolutely great videos!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Thank you!

[@chemclimber]

That panoramic format is something else 👌

[@nickcarverphoto]

Freedom within Boundaries amen to that.

[@toddhurley8270]

Ah the old “poo in the flaming bag prank ” - the hands down favorite of all nefarious wildlife. Great stuff as always Nick! Very inspiring - just wish we had some desert over here in NC!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Todd Hurley haha. Yeah those dang coyotes! Get off my lawn!

[@markmuller3086]

Hi Nick. I enjoyed both videos a lot. Seeing your light painting in action was fun, and the results really cool. I’m glad you caught your balance on that hill climb! What a beautiful location. Thanks!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Mark Muller thanks Mark! Yeah I'm glad I caught my balance too. That would have been disastrous being out there alone like that.

[@FrankWalsh]

Great pair of videos filled with superb images and corny entertainment 😀

[@nickcarverphoto]

Frank Walsh thank you!

[@Leffe49]

Loved those 6x17 shots #3 and #4. The second 6x17 sunset shots from the hilltop was a real killer. Man you know how to handle exposure right. Loved to see your 2 videos of your trip. Thanks!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Leffe49 thank you very much, my friend

[@qxw2535]

need to hold my breath when watching both part 1 and 2, they are simply amazing just as your shots

[@nickcarverphoto]

qx w thank you very much!

[@bogrunberger]

What a great video Nick. As a resident of cold and clammy Scandinavia I envy your trip to the desert right now. The images from this trip are great, and I enjoyed the night time shoots even though they were digital. Photography is supposed to be fun!

[@nickcarverphoto]

bogrunberger man it's so cool to have viewers all over the world. Thanks so much for the compliments and for watching.

[@fantomfoto]

Thank you for the new vids! One of the best landscape vloggers/photographers on KZbin.

[@OliEatss]

great new videos nick ! the light painting was so awesome, looking forward to seeing more on your future trips !!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Oliver Poulter thank you!

[@dbdotdot]

I'm a giant fan of your videos. I really dig your aesthetic!!!! These two videos prove why you're unique and always a treat to watch. Keep 'um coming. Also, Ben's right: a remote trigger release would be a "gel man's" favorite friend.

[@nickcarverphoto]

dbdotdot thank you very much!

[@bobsykes]

Holy cow. Anyone who didn't wait until the end... I would love to learn more about how you expose the light painting photos.

[@trsc32]

This should have been another 30 minutes longer! I love these adventures you take your viewers on!

[@footfeathers]

I'm almost speechless. Great variety and quality in all of them. I love the Polaroids. Beautiful stuff.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Tim Long thank you very much

[@absolutR]

Nick, i first saw you on the Anza Borrego video, and it was great, but this has to be the best landscape photography video I've ever seen. Keep it up, its time really well spent. Thanks for posting.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Ramos-Trabado thank you so much! I really appreciate that.

[@greglong2784]

The best photography videos, part 1 and 2, I have seen. Enjoy the mix of film and digital. Great. You need to do film and large format classes. Thank you.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Greg Long thank you very much! I've been toying with doing some classes on shooting film. I already do a ton on digital, but the interest in film is much greater than I thought.

[@BrianLarmay]

This has a les stroud feel to it when he first started filming. Your a top notch dude, and I really love your channel!

[@erichstocker8358]

Even though more than 2 years old now, this was a nice video. I absolutely love the enthusiasm.!

[@dialac1]

Your channel is solid. You surely need more subscribers cos you put out quality stuff

[@nickcarverphoto]

dialac1 thank you! And I would certainly welcome that

[@dannyboyz7061]

Glad you enjoy taking picture with it. It looks laborious and not much payout.

[@GaborRuff]

I like all of your videos, but this is by far the best one so far. Even though it's relatively long, I enjoyed every minutes of it and the photos are incredibly too, especially the panos.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Gábor Ruff thank you very much!

[@damookie]

so much fun watching these, pure joy.

[@AndreasLarzon]

Great series of videos Nick! You seem to have super fun... You made me laugh quite a few times and also be amazed at the great pics you take. Looking forward to your next adventure. Regards Andreas

[@nickcarverphoto]

Andreas Larzon thank you very much Andreas!

[@BillMcCarroll]

Nick, these two videos were freakin’ awesome. I just spent my lunch hour watching and laughing at your night time antics. Sign me up for your next trip!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Bill McCarroll that's so awesome - thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed them.

[@plantherain]

chuckles! ***7:15***AWESOME Nick...film...makes me sign! in a good way.Better than 30min of yoga. "upward facing cactus"mmm sounds weeeeiiiird. Hav'ntt finished..thank you , humble you , so inspired ...

[@nickcarverphoto]

Cam Forest thank you so much! Yeah I'll take some cactus on film over a yoga sesh myself.

[@plantherain]

How'z your 2m stable Tripod legs.. ever taken from lofty- ladder height in terms of creative shift in perspective? ...curious .

[@AllergicToMyself]

Might be an understatement here...you're a good photographer. A very good photographer!

[@ChritsianBucic]

Always a real pleasure to follow you in your composition and ballade in the desert, real discovery! Thank you!

[@TimTheus]

Absolutely love your videos and watching you do what you love ! 😀

[@nickcarverphoto]

tomte thank you!

[@tomasspasiuk2429]

Love love love your videos! I always want to grab a harmonica and a camera and head down to some warm desert after watching your videos.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Tomas Spasiuk you just described my perfect night out. Haha. Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

[@Chitatapu]

I enjoyed the hell out of these 2 videos. Can't wait for your next trip.

[@nickcarverphoto]

William Du. Thank you very much!

[@UFOBobTV]

Hi Nick. Enjoyed both part 1 and 2. I especially liked your night photography with the colored gels. Anyway, thanks for sharing your photographic insights.

[@nickcarverphoto]

UFO Bob thanks a lot UFO Bob!

[@OttomanPhotography]

That sprint you did, to trigger the flashes, and the sounds you make … never gets old! 😂 … How about a video of the bloopers you’ve had to date? 😬

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Great times and tons of fun! I really enjoyed these two videos. As an Arizona boy living in Western New York, I highly approve.

[@nickcarverphoto]

James Johnston thank you! I got the Arizonan seal of approval! Excellent.

[@bryanswisshelm941]

Look forward to every video. Purchased your latest training materials recently. Keep ‘em coming!!

[@SubtleToast]

Was just out there in December with my RB67 and SX70 and I loved it! I was on the hunt for the perfect Saguaro as well and I'm so jealous you found it! Awesome work!

[@nickcarverphoto]

JJ Boettcher thank you very much! Those are two excellent cameras for shooting some saguaros, IMHO.

[@richardraesr3482]

So enjoyable to watch and your talent is outstanding

[@exploringsoutheastarizona2167]

Beautiful shots with both the film & digital(light painting)!

[@AndrewWells527]

Living in Wyoming, I really enjoy watching your desert videos this time of year.

[@67davejb]

Got me fascinated about large format photography, especially the the panorama set up 👍🏻

[@rogerioalmeida319]

Incredible photos, hope to see more of videos like this.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Rogério Almeida thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@fredericvittel4547]

Great video as always, fun and technical

[@michaelvincent121]

A lot of fun, thanks for posting.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Michael Vincent thank you for watching!

[@chiragpradhan]

Really enjoyed both videos ! The panoramic images were dope, absolutely stunning !!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Chirag Pradhan thank you!

[@tallaganda83]

When you were up on that hill i kept thinking that view directly behind you was begging for a shot maybe with some provia or something, great video as always.

[@nickcarverphoto]

tallaganda83 amen to that. Always wish there were two or three of me to shoot a sunset in all directions.

[@randallstewart175]

I just have to add my appreciation of these videos with their light attitude toward the process while covering a lot of technical territory. This may be gilding the lily as to B&W filters, but it is generally more reliable to adjust exposure for filter density by applying the exposure filter factor for the filter rather than measuring exposure through the filter itself. The reason is that light meters in varying degrees do not respond linearly to color, which can introduce exposure error if the meter is "off" for a given color. The best meters I know of for their color linearity are the Minolta Spotmeter models M and F. Unhappily for our author, one of the worst is his Pentax Digital Spotmeter. In the days of wet printing, such matters were more significant. Today, if you scan and inkjet print through Photoshop, the image has been stepped on so many times that it probably makes little difference.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Randall Stewart thank you very much! And that's very interesting about metering through the filter. I haven't had any such problems, but I'll keep an eye out for it. Assuming the meter does give an accurate reading through the filter (mine seems to), I really like that I can get a solid grasp on exactly which tones will be altered by how many stops. Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to keep that in mind next time I'm using contrast filters.

[@EricBryan]

Ah man, I’ve been dying to get out to the desert again. These video just upped the mania even more. Great work! A little sad at the lack of mud puddles to run your 4Runner through...always entertaining :-)

[@nickcarverphoto]

Yeah some mud would have been nice. Although after what it did to my paint last time, I'll be avoiding mud puddles when possible - haha.

[@edmontonian5270]

Dude... you're funny as balls. You remind me of some of my best buddies back at home. I laughed my way through this fantastic video. Your road shows are pretty great so keep 'em coming!

[@southernbiscuits1275]

Great photos and lots of fun! Love your stylish sense of composition!

[@mrdolby]

As always, wildly entertaining and highly educational. Really love your content!!!

[@nickcarverphoto]

mrdolby thank you very much!!

[@quma001]

Great work and so fun to watch. I enjoyed every minute.

[@nickcarverphoto]

quma001 thank you very much!

[@paulscottfilms]

Well done. I like the philosophical and emotional considerations which come into the thinking stages, the visualisation and enthusiasm. The panoramas are fantastic, I liked the soft green-yellow , and the pink and green flashes at the end. I use pink flash on woman subjects a little with a green background . . Most of all the adventure that Nick creates.

[@jimhanme703]

One of my favorite videos.

[@hmg7871]

Wonderful work Nick. Really enjoy your exploration and process, makes me want to shoot film again.

[@nickcarverphoto]

James Haddock that's good to hear! Thank you!

[@alanclark9691]

Entertaining and instructive video. Thanks Nick.

[@weschilton]

I love the Sonoran desert, great photos and that light painting was definitely fun!

[@johnsilver228]

love the way you view things ive lived in AZ my whole life and never thought off shooting the way you did

[@mathieubelanger1038]

Really loving these desert location videos! Your panoramic photo atop the hill is INCREDIBLE!

[@mahamza86]

Beautiful work, Flash on cactus, inspirational.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Hamza Khawaja thank you!

[@MeowjinBoo]

you are turning into my favourite youtuber. I'm glad i started too look up camera gear on youtube and you came up in my recommends.

[@eltinjones4542]

Brilliant Nick 👌

[@kimmurphy5032]

Great videos Nick! Loved the panos of the saguaros and especially loved the black and whites. :) Thanks for all the work you put into these videos and photos. They're just so awesome!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Kim Murphy thank YOU. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[@motobear383]

Fantastic Nick 👍🏻

[@sukhdevmand6099]

You are one dude that’ makes me wanna get off my ass and make photos in the middle of the night. Good job keep up the good work

[@Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

Fantastic video, gorgeous location and stunning photographs, stay safe Nick!!!!

[@Maoマオちゃん]

Really nice pics and educational stuff!

[@progtom7585]

Ur making me want to shoot film again, watching u set up that pano camera is cathartic

[@KAUSTUBH447]

I love the photos Nick!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Kaustubh Khare thanks!

[@mvagusta6757]

This is so good, its almost unreal. It gives you a yearning to be there! Thanks.

[@franciscodomenech1142]

Enhorabuena Nick. La fotografía no es solo el resultado final,es todo el proceso. Se nota que disfrutas con la fotografía. Ya tienes un nuevo seguidor. Saludos desde España.

[@heartlandlight6862]

I applaud your style.

[@iamentropy5093]

as always, excellent work! It is always nice to see the great eye/composition you have, and don't settle with the cliche sunset and sunrise. it's a breeze of fresh air. Too bad you dont do this as a full time landscape photographer. Getting tired of the one's out there, always so EXCITED to take pictures. You can only take Neurotic for so long.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Sine Nomine thank you very much for the compliments. Yeah I wish this could pay the bills, but alas, pictures of buildings are just much more valuable in our society right now. Haha. And oh man I know exactly what you mean! I try not to hide the numerous less exciting aspects of taking pictures.

[@aaronoverstreet1436]

I've really been enjoying your videos Nick- love your work and your sense of humour! Those lit up cactuses man, they are awesome!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Aaron Overstreet thank you!

[@daniel_s_photo]

Great work Nick. It's always nice to have notifications of your videos. Love your work, keep it up

[@nickcarverphoto]

Daniel Santos thank you very much!

[@johnmarsland3442]

Love those 6x17’s. Glad you weren’t consumed by rattle snakes

[@sunofornulu]

That color is so good!

[@nickcarverphoto]

Praveen Kumar Sharma I know man I'm in love with this film and those flash gels - all of it

[@c.alcazar2584]

Just watching this one love love one the night pict of the 🌵 🌵 🌵

[@douglaswilkinson1749]

Great video, I loved parts 1 and 2, very cool

[@nickcarverphoto]

Douglas Wilkinson thank you!

[@bradybaker]

Post more often, please. Amazing content.

[@nickcarverphoto]

Brady Baker thank you! And man I would love to post more. Hard to find the time