Zen and the Art of Photography

When looking at a photo, we often only see things as the camera saw them, but there is another side of the story that often gets left out.
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[@mufeez2879]

Really love your work, taking time, slowing down and photographing is also my personal photography philosophy. To sit and observe and think.

[@zenink2654]

Thank you for the awesome content! Note: In case you aren't hep, when shooting negative (print) film, and having it printed, instruct the lab "no color correction - no density correction - please print with no adjustment/ as shot". This way you will receive prints (proofs) that are more like the results you get when shooting slide film. A much better learning tool.

[@maihuongmakeup]

thanks uuuuuuu , perfect pics

[@Codacolor]

No, thank you!!

[@chrisfowler7669]

For me, I think I go back to a remark by Joseph Campbell that it's the task of the artist to convey the radiance behind the day-to-day reality. The "rush" of photography, of being a photographer, is feeling yourself the vehicle through which the radiance passes

[@Codacolor]

Absolutley love that. Thank you for sharing!

[@revaaron]

I did this same drive 2 years ago. LA to Oakland. Wished I stopped at Point Lobos. Point Reyes is my absolute favorite. I wish I could spend a week there.

[@MaxMcCoy1]

Love this format. Captured the exciting essence and childlike excitement of shooting so well.

[@Codacolor]

Always appreciate your feedback dude

[@giannirosato4341]

Absolutely beautiful video. This channel in general has been the difference maker as I've gotten into film in the most positive way

[@Codacolor]

I'm honored Gianni. Thank you so much!

[@heytupete]

I recently got into film. This was super helpful! ✌🏼

[@ianharper6015]

Thank you for a beautiful and thoughtful video.

[@samwilds6399]

Awesome!

[@AstonsVintageTechnologyWorkshp]

Perfect photograph at 7.44 including leading lines in and around the picture. Nice work.

[@slifeofkat]

Thank you for the breathtaking shots! The human marker for how big the base of the tree was is very helpful. Your insights reminded me again why I use film camera to capture moments!

[@benmornhinweg6120]

Most underrated channel

[@themonkbythesea]

What song is this? So peaceful and calming. Complements the video wonderfully!

[@Foresttaleswoodcraft]

Watching this is peace of mind. thank you for such a great video!

[@Codacolor]

This one brings me peace as well. Glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@theShamrockShepherdWagon]

omigosh I need to go there and collect some windswept old broken trees for bonsai...best type of place for that. so happy I found your channel.

[@bluebiegrace1828]

Beautiful.

[@abikeandadrone2137]

This is super. lots of work has gone into those videos. Great work, now I have film and my father-in-laws Yashika FX-3 film camera. Will try film now but still have a Sony digital camera. Im motivated to try different things, Subbed too

[@PhotoMeLarry]

These are great!

[@Codacolor]

Thank you Larry!

[@shepi9453]

such a nice video.. had me hooked from the start. Great pics too!

[@Codacolor]

Thank you! This one has a special place in my heart.

[@nondisgioldasis1477]

I do like your pictures very nice ;)

[@nondisgioldasis1477]

hello Cody, if you ever come to Canada you would be very happy taking some nice pictures, here we have some breath taking places

[@Codacolor]

I have been on a few occasions and your country has not disappointed on any of them. Definitely high on my list of places to revisit (covid permitting)

[@selenarvis]

The title gives what it promises.

[@nondisgioldasis1477]

small price to pay for great shots keep it up bro ;)

[@samdecock1496]

Absolutely love this and am so glad I’ve found your channel. When trying to just make photographs and absorb what’s around you, how do you balance the more technical side of exposure with your eos 3? Are you just letting the evaluative metering do it’s thing?

[@Codacolor]

Hey Sam. Great question. One of the things I like about taking it slow is that I get to really consider my metering. The metering part of my photo walks is an instrumental part of the meditation for me. That being said, I will let the camera choose the exposure when in run and gun scenarios.

[@samdecock1496]

@@Codacolor that makes a lot of sense. I hadn’t thought about it framed like that before.

[@evelic]

Zen.