Asian Elephants In Focus with My Leica

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Follow along on my Leica adventure as I capture the beauty and majesty of Myanmar's elephants for a cover story in Smithsonian magazine. From trekking through the jungle to getting up close and personal with these magnificent creatures in a small elephant village, this was an unforgettable experience. Join me on this behind-the-scenes journey and witness the incredible bond between humans and elephants in Myanmar and what's being done to rescue them.
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@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

I made a full gallery of the images from the assignment on my blog here. www.askmottbyjustinmott.com/blog/a-hrefblognewyorktimes-travel-section-photography-24hxeny-times-travel-vietnam-coffee-cultuer-photographer-selectsa-55s66

@MKWHD 4 месяца назад

They send you because you are a great photographer. Everybody doubts themselves in their line of work. It is part of life.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

I'm planning a lot more of these so I'd love to hear any feedback you have about this series.

@richarddenise3886 4 месяца назад

Please do! Simply awe inspiring!

@kenchoat7351 4 месяца назад

I, for one, love this kind of video about your work. They make your images seem even more impressive. Please keep sharing them!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

I love to hear that Ken, consider the message received and more of these coming soon. I've done so many assignments I hope these don't get too boring for people. @@kenchoat7351

@paullafleur6112 4 месяца назад

Good idea. I like seeing how you approach an assignment and of course the elegant images resulting from it. Also, although some may find this boring, I do try to learn from what lenses and what settings (EXIF) were used to capture an image Moreover, I also like the Photography Q&As you do once in a while, although the last one you did seems to have gone missing from the YT channel. I’m not on IG. If possible, would be great to see these Q&A sessions on YT too. Regardless, keep up the good work

@aungnyeinchan495 4 месяца назад

We have a couple of papers coming out of this work. Pleasure working with you on this, Justin!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

You were so kind to me , thanks again for having me and is love to see those paper when their published.

@taigenetsudo4273 4 месяца назад

Incredibly beautiful work, and what a project! Thanks for sharing!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks Taigen, I appreciate that.

@Lowi 4 месяца назад

I really love your honesty. You deserve all the best.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you brother :)

@irutgers 4 месяца назад

Oh man, I so like your transparency…I do take shots I love and then I look back and doubt what I’ve done

@michaelreiningmedia 4 месяца назад

I'm so impressed with your photography and jealous of the life you lead, in a place in the world I love. All the best

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you Michael, behind every elephant photo is some elephant poop so don't be too jealous. Well, all kidding aside this platform has given my images new life and allowed me to reach more people so that makes me a happy photographer so expect more to come soon.

@paullafleur6112 4 месяца назад

Cool. Another assignment walkthrough. I like these. And beautiful images to boot!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

I think I’m going to start doing these weekly as the feedback has been wonderful so thanks 🙏

@Gravitys-NOT-a-force 4 месяца назад

Great photos. Thank you. I doubt you've ever visited the San Diego Zoo, but, based on the Jurassic-Park-strength level of their elephant grooming areas, elephants are VERY strong and not to be trusted.

@joshuarothman 4 месяца назад

Fantastic video. Informative, fascinating, and with beautiful images. Please keep making more like this!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you Joshua, I’m excited to make more.

@dgoullet1 4 месяца назад

Great pictures

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you Douglas, i appreciate that.

@joshualepik 4 месяца назад

This was an amazing video. The story, getting to see the photos throughout. What a cool insight into you and your craft

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks Josh, these are a lot of fun for me to film as I get to revisit all my fun adventures through the years.

@garymc8956 4 месяца назад

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you Gary :), glad you liked it.

@constantinephotography5287 4 месяца назад

Beautiful work!! Thank you for sharing and allowing us to live vicariously through you!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

My absolute pleasure, it also selfishly allow me to relive these fun adventures I’m been lucky enough to go on.

@simonbnyc 4 месяца назад

Wonderful images and such a thought-provoking story.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you Simon, these are my favorite type of video to make as they allow me a trip down memory lane.

@eljin00 4 месяца назад

The most important ingredient in the recipe of greatness is a pinch of doubt, that's why your photos are so incredibly great, never stop doubting.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

I’ve always got a memory card full of doubt loaded in my head ha ha .

@petersmitham8273 4 месяца назад

Cracking photos..I’d be happy with any of them..❤

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you Peter, it was a mb extremely visual story.

@paulbegg.photography 4 месяца назад

Awesome insight, Justin. Really love these sorts of videos, where you talk about technique with such a meaningful subject matter.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks Paul, well I have endless amounts of these so get ready for more :). I hope people don't find them too repetitive. Anything you feel I should add or take away from this series?

@paulbegg.photography 4 месяца назад

Not really. I get a lot of value from them in so much as it gives me an appreciation of how much work goes into generating a series of photos for a magazine. Especially the travel and the fixing. All of this takes effort and boots on the ground. Keep ‘em coming!!

@chrisdutton5003 4 месяца назад

Wonderful images! Thank you for sharing these and the story of your assignment. Fascinating.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

My pleasure Chris, these are my favorite episodes to film.

@richarddenise3886 4 месяца назад

Awesome!!! ..... You, too! 😊 Thanks, so very much for the images and the video.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks Richard :).

@Ralf_Baron 4 месяца назад

Just, thank you! This is another example of an educating, authentic, very interesting and most professional video! Thank you so much for sharing this material. Your material is definitely among the top notch and interesting photography content on youtube. Please keep it going. And thank you

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks Ralf, I'm trying, I'd love to hear what people who like to see or hear more of for this series as I plan to do a lot of these.

@sakavouras 4 месяца назад

Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing the whole story

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you for watching :).

@tadwolujewicz3923 4 месяца назад

Don’t beat yourself up with this imposter syndrome, Justin. Your work is the reason why you were chosen and the results are exceptional, paralleling the style you show in your rhino projects. A good way to cure your doubts is to look in the mirror every morning and repeat three times, ‘I am the best and deserve this success.’ I went on a solo photographic assignment to Myanmar last year and soon realised that the western media distort and portray the realities for everyday people living there. It is a wonderful place for a photographer and the people are hugely photogenic. Such a pity that western governments discourage travel to Myanmar.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Not so much imposter as I've done so many assignments for so long but I always want to do better and crush every shoot and story and just go through this cycle every time wanting to improve :)..

@Emlt 4 месяца назад

thank you for offering us this great video with real content! definitely one of my favorites on your channel. 👍 🙏

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

To be honest when i launched my channel this what I thought I’d focus on but early on i was discouraged by a lack of views and engagement for this type of content.However, the two recent episodes have been so well received I’m excited to do more. To get the police.

@visualsciencelabkirktuck3834 4 месяца назад

A wonderful video. Reality therapy in a sea of RU-vid fantasy. Thank you!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Ha ha ,what a great comment you made me smile.

@mihaiul 4 месяца назад

Great stuff, impressive work and honesty in your video. Keep up the great work!

@mikedodd4546 4 месяца назад

Great insight again Justin, thankyou. Shot 4 for me! Killer!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks Mike , I received such nice feedback for the last one I decided to make this a little series.

@goldfinch2283 4 месяца назад

Some really amazing images!👍

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

"Some"? Ha ha kidding, that is cocky Justin, more grounded Justin filled with doubt is here as well :).

@johnwaine56 4 месяца назад

Stunning, insightful, empathetic images Justin. I particularly like how you capture the textures of the elephant’s skin textures and how they contrast with that of trees and timber. Re elephant welfare, I feel strongly that we shouldn’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Sounds like this is a story of hope. Great work! Thanks for taking the risks involved and for sharing. (Would you take one of your SL cameras on a shoot like this in future?)

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks and great questions John, and yes my SL2-S would definitely come on a shoot like this if I were doing it now but I was quite happy with using the M10D for this assignment.

@sprucemoose3000 4 месяца назад

Nice one mate.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks brother :)

@edstone.studio 4 месяца назад

Really amazing captures and video. I always learn something new when watching your videos like this, and I am left inspired. Thank you!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks Ed, slightly upgraded my RU-vid video set up hope it looks ok :).love all your submissions in the Facebook group , keep them coming.

@edstone.studio 4 месяца назад

Thanks Justin. It won't be this year, but maybe next year when I'm able to get into one of your Vietnam classes!

@olvanahmackenzie8129 4 месяца назад

I solong for your family video again. day in a life, one photo, with your wife. I think posting more of that type of videos will grow your channel. show us more of vietnam culure and customs, from your perspective😊😊

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the vote of confidence and I agree so we are planning more soon:).

@woseIl 4 месяца назад

4:49 by far my favourite! And then I continued watching and have seen many more of my favourites :D Anyway thank you so much for sharing these assignment brake downs because this is the way I would like to go myself and it is a great inspiration, visually but also knowing how things work. It had to be quite a thrilling experience considering shooting with camera without any screen and without the permission but it totally makes sense to do it without it. Btw weren't you sad about the way they used the main image for the cover page? Thanks a lot and take care! Filip from Czech

@thedarkslide 4 месяца назад

Did you shoot the entire piece exclusively with 35mm focal length or did you vary the angle of view? Nice images. And the elephant issue also exists in Yunnan province, China. They've had a heard that basically went on a journey and wreaked havoc. The main issue is that there is hardly any wild habitat left for them in Yunnan. Rain forest had to make room for rubber tree plantations...

@filibertkraxner305 4 месяца назад

Beautiful work 😎

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you Filbert.

@tofulosophy 4 месяца назад

Beautiful images. Touching story. There's not a RU-vid channel out there quite like yours, Justin. Keep it up! Quick technical question: When shooting, do you primarily shoot in Manual exposure, with Auto features like Auto-ISO or Auto-Shutter, or a combination thereof? If so, what determines which setting you shoot in? Thanks!

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

I always shoot in Manual mode as I feel that's what works for me but I just like to control the exposure myself and which aperture and shutter I choose depends on what I'm shooting so a lot of factors play into that.

@WhoIsSerafin 4 месяца назад

We have a tough but kind lady here in Florida who runs a ranch called Two Tails Ranch for elephants. She basically just lets them roam and live life. One elephant likes to paint on canvas and they sell them for the ranch. Others you can hand feed. And one she trusts for rides. She also has programs where you can stay there and help take care of the elephants and learn about them. Incredible place!

@donjagoe 4 месяца назад

You should never doubt yourself-you’re killing it. These are gorgeous and visually striking. And nice to see a working photographer using a last-generation Leica (or any brand) with such stunning results.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks Don, a little doubt keeps me on my toes I feel :).

@darrelltheriault5793 4 месяца назад

Fascinating story, beautiful images.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thank you Darrel, the story definitely lent itself to visuals:)

@WhoIsGeorgeChan 4 месяца назад

Thank you Justin for this insightful video. Just one silly question: Are all your favourite photos taken with the maximum 1.4 aperture and why is that?

@zoltankaparthy9095 4 месяца назад

I look at your stuff and am reminded that this is the kind of work that can be done. You do have the touch and even though you say you culled these from thousands you did wind up with these. You did not have all chaff. I always enjoy the connections between the beasts, two legged and four legged, it speaks to something higher within us. And you have the consistent discipline and talent to rise for the early shoot and linger for the late shoot. It shows. Thanks.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much, I'd love to hear any thoughts you have on what you'd like to see more of or less of for this series as I want make a lot more of these as I've been on many adventures.

@zoltankaparthy9095 4 месяца назад

There is always the interest in accompanying you on shoots to see "what" and "how" and the vicarious experience of the actual event. Most of us will never be great shooters nor will we travel to exotic places to shoot. So doing it via video can be hugely satisfying and also a way to learn by kibitzing. Just what you see and do in your area is exciting. There need be no jet travel involved. You are our window on another world or worlds. That's my two cents and worth about what you paid for it.@@AskMOTT

@rodneytopor1846 4 месяца назад

Another good video describing how you go about such jobs, with great photos resulting. I'm a bit curious that you use such fast shutter speeds with relatively static subjects at the cost of high ISO. Perhaps high ISO is just not an issue with Leica cameras, I wouldn't know.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

I prefer the look of wide open so I often shoot at f1.4 and need fast shutters to compensate, hope that makes sense Rodney and thanks for your question.

@lindakuo88 3 месяца назад

New subscriber. Thank you for all the content “Other people doubt me but I shouldn’t doubt myself” Gold. When you are shooting in quickly changing lighting conditions, do you put anything on auto? I shoot manually but, do you ever use auto ISO or auto shutter speed? Your last 5 images and your camera settings make me wonder this. Beautiful story and images.

@hoagyguitarmichael 4 месяца назад

Fantastic photos. Would love to see a video on the technical and editing side of this: how you deal with blown highlights on the backlit shots; how you choose manual settings for each shot, etc.. Also, any artist without self-doubt is a crappy artist.

@solomonessix6909 4 месяца назад

I saw a video of African farmer who had similar experiences with elephants raiding their crops as a convenient and dependable food source. As a solution, they used the elephant's natural fear of bees as a deterrent. The farmers incorporated bee hives on the wire fencing sling the perimeter of the crops. Whenever the perimeter is over run the bee hives are designed to be the 1st point of failure; releasing the bees to repel the elephants. This solution allows nature to do the heavy lifting. Not to mention the harvesting of free honey adds to their farms bottom line. If the same holds true for Asian elephants, please share this with your friends in Myanmar. It could make their deterrent methods more humane.

@AskMOTT 4 месяца назад

Interesting story Solomon, bees saving elephants is sort of fascinating in it's own way.

@solomonessix6909 4 месяца назад

@@AskMOTT Bees help Kenyan farmers stop elephants from feeding on crops. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C_ma-EYvpPk.html

@solomonessix6909 4 месяца назад

@@AskMOTT How Angry Bees Save Elephant Lives | Back from the Brink. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AAYG1YGgya4.html