Large Format Landscape Photography S2E9: Desert Solitude 

Far too many people think that a snap with a mobile 'phone makes them a good photographer; stay by the side of the car and snap, that's it - maybe a few 'selfies' thrown in for good measure and posted too anti-social media. Oh, how wrong they are. Sir, you show what true photography is. The art form, the technical skill and, almost as importantly, a large format camera. I now use a 35mm SLR with a T/S lens due to a knee injury making carrying too much equipment less desirable than it once was. One body, one lens [sometimes a second as a just in case], a carbon fibre tripod, cable release, dark cloth and a set of filters. Pure, simple(?) and a joy to take time, to enjoy being outside spending time watching the light change.

love these videos & your choice to have the viewer join along without needing to add much dialogue.

Love your deliberate, relaxed, spend-the-entire-day-on-a-single-image photography practice. From the off road camper vehicle. Who cares if the photos turn out well! ;) But great images!!! (And carpentry skills!)

Thoroughly enjoyable video, and absolutely gorgeous photography. Thank you for sharing.

That was a great day 1! Always wanted to visit that area. Love how the film holder box came out!

Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. These photographs are brilliant, reminiscent of the art of Anselm Adams. I really appreciate the quality of the black and white pictures, which show your mastery. These are the best photographs I have seen in recent years. So, please, keep up the good work. Best wishes Rudi

This is the epitome of freedom, travelling with your large format camera. I just purchased a bag for my 5x4 camera but I’m not happy with it I like your backpack. I am so grateful for the peace and quietness of your videos I have subscribed. Thankyou from Northern Spain.

Daaaang that was a nice one with the top of the mesa lit. What a fun looking adventure. Thanks for sharing.

The G-Wagon and Roof Top camper is just next level! And the photography is also sick! oh and the wooden film holder box is just next level!

Love seeing my old stomping grounds. Used to live down in Ticaboo. Thanks for the video. Great way to start a Saturday.

Very satisfying to watch you so quietly at work, Shane, especially with such extraordinary subjects (and skies). Haven't seen that chest for 8 x 10 holders before nor, I think, the 800 mm lens. Both enviable

I don't use the words "ay caramba" often but "ay fu*k*ng caramba" Stunning images and a joy to watch.

Loved it mate!

Really amazing work also very inspiring to see you in the field 👏

Thanks for taking us on your adventure nice setup

Beautiful

Great Work

Great video, stunning images!

Always love these, Shane! Thanks for doing this.

Nice work. Great shots

Really love your shooting style and videos~

Loved this one and I'm sure EA would have as well. You know when to speak and when to let the landscape have its time. Thanks for sharing.

Wunderschön!

Really enjoyed this Shane. Really epic.

Very enjoyable to watch.

Nice work

beautiful photographs particularly the ver first one..... actually felt myself say "wow" when it was revealed.....

these are some really incredible images, my favorites are probably the pano close ups with the 800mm, those textures are incredible and I imagine a huge enlargement being so cool!

Beautiful shots Shane. That first shot was awesome. Very nicely done.

Fantastic video and pictures

That 800mm shot is amazing!!!!

Seriously enjoying your work, came to know about this channel after watching Ben Horne's. Although I have no idea of film photography especially large format I am enjoying watching you enjoying the process. Its all that matters to me "The process". Keep up the good work and Thank you.

Really fantastic video Shane. The images of the Butte are amazing, especially the first with the touch of sunlight. ...and that A 360mm is such a kick-ass lens. I'm jealous 😂

OMG IM IN LOVE

Beautiful images. I haven’t been in that area for years and have wanted to go back.

Thanks!

Thanks so much for sticking with the B$W, Shane. The images are lovely. Always curious about what speed you're rating your film, what developer you're using, and how you might be adjusting development time for the different images. Thanks again.

you were busy on that trip Shane Moonscape Overlook is the first place I am going if Ford ever delievers the off road truck I ordered last year! Enjoy your work

These were some of the best images that I have seen of your work. You don't seem to be short of expensive lenses and equipment, but atleast you put them to good use with great results. Thanks you.

Only Silent........fantastic video!!

Ben Horne sent me your way - loving your channel, great engaging content . keep it up.

Fabulous. The quiet of the video is just right for me. A query though... Bodie?

Was that an 800mm wow...wonderful location and beautiful results, the images are awesome. Thanks for bringing us along.

Hello Shane, firstly your work is excellent I always look forward to seeing your RU-vid feed. That said, I have a question, the film that you choose is ILFORD FP4 Plus which is a great film do you ever use DELTA 100 PRO, and if not why? Cheers! 🥃

Very interesting films! Would you mind sharing what kind of developer you use for the black and white photos?

Dude! (I know, I'm kinda old to be saying that, but…) I love the Butte. My wife and I camped there just a few weeks ago, right where you were along the rim. One of our favorite spots. That first image is tremendous, as is the 800mm. What about Long Dong Sliver? You were so close, we thought you'd go there too. Regardless, great video. Looking forward to the next one.

Kind of makes my new 6x6 bronica seem silly

Really like your minimum commentary format, very relaxing to follow along. I have a question about your telephoto, is that a convertible 600mm/800mm lens? Depending on the rear cell, I suppose? Stunning images. Since you're doing more black & white now I reckon your darkroom is nearing completion?

That film holder chest looks to be some hand cut dovetails. Are you a furniture maker as well? Just curious as That’s what I do for a living while just recently starting my photography journey. Love your channel. Just starting the videos now.

Beautiful shots Did you know desert solitude is a book by Edward Abbey?

Do you ever use UV filter when shooting large format ? If you do , do you use it with other filters such as red/yellow/orange filters? Thanks.

May I ask what brand of dark cloth you use?

What a lovely video. Consider me subscribed!

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Nicely done! The lack of voice over until the end forces you to pay attention to what you're doing not saying. Calming...