Photography On Location: The Mojave Road
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Published 2016-05-20
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Nestled in the desert of Southern California you'll find the Mojave Road - a 138-mile trail that cuts completely through the Mojave National Preserve. This trail, which originally served as a route for early pioneers, now remains largely unchanged as a 4x4 road that takes riders on a tour through one of the most beautiful examples of open desert you'll find in the United States.
Recently I ventured out onto this road for some good old-fashioned analog photography and solo-camping. This video is the result of my 2 days on the Mojave Road photographing cinder cones with my 6x17 panoramic film camera. The camera I use in this trip is a Shen Hao TFC 617-A panoramic view camera. This camera is my absolute favorite tool for landscape photography and it, along with my assortment of Nikkor and Schneider lenses, has made it possible for me to create photos that I am truly proud to share.
I used 3 different film stocks on this trip: Kodak Portra 160, Fuji Velvia 100, and Ilford Delta Professional 100. I also often use filters made by Lee. Tripod by Gitzo and tripod head by Really Right Stuff (BH-55 LR). The light meter you see me using is a Pentax Digital Spot Meter, same as what Ansel Adams used.
The tent I used on this trip is an ARB Room With Floor for the ARB 2000 Awning. I made a video review for each of these products which can be found at the following links:
ARB Awning: • Camping Essentials: ARB Awning
ARB Room with Floor: • Camping Essentials: ARB Awning Enclos...
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All Comments (21)
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There are so few professional photographers (and not professional youtubers) that explain their mind, their process and their methods with a same passion and gentleman manner as You do. Respect for that style of presentation where the gear ain't the purpose, but the result (even when You do have so many fancy cameras like in the "Route 66" video). It really is so refreshing to see someone to value exactly the quality of photo and the location, not the gear for itself. As your style really shows it is the photographer who does the work, not the gear.
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Really awesome stuff
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There are no other videos on youtube like yours Nick. They are great! Please keep uploading.
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Well done sir! Love the production value and all the camera angles. That's a LOT of work to do. I always tell myself I'm going to do more stuff like that, but sometimes I'm just too beat.
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I recently found your videos and have been following you since. I like your style and dedication. You do things right for all the right reasons. I was a commercial photographer for 35 years and processed all my own stuff. I shot everything in 4x5.I find it is a pleasure to watch you work with the same attention to detail and science as I did for so many years. No one else on the tube has the same vibe that you do. Keep on keeping on, Mr. Carver You da man!
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I enjoy your attitude about the what the day has to offer. Every day is a special day with or without a great shot.
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Whiskey and a tea guy = Nick Carver
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Damn man this video is making me fall in love with the desert again. Thank you.
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I'm so in love with your film photography series. Can't wait to see more
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Nick - so happy to see you working your magic in this landscape. You did a great job showcasing the challenges and the opportunities, especially with film. Can't wait to see more.
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Love to come back and watch all these past videos again, always an inspiration.
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Ahhh. That makes me wish I lived in a larger country… Never been much into landscape photography, but I enjoy your field trip videos. Thanks.
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Man, I discovered your channel like yesterday and I have to say I absolutely love it. The way you explain what you want to photograph, the results you're looking for, everything is like so professional. And the results are here, great photos. Keep on the good work.
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This format is really awesome. I love this type of panos you make!
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Thanks for taking us out. Interesting. Attention to detail. Informative. More then clicking the shutter. Loved the tire deflating section. I can imagine the choreography between shooting the video and baking the scrambled eggs. And oh yes, great pictures!
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i love to return back to your old videos :-)
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Hey Nick, my 7 and 4 year old grandchildren watched your Mojave road shoot when they saw the flash light they were screaming PaPa we have to do that. This is what I want my grand kids to do. To be excited about photography and art. Thank you, Doug from Tenn.
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Finally a new video!!!! I've been waiting for this!! Thanks Nick!! Always always inspiring!!
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Please don't stop doing this Nick! Love the new results and i understand the need to explore even though your monochrome work is special!
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Fantastic indeed and as you said "can't wait for the next one."
