Day 5 was my last full day in Zion National Park. You’ll notice that I’ve posted two videos today. The first is my video journal, and the second is something a bit different — it relates to something I’ve mentioned here on my blog in the past.
When I view my film for the first time, I’m often disappointed with the results. As time passes, my perception of my own work changes and I become more satisfied with the results. I set up a couple video cameras, and filmed my initial thoughts while viewing the film for the first time.
Thank you so much to everyone who has followed along on my journey, and also to those who have so graciously contributed. I look forward to sharing my next trip!
Kodak Ektar 100 8×10 | 20sec @ f/45 | Nikkor 150mm SW | Ebony RW810
Kodak Ektar 100 8×10 | 50 sec @ f/45 | Nikkor 300mm | Ebony RW810 | Polarizer
January 13, 2013 at 12:40 pm |
That river reflection shot is gorgeous!
January 13, 2013 at 2:08 pm |
Thank you for your honesty, and showing the “surprises”. I really enjoyed the film review video.
January 13, 2013 at 2:57 pm |
Takes me back to shooting 4×5 transparency film. Lots of disappointments, a few keepers. I’m still predicting your move to medium format digital so you can stop torturing yourself.
January 14, 2013 at 12:28 am |
Thanks for allowing us to view the opening of the film. I’ve had those same reactions (and develop my film at the same lab, I noticed the stickers). It’s disappointing when you hope you got a really great shot and then underexposed it!
The two shots you posted today are excellent. I loved the water reflections in the one.
January 14, 2013 at 5:18 pm |
The Maple Grove shot is lovely.
January 14, 2013 at 7:44 pm |
While I realize it’s little consolation, it’s a good place to be in your photography when your “sucks” shots are the envy of your peers.
It means you’re doing most of it exceedingly well, but are still motivated to improve.
As always, thank you for for the great videos.
January 15, 2013 at 2:44 pm |
Hey Ben, I’m going to Zion in 5 weeks for night shooting and looking at that sunstar shot made me think it would look awesome with the stars between the cliffs. Shoot me an e-mail where that was taken (and I promise to tread very, very lightly!).
January 19, 2013 at 9:32 pm |
Ben, your idea to feature videos on your blog is wonderful. Good for you. It was bold of you to video the grand opening of your film. I’d be too nervous. Whenever I open a box of freshly processed transparencies, I feel like a child on Christmas Morning and sometimes Santa is good to me and sometimes not! Keep up the great work.
Mike Putnam
January 26, 2013 at 8:51 am |
Those are some great compositions. I can sympathize with the initial disappointment. I guess that’s what makes the keepers truly special. I always tell people I’m going to a place to experience it and enjoy my surroundings. Any photos I bring back are just icing on the cake.
To be honest, I would take any less-than-perfect film shot over the sanitized and boring digital photo any day.