Happy New Year everyone. I figured I’d squeeze in Day 2 of my Zion trip on the last day of 2012.
On my second full day in Zion, I got an early start, and hiked up the narrows to shoot a photo that has eluded me for the past two years. Be sure to watch my video journal to hear my thoughts on the final results.
Kodak Ektar 100 | 1 minute @ f/45 | Nikkor 150mm SW | Polarizer
Ben Horne Photography: Contemporary Large Format Landscape & Nature Photography 
December 31, 2012 at 4:56 pm |
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December 31, 2012 at 5:03 pm |
I love the video, what a great shot, I dont have the patients to stand there all day for one shot, I got to give you a lot of credit
January 2, 2013 at 6:20 pm |
Though it might sound crazy to stand there for 4 or 5 hours — the time goes by fast. I often listen to podcasts, and spend time wandering around exploring my surroundings.
January 1, 2013 at 7:40 am |
Ben, I like the shot, even though its not what you intended. I’ve been following your blog for a while now and really enjoy it, you do a great job with every aspect of it. I’ve been taking 4×5 for about a year and a half now so I can understand the appreciation for the beauty and yet a sense of disappointment about not coming away with a shot. I’ve not taken a shot a few times because it just wasn’t there.
I love Zion, I got there last fall for a weekend and got a couple of shots. Really wish I could have gotten there this fall but wasn’t able to make it, hopefully next year. I’m looking forward to seeing some of the other shots from your trip.
January 2, 2013 at 6:29 pm |
Thanks so much for following my blog! I bought my first 4×5 camera in late 2008, and was hooked. As you’ve found, there’s definitely a different style of working, but its that sense of discipline that I can credit for some of my favorite shots.
Though I’m often disappointed with my shots at first, they have a tendency to grow on me. When I’m done posting the Zion trip, I’ll share a video that shows my first reaction to my film from this trip. My perception has changed since filming that video only a few weeks ago. If you make it to Zion next year, you’ll likely find me there again — wandering around somewhere with a sore back. 🙂
January 2, 2013 at 4:26 pm |
You inspired me to add video to my blog, but it’s a far cry from your quality productions. I was just playing a wind-waiting game too — but I only needed five seconds. Much easier, but even that isn’t always possible. I will probably never go to large format, but I sure appreciate the inspiration of watching you work at it.
April 17, 2013 at 5:00 pm |
Very nice Ben. It is my favorite spot in the narrows. Even though I got an ok shot the year I ran into you there I’ve wanted better. Each year since I have been skunked. The spot has so much potential and can see it in my mind. I do like how yours turned out.