Is there anything a photographer loves more than urban decay? I think not. We are moths and urban decay is our flame. It is the honey to our bees. Wait, no. That analogy doesn’t make sense. Bees make honey but we don’t make urban decay. Okay, okay I got it. Urban decay is the pollen to our bees. Yep, there it is.
I’m no exception. I love shooting old run-down buildings and busted-up things rotting in the desert. And that’s why when I first laid eyes on the subject of this video, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I needed to come back. I needed to expose some film because this subject was just too damn good to ignore.
So with my truck loaded up with my Shen-Hao TFC 617-A panoramic camera, a cooler full of Kodak Portra film, and plenty of warm clothing, I ventured out to my pre-scouted location to scratch an itch that had been bugging me for months. And what itch was that? The itch to photograph something rad. Well guess what, baby, I scratched that itch so good. So damn good.
I’m sure I’ll get asked where exactly this location is, so I’ll just go ahead and address that now: Drive from Orange County to Las Vegas. You’ll see it on the way. But if you do visit this location, please be respectful. This site may look dilapidated and neglected, but it’s still someone else’s land. And for the love of God, don’t go paint some wannabe “street art” on anything out there. We have enough of those stupid “obey” faces as it is.
Enjoy this video of me taking pictures!
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man, this blue hour photo is just amazing,
really liked the way you build up the video, great stuff
Your video makes me wish I had my large format equipment again. Nice video and nice images.
Nick, what's that shirt?
Another fun and useful video. I’m a big fan of the pre-sunrise shot too. Thanks again Nick.
This is entertaining, informative and fun to watch. Big fan here, Nick!
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A new Nick Carver video is always a big treat. No rushing to watch on the phone or even the laptop, these events involve the big TV, sofa and a glass of something relaxing. And it's always worth it, funny and fun, informative and fascinating, thanks Nick!
Get that pollen! Very much enjoyed the images and the opportunity to come on your photo trip.
I drove by that old garage on 66 earlier today.. Even shot a quick couple with some 35mm. I shot roys cafe before that.
I'd love to see what you could do with a cold, damp, misty forest and the lakes of places like Scotland etc
Great video and pictures! How is the name of the GPS app you‘re using? You talked about it but I can‘t find it in the App Store.
Love these on location videos!
what excellent work- well done
Nick , have you thought to photograph freight trains on the desert? Could be a nice subject, I think.
I love your work .greetings from London
Hands down my fav photography vids on YouTube. Thanks for doing these man, they are just brilliant and I love your sense of humour!
Man. Your videos definitely aren’t the pass-time-in-the-toilet 6 minutes of dribble. They’re the videos that, when you see that notification come through, you pay your kids to go to bed early, you slip the wife $50 to go and get her nails done, you crack a beer, brew a coffee or pour a whiskey, sit back, Apple TV the thing to your big screen, buckle up and enjoy.
Thank you.
wait, so ur telling me this isn't matt day?
Thanks for sharing this shoot with us.
Excellent shots Nick! I think I actually like the house photo more than the boat.
Evocative and instructive. Thanks.