2 Weeks to Colorado

grainydays
31 Aug 202378:13
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TLDRThe video chronicles a 4-day solo motorcycle road trip from LA to Denver for a Lord Huron concert, with scenic stops along the way to photograph abandoned buildings and nature with film cameras. After reuniting with friends in Denver, the return trip features more photography in the mountains and desert as philosophical thoughts on portrait, landscape, and the lone traveler experience are explored through voiceovers. Despite setbacks with improperly using infrared film, the cinematic video encapsulates the wanderlust spirit as the open road calls one to embrace uncertainty on a voyage of self-discovery.

Takeaways
  • πŸ˜€ Goes on a solo motorcycle trip from LA to Denver for a Lord Huron concert
  • 🏍 Has issues with his bike and camera equipment failing along the way
  • πŸŒ„ Takes lots of photos of scenic landscapes and abandoned buildings
  • 🀳 Struggles with shooting infrared film and many shots are out of focus
  • 😞 Feels lonely at times traveling solo across the desert
  • πŸ” Eats at fast food places and gas stations while on the road
  • πŸ‘₯ Eventually meets up with friends Brendan and Tim in New Mexico
  • 🎸 Attends the Lord Huron concert in Denver with his friends
  • ❄️ Rides through snowy conditions in the Rocky Mountains
  • 🏠 Makes it back safely to LA after the long road trip
Q & A
  • What is the main purpose of the road trip described in the video?

    -The main purpose is for the narrator to travel from Los Angeles to Denver to attend a Lord Huron concert.

  • What photography gear does the narrator bring on the trip?

    -He brings a Nikon F2 camera, a Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer EX camera, and various types of film like Kodak Gold, Fuji Superior, and Rollei infrared film.

  • Why does the narrator struggle with the Rollei infrared film?

    -He forgets to adjust the focus to account for the infrared light, resulting in soft and slightly out of focus images.

  • Who joins the narrator on parts of his trip?

    -His friends Brendan, Tim, and the other Tim join him at certain points during the road trip.

  • What is the narrator's impression of traveling alone?

    -He finds it quite difficult and lonelier than expected. He wishes he had someone to share the experiences with.

  • What tattoo does the narrator get in Denver?

    -He gets a tattoo with the phrase "Live Laugh Hunt," a play on the popular "Live Laugh Love" slogan.

  • How does the narrator rate the Fuji Superior 200 film?

    -He is very impressed with it, particularly with how it renders green colors in the Colorado mountains.

  • What causes issues for the motorcycles in Utah?

    -There is a long stretch without gas stations, which causes fuel concerns, especially for the narrator's motorcycle.

  • Where does the narrator reunite with one of his friends?

    -He reunites with his friend Tim in Denver, who traveled there to retrieve his motorcycle that had broken down previously.

  • What does the narrator plan to do after completing this trip?

    -He mentions being eager to plan his next motorcycle road trip, as well as attending an event called Photopia in Hamburg, Germany.

Outlines
00:00
🏍 Hitting the road on a soul-searching motorcycle trip

05:01
⚠️ Struggling with technical issues while shooting infrared film

10:15
πŸ› Feeling lonely and isolated at a remote hotel

15:17
πŸŒ„ Shooting the spectacular views at the Grand Canyon

20:26
🍺 Reuniting with friends Brendan and Tim

25:36
🎸 Seeing Lord Huron perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

30:37
🌧 Riding through snowy mountains on the way back

35:51
🏞 Admiring the scenic million dollar highway

41:04
🍻 Reuniting with Tim in Las Vegas

46:08
⛽️ Running out of gas in the Utah desert

51:08
🏍 Wrapping up the long motorcycle journey

Mindmap
Keywords
πŸ’‘film photography
Film photography refers to the process of capturing images on photographic film. In the video, the narrator goes on a road trip and motorcycle adventure across the western United States, using a variety of film cameras like the Nikon F2, Minolta Freedom Zoom, etc. He experiments with different types of film like infrared, black and white, and color film. Film photography and the aesthetics of different film stocks are a core theme of both his road trip and the video itself.
πŸ’‘road trip
A road trip refers to a long journey undertaken by automobile or motorcycle. Road trips feature prominently in the video, first with the narrator's solo trip from LA to Denver, and then later joining up with friends for the return trip. The road trip structure provides opportunities for scenic motorcycle riding, photography at different locations, and shared experiences.
πŸ’‘infrared photography
Infrared photography involves using infrared light rather than visible light to create images. The narrator experiments with rolly infrared black and white film during his trip to capture a unique, almost alien aesthetic in his photos of desert landscapes and abandoned buildings.
πŸ’‘Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a famous scenic landmark in Arizona that the narrator visits during his solo part of the road trip. He attempts to photograph the canyon at sunset to capture the dramatic lighting, but struggles somewhat with the challenging terrain.
πŸ’‘Ouray
Ouray is a small mountain town in Colorado that the narrator stays at for a night. The green, lush scenery offers a change of pace from the desert, and he switches to Fuji Superior 200 film which is known for rendering greens especially well.
πŸ’‘Monument Valley
Monument Valley is an iconic American desert landscape on the Arizona-Utah border. The narrator photographs the scenic mesas and buttes at sunset using color and infrared film.
πŸ’‘million dollar highway
The Million Dollar Highway is a scenic mountain road in Colorado known for its views but challenging riding conditions. The narrator struggles with getting sharp, well-composed photos while trying to balance operating his motorcycle.
πŸ’‘Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the lively gambling and entertainment city where the narrator and his friend spend a couple nights towards the end of their return road trip. It offers colorful subject matter for nighttime photography.
πŸ’‘film development
Film development is the process of chemically treating exposed photographic film to reveal latent images. The video's sponsor, The Darkroom, provides easy and professional development services to convert the narrator's many roles of exposed film into high quality scans ready for editing and sharing.
πŸ’‘portfolio
A photography portfolio is a collection of photographer's best work intended to showcase skills. The narrator strives to capture visually impressive, portfolio-worthy shots during his travels that stand out creatively compared to more mundane scenic views.
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