2 Weeks to Colorado
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
- π Goes on a solo motorcycle trip from LA to Denver for a Lord Huron concert
- π Has issues with his bike and camera equipment failing along the way
- π Takes lots of photos of scenic landscapes and abandoned buildings
- π€³ Struggles with shooting infrared film and many shots are out of focus
- π Feels lonely at times traveling solo across the desert
- π Eats at fast food places and gas stations while on the road
- π₯ Eventually meets up with friends Brendan and Tim in New Mexico
- πΈ Attends the Lord Huron concert in Denver with his friends
- βοΈ Rides through snowy conditions in the Rocky Mountains
- π 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
π Hitting the road on a soul-searching motorcycle trip
β οΈ Struggling with technical issues while shooting infrared film
π Feeling lonely and isolated at a remote hotel
π Shooting the spectacular views at the Grand Canyon
πΊ Reuniting with friends Brendan and Tim
πΈ Seeing Lord Huron perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
π§ Riding through snowy mountains on the way back
π Admiring the scenic million dollar highway
π» Reuniting with Tim in Las Vegas
β½οΈ Running out of gas in the Utah desert
π Wrapping up the long motorcycle journey
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘film photography
π‘road trip
π‘infrared photography
π‘Grand Canyon
π‘Ouray
π‘Monument Valley
π‘million dollar highway
π‘Las Vegas
π‘film development
π‘portfolio
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