I recognized this place in two heartbeats. I once sat here with someone I don't talk to anymore. It was not hard to watch the whole video because I think I've been hoping to see something like this. I realized part of the reason why I like media so much aside from the reduction of monetary and time costs/effort to see cool things and people, it's because I can perceive places and people without being perceived. It's so nice to see my city without feeling like someone's judging me or that I'm in the way. Thank you.
What a lovely comment! I recognize myself in what you’re saying - I like this kind of footage because it lets me get immersed in the city on a different level than when I’m actually out in it. I’m thinking about experimenting with some very slow “vlogs” in this style, where it’s not following me, but just kind of the city itself. This video is, in part, sort of a test of that concept - though I’m not sure I could find an audience for that. I’m playing around with it, anyway. Thanks so much for watching and for adding your voice.
This is such a beautiful reminder as an artist who is constantly needing to make "content that gets viewers attention." I have always genuinely loved people watching, and I am glad to not be the alone in wondering about stranger's lives and stories. Thanks!
Thank you! I think it’s nice to let the mind wander for a bit in this way, there’s not a lot of room for that in our digital lives. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your nice comment as well.
I disagree with the creative choice for continued narration of the video, but I applaud the overall idea behind it. I would watch a ton of these if they had a 10-20 second intro only
That’s good feedback, thanks - you’re the kind of viewer I hope exists, but don’t yet dare believe exists in numbers. But the early response to this video is positively surprising me so far! Thanks for watching and chiming in.
While I enjoy the narration and the softness of your voice and tone in general, I did feel mildly ripped off when I didn't have a chance to discover the place on my own because you pointed out all of the detail I would have liked to have "discovered" on my own. Although I entertained myself by creating a few stories about some of the people who came and went, I probably would have been more curious about the surroundings and enjoyed it a bit more if those things had not been "spoiled" for me. At the same time, I appreciate the point you were trying to make in leading some who otherwise may not have understood the assignment. So I guess it's a bit of a conundrum.
i went to NY city once for ten days; while the museums, galleries and such were of course interesting, the Highline was the only feature i genuinely liked out of the places i visited. i wish i had noticed this spot to stop at, but really the whole city was an opportunity to observe. i appreciate that you've presented this exercise, and that the Algorithm allowed me to stumble across it. Wish you well in your work.
I love that you stumbled across it, thanks for giving it a watch! I'm playing with the possibility of doing other videos in this vein in the future. Doing some test editing now...
Children move and interact physically with the world with such freedom... the adults seem quite lethargic and constrained in comparisson. Anyway, this was a great experience and I thank you for it.
That’s so true - the kids here seem full of life as they dart around. The adults are almost begrudgingly pulled after them on an invisible line with a lot of slack in it, hahah! Thanks very much for watching and sharing your observation.
This is something I do normally and I think you had a great idea in doing the video . We should get away from computers when we don't reallty need them and enjoy real life as it is .
@@edlundart I'll be on the street and watch the street :))). Or on the beach and watch the birds :)). So ...I'll be around . metaphorically . Also waching this on a monitor was a cool experience .
That stare at the painting lesson is similar to another that was used in the past to quiet the "monkey mind". The difference being it was just a simple dot on the wall. But the same goal, to train focus.
I love hearing from people who enjoyed several videos, since I’m jumping between quite a few topics and ideas. The common TH-cam wisdom is that I should stick to one narrow niche, or else nobody will keep showing up to watch. I’m experimenting and feeling my way around in the dark, and positive feedback like this provides light and certainly does encourage me to keep making videos. Thank you for the kind words!
Ooooooo, i loved this and felt it super relaxing!!! I loved the blonde guy in the green San Francisco sweatshirt, because that is where I am watching this from, and is my home. I loved how people all jumped down the ‘big seat steps’ the same way. I loved the people taking photos and going about their lives, and the guy in the leather jacket who sat there as long as we did. I loved to see the school buses and all the cars and buses. I loved the Ryder truck at the end…because I somehow knew it was a Ryder truck and it made me laugh, cause I remember we used one to move when I was a kid, and Ryder used to be yellow. I also loved the light of the east coast. I grew up there and I just always find the light comforting and a reminder of home. Cheers!
I couldn't have imagined a better comment than this when I made the video - in fact, you got me to rewatch it. I love how you noticed things that resonate with you and your own memories, and how it's connecting you from one coast to the other. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts! I'll consider filming more videos like this, although I'll need to figure out how to title them in a way that would entice someone to give it a watch. It's maybe not an easy sell.
@@edlundart oh my goodness!! This brought me such joy!! Thank you for responding!! Connection on the internet that isn’t vile is honestly a miracle these days!! Loved that you went back and watched it. Looking forward to what you come up with next!! Also, loved the anime and other film recommendations!
@@IvyFox1 Totally agree, and I would like nothing more than for my channel to become a place where kindness flourishes. You're helping that happen. Thanks again!
I recognized this place in two heartbeats. I once sat here with someone I don't talk to anymore. It was not hard to watch the whole video because I think I've been hoping to see something like this. I realized part of the reason why I like media so much aside from the reduction of monetary and time costs/effort to see cool things and people, it's because I can perceive places and people without being perceived. It's so nice to see my city without feeling like someone's judging me or that I'm in the way. Thank you.
What a lovely comment! I recognize myself in what you’re saying - I like this kind of footage because it lets me get immersed in the city on a different level than when I’m actually out in it. I’m thinking about experimenting with some very slow “vlogs” in this style, where it’s not following me, but just kind of the city itself. This video is, in part, sort of a test of that concept - though I’m not sure I could find an audience for that. I’m playing around with it, anyway. Thanks so much for watching and for adding your voice.
This is such a beautiful reminder as an artist who is constantly needing to make "content that gets viewers attention." I have always genuinely loved people watching, and I am glad to not be the alone in wondering about stranger's lives and stories. Thanks!
Thank you! I think it’s nice to let the mind wander for a bit in this way, there’s not a lot of room for that in our digital lives. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your nice comment as well.
I disagree with the creative choice for continued narration of the video, but I applaud the overall idea behind it. I would watch a ton of these if they had a 10-20 second intro only
That’s good feedback, thanks - you’re the kind of viewer I hope exists, but don’t yet dare believe exists in numbers. But the early response to this video is positively surprising me so far! Thanks for watching and chiming in.
While I enjoy the narration and the softness of your voice and tone in general, I did feel mildly ripped off when I didn't have a chance to discover the place on my own because you pointed out all of the detail I would have liked to have "discovered" on my own. Although I entertained myself by creating a few stories about some of the people who came and went, I probably would have been more curious about the surroundings and enjoyed it a bit more if those things had not been "spoiled" for me. At the same time, I appreciate the point you were trying to make in leading some who otherwise may not have understood the assignment. So I guess it's a bit of a conundrum.
i went to NY city once for ten days; while the museums, galleries and such were of course interesting, the Highline was the only feature i genuinely liked out of the places i visited. i wish i had noticed this spot to stop at, but really the whole city was an opportunity to observe. i appreciate that you've presented this exercise, and that the Algorithm allowed me to stumble across it. Wish you well in your work.
I love that you stumbled across it, thanks for giving it a watch! I'm playing with the possibility of doing other videos in this vein in the future. Doing some test editing now...
Children move and interact physically with the world with such freedom... the adults seem quite lethargic and constrained in comparisson. Anyway, this was a great experience and I thank you for it.
That’s so true - the kids here seem full of life as they dart around. The adults are almost begrudgingly pulled after them on an invisible line with a lot of slack in it, hahah! Thanks very much for watching and sharing your observation.
This is something I do normally and I think you had a great idea in doing the video . We should get away from computers when we don't reallty need them and enjoy real life as it is .
Thank you! I hope to experiment further with this type of video in the future - although maybe you won't be at your computer to watch it! 😉
@@edlundart I'll be on the street and watch the street :))). Or on the beach and watch the birds :)). So ...I'll be around . metaphorically . Also waching this on a monitor was a cool experience .
That stare at the painting lesson is similar to another that was used in the past to quiet the "monkey mind". The difference being it was just a simple dot on the wall. But the same goal, to train focus.
Oooh, yes, now THAT is a true challenge! And certainly would be an even more boring video 😂 - thanks so much for watching and chiming in!
Well, now you've made me want to find a place where I can watch the world go past in my own neighbourhood!
Love hearing that - thanks for watching!
I've seen a few of your videos now and I love the content! Nice breath of fresh air, please keep it up!
I love hearing from people who enjoyed several videos, since I’m jumping between quite a few topics and ideas. The common TH-cam wisdom is that I should stick to one narrow niche, or else nobody will keep showing up to watch. I’m experimenting and feeling my way around in the dark, and positive feedback like this provides light and certainly does encourage me to keep making videos. Thank you for the kind words!
A great exercise! Totally agree with the message!
Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
Thank you for this
Thanks for watching! And check out the latest video on my channel, it’s kind of an experiment in the same vein.
Ooooooo, i loved this and felt it super relaxing!!! I loved the blonde guy in the green San Francisco sweatshirt, because that is where I am watching this from, and is my home. I loved how people all jumped down the ‘big seat steps’ the same way. I loved the people taking photos and going about their lives, and the guy in the leather jacket who sat there as long as we did. I loved to see the school buses and all the cars and buses. I loved the Ryder truck at the end…because I somehow knew it was a Ryder truck and it made me laugh, cause I remember we used one to move when I was a kid, and Ryder used to be yellow. I also loved the light of the east coast. I grew up there and I just always find the light comforting and a reminder of home. Cheers!
I couldn't have imagined a better comment than this when I made the video - in fact, you got me to rewatch it. I love how you noticed things that resonate with you and your own memories, and how it's connecting you from one coast to the other. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts! I'll consider filming more videos like this, although I'll need to figure out how to title them in a way that would entice someone to give it a watch. It's maybe not an easy sell.
@@edlundart oh my goodness!! This brought me such joy!! Thank you for responding!! Connection on the internet that isn’t vile is honestly a miracle these days!! Loved that you went back and watched it. Looking forward to what you come up with next!! Also, loved the anime and other film recommendations!
@@IvyFox1 Totally agree, and I would like nothing more than for my channel to become a place where kindness flourishes. You're helping that happen. Thanks again!
Yes.
turned out to be a neat video
Thanks!