This was a very refreshing video. So many times we see walk around street photographers on their videos, taking snapshot after snapshot and we know they’re just not that great. However, you explaining that you’re just capturing the moment practicing, and if something extraordinary comes along you’ll be ready. I wish more people would edit their photos and critique them as well as you have here. Well done.
Those men in yellow are using tactile signing. That is a method of communicating by people who have both a hearing loss and sight impairment. Cool pic by the way. Love the video.
Guy with hand on face and the pigeon, I’m looking at the background with the red fan shaped sign on the building and seeing a triangle mirroring the three similar shapes.
Great shots as always Mike and really nice to see an in depth look at your thought process when looking for scenes/composition. The GoPro bump got me good 😂😂
Hi Mike, thank you very much for this video! I really like it when people have priority in photos without hunting them down with a telephoto lens. In a way, this is the style of street photography that I really like. Best regards from the road, Dirk (DT-Classics)
It’s always helpful to see ‘warts n all’ POV videos and the critique at the end adds more interest. Ignoring the light issue, I think you did well with the 3 + 2 yellow groups. I suspect I would have bruised the scene and come away with nothing. Thanks for doing these videos. Oh - shoe news update - I’m loving my pair of Inov-8 Roclites with amazing grip
Great video. Despite giving most of them below 5/10, I still think the odds were still in your favor for capturing potential "winner" at those busy places. The way you share the insights and critique your photos also helped me understand your rationale and definitely invoked thinking process when I go out and shoot next time.
5:35 and 15:40 that’s Danny Shine. He’s a somewhat legendary troll who does this kind of stuff in the West End all the time. Haven’t seen him about in more than a year so I’m pleased to find out he’s still up to mischief.
So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your experience and beautiful images. New Q2 user here with first steps on street photography. Quick question: what setting for focus do you use for the waist shots? I’m having a bit of a focus problem when I try those quick shots.
Really enjoyed the analysis Mike - though 4.5 for the smoking guy seems a little modest! Interesting seeing the video footage of the pigeon shot - very different to how I read the ‘story’ when seeing just the photograph earlier. Nice one 👍
Hello michael. Always amazed of your work always. You’re my one inspiration for street photography. Michael I’m wondering if what shutter speed are you using for all you quick snaps.😅 Are you using manual mode or shutter priority? I hope you will care to answers this.🙏
Although i can understand your approach of wide angle photography, and although i can see the spirit and energy of those kind of pics, i must tell you that all those kind of pics in my country can be considered illegal if published without permission. Thats the main reason i hate wide angles, i prefer to observe from a distance and to use my beloved 50 and 85mm lenses that can also give me that lovely bokeh that i am addicted too. Nice video though. Thank you
You are using the lens all wrong if people are small. Get in much, much closer. I used a 28mm for years and the secret to success was in getting close.
Mannnn this is just what I needed to see for this upcoming weekend! I'm going out to use my x100v for some street photography for the first time. Do you have any tips on how to capture quick moments, like the one at 1:57 with the gentlemen smoking? I'm not 100% on my shutter speed and aperture settings so any insight would be appreciated!
It's an interesting discussion, but for me, why limit my possibilities when my time to be out shooting is so rare. Give me all the tools to get the shot. I like my zoom and won't be stopping anytime soon. But we should all do what we enjoy without judgment. I like the red hat one the most. Keep up the great content!
Interesting hearing your thoughts about your work. Out of interest which focusing mode are you using, I have a Q3 and find I miss focus a lot more than when I shot with my Sony
Was curious about this as well, if you just use zone focusing rather than autofocus, I guess the answer is probably a mix based on the time you have to set it up?? Hope you get a reply.
I've been loving the Q2 I enjoy getting close to subjects anyway but the 28mm lens makes me go real close the Images definitely have more impact the closer you get. I shot a similar video a few weeks back where I did a wee critique of the shots I made never thought of scoring them tho' great idea. cheers
Pigeon man and Yellow pop/son(?) definitely 7-8, great timing and composition. However, you could have pushed the post processing to maximise potential. The ad in pigeon background could have been desaturated/monotoned (or simply converted b/w), and the Asians dodged and burn, perhaps mannequins and shops in more shadow, and smart viewer would see the connection on closer inspection. But pretty good, love your humbleness!
Really liked your latest video. Think you’re being hard on your marking. I’d have given the guys in yellow and the man with the pigeon an 8. Both really interesting images.
It's a very good video of yours and nice try to explain your love for wide angle photography. On the contrary, i hate wide angles. I am 50mm and 85mm guy, but i respect and understand every opinon and preference. In my mind, wide angle street photos re like snapshots, childish, non organized, non previsualized and , of course, non bokeh oriented ones. These re the reportage type of world vision and is successful only when photographer is too close to peopl;e. But, i am an introvert, i like to observe, not to take action. I want to direct myself my mext picture and every piture and i want to give the socalled "cinematic" vibe. Not to mention, that in my country, if i could dare to publish on social or use that type ofyour pictures for commercial use without permission i could easily be in jail! Believe me, in many man countries, those-close to people- type public photos re illegal (without permission) On the other hand , your photos re great. Not for me though
Love this video. You’re really hard on yourself. That image with the one young woman framed by the two older folks is amazing IMO. And the folks on the benches in front of the beige storefront - lovely. Amazing work. I’m going to practice and try to develop your eye and confidence!
Some of them are interesting photos. I would have used the portrait mode more often, and would have left their feet to them people. 28mm and autofocus is just a concession to the younger generation with them being used to mobile phone’s perspective and having (maybe) difficulties with zone and/or manual focusing. Also you maybe need to care either for the rule of thirds or Fibonacci … of course one can reach it with post processing as well but it saves a lot of work caring while photographing. Always „good“ light!,👍🏻
It’s a shame you didn’t like the images. I’d love to see your work showing examples of meaningful stories with good compositions and utilising light and shadow. Let me know where I can see it :) have a great day.
Nope, I like to hear constructive criticism for sure. In order for me to decide to take your feedback or not, I need to know if you're worth listening to. So please show me your work that includes everything you mentioned above. @@cityproofdad
Every opinion certainly does not matter. I wouldn't listen to my Dad's opinion on street photography however, I would definitely listen to Joel Meyerowitz, do you understand my point? Are you able to show me your work or not? @@cityproofdad
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This was a very refreshing video. So many times we see walk around street photographers on their videos, taking snapshot after snapshot and we know they’re just not that great. However, you explaining that you’re just capturing the moment practicing, and if something extraordinary comes along you’ll be ready. I wish more people would edit their photos and critique them as well as you have here. Well done.
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agree
5:18 the pigeon comes in for the massive assist 🤓. Those are the kind of lucky moments we all hope for!
Those men in yellow are using tactile signing. That is a method of communicating by people who have both a hearing loss and sight impairment. Cool pic by the way. Love the video.
In love with this format, keep'em coming!
Great Video! Your creative direction is very special in the TH-cam crowd. Looking forward to your book!
Nice captures. Love how you explain your points!
i literally was going to frame the shot exactly like you did at 1:40 , love when that happens!
Haha satisfying
Great stuff, Mike! Some really nice images here.
Guy with hand on face and the pigeon, I’m looking at the background with the red fan shaped sign on the building and seeing a triangle mirroring the three similar shapes.
Great shots as always Mike and really nice to see an in depth look at your thought process when looking for scenes/composition. The GoPro bump got me good 😂😂
Glad you liked the GoPro kiss
Great video mate! Good to see the review at the end and how you approach your images and what you are attempting to achieve. 👌🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic video Mike, love hearing your insight on what worked or did not work. The Pigeon shot was amazing timing but agree on the background.
Thank you, Mike. You really got me to think a lot more!
Some beautiful photos in this video! Nice work 🙌
Great photos man. Love the vibes.
Hi Mike, thank you very much for this video! I really like it when people have priority in photos without hunting them down with a telephoto lens. In a way, this is the style of street photography that I really like. Best regards from the road, Dirk (DT-Classics)
Got some crazy photos
It’s always helpful to see ‘warts n all’ POV videos and the critique at the end adds more interest.
Ignoring the light issue, I think you did well with the 3 + 2 yellow groups. I suspect I would have bruised the scene and come away with nothing.
Thanks for doing these videos. Oh - shoe news update - I’m loving my pair of Inov-8 Roclites with amazing grip
Great video. Despite giving most of them below 5/10, I still think the odds were still in your favor for capturing potential "winner" at those busy places. The way you share the insights and critique your photos also helped me understand your rationale and definitely invoked thinking process when I go out and shoot next time.
very inspiring
5:35 and 15:40 that’s Danny Shine. He’s a somewhat legendary troll who does this kind of stuff in the West End all the time. Haven’t seen him about in more than a year so I’m pleased to find out he’s still up to mischief.
Nice work mate the bloke with the cig looks like Ray Liotta towards the end of goodfellas haha
So inspiring! Thank you for sharing your experience and beautiful images.
New Q2 user here with first steps on street photography.
Quick question: what setting for focus do you use for the waist shots? I’m having a bit of a focus problem when I try those quick shots.
Really enjoyed the analysis Mike - though 4.5 for the smoking guy seems a little modest! Interesting seeing the video footage of the pigeon shot - very different to how I read the ‘story’ when seeing just the photograph earlier. Nice one 👍
Maybe that shot is a 5 or 6 but it's hard to compliment your own work haha
Hello michael. Always amazed of your work always. You’re my one inspiration for street photography.
Michael I’m wondering if what shutter speed are you using for all you quick snaps.😅
Are you using manual mode or shutter priority?
I hope you will care to answers this.🙏
Hey! Thanks for watching - I shoot in auto ISO, typically between f5.6 and f11 with 1000 shutter speed.
Although i can understand your approach of wide angle photography, and although i can see the spirit and energy of those kind of pics, i must tell you that all those kind of pics in my country can be considered illegal if published without permission. Thats the main reason i hate wide angles, i prefer to observe from a distance and to use my beloved 50 and 85mm lenses that can also give me that lovely bokeh that i am addicted too. Nice video though. Thank you
Smoking Guy was very reminiscent of a 1980s NYC style!
Also, the Gypsy Jazz background music wasncool 🤣🤣
The problem with 28mm focal length is that it shows the world is full of tiny people.
This is not a problem, this is an advantage
You are using the lens all wrong if people are small. Get in much, much closer. I used a 28mm for years and the secret to success was in getting close.
I hit subscribe when you said to, so I guess it worked
Mannnn this is just what I needed to see for this upcoming weekend! I'm going out to use my x100v for some street photography for the first time. Do you have any tips on how to capture quick moments, like the one at 1:57 with the gentlemen smoking? I'm not 100% on my shutter speed and aperture settings so any insight would be appreciated!
It's an interesting discussion, but for me, why limit my possibilities when my time to be out shooting is so rare. Give me all the tools to get the shot. I like my zoom and won't be stopping anytime soon. But we should all do what we enjoy without judgment. I like the red hat one the most. Keep up the great content!
Interesting hearing your thoughts about your work. Out of interest which focusing mode are you using, I have a Q3 and find I miss focus a lot more than when I shot with my Sony
Was curious about this as well, if you just use zone focusing rather than autofocus, I guess the answer is probably a mix based on the time you have to set it up??
Hope you get a reply.
I've been loving the Q2 I enjoy getting close to subjects anyway but the 28mm lens makes me go real close the Images definitely have more impact the closer you get. I shot a similar video a few weeks back where I did a wee critique of the shots I made never thought of scoring them tho' great idea. cheers
Great videos Mike. If you don’t mind my asking how do you all make a living this way? Intrigued…✌️🇦🇺
Thanks! We don’t haha - we all have jobs
@@MikeChudley Happy New Year‼️👋
Pigeon man and Yellow pop/son(?) definitely 7-8, great timing and composition. However, you could have pushed the post processing to maximise potential. The ad in pigeon background could have been desaturated/monotoned (or simply converted b/w), and the Asians dodged and burn, perhaps mannequins and shops in more shadow, and smart viewer would see the connection on closer inspection. But pretty good, love your humbleness!
Really liked your latest video. Think you’re being hard on your marking. I’d have given the guys in yellow and the man with the pigeon an 8. Both really interesting images.
It's always much nicer to hear that from someone else than compliment myself haha thanks for watching!
Which of these keepers would you post to your online portfolio?
did you use autofocus or zone focusing? and, did you use manual mode or another mode?
He won't tell ya 😅
is it 28mm lens?
Yeah :)
1:58 he looks like an actor from the 50s
I paid him haha
It's a very good video of yours and nice try to explain your love for wide angle photography. On the contrary, i hate wide angles. I am 50mm and 85mm guy, but i respect and understand every opinon and preference. In my mind, wide angle street photos re like snapshots, childish, non organized, non previsualized and , of course, non bokeh oriented ones. These re the reportage type of world vision and is successful only when photographer is too close to peopl;e. But, i am an introvert, i like to observe, not to take action. I want to direct myself my mext picture and every piture and i want to give the socalled "cinematic" vibe. Not to mention, that in my country, if i could dare to publish on social or use that type ofyour pictures for commercial use without permission i could easily be in jail! Believe me, in many man countries, those-close to people- type public photos re illegal (without permission) On the other hand , your photos re great. Not for me though
Do you ever get confronted on someone who notices you taking pictures of them? Is your shutter set to silent? haha
Edit: Love the videos!
Love this video. You’re really hard on yourself. That image with the one young woman framed by the two older folks is amazing IMO. And the folks on the benches in front of the beige storefront - lovely. Amazing work. I’m going to practice and try to develop your eye and confidence!
Thanks for the kind words, I’m pleased you enjoyed the images!
Some of them are interesting photos. I would have used the portrait mode more often, and would have left their feet to them people. 28mm and autofocus is just a concession to the younger generation with them being used to mobile phone’s perspective and having (maybe) difficulties with zone and/or manual focusing. Also you maybe need to care either for the rule of thirds or Fibonacci … of course one can reach it with post processing as well but it saves a lot of work caring while photographing. Always „good“ light!,👍🏻
You are very hard on yourself. Scored your images very low:(
I feel you are kind of the opposite of an idea of something that exists --- photographically speaking.
I have no idea what this means haha
@@MikeChudley ☺ nothing serious .
First
Hey first
Pointless photos without storry and meaning composition is off and light with shadows unused
It’s a shame you didn’t like the images. I’d love to see your work showing examples of meaningful stories with good compositions and utilising light and shadow. Let me know where I can see it :) have a great day.
@MikeChudley Do you feel offended by criticism??
Nope, I like to hear constructive criticism for sure. In order for me to decide to take your feedback or not, I need to know if you're worth listening to. So please show me your work that includes everything you mentioned above. @@cityproofdad
Every opinin maters if you not readyvto listyn then good luck shooting pointless picture or take it to your advantage and grow
Every opinion certainly does not matter. I wouldn't listen to my Dad's opinion on street photography however, I would definitely listen to Joel Meyerowitz, do you understand my point? Are you able to show me your work or not? @@cityproofdad