“A catalyst” is a great way to describe the way the camera opens conversations. Of course you can always talk to people but the camera starts the conversation. Great video as always!
The enthusiasm for simple photos is such an underrated aspect of your work. Watching these videos always helps me appreciate smaller stuff a lot more when I go shoot for myself.
Lukas you’ve managed to take your excellent videos to another level. The philosophy of photography is such an important aspect to what we do and derive pleasure from. This one’s a keeper for multiple viewing. 🏆
Thank you so much!! I want to keep these topics coming. If you're interested, I have plenty of essays on my blog about similar topics: www.lkazphoto.com/blog#keystone-essays
Another awesome video. But what impressed me, not for the first time was the quality of what Axel produces, it is now outstanding. You have become the Torvill & Dean of photography’s tutorials. Him capturing your unscripted easy reaction with strangers and prompting you about a favorite definition of “esoteric” bringing forth another nugget. I love what you guys bring every time.
We have both learned a lot and improved so much since last summer when we started with a smartphone, cheap gimbal, and no mics! It's a real pleasure working with him! :)
2:30 Lukasz almost met Truck-kun , you could've gotten isekai'd to a place where you're an over powered photographer and you must save the world by capturing its beauty 😏
I agree with your thought on photography as a mindful journey. Oh and if you’re interested in wirings and tubes, you should visit the Philippines. Philippine neighborhoods and streets have the most complicated electrical wirings that you can imagine. It’s surprising people there are not getting electrocuted.
I really love this philosophy, it’s how I’ve always approached my photography. The camera is just my tool and my way of capturing the weird shit my eyes see and brain perceives in this crazy world.
The walking through that “super bright” street, with the sounds and all the people, is uncannily immersive. I keep wondering: Isn’t it possible to see everything in a way that is unique to oneself? Can one take an interesting photo anywhere?
Better not to think in terms of individual photos, but rather a body of work. When I look over the last few years of photos, I see what interests me, and how I shot it.
I love your photo philosophy. A few years back I was in my car, and came upon a city garbage truck, that must have just loaded up from dorms at the university I worked. I was in my car, looking into the open back end of the garbage truck. Lo, and behold, there was a black and white poster of Marilyn Monroe in the trash. Yes, I took a picture of lovely Ms. Monroe amongst the trash. What a contrast of imagery!!! PS. What brand/model is that neat camera bag?
That's great! And the back is just a random satchel, not from about camera bag brand. I don't recall the brand but it's not likely you can find it online as it's quite old.
Hi. I really enjoyed this video. I notice that you are able to take hand held photos at long shutter speeds. I struggle with this. I am interested if you think it's down to practise and technique or does strength come into it too? Thanks for the videos and hopefully one day when covid is no longer a threat I will get back to Tokyo.
Well in this case it's the camera doing all of the hard work. The stabilization in the Z6 is excellent. With a non-stabilized camera the slowest I can go if about 1/30 with a 50% hit rate. :)
This was a fantastic video. Thank you for articulating some of the ideas in my head so well and giving me more to think about. Also, in this video I kept feeling similarities with you and Craig Mod. Maybe a crossover/collaboration of some kind could happen one day. If not, I'll keep enjoying both of your work independently. Thank you!
@@EYExploreYeah, that's the guy :) You've both got a nice, grounded, appreciative, zen(?) outlook on photography that I appreciate. Thanks for sharing your work!
Hi Lukas! Really love your videos. It would be really, really great if you did one about your Vaporized Memories series of photos. I love them! Would you please explain your way to achive that great aesthetics? Thanks for your content! Mario, from Spain.
Thanks!! Actually, we have done one: ruclips.net/video/7yQInzNwLmI/видео.html I go into the shooting a bit, but the magic really happens in the editing, and I haven't done a video about that... yet. :)
Back in the stone age of film, there were two suggestions. The first was to say 'click' whenever we saw a photo op and the second was looking through a frame formed with our fingers. 🙂
This one was a very interesting video! Thanks for taking us with you on these great spots ans sharing your thoughts about it. Really loved it! The photos at 18:00 and 20:00 are amazing! All these labyrinthine tubes & pipes look like organic structures... remind me of the movie "Alien", where they land on that foreign planet, enter that weird cave and discover inside all these organic alien structures... And like i said before, you have really good teaching skills (as Alex has video-capturing skills), it is fascinating to listen & watch.
That was true in the beginning, when I was just getting into photography. But now, after a decade of it, there are plenty of times when I don't have a camera for some reason and I will still stop and admire mundane things for their beauty. Other times, I do have a camera, but I know the picture will not do the thing justice, so I don't bother taking it. I just look carefully and then move on. So, I admit that I had to get into photography to learn this appreciation of the world, but the appreciation is what really matters. I guess my point is that we SHOULD go out and explore and appreciate the world even if we don't have a camera, because it's the experiences that we have that really matter, not the pictures. And that's what I'm trying to say in the video. :)
Very cool video. The first half of your shots reminds to, what's possible in Vienna ;-) Do you play Cyberpunk 2077? I better like your backalley shots with airconditioners and tubes in it and backside Bars and also your train-shots:-)
“A catalyst” is a great way to describe the way the camera opens conversations. Of course you can always talk to people but the camera starts the conversation. Great video as always!
Thank you so much!! :)
The enthusiasm for simple photos is such an underrated aspect of your work. Watching these videos always helps me appreciate smaller stuff a lot more when I go shoot for myself.
Thank you for saying so! And glad to hear you share this mindset. :)
Lukas you’ve managed to take your excellent videos to another level. The philosophy of photography is such an important aspect to what we do and derive pleasure from. This one’s a keeper for multiple viewing. 🏆
Thank you so much!! I want to keep these topics coming. If you're interested, I have plenty of essays on my blog about similar topics: www.lkazphoto.com/blog#keystone-essays
“one mans junk is another mans treasure”
It fits this context so well!! :)
Another awesome video. But what impressed me, not for the first time was the quality of what Axel produces, it is now outstanding. You have become the Torvill & Dean of photography’s tutorials. Him capturing your unscripted easy reaction with strangers and prompting you about a favorite definition of “esoteric” bringing forth another nugget. I love what you guys bring every time.
We have both learned a lot and improved so much since last summer when we started with a smartphone, cheap gimbal, and no mics! It's a real pleasure working with him! :)
Fantastic video, really love this one!!!
Thank you! :)
I AGREE, ITS ALL ABOUT THE ADVENTURE YOU TAKE WITH YOUR FRIENDS,YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MAY SEE AND WHERE YOU WILL END UP
Thank you so much!! :)
2:30 Lukasz almost met Truck-kun , you could've gotten isekai'd to a place where you're an over powered photographer and you must save the world by capturing its beauty 😏
Haha, that would be quite the anime!! :)
One of the best (non gear) photography YT channel!
Thank you!! :)
Great point, thank you for your video and view!
Thank you for watching! :)
I agree with your thought on photography as a mindful journey. Oh and if you’re interested in wirings and tubes, you should visit the Philippines. Philippine neighborhoods and streets have the most complicated electrical wirings that you can imagine. It’s surprising people there are not getting electrocuted.
I'm sure the Philippines has many such environments! :)
I really love this philosophy, it’s how I’ve always approached my photography. The camera is just my tool and my way of capturing the weird shit my eyes see and brain perceives in this crazy world.
Yes!! Glad to hear a like-minded opinion on the matter. :)
Love the video and your vision. If I ever get to Tokyo I would love to take a street photography workshop with you
Thank you so much! I look forward to it! :)
The walking through that “super bright” street, with the sounds and all the people, is uncannily immersive. I keep wondering: Isn’t it possible to see everything in a way that is unique to oneself? Can one take an interesting photo anywhere?
Better not to think in terms of individual photos, but rather a body of work. When I look over the last few years of photos, I see what interests me, and how I shot it.
I would say so!! You can always bring your 'you-ness' to anything. But certainly some things capture the mindful attention more than others. :)
Thank you! Really nice point about mindfulness.
Glad you think so too! :)
I love your photo philosophy. A few years back I was in my car, and came upon a city garbage truck, that must have just loaded up from dorms at the university I worked. I was in my car, looking into the open back end of the garbage truck. Lo, and behold, there was a black and white poster of Marilyn Monroe in the trash. Yes, I took a picture of lovely Ms. Monroe amongst the trash. What a contrast of imagery!!! PS. What brand/model is that neat camera bag?
That's great! And the back is just a random satchel, not from about camera bag brand. I don't recall the brand but it's not likely you can find it online as it's quite old.
Love to end the day with one of your videos. Just so beautiful and the presentation is gorgeous too
Thank you so much!! :)
Hi. I really enjoyed this video. I notice that you are able to take hand held photos at long shutter speeds. I struggle with this. I am interested if you think it's down to practise and technique or does strength come into it too? Thanks for the videos and hopefully one day when covid is no longer a threat I will get back to Tokyo.
Well in this case it's the camera doing all of the hard work. The stabilization in the Z6 is excellent. With a non-stabilized camera the slowest I can go if about 1/30 with a 50% hit rate. :)
thanx for sharing. some strong thoughts
Thank you so much!! :)
This was a fantastic video. Thank you for articulating some of the ideas in my head so well and giving me more to think about. Also, in this video I kept feeling similarities with you and Craig Mod. Maybe a crossover/collaboration of some kind could happen one day. If not, I'll keep enjoying both of your work independently. Thank you!
Thank you so much!! I've heard of Craig from a few people over the years. He does those long walks right? I'm sure we'd get along haha. :)
@@EYExploreYeah, that's the guy :) You've both got a nice, grounded, appreciative, zen(?) outlook on photography that I appreciate. Thanks for sharing your work!
Beautifully said! I 100% agree!!!
Thank you very much!! :)
your videos are so thoughtful
me adores it.
Thank you so much!! :)
I love shooting dark alley while in Taiwan. I don't see that in Canada
Yeah, not every city has these kinds of spaced unfortunately.
Hi Lukas! Really love your videos. It would be really, really great if you did one about your Vaporized Memories series of photos. I love them! Would you please explain your way to achive that great aesthetics? Thanks for your content! Mario, from Spain.
Thanks!! Actually, we have done one: ruclips.net/video/7yQInzNwLmI/видео.html
I go into the shooting a bit, but the magic really happens in the editing, and I haven't done a video about that... yet. :)
Whenever I have to go somewhere without my camera I make a game of trying to see photos that I would have taken.
Exactly!! :)
Back in the stone age of film, there were two suggestions. The first was to say 'click' whenever we saw a photo op and the second was looking through a frame formed with our fingers. 🙂
This one was a very interesting video! Thanks for taking us with you on these great spots ans sharing your thoughts about it. Really loved it! The photos at 18:00 and 20:00 are amazing! All these labyrinthine tubes & pipes look like organic structures... remind me of the movie "Alien", where they land on that foreign planet, enter that weird cave and discover inside all these organic alien structures... And like i said before, you have really good teaching skills (as Alex has video-capturing skills), it is fascinating to listen & watch.
Yes! They are very organic to me. So, H. R. Giger! Thank you so much for watching! :)
Very good advice and also a truth that has existed since cameras were first invented.
I totally agree!! So easy to lose sight of it in our gear-driver online photography culture. :)
05:16 You missed a shot there (the three ladies).
Oh wow! Yeah, that is great! :)
Mostly leaves my cameras at home these days. But still make the photos, kind of.
And pretty stuff is boring. ;)
Take them with your eyes, mind, and heart! It's all you need. :)
Another great video! Everytime I finished watching one of your videos I just wanna get out, grab my camera and shoot some photos! 👍
Thank you so much! And that's great to hear because that's our goal! :)
are you shooting one shot or al servo ?
Canon call it AI Servo, but on Nikon it's AF-C (continuous Auto Focus). which is what I use in conjunction with subject tracking. :)
If you didn't have a camera, you wouldn't even go out there.
That was true in the beginning, when I was just getting into photography. But now, after a decade of it, there are plenty of times when I don't have a camera for some reason and I will still stop and admire mundane things for their beauty. Other times, I do have a camera, but I know the picture will not do the thing justice, so I don't bother taking it. I just look carefully and then move on. So, I admit that I had to get into photography to learn this appreciation of the world, but the appreciation is what really matters.
I guess my point is that we SHOULD go out and explore and appreciate the world even if we don't have a camera, because it's the experiences that we have that really matter, not the pictures. And that's what I'm trying to say in the video. :)
Very cool video. The first half of your shots reminds to, what's possible in Vienna ;-) Do you play Cyberpunk 2077? I better like your backalley shots with airconditioners and tubes in it and backside Bars and also your train-shots:-)
I haven't played it yet, but maybe some day. Actually, these days I'm playing Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. :)
The begging looks like it was recorded with a greenscreen kkkkkkkkkkkk
Haha yeah I noticed that while editing. I also did a kind of a weird color grade. We are always learning how to improve the style of our videos. :)
@@EYExplore it's not bad it's just sureal
gold again 🙏
Thank you!! :)
I love the junk
:)
I'm inclined to make a bad joke about taking, not natto, but Netto photos. Netto is my name 😆
Haha, go for it! :)
Hey bud, u might wanna rethink using words like junk and. trunk in the same sentence,
Why? It's a joke! :)