A Day of Photography in New York w/ the GR IIIx

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[@Leoniswolf]

Man this video from beginning to end was so dope man. All the way from the music to the great shots you took. It felt like you really experienced the city and took everything in. I love this so much.

[@nick-w]

Love the b/w look, paired with the jazz music. My favorite part was the beginning

[@jonasvandermeiren]

This is why you're one of the best out there! Great video, great photo's... thank you for your work and inspiration.

[@george_edward_]

7:52 is the most new york shot i've ever seen in my life

[@monikabrandenstein5011]

I like the black and white aesthetic in both your moving images and your photographs. It was a pleasure watching this video! For me, each of your pictures is a work of art! I had to think of Vivian Maier not only once. For example 6:23 or 9:20 and some others. NYC and the black and white look of your superb photography suggests these thoughts.

[@pjpalacpac1257]

This was such a treat to watch. Thank you for this video, it left me feeling inspired and just in pure awe.

[@winslow_j]

Man this was so good...my eyes were glued literally through the whole video and the photos were incredible, you made great work on this trip. Also exciting to hear that you're thinking about a move!

[@haiinguy3n]

Love your vids, nothing overly complicated or technical, just simple snippets of every day life but pieced together so well! Always inspired by your vids man, keep goin!!

[@BrettAhoPhotography]

The new bar has been set for street photography videos Faizal. Excellent photography and production value. Cheers from Canada 🍁 Brett

[@susieq5122]

Great video. Always love your music choices to set the tone for your experience. Pleasure to go along with you in your journey.

[@ThePEXE3000]

This was simply spetacular. I love B&W and this mix with the slow jazz was a love letter to the old days but with a spice of modern on top. I wanna take some pictures now

[@adamhymel2386]

Dudeeeee! I gotta say, you're my favorite YT hybrid photographer (film/digital). You're so humble, kind, and you have an AMAZING eye. You're no fluff and I freaking love it. So tired of all these influencers lately who produce subpar/mehhh work, yet they get thousands of likes. You're a breath of fresh air

[@george_edward_]

This video was a very subtle reminder that great photography takes work. you were on the streets literally ALL day. I need to push myself to do that more often

[@sonofnothing]

Dude, your videos are second to none. The amount of talking head youtubers with fancy lighting behind them in their little makeshift studio, talking recycled specs and forum points... They're unwatchable. You are a truly gifted photographer. You have such a great eye for getting the shot, every time. You do wax poetic, but it's ok, you're a poet. No spec sheet blabbing, just FINE ART. by the way, since you've moved to NY, it would be awesome to bump into you one day out there. Would you ever consider doing 1 on 1 walks? I moved a few hours upstate, but have family in LI and Hoboken

[@jhonyshow]

This is another level bro ! I have been watching your videos for years. Every single one and what you just did is a masterpiece. The format, the music, the phase, los tiempos chicos ! This is awesome 👏 And I cannot stop thinking that this was because you miss your go pro mount ! Something that you could though it was a negative experience ended up bringing something new, exquisite 🙌 Great job !

[@Ahsan9zj3]

Classic scenes and vibes of an iconic city. Beautiful production Faizal

[@artivism4068]

From someone who is from there, I can see why people would say it feels like youre in a movie. Its still mesmerizing to me. I was surprised you didnt include the text on the floor in the skate park/bridge shot.

[@arsalanalim]

look at faizal man, so inspirational

[@ericlutz9558]

Excellent video. I've very much enjoyed your stuff since KZbin first suggested you to me. But this one is up another level. Congratulations and keep this stuff coming.

[@sjsent4553]

This was indeed one of the best videos I've ever seen of someone out shooting. Great job

[@MarkaustinHasler]

This was absolutely fantastic. The production value and general mood you went for captured absolutely perfectly. I really appreciate how much effort has gone into this. Oh and the Street photography......well that was fantastic too. Unreal work mate.

[@developingtank]

Love it. I feel like I say this on every video you make, but this is another step is pushing street photography videos to become cooler. Keep pushing the genre!

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thank you ❤️

[@henlolneh]

the intro was so damn fire you 10000% evoked the essence of NY with it ~~

[@druuu84]

You can really see a sort of maturity in this video contrasted with his older stuff. I’m here for it.

[@FaizalWestcott]

Appreciate that

[@jimmycapp29]

Absolutely FANTASTIC! Love love love the opening segment. Superb job. Living and shooting here in NYC...you truly captured the essence.

[@ignacioiturri]

This video was such a pleasure to watch. Everything from the cinematography to the music, not to mention the breathtaking photos, truly a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing.

[@ShawnPBruce]

Always love the music choices. Hope you’re enjoying your time in New York.

[@edgyedd9394]

That’s beautiful. The quality of the whole video it’s so consistent man

[@kanghaolee212]

The music, movement, light, and stages this video have is insane. Good stuff.

[@FaizalWestcott]

Haha, appreciate that!

[@gonzotravelling]

Fabulous work. Can't wait to go back here myself!

[@ezekielkok1848]

Lovely photos. Some hit, some missed. Thanks for sharing. The gr is such a beauty. Love mine, using it for my edc. It has brought me closer to my subjects

[@lorenschwiderski]

The video and stills both are great. Well done. This has been an interesting journey watching this progression over the last couple of years. I believe others see this as well, with Faizal arriving at that station. Thank you, Loren

[@michellewhite6692]

Thank you for a new perspective on places I'm totally familiar with.

[@somephotovideos]

Absolutely loving all these recent videos. Excited to see more from your time in New York. And I’m getting an OG Ricoh GR - excited to make a vid on it hopefully soon.

[@rogerbrooksfilms]

Absolutely love the black and white vibe combined with the music, very engaging. The scene and image at 9:09 was fantastic! ✌️

[@ocvisual]

Faizal is straight with making movies on the subway. Great work bud!

[@pepetrueno8722]

It’s easy to fall in love with the city

[@Rob.Cumberland]

wonderful job on this. i've wanted to create a good b&w video like this for a while. really nice work. beautiful.

[@lookintok]

I’m telling you the B&W look you’ve been doing is going too the moon! Very good slick work and video! 🍊

[@FaizalWestcott]

I've really been feeling the black and white haha. It's crossed over into my video now

[@makaya]

black and white aesthetic is something special

[@ajaybundela6274]

your music choice for the video is just to damn good, i could watch this on a loop

[@barry_crisp]

Amazing video, it's easy anymore to get a bit bored with shots of New York City, but damn there's always some fresh way to feel, thanks, I loved that!

[@lacoryahhunt1313]

What a spectacular video! This was a great watch!

[@headphoneboy]

Really enjoyed the B&W cinematography and soundtrack. Great work 👏

[@loco46m]

Your work always makes me want to get back to the art of photography and videography, but your musical selection was amazing! I'm a musician too, keep up the good work!

[@martingreenberg870]

Thank you for this video. Just booked my room and flight to NY for six nights in the middle of September. I love to walk the streets of NY. It is unlike any city in the US I have visited. Six days isn’t enough. Enjoyed the video clips and stills in glorious B&W. That is the way ai normally shoot. Been looking at Earst Haas & Saul Leiter color images in NYC and may do just color images this time around. Also enjoyed you selection of cool jazz. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

Loving these vibes man!

[@bigshug2374]

This reminds me so much of the Woody Allen film Manhattan. I loved that just as much as this.

[@danielgilleland5184]

This is another level Faizal. Art. Loved it. I feel like even the way you were seeing your images and composing in real time was more mature, more thoughtful. The video editing choices too. I learned something today. Thank you.

[@FaizalWestcott]

Thank you so much 😀

[@royalslowwy5974]

once again the whole video was just great i don’t find the right words. especially the opening scene was just one beautiful work of art to look at! love how you developed your own way of story telling ❤🖤🤍🩶

[@surajchandorkar1809]

Hi Faizal such a lovely video. So much to learn. BTW have you changed your set up for the gr3x, I see a square hood there. Would really appreciate if you can just give a brief on the set up.

[@davekumo1]

Man that was simple amazing 😮

[@dan.allen.digital]

Good music makes all the difference for this type of video. Nice work

[@NotAnotherChannel_Channel]

Cool vibes. That GRIII is twisting my arm.

[@waregreg]

i love the music!!! .. and pictures, great work.

[@umustbelems]

Lovely vibe brother! 🖤

[@hugomartinsphoto]

Something Great!👌

[@TheUrbandilema]

Agreed Hugo. Good to see u in the comments

[@hugomartinsphoto]

@@TheUrbandilema Absolutely! we need to support the good things eheh Hope you are doing well🙌

[@user-xy7jx5kz5p]

Amazing work as always. May I ask what lens hood that is on the GR?

[@JoeLopez]

Such a nice job on this video! I've always wanted to visit and shoot NYC. A word of warning however, please be cautious wearing headphones when traveling the subway and walking in such a city. Always be aware of your surroundings, at all times. Keep up the hustle!

[@vincentbelanger8288]

SOOOOOOOOOOOO DOPEEEEEEE

[@aidanhennebry]

Best video you've ever made.

[@FaizalWestcott]

Wow, thanks!!

[@AlexOnStreets]

Non stop vibe. I miss nyc. Good work 🎵

[@FaizalWestcott]

much love my guy. City is waiting for your return

[@trix-4656]

Your best video thus far. Kudos!

[@user-zk4xq5si3b]

beautiful video and amazing pictures. Please, could you tell me where the skate park is located?

[@alexmcmurtrieSits]

This is exactly why I'm a subscriber!

[@SylvainDuford]

Great video, great music, subscribed.

[@ignatius_guitar7452]

Love the b&w style!

[@ljac_1314]

who would have thought a black and white go pro footage would be cool aszzz. nice!

[@FaizalWestcott]

Haha, this isn't with the GoPro but my Sony but I think black and white on GoPro footage would look quite nice too

[@kimjeongwon98]

New York looks even more facinating somehow

[@KillerTacos54]

Black and white video just hits different

[@tivole.]

something different i really like!!

[@davidwayt]

Incredible video man, endless inspiration 🫶

[@barclayjb]

Well done. I really like your B&W edits.

[@frankshouter]

suuuuuupercooool! 😍

[@GCO-hv5yd]

Love this! I’m planning to buy a GR IIIX but I’m not sure if I should also include the Pentax AF-201FG 🤔 can’t see any video reviews, demo about that flash and if it’s worth purchasing. I’m a newbie in the photography world 😅

[@daviddeflandre5377]

AMAZING ❤

[@jordhon]

music choices were so good

[@Vércingétorix9273]

I love these videos so much

[@yoshikibell]

love it as always

[@ulfjonsson2122]

GREAT!

[@alessiolaz.photographer]

I have an old XT2 with an 18mm 1.4 lens, and I am very undecided about whether to get this Ricoh or an X-e4 / X-T4 for my travels.

[@YohaneRockett]

wow! 😻😻😻

[@J.Carrington]

That intro is beautiful

[@MARZILLI]

Got that Woody Allen vibe. I dig it 100 percent…

[@ciscoea]

You do not miss.

[@anthonymollicone]

Loved it, as always 🔥

[@wtr4397]

Fabulous!!

[@americosequeira8670]

Simply Wonderful…

[@daryljohnson9010]

Well done!

[@hoangvo389]

Best ever black white

[@helencogan2187]

AMAZING WORK !!!😊😊

[@itsasticker8768]

What would you say its your favourite camera for street photography?

[@yulbdv]

good as always👏

[@dadisgaming816]

Wow This is a so good Video ! You Made my day ! Thank you

[@FaizalWestcott]

aw appreciate the love!

[@borisapple]

beautiful black and white

[@_chrisbissette]

This was great

[@horaciomillan4181]

I’m always so impressed for the amount of rats in NYC, and in the Central Park.

[@DexterMorgan12]

Hey man, love the content you make keep it up. I’m wondering thought why own both an x100v and a Ricoh GRIIIX? I actually just did the same thing recently haha but was hoping to get your perspective on why having both makes sense (I think I’m just tryna justify this GR purchase lol) thanks

[@antwon8902]

SUCH A GREAT VIDEO

[@patrykrokicki9297]

Did you use XT5 or Sony to film this? And which lens did you use for movie parts?