Are You Photographing Strangers Like a Creep?

[@icst1968]

Although I liked the song you used for the background music, I just want to tell you that it is not specific to that part of the world at all. Yes, Romania is almost part of the Balkans (especially culturally & socially), but the folklore of Maramureș is different from the oriental rhythms. It is mostly found along the Carpathians in Ukraine and Slovakia. A Romanian musician from the area, Ducu Bertzi, even managed to bring it closer to the Celtic melodic line. I apologize for writing this observation, but I encountered quite often this kind of confusion in the musical illustration of some materials about Romania. Otherwise, I enjoyed watching this video of yours, it has an air of freshness, it's alert and I found some of the reasons why I like to return to Maramureș. Especially the horinca :) I will come again to see where you are walking!

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Don't apologise at all, I've actually.pinned your comment because it's really informative. I'll be honest, I have a licence for artlist and just used the best sound music I could find... that and a particular favourite from Runescape Classic 😅

[@AleksandraŁopato-y7p]

Can you recommend some Maramuresan musicians? When I asked the locals, they'd only show me manele.

[@priyabratadash1833]

Beautiful video and such an under rated channel

[@camstanley]

My girlfriend being from Romania I really enjoyed this video, exceeded my expectations after clicking! It is so well made production wise and the photos are amazing. Subscribed right away. Keep up the youtube grind brother, you are killing it!!

[@camstanley]

Did you make it to Brasov or Sinaia? Those were my favourite places to visit there, truly breathtaking

[@LostAndAbroad1]

I did make it to Brasov and Sinaia actually! My route included Sucevita, Suceava, Bucharest, Sinaia, Brasov, Transfagarasen (of which I have another video posted), Sibiu, Cluj Napoca, and Maramures. I've since been in Bulgaria (videos soon) and am now in Turkey.

[@LostAndAbroad1]

You can see most of my other photos from Romania on my website www.lodipertovtphotography.com

[@ladyameliecharlotte]

These tips are like a breath of fresh air! Thank you!

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Glad you like them! Any video topics you want covered next?

[@SandeepEllawala]

Beautiful video with some interesting ideas. Your interactions based on your narration sound genuine, and I think that is one of the reasons why people welcome you to their lives on your travels. On a personal note, I see a difference between travel photography and street photography, though we club them together many times. Travel Photography can benefit from human connection and interactions. In Street Photography, this may be considered as "bruising the scene". Then again, these so-called rules are arbitrary and subjective.

[@davidcastellanos2492]

This was the first time I have come across of your videos and man what a treat! Thank you for the quality video and I subscribed for more.

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Thanks for popping by, I'm glad you liked it! I also post videos on travel and history but am currently in the process of becoming a dedicated photography channel.

[@tarristatwo6545]

awesome vid, really good production honestly. Really liked the photo you chose for the thumbnail too. lots of love from Portugal

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback :)

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Really enjoyed your video which came up on my feed. Looks like a great channel. A breath of fresh air in the land of photography. Romania looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Welcome aboard! More photography and travel videos coming soon

[@CluelessYoutuber]

Beautiful photos and tips! Some valuable mindset tips that definitely help. This is a great video and some interesting stories from your explore.

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I've got more photos from Romania on my website and more travel and photography videos on channel / coming soon.

[@ActualCounterfactual]

Thanks great down to earth tips. How do you think the locals would have reacted if I came with my 1DX monster and a massive 24-70 lens, would it have changed their mindset and raised suspicions?

[@LostAndAbroad1]

I don't know that suspicion is the right word, but a larger kit definitely would have resulted in a different response.

[@ThatCarpathianG]

thank you for showing my beautiful country ! Nice video btw and u got a new subscriber. :D

[@LostAndAbroad1]

I absolutely loved Romania and managed to find time to visit all over the country

[@motomium]

Thanks for this nice and colourful video, but one thing I hoped it would have addressed and I feel it hasn't, is WHAT constitutes a "creepy" approach to photography. Especially on street / candid photography, striking a conversation or interrupting a scene would actual ruin the candid or miss the opportune moment. So what else is it that makes it creepy? Should we feel bad about taking pictures of strangers when we cannot make a connection with them first? Is the entire candid genre creepy altogether? Or are your tips only applicable to travel photography?

[@LostAndAbroad1]

@motomium these are all excellent points! I've actually expanded upon this idea on my website if you're interested in reading more of my thoughts. I am considering making a follow up video to this discussing the ethics of street & travel photography now thay I'm in Turkey. www.lodipertovtphotography.com/blog/photograph-strangers-without-being-a-creep

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Just wanted reiterate that I really like your comment btw - very constructive.

[@IanBrowne-x6n]

I feel your words are saying "find all the little photos (there are 1000s) inside the normal and often boring big picture .

[@LostAndAbroad1]

@@IanBrowne-x6n there are pictures waiting to be taken everywhere.

[@IanBrowne-x6n]

@@LostAndAbroad1 so true; however we need to train our mind and eyes to actually 'notice' what we are looking at/seeing as a photograph . Then the world is full of photos

[@Matt-OnTheRun]

Mom says hi

[@LostAndAbroad1]

I'm so sorry about her knuckle

[@PhotosByMotaz]

Amazing video. Did you have a guide or a local? I can’t see myself going from the airport to the heart of te countryside in a country where I don’t speak the language or drive etc.. thanks for sharing.

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Nope no guide, just a smile and google translate. We didn't even fly in from the airport, we hitchiked in from the Ukranian border after a few days in Lviv. I think you'd be surprised what you're capable of - it is scary and overwhelming at first to enter a country with new customs and a brand new language. But you very quickly adapt; I think if it's something you really want to experience you can do it too!

[@AleksandraŁopato-y7p]

Travelling like this is really fun and helps you immerse in the culture and learn a lot from a different perspective :) I always travel like this, learn a couple of words on the way and try to connect with the locals. Never hired a local guide, but sometimes those small interactions would lead to great friendships and those friends would help me or show around. I was invited to people's houses, shared meals together, travelled together, took part in local festivals and protests. Technology (gmaps, maps.me, google translate) helps a lot. In many countries, like Mexico or Romania people are super friendly, helpful and welcoming, and will try to connect with you even if you don't know the language. It's not easy sometimes, and not everyone enjoys this kind of travels - but if you want to try it, it's totally worth it :)

[@edusk8pwr]

Really nice vid, thanks .

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Glad you liked it!

[@HaiTomVlog]

A great bit of advice here 🤙🏼

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Thanks, I've always found it's better to be up front with people and, with photography, I think it's no different

[@magpieow]

Awesome video!

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Thanks :)

[@Stan_the_Belgian]

Great thumbnail❤

[@LostAndAbroad1]

@@Stan_the_Belgian thanks!

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Where should I bring my camera next?

[@AleksandraŁopato-y7p]

Iran!

[@IoSapsai]

Eastern Rhodopes in Bulgaria. It’s an interesting mix of Bulgarian and Turkish/Muslim culture. The nature is amazing and I’ve heard people are really warm there. You might need a local guide for the language(s) there.

[@LostAndAbroad1]

So... which photo was your favourite?

[@AleksandraŁopato-y7p]

The cute smiling granny!

[@LostAndAbroad1]

Where should I photograph next?

[@Stan_the_Belgian]

Ukraine

[@LostAndAbroad1]

@Stan_the_Belgian boy have I got a video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYqkdamlpK-Ki6M

[@AleksandraŁopato-y7p]

Afghanistan!