BARCELONA Street Photography | Fuji X100v

[@JamesParsons1]

Whatsss up Gang - Welcome back. Let me know which pictures are your favourite! JP ✌️

[@cameralabs]

Love Barcelona and love how you've captured it here. Really enjoyable walk around with you in this video, seeing the sights and then how you interpret them - you're absolutely right, photography gives us the motivation to explore and to really pay attention to our surroundings. Nice that you're using the X100V too, keeping it small and simple. I'm experimenting with it as my only camera for some future trips. PS - and bonus points for Nomad coffee, one of the best in Europe! Great video!

[@JamesParsons1]

Gordon - What a dope comment, thank you! I LOVEEEE being led by my camera, and what interests me, which makes me insufferable to travel with, but it always leads to good photos ;). To me, the x100v simplifies everything so much so that I forget I am even being limited by my equipment, where as I think if I had multiple zoom lenses, I would be constantly worried about whether I had the right focal length on my camera ahah. Nomad really know how to do coffee 😎 looking forward to when they explode all over LDN

[@cameralabs]

@@JamesParsons1 I also recommended you to my contacts at Fujifilm, hope that's ok!

[@JamesParsons1]

Gordon - That is A okay, thank you so much

[@VinkJoost]

Loved what you said about getting everything in focus and see if the story is good enough. Will work on that for sure

[@JamesParsons1]

Its a brutal - yet necessary experience for us as photographers to go through :) Let me know how it goes dude!

[@VinkJoost]

@@JamesParsons1 will definitely let you know

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

reflection shot is a BANGER!!!

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you so much dude!

[@mab7722]

Really like your music selection choices in this video, it's so much more enjoyable to watch a video with a great selection of music!

[@JamesParsons1]

Yooooo thank you! Love that comment! Really appreciate it :)

[@RedAddict96]

the photo of the couple on the bike in b&w is legendary

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you!! yeah I am super happy with that one, how the woman is smirking into the camera, I love it

[@AnAbundanceOfReads]

These shots are awesome!!

[@JamesParsons1]

Yooo thank you! Glad you love the images

[@legofanessex]

great skater shots. powerful

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude! Deffo my faves from this series!!

[@riaz423]

Fuji gaaaang! Pleasant video, thank you for taking us through your day :D

[@JamesParsons1]

Fujiiiiii GAAAANGGG - You are welcome my dude, plenty more day trips en route

[@masagung928]

Great photos, the Black N White are my favourite

[@JamesParsons1]

Yaaaassss - There is something so satisfying about B&W images simplifying everything down to the fundamentals. Any in particular that you really like?

[@masagung928]

@@JamesParsons1 i think i like them all, r u using across? I just follow your insta, you haven't uploaded yet the photos from this video?

[@JamesParsons1]

I am getting round to posting the images I promise 😂 Yeah I am using the Acros the film simulation, an editing video will come out shortly!

[@AliDouglas94]

Great pics, great sound

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you wizzy- glad you be loving the bangers

[@lukaskogler120]

great video, great shots, great tips. I love the X100 it's such a great camera.

[@JamesParsons1]

Yesss Lukas - The X100V is by far my favourite camera i've ever owned, something about the simplicity is so alluring to the bad boy

[@lukaskogler120]

@@JamesParsons1 Yes and the size of this camera is just perfect.

[@DanielWilliams1994]

Great insight at 12 minutes in! I’ve been guilty of that so many times

[@TheNSM11]

It was worth waiting until the end for the banger - what a picture mate!

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you dude! Yeah I was over the moon when I shot ‘the banger’ feel like I need to get a 10foot print of it

[@l.k.9459]

Amazing shots.

[@l.k.9459]

And also great valuable photography philosophy! Love it, subscribed.

[@JamesParsons1]

Welcome to the Fuji Gang! Glad you enjoy the photos and the philosophy of photography chat, plenty more en route 😎

[@zettepix2009]

Excellent. You have discovered some new perspectives in my own city :).

[@feydanmedia]

Awesome work mate, keep it up

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude

[@simondavis741]

Loved all the images, dude, but the ‘banger’ is outstanding! 100%

[@JamesParsons1]

Yessss Simon - not going to lie I am over the moon about this photo ahaha

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

very nice blur shots, I have yet to try that.

[@Ibz87]

Love the images James. Well done bro. Subbed

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude 🙌🙌 glad you enjoyed the content ❤️

[@wendeeisme]

Your photos are so nicely taken! B&W or color, they're all very captivating. Well done!

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you so much Wendy for the support (and the comment)

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

black and white seems like a good choice

[@iamhyunjoon]

Intro is super cool🔥 And great shots📸

[@JamesParsons1]

Buzzzzing - Glad you loved the Intro, I had fun making it!

[@kendrasananikone]

gorgeous photos!! i really love the photos of the arc de triumph, the colors are stunning :o

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you Kendra

[@rugosotv]

awesome vid, awesome photos, loving your content!

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you dude, appreciate the love and comment! Glad you enjoy it so much! Plenty more en route

[@tearspoint8153]

5:50 Hello! Congratulations on the photos. He always thought that Spain does not offer the same possibilities as London for street photography. At this minute you mention the difference in architecture with London, what does that have to do with black and white photography? I wish I could live in London, I think it's the perfect city for any photographer.

[@JamesParsons1]

Thanks for the comment! I wasn't clear enough in what I was saying about why I was shooting in black and white, my apologies. What I meant was because of the rain and the lack of sun, I was going to shoot in black and white. The reason for this is in my opinion colour photography works much better when there is a lot of available light to make colours more saturated. As there wasn't much light, I prefer to switch to black and white to play with shapes and shadow

[@abchappell01]

I absolutely enjoyed your video presentation! Barcelona is one of my favorite places to visit. Your photos brought back wonderful memories, and I was totally engaged with your content. Keep up your wonderful work :)

[@JamesParsons1]

What a dope comment to receive - Thank you Anthony

[@eddyinet]

This was a super fun one. That banger image in the puddle was 👌🏽. I’ve noticed myself shooting more at 5.6-8 recently as well and seeing better results with my compositions. Spot on…well done. Cheers.

[@JamesParsons1]

Glad you enjoyed it Eddy! Yeah that photo is probably the best thing I’ve shot in 6 months ahaha There is something about forcing your arm to remove all equipment hacks and expose your skills as a photographer. Pushes you in new ways to become better, which at the end of the day is the goal! Thank you for commenting and sharing the love, it’s much appreciated ❤️

[@robbieallcock]

Those panning long exposure shots tho 🛴🛵👌

[@JamesParsons1]

Pewww pewwww - Glad you like them! They are some of my proudest photos

[@rickwink]

Fire video bro!🔥🔥

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude !!

[@marciolabio]

Great vid and amazing shots :)

[@JamesParsons1]

Yoo Thank you Marco

[@TopshelfJunior]

Man I wanna buy the X100V so bad !!! Gonna wait til' after the Fuji announcement tho, don't wanna rush it lol. Oh yeah, that photo at 1:23 was sick !!!

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you very much my dude! Glad you liked the pictures. What are you waiting for with the announcement? What is the x100v missing ;)

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@JamesParsons1 Hmmm.. I guess I'm not waiting for anything specific, but I do have hopeful thoughts for an XH2. I shoot video as well so, spending my money towards that could be an option. But yeah, if no new cameras are announced that I like...the X100V would be perfect !

[@JamesParsons1]

And XH2 would be very interesting... My eyes are also peeled if I am completely honest ahaha

[@faisalee]

I love Barcelona! Great to see things are getting normal and people walking around without masks :) Great video by the way, loved how you captured the whole story :)

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you Faisal! Yeah its great to see the city getting back on its feet after being hit so hard early on! Glad you enjoyed the video and images man

[@alinaad8262]

that was one of the best street photography videos I've ever seen! and I adored your music choice - would you like to share your playlist or even spotify account??

[@JamesParsons1]

Wow that is incredible feedback - thank you Alina! All the music is from epidemic sounds buuuut I do have a playlist that’s this kinda vibe: open.spotify.com/playlist/6p3NlrA3DhBlJovH6BZEHh?si=3cGkYG0EQXe_kP_xAqx6FQ Hope you enjoy

[@moes_film]

10:15 in regards to this subject, I think it all depends on the story you're trying to tell. One of the reasons why we purchase these type of cameras is for the adjustability, thus enabling us to be more creative, thus better story. If we're stuck with a specific aperture or shutter or setting it could also result in a dull series of photos.

[@JamesParsons1]

Whats up Moses - Thanks for ya comment. Perhaps I didn't quite communicate my thoughts accurately, as it was less a comment on using the same settings, because even at f2 you can go from having a razor thin line of sharpness to having the majority of the frame in focus. To me, the issue was more in relation to the 'interest' of the photo being purely about the characteristics of lens, rather than the story itself. That having been said, I completely agree that this type of camera pushes us to be more creative as we are more limited which allows us to tell a better story. Thanks for commenting and sharing your insight my dude

[@aleksjakobsons]

Mate, when I saw a banger photo earlier in the video, I was like, wow too fast, and you haven't showcased it fully. I was happy to see it later, at the end of the video, again this photo and how you took it. Well done and hope you enjoyed Barcelona!

[@JamesParsons1]

Yoooo - thank you my dude ❤️❤️ gotta save the best till last, right? ;) I am not going to lie, that’s my best photo of 2022 hands down ahaha

[@binksdave]

Love the skater shots at the start JP! I'm in Barce in March - any chance you can remember the name of the skater location?? 🙏🏼

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you so much - I believe it's this location: Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona Enjoy shooting it!

[@binksdave]

@JamesParsons1 muchas graçias hermano! 🙌🏽

[@antwilkphotography]

So many great shots to choose from the first skateboarder one really stood out to me though. Great video as always. Will we be getting an editing one soon?

[@JamesParsons1]

Yoooo TY Ant - that skater shot is defffffooo one of my favourites from Barcelona. Will be on the gram shortly! I’ve tried to make an editing video in a way that is genuinely really useful to you guys, and have struggled as I think the typical format is too geared towards, this is how you editing THIS photo, rather than sharing the principles. I need to have another stab at it though as standard editing videos are a real pet peeve ahaha. Keep your eyes peeled 👀

[@antwilkphotography]

@@JamesParsons1 thanks for the reply. I completely get what you mean about the editing video. Definitely one of the most underrated channels on YT.

[@JamesParsons1]

My dude - thank you! Glad you like the content

[@cmar6268]

Great shots especially the ones with the reflections! Are they SOOC or do you post process! Another enjoyable video!

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you my dude ❤️❤️ glad you loved the video. These are editing in Lightroom, mainly with the classic chrome profiles warmed up by about 300kelvin. I find that’s the sweeeeet spot for this look! I’ve got free presets on the buymeacoffee link in the description. try the vibrant colour one and warm it up a smidge for this look :)

[@chippy511]

HI James its Michael here I hAve been really looking forward to your shots in Barcelona, have not been disappointed I love all those BW shots particularly the one with the Dog looking into a shop window really love that. Your an inspiration to me. Well Done. I am sending you all the best today keep up the great work I adore if that’s not going over the top my FujiX100 too. It’s a work of art I think Love love love. Cheers Michael.

[@JamesParsons1]

Yooo thanks Michael! I also loved the personification of the good doggo pretending to shop ahaha. Thank you once again for commenting, I always appreciate the love and support

[@chippy511]

@@JamesParsons1 did you get my problem James I was asking about. I unfortunately set my focus point - and now when I want to move it on the screen I can’t do it. This was a suggestion to do it this way by some guy on KZbin. He said he did not like it shifting around when he wanted to photo something. I actually do t like - but I can’t reset it - I was wondering if I should reset the camera and start from default. Your thoughts - help??!! Thanks James.

[@moodsbymark]

I was just in Barcelona in November - it's such a photogenic city. Took some of my best photos there! I definitely need to come back and make some new photos after watching your video. Your work emits such a particular nostalgic feeling. Definitely, something I want to try to encapsulate in my work as well. In due time though! Much love from New York!

[@JamesParsons1]

You are not wrong my dude - Everywhere you turn there is something beautiful to capture! Glad that you love the images so much! Something which might help you create this kinda vibe in camera is to shoot so your camera is flat (i.e. not tilted up or down.) This means that all of your vertical lines are vertical and not being in or out which I find makes images look quite painterly. Great for shooting stuff thats at eye level, not ideal when photographing tall buildings ahaha

[@ZisisKardianos]

Hi, thanks for the video. Which is the location in the first clip with the skaters? Did you finally found out?

[@JamesParsons1]

Hey dude! Glad you liked it, I think it was here: www.google.com/maps/place/Barcelona+Museum+of+Contemporary+Art/@41.382896,2.1660519,18.53z/data=!3m1!5s0x12a4a2f503f3fa37:0x2cf99b03c2829b6c!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x12a49816718e30e5:0x44b0fb3d4f47660a!2sBarcelona,+Spain!3b1!8m2!3d41.3873974!4d2.168568!16zL20vMDFmNjI!3m5!1s0x12a4a2f5ac8c5ed1:0x8efd28fd5e2c7b2a!8m2!3d41.3831913!4d2.1668668!16zL20vMGNnazRn?entry=ttu

[@megiMove]

Nice bw photos. Do you shoot raw and then edit or do you use any recipes? Lately I've been trying moving away from raw, and just using more time on just shooting pictures and doing minimalistic editing. I still havent used my raw on my fujifilm.. just remembering getting so sick of editing when i was a sony user. It was the shooting that pulled me to photography and not the long editing 😅🤪🥳 i was so sick and tired of it that i had almost 1 year break before i got my fujifilm and the jpegs was awesome ! 😍

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you Mergim! I am not going to lie, I edit all of my images in Lightroom. Although I agree with you that editing is the most tedious part of shooting process, I like the control and flexibility it gives me. For so long i've been like, I should really try recipes but i've just never got round to it ahaha. One day I promise I will get into recipes ahaha

[@giuliodibi3679]

Are you using any B&W recipe for the X100V? I love your B&W images 🤩

[@JamesParsons1]

Thank you Giulio, I’ve got some black and white presets on the buymeacoffee link ( they are free to download), but these ones are slightly different! Stay tuned, these will go on the site too :)

[@StephanCremer]

Very nice shots and channel you've got here! Subscribed for more Fuji content :)

[@JamesParsons1]

Glad you like the content my dude

[@blood_n_guts_murphy]

What is the best area to stay? Maybe near gothic area?

[@JamesParsons1]

Great question, in all honesty I don’t know. Maybe the gothic quarter? I stayed at the Exe Plaza which was actually really nice. Maybe it’s worth getting a place near the beach so you can chill down there in the day when it’s too hot 😎

[@blood_n_guts_murphy]

@@JamesParsons1 thanks 😊 🙏

[@TheGazmondo]

I like where you are coming from in your enquiry as to what makes good images. I always ask myself, do I really want this picture, do I feel excited, is it worth printing? Do I care , or in your case is it just padding for a KZbin video ? This is fine, but then it’s like shooting for a client, (The Video) and not shooting for yourself, which is obviously valid. What pictures would you print if you were not doing a video, what would You shoot to print, or do I want this ? Came to this video a bit late, very much enjoyed it, and love the fact that unlike many other KZbinrs you seem to take a self more reflecting philosophical view of your work. Love the honesty.

[@JamesParsons1]

Eyyyy thank you my dude! I’m glad you’ve noticed the thought I try to extend to my work :) That’s exactly the thought process I try to employ to keep me honest, and to keep me pushing forwards. As we develop as photographers we need to keep this in mind to continually push us forwards 🙌 Thanks for commenting dude, really appreciate it

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

the first group of photos seemed to be of the point and shoot variety, and the second group is more thought out and creative.

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

What month is it?

[@AlfredWong3]

I read there are rules against photographing people on the streets in Spain. Did you come across any such push back when you were out and about?

[@JamesParsons1]

I've heard of these rules, but I didn't encounter any issues. There were loads of tourists who were out and about shooting with their cameras. I often made it very clear I was taking a photo and no one said a thing. I feel like it might have been a different experience had I been using a big DSLR though, so bare that in mind if you go to photograph :)

[@vevi2004]

Guy, if possible, make a simulation film each time you review it for me. Your picture is very beautiful. thanks in advance friend

[@JamesParsons1]

Thanks for the kind words :) I’ve got free presets on my buymeacoffee.com link :)

[@vevi2004]

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