Urban Abstracts - Shooting with a theme

I'm on a quest to shoot urban abstracts, linked with a theme to create some hopefully, very creative results.
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[@lindsaysealey8257]

Brilliant inspiring video. I can't believe this channel has only got 10k subcribers. Definetely the best photography vlogger on KZbin.

[@john-okc450]

I agree 1000%.

[@justletmesigninokthx]

yep ! so many quality pics

[@e6Vlogs]

Thank you Lindsay. Let's hope KZbin reads your comments and recommends me more!

[@e6Vlogs]

Thanks James

[@geraldmcdowell4890]

I tell everybody that will listen and know 3 that watch. Great stuff Craig looking follow to the next video.

[@robcoates4394]

My second viewing and it's just as inspiring as the first. I enjoy your video almost as much as your photographs. What a treasure trove for the photographer that National Theatre is. Regarding the curved work, 6:04 gets my vote. Cheers from DownUnder.

[@garypentecost833]

Simply brilliant Craig inspirational 😎

[@larrylancaster4287]

What a treasure trove of abstracts that National Theater is!

[@johnbianchi6430]

Excellent! A great idea brilliantly executed.

[@philsimpson2854]

Brilliant video, I live in London and have walked round the south bank many times overwhelmed by what to photograph. A big help. Many thanks

[@darrenprobert2314]

Great video and curves, very inspirational and eye opening. Thanks for posting

[@kenny75photography2]

The great thing about your videos, Craig is you get quality and quantity in your images. I was a real saddo and counted 63 images in this video alone when with some KZbinrs you are lucky if you get more than two!

[@dtravisphd]

Your eye for graphic compositions is outstanding. You're the Bryan Peterson of British photography!

[@VedranG]

Another fabulous vlog Craig. Thankyou for being so inspiring and showing how to see...

[@alanbrunelle1546]

Fantastic video - you have a tremendous eye for composition. Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas with us all.

[@eltinjones4542]

You never disappoint Craig - well done

[@megabusa]

Outstanding shots ! Thank you for sharing !

[@allandavies1187]

Fantastic compositions Craig, looks like you had fun and were enjoying yourself. So many.... compositions and fabby ideas...

[@Luigi13]

The photographs are inspiring and very well done but the video is very entertaining and funny at the same time, great one here.

[@DanMehlig]

Loving the production value you're putting into these new videos!

[@alexreay4164]

Just fantastic. You make it look so easy. As I was watching I thought to myself this guy could make a great photo out of a plain old kerb.... guess what... 30 seconds later at 5:40 you did LOL

[@MrPercy1001]

Going out to capture images with subjects in mind is great. You've done a grand job covering tonnes of abstract shots that are always there, we just often don't see them. Great mix of photos and video. 👍

[@18Balthasar]

Restricting yourself sometimes leads to the best results! One of the most inspiring photography videos I've seen. Love the urban topic. Keep up the great work!

[@mendesvideo]

Another great video. I think I'm gonna have a go at this theme as well. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@RedSnapper205]

Great video, super inspiring. I actually went straight out after finishing watching to shoot. Cheers.

[@philiphyndman3583]

I love how well made your videos are.

[@erichstocker4173]

Loved it. I wish I had your eye to find those images in the city. Thanks!

[@mandrakedas]

Always love your videos. You show how to bring the unusual out of the usual we walk past every day (with a touch of humour)

[@NicholasEJones]

Great Vlog and inspiartional images, need to do this more, also nice curve on the top of the escalator ;)

[@draxe9121]

Well done Craig. Very inspiring.

[@qnetx]

Outstanding! Some of the best imagery I have seen. Thank you for being so inspiring!

[@biffyeager611]

I truly love the way you think! The exercises you put yourself through really help create a mental challenge in everything you shoot! I am trying to emulate your process! Thanks

[@e6Vlogs]

Cheers Biff

[@collierll]

Just fantastic!

[@shahidkhanstockvideos]

I really like your videos, informative and well put together.

[@johndurrant9929]

Hi there. Recently I have been getting into landscape photography, and thus watching quite the number of you-tube videos. You are a great all around photographer, and I appreciate that you just keep shooting when it is not the best of weather, and hopefully I am picking up a number of good tips. So thanks a bunch for your excellent videos. Your witty, somewhat dry sense of humour is good too. love the fake drone clip. Ha. You number 3 on my list to watch. Simon Baxter first.... then Thomas Heaton, and well, YOU. That is not meant as an insult. Two thumbs up.

[@kristofbarta2964]

The wet/dry concrete wall had lovely curves. Cool vid, thank.

[@cillyede]

Great video as always, thanks! Hubert

[@eltinjones4542]

Of all the Photographers that I follow on KZbin, you are the most versatile. Cityscapes, portraits, street photography and your landscapes aren't bad either. Is there nothing you can't do? You have encouraged me to make more use of my GX7 - if only I could sit down and edit my 'Masterpieces' more frequently 😂 I even have a fisheye 7.5 Samyang 😱. Anyhow keep up the good work and enjoyable and informative Vlogs. Cheers E.

[@e6Vlogs]

I'm sure there is lots i can't do, but thank you for appreciating the diversity Eltin.

[@simonmerriman2557]

Yet another brilliant vlog! Really inspires me each one that I watch.

[@wowJhil]

Even places seemingly without interest can become a good photo, good job!

[@synriser6742]

Fantastic! Great images. You inspire me to do something similar.

[@maggyfish]

Outstanding photography with a lol moment in the middle made to look so simple but clearly isn't bravo 👏

[@mhsvz6735]

Most excellent!

[@DNBaccount]

Your video work is getting better by the video! Keep it up, always awesome educational tips.

[@DaleDerhamSmith]

Just stumbled across this video and am loving it.

[@DickyTracy]

6:02 - Curves right there!

[@IwanDierckx]

Very inspirational. Thank you very much

[@BartRos1980]

Nice Video. These are some great locations. Will add them to my list. Thank you.

[@saaj1]

I like everything about this brilliantly paced video- great compositions well presented. It was really a pleasure to watch, thanks a lot.

[@e6Vlogs]

Thank you Saaj

[@iansoutdoorsrecovery7971]

some amazing pictures I would have never thought of taking images like yours in a town thank you for sharing I'm definitely going to town and see what I can shoot . when it stops raining .

[@NasCostomano]

thank you! I see these places and nearby almost every day and was feeling that thing of wondering if I could or even should take any more photos. realise now (though they won't be as good as these) I can. love these vids...

[@Schmitzchen]

Had so much fun watching this. Great editing, good choice of music and wonderful pictures. Thanks!

[@e6Vlogs]

Thankyou. It would seem that both you and I have bad music taste however!

[@Schmitzchen]

At least we're not alone with our bad taste.

[@503bast]

Superb! Great job!

[@fragiskosm9778]

Very inspirational video and helpful!

[@daveyoung6240]

Wish I had seen this before I went off around a nearby town last night! Mainly shooting landscapes but see cityscapes as the next move but found it all a bit overwhelming as what to shoot. Picking a theme seems a really good approach so can see the gothic from the doric so to speak. Great video, thanks. PS like the curves you found on the way down the underground ;-)

[@bivboy10]

Brilliant mate 👍

[@justletmesigninokthx]

Amazing episode.

[@jangould4321]

Thanks Craig. Truly inspirational, love all the shots especially that curved 'stone' wall. Trying to find part two now.

[@e6Vlogs]

Available for e6 Subscribers Jan, see my website for details

[@ToyoteroMundial]

Subscribed. Hope to see many more videos on your channel.

[@cashino]

Great video :-)

[@robcoates4394]

Just discovered your videos and I'm finding them inspirational. I'm very envious of you having London as a photographic playground. However, this video has inspired me to head into Perth and see what I can do! Regards, Rob Coates, Perth (West Oz)

[@peterigby4041]

Nice vid and a nice idea! I may just try this myself.

[@jeffogden6060]

I know this vlog is 9 months old, but I just now watched it. I really appreciate the way you find interesting compositions in the most mundane environments. I don't get to Canary Wharf often, but will make a point of it again soon. I do know that it can be a ghost town on Sundays which allows for a bit more freedom for a wandering photographer (freedom from security guards at least). As I watched you walk up and down the stairs at the National Theater, it occurred to me that you show a great deal of faith in the general public by leaving your video camera unattended! I would not have been so trusting.

[@e6Vlogs]

I like to challenge myself to see how far away I can leave the camera. I might get on a bus next time!

[@markdayphotography7948]

Briiliant video. Seems now I have no excuse for getting some great shots in my home town.

[@opwave79]

Brilliant video! Gets us thinking about how to look at things in a whole new perspective. Thank you for sharing :)

[@chrishorner3954]

First rate: I always look forward to your vlogs. You should have 20k subscribers! At least!

[@e6Vlogs]

Thanks Chris. You don't happen to know 10,000 people that like photography that you could share the video with?!

[@TarrelScot]

One of your best yet IMHO! I'm inspired by the way you go out with a clear intent and really work an area or subject. I'm sure this is a big part in the success of your images, and something I can learn from, especially in an urban environment when the choice of what to shoot can be overwhelming. Quick question; when shooting your vlogs, do you have an assistant, or do the whole thing yourself?

[@e6Vlogs]

All me Mark. Camera, sound, editing, hair, make up, catering, all me!

[@GlenDomulevicz]

You were right, it was fun.

[@tilerman]

Hi Craig. I was on the Sth Bank last weekend and I took some great pics of the National Gallery. And I have just found this video of your visit. Fantastic images Craig, particularly 5.01. Perhaps you could do a video of your post production. Oh, by the way, love your music choices! Thanks.

[@e6Vlogs]

Cheers Busyboy. You get two post-process vids as part of my e6 Subscription- urban shot and landscape shot.

[@geoffmphotography9444]

Very helpful

[@jonnysmyth1011]

Craig, love all the vlogs; stylish, great production values, so inspiring, and humourous. Simply the best out there imho. Thank you. Did you do the "places" theme blog?

[@jonnysmyth1011]

... *theme vlog I meant

[@e6Vlogs]

Was: Photos Thankyou for your comments. Yes the 'place' vlog is available as part of my e6 Subscription (see my website).

[@MiguelACoronaDM]

Thanks Craig. I always enjoy your "theme" videos and have tried to apply the strategy when planning my adventures. Fascinated to see how far you walk away from your camera when capturing videos - I''d be afraid of it getting swiped. Also, I noted the mix between color and b/w in this video - what criteria do you use to determine one way or the other? Appreciate the valuable content as always.

[@e6Vlogs]

Some results just naturally suit a black and white conversion. They may lack any prominent colour, be more about shape and form where colour isn't a key element, or just be where colour is a distraction, rather than adding to the impact of the shot.

[@MiguelACoronaDM]

I see. Thank you again and cheers to 100K subscribers - let's spread the word. ; )

[@runninblue9415]

hope you got permission in Canary Wharf, I got stopped six times in an hour. great video and pics as always 😁

[@e6Vlogs]

I got stopped once about 5 years ago, whilst using a tripod. Had a chat with security and they let me carry on.

[@wahabdilawar]

Brilliant video. Very relaxing and inspiring at the same time. While shooting such high contrast scenes...how do you meter? Which metering mode do you use? If you use spot metering then what do you expose for?

[@No2theBS]

Agree settings would make the clip whole lot better

[@robinpunter4377]

So, so inspirational! I was in this are a few weeks ago and missed most of you photographed. What is the building with the black and white curved flooring? Have you ever come close to losing you video camera when doing a "walk away" ? That one at the South Bank, down 2 flights of stairs was scary!!

[@e6Vlogs]

Thanks Robin. That building is secret information! You'd have to come on one of my workshops to find out!! And I like the challenge of seeing how far I can get from the video camera without it getting pinched!

[@timcomerford6979]

Incredibly Tedious music. Quite soporific!

[@e6Vlogs]

Maybe I chose it just to annoy some people. Job done!

[@edwinbruining222]

Hi Craig, Very inspirational video. I'm gonna try it myself next week. That shot at the theater with the zig-zag stairs, remind me of a Escher art piece. By the way.. I hope you didn't leave your vlog cam alone, running op and down all those stairs 😳

[@e6Vlogs]

Yes, it was left on its own. I like to see how far I can get away each time!

[@edwinbruining222]

So, when we see No vlogs anymore for a longer time, I can assume that your vlog camera is gone and that's the moment you went to far😂. I hope not that this will happen Craig.

[@e6Vlogs]

Edwin Bruining either that or someone else uploads a vlog on this channel, but it's not me presenting it!

[@edwinbruining222]

No. The one and only finder of the Cam is presenting 😁 Than you can let him arrested easily.

[@kenny75photography2]

Great video again, Craig, love the Escher-esque pics and the underground shots and I actually quite like the first music track of the video. Just wanted to ask though, what camera do you use for your timelapse sequences?

[@e6Vlogs]

Thank you. Just my video camera (Canon G7X). Its video capture speeded up, not stills.

[@My-Opinion-Doesnt-Matter]

9:30 made my day, big like ;)

[@markharris5771]

Now that's what I call inspirational, I need to do some projects like this. You got some great images, and with your usual gentle humour included it makes this video brilliant in its simplicity. Simple doesn't mean easy, and it's more than obvious the amount of shear hard work you put in to both making the video and finding the images. I also think it was very gallant of you not to show the lady in the bathroom.

[@e6Vlogs]

Thank you Mark

[@No2theBS]

Good video, camera settings with the pics would be nice.

[@e6Vlogs]

Didn't think they were so necessary for this video Rob, but if you look I put them in for most of my other videos.

[@mje1625]

Love your video! Love your photographs! Love the theme! But any chance of changing the music? By the way, I think you missed a wonderful "curves" opportunity with the young lady who got on the escalator just before you!

[@e6Vlogs]

I take my music choice very seriously and change it to suit the location and context of the video. Unfortuately, music is subjective and I'm never going to please everyone with my choice. I don't know what music you like, but if I changed it to suit you, someone else might complain. I don't like the music some other KZbinrs use, but I respect their choice that they felt it was right for their video. I'm into heavy metal, so be grateful I don't use some of this as the background music!

[@mje1625]

Easy, easy, easy! Lighten up! Just havin' some fun. As I said earlier, love your videos and your photographs. Thanks for making them. You've definitely inspired me to approach my own work with a new, fresh perspective.

[@e6Vlogs]

MJE Don't worry, i wasn't typing my reply to you through gritted teeth! Just addressing the several, re-occurring music choice complaints through your comment. Maybe i should be grateful that's the only thing people complain about!

[@john-okc450]

I enjoy the music (not by itself), but It flows with the editing in a peaceful, non-boring, unique way. Don't change a thing.

[@41stclair]

6:00 thanks you!!!! well hello !!!!!

[@geoffchalcraft9432]

I must admit, when you said you were going to Canary Wharf to take some pictures, I half expected some scenes of you having a contretemps with a security guard - as it's all "private" land and they can do what they want.

[@e6Vlogs]

You just have to know how to 'sweet talk' them!

[@geoffchalcraft9432]

Oh! Did you need to? They're famously not keen on being in anybody's pictures or videos!

[@e6Vlogs]

Maybe I have the advantage and they're subscribers?!

[@ArminHirmer]

great as usual. just the music in part one was a bit distracting :)

[@e6Vlogs]

Shame, because I liked it!

[@ArminHirmer]

thought so hehe :)

[@simonwalter7142]

Hi Craig, Did you use HDR bracketing for some of your shots in the first half of the film? Just wondering because some of them really pop

[@e6Vlogs]

Simon Walter No, never! Just tweaked results from the Olympus Raw files

[@simonwalter7142]

Cheers! BTW, that finger-clicking trick looks dead useful

[@kenny75photography2]

Keep meaning to ask, Craig, do you have to ask permission to shoot video or stills at train stations or the London underground?

[@e6Vlogs]

Hi Kenny. Officially, I would say yes. But I never have and if you are just discreet and don't get in anyone's way, then you should have not problem. There were police and security watching me (or just walking by!) at Canary Wharf and neither seemed to mind I was taking pictures.

[@kenny75photography2]

OK cheers for the reply, they tend to be quite strict about it where I am in Glasgow and generally need to ask permission.

[@david4god78]

6:03 I found curves!

[@cjmartin69]

I was thinking the same thing look at 6:08 I see some great curves hahahaha.

[@7belowzero]

Me too. LOL!!!

[@craigyb71]

saucy!

[@abawi7674]

If you don’t know Graig did that on purpose, then you don’t know e6 vlogs.

[@My-Opinion-Doesnt-Matter]

@@abawi7674 ^^

[@wahabdilawar]

Am I the only one, who noticed the curves in that black top and blue jeans???

[@larrylancaster4287]

You missed the beautiful curves on the blonde going down into the underground, mate.

[@twopeople66]

Horrible pounding musical background......

[@e6Vlogs]

Horrible moaning unnecessary comment…