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[@BelaAcs-m6r]

I'm 73 and have been photographing for over 50 years and did judging some competitions back in the 90-is. I've seen millions of good images, but yours still inspires me, no matter what topic. Sometimes I compare your images with the big shots on SM and your images always "taste" a little bit better. "I'm just a jealous guy" of your vision!

[@1958zed]

11:32 Someone's a little homesick: "The next day I visited Golden Gate Park in the rain..." 😂 Great images and videos, as always.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Ah damn, maybe sipping whiskey and making the voice over was a bad call! 😂 thanks so much!

[@danapatterson4076]

I love the long exposure image, because it’s a way to see the city that the naked eye can’t capture. Your timelapses are exquisite!

[@msingrey14]

You are so incredibly talented, Michael. Whenever you put out a new video i can't click on it fast enough. Once again, your vision and creativity is, in my mind, unmatched by no one. Thanks again for the vlog and for your continued inspiration.

[@DamienCulley]

That “painting” of the windows is very cool

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much!

[@rmcgilloway92]

@@MichaelShainblum Seriously! Where was that in NYC? I'd love to see the location and all those reflections!

[@ratgirl13]

Your photos are like a love letter to New York City, and your time lapse like a jazz riff! 💙.

[@LippiVan]

You are an amazingly talented photographer, great pictures! I prefer the picture with the faster shutterspeed and the clear cloud on top!

[@amaitra]

The brooklytn bridge timelapse is the greatest ever! Absolutely fabulous!

[@taraelizabethlivinglife4094]

You are so creative. I love how you see art all around you. Beautiful shots!

[@glennkaufman7228]

and this is why you are one of the more creative photographers out there. You have a great eye, Michael.

[@aaohknsn]

This is so much cooler then your typical NY photography. So original, so inspiring. Love the abstracts, especially the ones with the buildings mixed with some trees. But for the skyline one I still prefer the fast shutter speed.

[@gabrielesimonetti5183]

Greta job a truly extraordinary sight!!!

[@alexnrs8700]

14:58 - my preference is for the 10 stop blurred city scape. Very nice!

[@wowtimelapse1337]

Banger timelapses with some incredible and unique stills! Inspiring as always. WOWWW!

[@oli177]

nice images! i love the abstract architecture but also the mood you were able to capture. my favorite is definitely the cityscape in rain with mist in background. that is awesome. of the two skyline-images i think i prefer the short exposure - but to me this really calls for black and white, as it would emphasize the "big cloud vs. small buildings" theme.

[@mawavoy]

As usual, different, gorgeous and stunning!

[@rupertmartin3784]

I prefer the realistic photograph of the skyline with the perfectly shaped and placed cloud. Great video with so much variety of vision and technique. Thanks.

[@MicheleLeeaka1L]

All of your videos are my favorite but this one is my FAVORITE

[@darrenleigh201]

The minimalist long exposure is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@dbb8448]

top fan here, from Philippines, really loves your creativity as always

[@diannerobbins3498]

Seeing New York City from a different perspective was refreshing; I particularly loved the images of the Freedom Tower.

[@erikbarsingerhorn4485]

@14:58 I like the realistic look of the scene. Great shots.👍👍

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Wow, what a target-rich environment! I especially like the time lapse looking at the Brooklyn Bridge.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you!

[@garethmonjones6829]

Really enjoyed this one pal , that fast shutter image at night with the fog is a real show stopper, bravo 👌💪

[@mawavoy]

Michael, really like your abstracts and night time images. Thanks for sharing.

[@unknownspot1306]

These timelapses are my absolute favourite, so amazing

[@AadidevSooknananNXS]

That shot at 14:51 is sooooo niceee!

[@randyschwager84]

Fun to watch! Great images! Thanks for taking me along!

[@emarintzer]

Really love these images. My favorites are the abstracts at Oculus. So amazing!

[@gary.kenyon]

A great watch as always and fantastic photos.

[@BillStaples-i8d]

You are so creative! I thought your Death Valley photos were my favorite but a few of the photos in this video now match my favorites from that one! You have a terrific eye and loved seeing New York from your perspective

[@jalenobanphotography]

You’re a huge inspiration for me. Beautiful images as always!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! :)

[@ŠtěpánRataj]

Awesome images, really like your street photography... that wider rainy shot from from Manhattan bridge is so cool

[@michaelj.1121]

Last two images of the skyline: both superb - the long exposure is my personal favorite

[@alanclark9691]

Great stuff Michael. Always interesting...

[@raor1979]

Thanks, really appreciate the info and inspiration!!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Wow, thanks so much for the tip! Really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@wearetrackclub]

Amazing shots, Michael! Love the ones with the windows. Super cool 🔥

[@paolaporoli3946]

Amazing and beautiful video and pics as always ❤ I like both pics with a slight preference for the one with the "fluffy" cloud 😍

[@noricd]

You excelled. Very inspiring, creative work. Thank you.

[@mmeyers76]

This came out awesome man! Loved the minimalist oculus shots. Great seeing you brother!

[@mikkiscott9995]

Awesome video! Gave me some ideas. That time lapse of the city was amazing!

[@LeeAllen337]

Amazing as always. Such great shots.

[@Ruscombephotos]

Great video. I love the mixing up of genres. To answer your question, with the cityscape of lower Manhattan from Liberty State Park in New Jersey, I liked both, but the cloud above Freedom Tower in the faster shutter speed really made it for me.

[@juanitakelly3082]

Very creative, Michael. For your comparison question this week I'll pick the minimalistic version. Like you, I have studied the definitions of minimalistic photography and also like you, my opinion is more broad and less 'minimal' (ha ha) than a few of the commenters it seems. Fine art is in the eye of the beholder anyway isn't it and doesn't really need labels. Super variety of city shots here! It gave me some new ideas of things to try. Thanks!

[@AliasJimWirth]

You did get some really good images in New York. I enjoyed your commentary on thoughts and challenges. Thanks for sharing another fine video excursion.

[@krosewx34]

Your best NYC video so far! I really enjoyed how you made my hometown sparkle! I miss it. I prefer the more realistic photo with the puffy cloud ❤

[@lu8cho]

Amazing stuff Michael!

[@ivanosrin2126]

Great shots - enjoyed very much !

[@billpanuska5775]

An enjoyable video of your NYC visit. I LOVED the mix of woodland and architecture! Very inspiring. As for the view from NJ, I’ll go with the minimalist view. As always, thanks for your outstanding videos.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much Bill, so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mozzamhosein6476]

There’s so much photography in NYC. Thanks for an awesome video.

[@kurlysoul]

Omg this is the first time I get to tune in so early! Looking forward to the video 👏🏾 love your work

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much! :)

[@trevorsneath4665]

Just saw the webinar and bought the Cityscape tutorial. It was an interest hours talk Michael. Cheers.

[@ThomasClemens]

Awesome images and timelapses!

[@andycakebread7663]

Excellent viewing Michael. And re the question about the skyline - the big cloud for sure for me.... And in B&W!! Thanks for your insights though 🍻

[@DR-fy7qy]

Inspiring! You have the innate photographic talent to make even the most mundane subject look amazing. Keep up the great work.

[@womenhealers]

Another great video, Michael! Those reflection images are off the charts. Oh, and I like the ND10 filter image better.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you, really glad you enjoyed those reflection shots!

[@kaosimagery]

Nice work as always, Michael. Five years ago, I stayed at the Hyatt on the water in Jersey City for a couple of days. It rained a lot but I was able to capture some neat shots of the financial district skyline with fog shrouding the tops of the buildings. My room was on the river side and I shot some nice nightscapes of lower Manhattan and midtown through the windows using a lens skirt. I like the idea of the abstract images, will have to try that next time I get to NYC.

[@MichaelShainblum]

That sounds awesome! I need to do something like that next time. It would be really cool to just set up a long term Timelapse for 24+ hours of the skyline.

[@johnrouterer9038]

Brilliant, loved it, you are so talented.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much!

[@raymonddowning3500]

love the long exposure of the skyline, how about giving a blog on how you set up your time lapse and your processing of your city lights

[@oliversteiner0815]

I think the (not blurred) cloud really is the star. It looks so powerful and makes the city look minute and vulnerable. At least to me. 😁And it's so scenic..

[@ianbayley6092]

Minimalism is very subjective. As is all photography. I would say that these photos Michael are more abstract in a minimal way. 😊😊😊

[@michellediggins1175]

Loved the video Some really creative ideas . Thanks for sharing 👌🏼

[@didriketholm6852]

Absolutely amazing.

[@barneysaunders6278]

Loved the Oculus shot, such a great video … thank you

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hey, thank you so much!

[@wishingluck]

I never felt like visiting NYC, but your photography will probabaly change my mind!

[@MicheleLeeaka1L]

The minimalist 10-stop shot 👍🏾

[@max1neb]

Always inspiring. Thank you.

[@LonelySpeck]

Shainblum sending it as usual. ❤

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thanks so much! Its been way too long, we should go shoot sometime!

[@kreygscott]

Much luv man. Just got the IG message and rushed over here. Well done. Vastly entertaining and informative as usual.

[@MichaelShainblum]

I really appreciate you checking it out! :)

[@AldregAllen]

Love the photos

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you!

[@mikiethebikie]

Damn nice work Michael.

[@geoffscott5066]

nice work Michael...I dont always like long exposures however I am loving the 10 stop image from NJ. Gr8 vid.

[@Azhar.Khadir]

You are a great photographer👍

[@chrismassa5891]

Wonderful wondering. just beautiful

[@kristapple]

I hope Sony repalced your A1 and cracked back screen, with a nice new A1ii, you deserve it. Your photos and timelapses are superb as always.

[@sebastrianw.4673]

Super nice work bro. I really enjoyed the video. I just subscribed.

[@richardpesce5325]

The realistic shot is my favorite.

[@tg1600]

so many great photos but my favorite is the tree photo in central park 12:16

[@jessicaeiss2541]

Very cool. I enjoyed your NYC night photography.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@rosssayer6524]

Definitely like the long exposure of the city scape, clouds and water

[@adventure_photo]

Your artistic eye never fails! Nice body of images you captured along with some cool time lapses. That first time lapse at 2:22 was amazing with the movement, was this with a slider or did you physically move the tripod between exposures?

[@chirsd666]

Incredible shots - thanks! I preferred the long exposure of the skyline from NJ.

[@SetrisTV]

This is so damn impressive. I love your abstract architecture work! I'm going to look if you've ever done Chicago. 🤞

[@SetrisTV]

No Chicago 😪Please come some time!

[@midlifecrisis920]

Stunning images!

[@MichaelShainblum]

Many thanks!

[@galixie231]

11:22 and 13:00 Micheal, I need these pics as wallpaper !! 🤩 and also the edit process of them

[@geromemanicia3809]

14:52 I prefer the frozen cloud. Makes me think the one world trade center is about to poke that thing out of the sky. Gives a whimsy feeling

Me encanta y yo prefiero la opción de la foto realista, aunque la foto de larga exposición es muy buena tarmbién! gracias por compartir tu visión, es muy buena!

[@xkr2]

I live in nyc and I often go out n take sunset long exposures of the skyline l. I’m definitely gonna try some of the building minimalist compositions next time! And the time lapses :)

[@stan2990]

Merci beaucoup pour la traduction vocale en français 🙏 Vidéo au top 👌 je m’abonne 😉

[@bethcarney5274]

Minimalist one is fantastic.

[@ADR1ANBUTT0N]

I did think that was a reflection of a painting in the windows. I don’t think you need to be interested in photography either to have watched this it was just very relaxing to watch. How’s the 28-200mm working out, looking to add that to my A7IV ☺️

[@chod54]

I do much prefer the long exposure image of the skyline. I will try your ideas when I am next in London UK, Thanks for a great video.

[@MichaelShainblum]

Hey, thanks, I bet you’ll get some great stuff in London. That seems like a fantastic city for architectural and abstract photography.

[@chod54]

@MichaelShainblum yep, I am always drawn to London, so much to do there photography wise.

[@rpbns]

Great stuff. What observation deck let you use a tripod?

[@sevemiller]

Another great video, Michael. I live close to NYC and often struggle to come up with creative compositions aside from the typical street photography shots that NY lends itself so well to. Your abstract image at the 2:34 mark is one of the best NYC architecture/abstract shots I’ve seen. Incredibly well seen and executed (the shots just prior of the black/gold glass reflections are also quite nice). I assume you were looking up for these shots. Even if you were only shooting up a few floors, how were you able to get the shots without seeing massive keystoning? If you corrected for the keystone effect, I would have expected to see elongated windows which don’t seem to be in your images. Thanks!

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

Still the boss of time lapses

[@MichaelShainblum]

You are very kind, thanks so much!

[@biking-places]

really nice shots. where is that high up overlook you found that looks down at the bridges?

[@AlvinBalsomi]

Merci infiniment 😉

[@JorgeHernandez-u8u]

Gracias por la traducción en español ❤😊

[@andrewa2828]

nice 👌

[@丝麻锦屏]

15:34 It reminds me a movie Once Upon A Time In America 😂