a very realistic day of street photography

[@kristoffergo6294]

I do not think the photo of the guy with flowers would have been better with his face. The way you captured it with the flowers in his face is absolutely an amazing photo. It is timeless.

[@martinleon7663]

He needs a SONY camera

[@KeAiFu]

@@martinleon7663 For street I take a Sony A7CR with the Tamron 20-40/2.8, powerful combo, flexible and with an excellent AF.

[@f1cap33]

I thought exactly the same tbh, the man was looking kinda weird at the camera if you pay close attention so i much preferred the actual shot, the story it tells, although might vary between people, the final makes it seems his in kind of a rush with a bouquet of flowers, so rushing to see someone important

[@MegaSebra]

i agree, great shot!

[@cynthiahughes271]

Agree! And the spots of light in front of the flowers mirrors and brings attention to the delicate flowers. Very nice.

[@leeny1871]

I loved the photo of the guy on the bike with the flowers!! ❤ I don't think front on would have been better. The shot you got seems more dramatic and tells a great story... he's in a hurry to get the flowers to his special someone. The flowers look good from your angle 👍

[@MikeChudley]

Mann this is great perspective! Love how we all see differently

[@benbunch4159]

@@MikeChudley The front would’ve been worse, we see it from your video. It’s a brown blob of paper vs the shape of the flowers, he looks at your lens, and there’s a distracting car in the background. You nailed the shot. The flowers kind of perfectly covering his head also makes it interesting. You get the whole body and your brain wants to find the head and face and there’s flowers covering it. It works well.

[@traceybartlam7737]

I like the rear shot too

[@g00dfr1end102]

Agreed, showing the face would have divulged too much. My second favourite shot of the day, with sun shining coming first and the candid gentleman's portrait at number 3.

[@jacobf.8992]

I also was glad you got this from behind the rider. One detail I love is how the squiggling road markings compliment the motion blur to assentuate a sense of chaos and hurry in an otherwise peaceful and serene city shot.

[@jbaxter007]

I agree. Your photo of the guy riding past with the flowers was your best shot. Perfect amount of blur..

[@Amcacs5654]

The shot with the guy on the bike with the flowers and slow shutter is great. I think it works better with his face not in it. Don’t think you missed the moment at all.

[@MikeChudley]

Funny, a few people have said the same - glad you like it!

[@aay0x]

YES! The moment I saw the photo I immediately smiled on the thought of someone needing to go full speed to serve a huge bouquet of flowers to a loved one. There's something so rom-com-y about it. 😃

[@PaulAlabama]

the one with the gentleman holding newspapers is such a good picture

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you liked that!

[@Youyouber1]

I agree! I think the cropped hair also adds to it as it feels slightly claustrophobic/ stressful like perhaps his job

[@rarijack53]

5:59 i like the poetic humour of this photo, the man on his phone right next to a phone box, it’s telling a story without meaning to.

[@mdr_random]

Exactly. Title it "Progress?" (deliberate question mark) to ask if things are really that better. Quite an interesting capture.

[@timothycoleman3743]

Enjoyed taking a walk with you so to speak, and your straight talking about street photography reality. Oh and prints and pints... awesome

[@benbunch4159]

3:06 I think leaving the frame is actually better here because the flowers obstruct the face and your eye wants to go there. That’s what makes the photo interesting. A biker and his head is flowers. We can see roughly what the shot would look like when he’s coming: it’s just a blob of brown paper vs the shape of the flowers, a distracting car in the background, and he’s looking at your lens. Leaving is the much better shot, you nailed it.

[@MikeChudley]

This is really interesting to hear and this is the 2nd comment to mention the same thing - thank you for the kind words. It's interesting how we all have different perspectives.

[@davidellinsworth3299]

​@@MikeChudley I actually thought this at the time of seeing it as well and was looking to see if someone else commented the same. With the cyclist leaving the frame there's more anonymity and therefore more intrigue/interest in my opinion.

[@2yldy]

Agreed

[@zuhepix]

I liked the street performer shaking hands with security best. That shot is telling a story. Thanks for sharing your train of thoughts. And the video didn't feel like 16 minutes long, so kudos for your pacing in the edit.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks, glad you liked that image and the video itself ✌️

[@midlifeadventuretravels]

300 raw files to get 20 you are happy with is a real good thing to hear as an aspiring street and travel photographer very much on the start of his journey, and if clearly need to be shooting more. Thanks!

[@sam_9228]

Same. I’ve been puzzled when I end the day with only around ten shots that I like. This is really reassuring.

[@petercotton1927]

That photo of ‘when the sun shines on you’ is an absolute cracker. Love the colours and the way it all comes together 👏👏👏

[@MikeChudley]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching

[@dimitri246]

Sharing your thinking as you do something is one of the best ways to teach, in my opinion. Thank you for taking your time to do that.

[@bachdinh4404]

The shot with the shadow of the tree on the side of the truck is great! Nice video

[@lucy-qh4ti]

14:26 the woman in the background is absolutely beautiful. What’s great about street photography is that you capture people (mostly) in a candid way and get to see them without posing, it feels so much more natural. It’s also so sad that the woman will probably never see that photo of her and just see how gorgeous she looks without even posing or being aware her photo is being taken

[@Bzkhavptes]

Your first human interaction and subsequent photo capture of that gentleman was great

[@bren.nan_]

I LOVED the shot with the street performers and the security guards. There's so much to pick up on from that photo and I think it's amazing.

[@experienceawaits]

8:55 nicely done. I do like that shot and the composition. 10:49 what a lovely interaction. I love it when those moments come about.

[@dreamcold65]

12:47 dude, it's awesome, all details, story... wow

[@bobdigi500]

As a new (1 year in) photographer i really appreciated this video. Sometimes its easy to believe youtubers go out and smash it with 20 awesome photos everytime they go out.

[@gwarlow]

15:04 “Missing” the top of his head does not take away from this image, at all. Great video - thanks for sharing your thought process.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidw3709]

I love the shot of the bike rider with the flowers.

[@pete360]

Hi Mike. Love this kind of video giving the thought process behind images. Love the shot of the guy on the bike with flowers. I like the mystery of not seeing his face and the motion blur showing he’s in a hurry. Despite knowing the extra work involved, I’d love to see the settings used for each shot. I think it would be even more informative. Thanks for the vids🤙

[@donjagoe]

Great to be able to come along with you. I could feel all your decision making too, which was fun. Thx!

[@ToeNailGathering]

I appreciate the authenticity of your videos, i go out to take photos and feel like im doing something wrong when i dont see a whole lot but its good to be reassured that its okay to just be walking sometimes

[@cynthiahughes271]

Nice photos, especially the guy in the sun. Thanks for taking us with you on a day of street shots. Glad you have a photo club to connect with!

[@Mysticsayajin]

"I'm just warming up and not taking any significant photos...." All the photos looking gorgeous and amazing!!!!!

[@sucreelbarbaro2138]

4:18 I felt that "if I wasn't recording this video, I will probably just delete it" it was my favorite photo! ❤

[@youraveragejoe1]

Really enjoyed this, nice and chill to watch. The flowers guy on the bike, and the 'When the sun shines on you" were some of my favourites

[@CrnaInBela]

loving these kinds of videos!

[@MikeChudley]

and I love to read this type of comment

[@legofanessex]

Great to see how it really is. People think its easy, but it takes a lot of effort. Nicely done.

[@MikeChudley]

Exactly :)

[@zettepix2009]

wow. Love the documentary approach to this video and your pictures.

[@dianna322]

I was in London this day too, spotted you at Trafalgar Square. Great video as always.

[@photomorti]

Absolutely love these pov videos and your thought process behind it! Congrats on 100K subs. Well deserved

[@lead-dog]

Its “the light” that won the day. As bit always does. First time viewer. Very good.

[@barnseyb6031]

I really enjoyed your video Mike. My fav pic was the man on bike with flowers.

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Gr8GooseYouTube]

@@MikeChudley that one was my favorite as well

[@TheWooloomoolloo]

There's a vertical frame with the lady in red and black you missed at 5:49. I find looking to the left and right in anticipation works well in the street. The 2 dogs and the pigeons scenes suggest you're somewhat reluctant to kneel or bring the camera down low. I like the barking picture better than the look-bicycles picture. 😊

[@rileyphotos]

I love the POV content, I feel like I’ve been out there with you, and some cracking images. 👏👏👏

[@Ali-sj5pn]

Dude with the newspaper was by far my fav!

[@DavidGCroft]

That was really interesting. Listening to your thought process about the day made me realise that I’m not the only one who can spend hours looking for a shot to take.

[@MikeChudley]

Most of the day is not taking any pictures until those few split seconds when it’s go go go haha

[@Bignewshound60]

love your videos and many of your images... perfect way to spend the day

[@traceybartlam7737]

What a great end to the day. I wish it was more affordable/closer for me to get to London.

[@adamthebassist93]

I think taking a picture of the people watching the real life window display would have been interesting. Kind of like people watching other people live their life, kind of like a human zoo lol. Can’t wait to try street photography myself! Definitely gave me some inspiration.

[@ambientwave1659]

I have a bit of a contradiction with photography I'm also a hobby photographer from the UK btw. That I find a lot of candid street photography of people bit meh some great photos don't get me wrong . But I tend to try go for the "cinematic" aesthetic shots that instantly look better in my opinion. but I wonder in time that the candid street photography of today will grow in appreciation has a snap shot of our time period in a similar way we look back on candid street photography from the 60s 70s 80s ect. Maybe in time photos that we think today are meh and ordinary will age like a fine wine. Bit of a tangent but your video got me thinking about it

[@Sara-mx3on]

Really nice video! I'm planning on doing some street ph tomorrow, after so many months without a camera on my hands and I needed some inspiration, your video was it! Also, what a great idea sharing books about photography, so nice and inspiring! thank you for sharing😄

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it - have fun on the streets

[@retropixer]

This is a great video. Very helpful and interesting to hear your thought process and see the non-keeper shots, along with the ones that did work. Thanks.

[@snappedbyseb]

Loving this format Mike. Keep the amazing wok and inspiring :)

[@MikeChudley]

Definitely went to do more of this!

[@ErichPfeifer-n7h]

I really enjoyed this film. As a fan of photography and taking photos myself I found it inspiring and as it does capture - regardless of the creative field you may be in, how mundane the process of creating can be at times. thx.

[@sofritopr1]

This is the kinda life I want to have. Traveling while street photographing. I'm mediocre at photography at the moment and on my learning stage, but this is exactly what I want. Thank You for this video!!

[@dingbat19]

I enjoyed very much the refreshing brutal honesty you adopted

[@MikeChudley]

I appreciate that - I’ll do more of this

[@veredcc]

Excellent video! Thank you Mike

[@ray.sauvage]

The one with the flower guy is actually insane ! I love the fact that his face is covered idk it had something to the photo :)

[@rosidmuhtadi6339]

Hi mike, greeting from Indonesia. Ive watched this video many times, and i fell relaxed with this pov. I hope London will get better soon.

[@industryrule-4080]

What kind of sling bag are you wearing?

[@paulthompson2991]

Really liked your video… especially how discerning you were about what was or wasn’t achieved. But letting us into your head in terms of your thinking

[@carlitodcreative]

9:04, great photograph

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you liked that!

[@carretdesastre]

Love the type of videos you make. Your content feels true and relatable, which is something I deeply appreciate. One gets sick of creators sharing 'awe-inspiring' and/or pretentious stuff. Give me your videos sharing a humble approach to long photography walks + thought process any time of the day. What you do is as inspiring as it gets, just getting up and going to work. Cheers mate. Unrelated: it surprises me to see that you hardly add vignette to your photos, not even the b&w ones. You just don't like it? Just out of sheer curiosity

[@mozambiquehere239]

B&W represents the story that we can tell. Great photos

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks!! Turns out after a few weeks since making this. I love the b&w flower bike photo now haha

[@mozambiquehere239]

@@MikeChudley Flower bike photo is also one of my favorites. An interesting moment

[@blaaberkat]

I like your thoughts they’re very inspirational. Wonderful photos!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you so much!

[@mackymac3479]

The best photography video on KZbin.👍

[@rawvoltairephoto]

I also really like to do street photography but I prefer it on rainy days .

[@MrPercy1001]

Another quality vlog. Great to hear and see your thought process. Nice one 👍🏻. Although I must ask, 9:36 you said “Leica said earlier” just at the right time, I’m taking that as clever editing rather than coincidence. 😉

[@damariscastillo3161]

Am I the only one that liked the photo @4:24?, it reminds me of how hard dogs can be to handle

[@herbertmasing]

This was an amazing thought-process video and I wouldn't underestimate the shot of the guy taking a photo of the girl on his smartphone!!

[@JBs_Surf_and_Skate]

This was fascinating and pleasing to hear that from 300 shots you picked around 20. I’m often deleting 98% of the shots I take. Amazing photos, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@JBs_Surf_and_Skate]

@@garycarlson1122 do you realise you come across as a total d!(k with comments like this? Probably not. Bore off buddy, there’s a good lad. Back to the comfort of your own ego.

[@gwarlow]

9:39 “Leica mentioned earlier…” - nice plug for your camera. Cheers! :-)

[@MikeChudley]

Hahaha

[@MeditationVacation]

do you sell them as editorial, i only ask as you don't seem to have model releases shown in the video. Great work btw

[@MikeChudley]

Nope. These don’t get sold for anyone else to use. Thank you!

[@lmglange]

Much inspiration and to learn in this video - tanks

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you liked it!

[@gumdocga]

Mike, I really value and enjoy the creative flexibility my M11P gives me with regard to cropping. With the 60MP sensor, I can tweak the crop aggressively, if needed, and still have enough remaining image data.

[@baobo67]

Love your work and have subscribed. Looking forward to more. Cheers from Australia.

[@CameronNunez]

Video is sick but yeah the 28mm Summilux and Summicron have been my favorite walk around and portrait lenses. Highly recommend.

[@photogroup16]

Late night jazz meets street photography, not a bad combo.

[@ceoofhinezbeans]

What sling bag is that?

[@trentrutledge4724]

I love the meet up, what a good time. Have you made a zine? Indesign can be pretty good for it

[@AzureRT456]

Wish I had the same eye as you for good shots. I found it cool going with the monochrome filter, so I'm gonna try and experiment with that one day

[@davidbeaton6506]

Very much enjoyed this. Interested to see how much you are willing to crop - I feel licensed to do the same now! If you went to a 28mm would you keep the 35mm or just choose one for the day? Thanks again..

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you liked it - now I’m on the m body I don’t mind collecting the lenses haha. I do love 35mm so adding 28mm would be a great touch

[@OpenDGuitar]

Very useful “ride along” for us…the real part of the work.

[@mistergramp]

« Sun shine on you » was a crazy shot 👏

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you liked that!

[@ftgphoto]

Lloyd’s of London building is arguably one of the best and the coolest-looking building in London.

[@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951]

I shoot my M10 in high contrast monochrome as well. Not sure why. It’s in raw so if I need the color file then I have it. But something about the monochrome is pretty amazing.

[@pure10xy]

Hi Mike. What kind of bag do you use? Thx

[@colingerard7863]

Hi Mike. My first thought as this began was, "Oh dear. Obvious location doing obvious shots." However, the picture of the man on the bike with the flowers caught my attention. The reason being that the late, great, Elliot Erwitt, would of taken a picture like this. So, a round of applause for you. Enjoy the rest of your week.

[@stevieraveon]

Thanks for showing the whole day. It's interesting to hear your comments on the "rejected" photos, too. Do you keep your live view on most of the time? Do you use the Viewfinder or LCD more on an average walk?

[@alanglover590]

Hi Mike, enjoyed your video, I was out myself this afternoon, but rather than London I was in Mold in North Wales, only a few people and no stores, just little shops. It would be interesting to see how you or Roman Fox would handle a similar place.

[@kaizadsam]

The telephone image with the guy depicts how far technology has come!

[@itsfulford7840]

hey, im new to photography and i currently own a canon 80D, what lenses would you recommend under $600, my main focus is event photography, food and drink, with maybe some wedding shots when i get comfortable? TIA

[@liberty3052]

Nah mate, the photo of the guy on the bike was one for the books. No joking, I loved that.😊

[@jangoofy]

Congratulations on hitting 100k subs :-)

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!!

[@GarryKnight]

It's always interesting seeing someone else working the same streets but getting different results. You were in Neal Street, and you missed the guy being kissed by the woman in the Mango poster @ 4'55". We all see different things when we're out and about, and perhaps that's not the kind of shot you'd go for. But you did get some nice ones. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@mengal.ex1]

Do you use an auto focus feature? I’m just wondering how you get focus on the subject quick when stuff is often moving.

[@Deckard1122]

Which camera sling bag do you use and would you recommend it?

[@AP_alias]

what kind of bag are you using? (about 40 secs in)

[@MrNickcarter194]

3:11 actually I really like this picture the way it is. I think just a little higher shutter speed would’ve been nice to get a little more focus of the bike. But great shot 👍🏽

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

i enjoyed the walk and talk through... maybe you would be up for a collab, me as a very new basic street tog and you as a more experienced show folk how to see and what i miss?

[@au_crimmy8319]

I loved a Fair few of the photos although can't decide my favourite some of which are the telephone booth, bike and the older guy portait (probably gonna be my favourite), on another note I was wondering what are your protune gopro settings? it looks pretty nice.

[@midnightwind8067]

Love the music.

[@lutfiyuan1904]

Finally new video,Hello I'm from Indonesia, I watched this video at 1:23 am😂

[@TrainLovers-TL69]

wowo the sun shines is the best!

[@bernardodiaspinto7951]

I realy loved this video. Thank you

[@thehugoalexander]

I’m not familiar with the Leica, what is the focal length?

[@noderneder2070]

whats the jazz music in the background? thanks