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"I am only allowed the lightest touch, I can compose and shoot without hesitation or interruption and anything more than that ruins it"
This is a short piece about Street Photography, why street photography is so special, and why Cebu, Philippines is such a special place for it. I recently spent some time in Moalboal Cebu, spending time doing documentary photography for a fine art photography project I have in the works. I used my Fujifilm x100v to shoot all the photos featured, with fuji recipes to assist me in the edit.
Many more photos are available on my instagram:
/ officialmumbo
PHOTOS EDITED USING MY OWN PRIVATE LIGHTROOM PRESETS.
If you think they're worth selling then I might set something up.
Film footage is emulated.

[@dinoankylosaurus]

This is fascinating. It's been amazing watching you learn and grow in your art, and I'm so grateful that you let us be part of that.

[@instant65]

I agree

[@thisisjaydean]

​@@instant65 same

[@evvv5756]

I love this mumbo

[@Rayquaza-Really]

I love this mumbo

[@Furetto126]

I love this mumbo

[@theonebman7581]

Definitely one of the two best Mumbos on KZbin

[@KRB_boy]

Mid mumbo

[@fancyknight]

​@@KRB_boyno u 😡

[@6Bruh9]

Living in the Philippines, I gotta say it is an underrated country, but once you get to know the place just by searching it on the internet and be familiar with how kind people are, it's an interesting place to visit/live in.

[@lukavasyanov1409]

As a person from Russia I can heavily relate. Our politicians and our history made Russia seem this unforgiving place, but once you actually get to know it, it is a wonderful place with wonderful people.

[@instant65]

I'm here in America but my grandpa is originally from the Philippines. He has so many cool and fun stories.

[@migzchi]

​@@instant65 oh so you're half filipino and American

[@instant65]

Pretty much

[@hiimjoe6768]

Yea but I think we all agree 70% wanna leave

[@samcovert]

Its uncommon for me to find a foreigner who film, not only the beautiful parts of my country, but as well as the realistic parts of it. Philippines may be pretty with nature and its resources, but there's also the streets, the small houses, the basketball court godssXD as well as the look on people's faces and children. It makes the whole thing realistic and human and am glad you're showing that aspect of the Philippines to the world. Because not only it is pretty, but its also real.

[@Escrypha]

Yeah, the small fact that the basketball's hoop didn't even have a basket (in one of the shots, no pun intended) took me right back to my youth growing up in Luzon! Thanks, Mumbo!

[@Nevir202]

I remember when I was there, GF got lost and we ended up in a slum. Seeing a teenage girl bathing in the street with her clothes on, because none of the shacks had any sort of plumbing... That was QUITE a shock for young me.

[@agrajyadav2951]

the most replayed parts just make me question this audience

[@dontseemylatestvideo2994]

AHEM! 😭😭

[@fancybobjr5292]

💀

[@WulfRidge]

Ain't no way

[@SubCelia367-Itz_SunnyandClouds]

I know nobody will see this but can somebody tell me what the most replayed part was???

[@dannyninja]

When is it

[@airakimgad9745]

You sir capture the most beautiful scenes of everyday Filipino life.. from the most buzzing to the most mundane. Mabuhay po sayo.

[@CaptainMoxxy]

As a Filipina, I appreciate this video People mention the Philippines a lot in their videos and picure only the pretty side of the country (A.K.A beaches only), but part of me wants to say that they don't know Philippines if they never truly experience it. You have so much talent sir! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kylejhood]

I never thought I was a deeply creative person. Never considered myself all that capable of art. My perspective is shifting somewhat this year. I picked up a camera for the first time and began shooting what I saw on the street in the UK where my wife and I moved. Brief moments of meeting people, of spotting good light, of the movement of the city are lost on normal days. I don’t pay attention to them usually. Picking up a camera is changing that. I’m seeing so much more as I slow down and just pay attention. Love your work. You’ve been deeply inspiring to me this year as you’ve worked with honesty and integrity through burn out. Thank you.

[@carnivallegf]

god, mumbo's cinematography and editing skills never fail to amaze me

[@mutatednut]

I wonder why that one section is the most replayed....

[@the_Ikar]

Oh noooo, such beautiful messageMumbo gives us, all the photos, color pallets, and this weird hint just ruins the pure amaze XD

[@CaptainKillroy]

For anyone wondering "Street Photography", means taking a picture of someone without their knowledge or of just them doing a random thing.

[@thekuba9352]

This is why photography is so engaging. You get to freeze time, experience the feelings the image portrays and many more, with a click of a button. Its the freedom, and this video shows it all. Thanks mumbo.

[@ICantSpell]

Mumbo, your ability to pick up a camera and create films and stills with such depth to them always astounds me. Thank you

[@AdamLangdon]

True artistry. You dropped one of the best, most inspirational videos about capturing moments and said, "I'll be here." You 'peaced out', haha. I love it.

[@miniciominiciominicio]

Sharing this with my Filipino family. Thanks, Mumbo. Lots of memories come to the surface.

[@Mr_Explorer]

I love how you catch a moment with just one picture

[@sam.an.tha.k]

I have to say that feelings and moments in your photos tell such amazing stories. I'm being 100% honest when i say your photos convey that genuine feeling.

[@illmamnim]

I've listened to this at least 5 times now and I love to just sit there and imagine this monologue with any other topic- illustrating vs. painting, scripting vs. improv, gardening vs. flower arranging. There are so many spectrums of art, each with their own unique ups and downs that make you feel so... Captured by the process, especially when you're used to doing something just one way and suddenly have to get used to this brand new way of thinking to produce the same quality as before. This is why I love talking with other artists about their style and how they view it. Like, people tell me I have an eye for color and I never noticed before, but when I tell them their anatomy is admirable they shrug it off. We're so used to our mundane perspective of our art, that recreating it via a different method is world changing some times.

[@tessanmart]

this is very nice but is anyone gonna talk about the "most replayed" part 😭😭😭

[@dontseemylatestvideo2994]

😭😭😭😭

[@pandasarecute4737]

💀

[@someonewhocantmakeuptheirm2671]

what

[@TimeTravelingFetus]

skullemoji

[@Escrypha]

Been abroad for over 10 years now. Somehow, my memories of growing up in Luzon have a sort of sepia filter over 'em, so I was genuinely surprised to be reminded how vibrant my home country is! Thanks, Mumbo!

[@slaywithoutd]

this is absolutely amazing. I truly appreciate street photography because of its beauty hidden behind the story of that captured moment

[@ansherbet7667]

In these photos are more atmosphere and softness and humanity then in in live

[@TheZohan907]

I enjoy seeing the world through your eyes, through your lenses :p thank you for sharing your passion it’s always very interesting and I’m not even really into photography, I’m here because I enjoyed your videos and your enjoyment of your photography brought me into this world that I had never bothered looking at

[@notsuperboy3214]

Wow im happy he documented my home country here even just a little ❤🇵🇭

[@unattributed1641]

Amazing. Your short films made me start thinking about getting back into photography, something I haven't done in 35+years... And now you've gotten into the exact type of photography I was considering because it is exactly what I was looking for: a form that is about relationships and not bound by all the externalities of the process. Thank you for posting this essay, it really reinforces the ideas that I've had about photography.

[@OfTwoLands]

Lovely stills mate! Really enjoyed this! It's funny I recently made a short documentary piece about my friend's love of 35mm photography and it shares a lot of similarities with this, from the way the VO was recorded to the overall feel and message. The X100V is such a little beast!

[@UrsaAnima]

I believe you explained what I’ve tried so hard to capture on my own photography: the emotion of it. How we can take a moment and stretch it to show anyone who views it this is what this felt like. This is people being people. You never stop amazing me. You’re a kind man who take life as it is instead of what people say it is. You’re honestly someone I look up to. Thank you mumbo.

[@Jokim_Animations]

Just the ability to make such works of art of peoples everyday lives and trips is just fantastic. You're such an inspiring filmmaker mumbo, keep it up. You actually inspired me to want to create my own short films. I hope you're proud of yourself!😄

[@Nibby49]

This was staggeringly beautiful to watch. I am studying video production, and somehow this short video just clicked and made sense unlike so many other things I've seen. This is the kind of storytelling I want to do after school, and I only realized it with this video. Thank you for that.

[@willlander7838]

i love photography. it’s physical proof that art exists daily within our lives, it’s just a matter of perspective ! thanks mumbo

[@alexcoppersmith]

I don't think you could get any more genuine with these introspective videos you do. I love these.

[@skilleddog2968]

Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭...... I love how those single shots feels something like a memory of some sort I can't really explain it well but something feels like a vivid memory of my childhood days❤️.... I hope you got to visit the thousands of islands that Philippines is composed of.... Travel safe mumbo 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@elifan06]

I love your videos! Keep up the amazing work and Greetings from Sweden🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@sleepyavo]

i’m so happy to have discovered this side of you. i’m a photographer myself but i rarely do any photography over the recent years except with my phone and the occasional northern lights with the proper DSLR. this is so beautiful! i’ve always admired street photography, it’s a beautiful “genre” if you will, within photography as it captures people’s stories and moments. i love that.

[@eluneshatterstone3131]

An absolutely gorgeous country. I've said it so many times before but I can't stress enough how happy I am seeing you happy.

[@thechillykitty]

I love street photography, capturing that moment, the essence of a person or place, it speaks volumes.

[@WillMidgeRichards]

It's amazing how photography is almost like life, within one frame can capture a million emotions and it takes a certain angle to find the perfect picture

[@hostage4351]

I dont know how but my favourite KZbinr growing up is also one of my biggest inspirations in photography and film, some of these photos are just incredible in every way

[@patricksfriendbobthesponge8256]

Capturing humanity. You have absolutely captured humanity in your photos. I aspire to spread just as much hope and genuineness as you have through a medium of my own.

[@tgc517]

I just started out in photography with my canon 5d mark ii and I can’t be more realistic with you about how relatable that part about just being more observant and just looking around is.

[@ThisIsWizardsHandle]

Mumbo is such an inspiration and a role model for me. These videos always get my creative juices flowing and inspire me to go out, learn and create. Thank you for your bright personality and your passion, and for sharing it with us. And I’m only 18 but when I get older I hope to be like you in many areas of my life. Thank you mumbo and God bless

[@zheagon]

i’m so happy you had fun doing what you like while visiting the philippines. it makes me feel happy to see such familiar scenes but from a different perspective

[@juelzar8657]

Genuine raw beauty. I stumbled upon this video by accident and you completely captivated me from the second it started. It feels magical the way you infuse pure emotion and connection into your art. I wish I could always view the world around me through your eyes, thank you for sharing it and reminding me how beautiful humanity can be ❤

[@JosephSchmidtfan]

Your photographs are magical. You have a true gift. Never doubt yourself.

[@i_ate_an_ant]

Absolutely floored. I was really enjoying all your photos already but this little art piece just brings a new dimension of life to them. Your photography and film stuff always makes me want to try even harder at my art

[@stuffwithtech1]

Your success is truly magical. Watched you since you had 4m subs. I love watching you grow and your amazing videos. Keep up the good work!

[@waffleprocrastinates]

your work is so inspiring, it takes a special kind of person to be able to truly see the world in the way you do. So many people get caught up in the mundane that they loose sight of the beauty in life. Thank you for reminding us.❤

[@Tinseltess]

I absolutely adore this. Your work is incredible, and I'm extra impressed with the powerful street photography

[@tibodesaegher8753]

Seeing you cross into street photography is so cool. I wish you nothing but the best. Your approach and vision are pure and I am sure you will make great images!

[@kanewilsonfilm]

Beautifully put ❤️ I have always been someone who likes to watch people around me and observe. You can truly pick up on some magical moments 📸

[@cajup]

I've been following you on Instagram for a few years now and it's been awesome. You have a very special eye for shooting, editing, blocking, etc.

[@ju_chesneau]

man, you're such a talent and so humble. Congrats. I'm a huge fan

[@Brotherhoods]

love the stuff you make and i love the heart and personality that your pour into it. can't find it anywhere else on youtube

[@Etri-Dee]

I'm so so glad you're able to explore and enjoy the cultures of different places, I honestly find your peaceful attitude so lovely, keep having fun and we'll be here excitedly listening to any snippets like this one :)

[@ShiroMZM]

Wanted to let you know that during difficult time this video alone helped me shake up my inner monologue and connect better with my own ideas. For that I am very thankful.

[@bavarianplaguedoctor]

I hope mumbo gets to direct a movie at some point

[@Enchet0]

This is AMAZING! I just can't express how cool this is, you are truly an artist!

[@jumanji6376]

I love this!! This describes exactly my favorite form of photography! one with no set ups or directions. A free moving, captured on the spot a moment of life as it existed in that one moment. I love following your journey on Instagram and the video formats here.

[@sparrow2455]

I don’t even know what to say. Bravo man, this is beautiful

[@whorhaydelfuego7190]

I'm definitely much more of a snapshot kinda person. When I see photos of myself that were staged the first thing that typically comes to mind is how painful of a process it was to get everything right. Whether it's the background, the lighting, the angle, the positioning and posing of each individual, getting everyone in the shot to cooperate, to say nothing of the tears of frustration from the photographer. Whereas when I see snapshots I'm reminded immediately of the occasion that the photo was taken to document or commemorate.

[@Waterfall8484]

I love your videos about photography and filmmaking, because I know very little about the subject and it's really interesting to hear your reflections as a professional. Loved the colours in this video as well, absolutely gorgeous!

[@Piggy24]

I’ve always loved your cinematography, that’s all I have to say today, it’s just great.

[@shreysoni7391]

I've been doing photography since I was 13 years old, so for 7 years now, and in the last year I almost stopped doing it because I wasn't enjoying what I was capturing. Seeing Mumbo's work has inspired me to pick up my camera again and I've been having so much more fun with it too. So thanks a lot Mumbo, and pls do keep making these videos❤

[@walter7005]

My man living the best life in Philippines. Love your work as always

[@emmarounsville1479]

Street photography really is my favorite, the beauty of the mundane captured in the little intricacies and dynamics of life

[@Shenorai]

I just wanted to say; seeing this made me smile. Thanks, Mumbo.

[@-FutureTaken-]

I keep trying to think of what to say, but I really dont know what. I’ll just say I’m speechless, incredible photos, really

[@vanam_]

Its like watching and old radio podcast which i absolutely love this ❤

[@Rooftopaccessorizer]

I can relate to mumbo so much. hes way more disciplined than i am but i appreciate his passion for so many different outlets of creativity

[@smam7667]

This is extremely insightful. Very clear that you have thought a lot about this.

[@mackenziedrake]

This is beautiful and really quite unexpected. I'm so glad I discovered this facet of your work.

[@jaems]

It's crazy how well you were able to match the look of Days of Being Wild with those background shots.

[@jane_doughnut]

I love that photo of the blue walls with the arms sticking out

[@plutootie]

i was born in cebu city and haven't been able to return to visit, i appreciate these things that show the heart of this place. 💚

[@pandasarecute4737]

Bring back the filming channel! I remember when you used to do vlogs all the way back in 2016/17!

[@MinurielLai]

These - both the insightful thoughts and the stunning photography - are sooo cool! I don't doubt for a second that you could sell those photographs! As a visual artist on the painting/sketching/drawing side of things, I wonder how this thought might apply to my art - maybe it, too, can be divided into the art that I and others conceptualise and the art that simply captures the moment. I've always been heavy on the former side, dreaming and depicting made-up scenes and characters, but your thoughts inspire me to try something else, to try and capture a moment, allowing myself only the slightest touch.

[@BlueBoyBuilds]

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@itmeurdad]

Damn that wide basketball shot is incredible. Had to pause the video and admire. Amazing photos! And this video + monolog themselves are arresting.

[@joshua4785]

Thank you Mumbo, through these pictures you captured, you showed us another angle of the beauty Philippines holds... thank u

[@matthewglenguir7204]

Love you Mumbo ♥️♥️♥️ Been watching since 2019. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@gregorthegreat4763]

I never knew that you did street photography but like you said, you like filmmaking. I love doing street photography but in black and white. I think that it makes the lighting in a photo more dramatic and helps make an interesting contrast between highlights and shadows. I always enjoy listening to other people's opinion on what they like about this type of photography. I love the way you try to look for a story with each of your photos and it's true that you only have one frame to show it. Now you have inspired me to start experimenting with taking photos in colour. Keep up the great work Mumbo 👍

[@cloversiya]

everything here made me miss my familys home in the philippines, so i feel like you did a great job !

[@Amy-qk6ll]

He took my heart and made me feel whole. I know that what he was saying wasn't meant to do that, but he sounds so earnest and real. Mumbo as a person has a voice that draws you in, makes you want to listen. He could have done something like become a politician or doing public speaking so the fact that hes making a video about the beauty in the mundane is just so beautiful to me. I know he said that he hasn't found the story in his shoots yet, but I see them. The story of normal people going about normal lives. A woman going on a jog to better herself, a kindly old lady sharing her wisdom, a child enjoying a treat from the vendor. That's the beauty of Mumbo, he doesn't focus on what we would think as exciting in the moment. He shows us people, real people in the moment, and draws us into their story with his words without even trying. The way he was speaking made me feel like i was on a road trip with a friend, it made me feel less alone. Mumbo challenged himself to make something beautiful out of the mundane, and the fact that he succeed in a way that brought tears to my eyes is a testimite to his talents and work ethic. You did good Mumbo, you did good.

[@nayunis9289]

You definitely deserve praise for your photography :) it's amazing!

[@rallylout]

Thankyou for making the world beautiful.

[@zboson]

I think, that this video also captures very well, how much creativity Oli gets from Vicky and the country of her family.

[@natthesquirrel]

The creative expression is so gorgeous to see

[@just-perhaps]

I am just obsessed with this

[@zacharyfath9475]

What a beautiful perspective! I love the lens you see through Mumbo..❤

[@hermitcollector]

All of this is so beautiful I loved every shot

[@liquidice1677]

Lovely cinematography Mumbo! Keep up the beautiful work!

[@crystalcactuis.w]

Truly a game of balance

[@benjaminjohnson6476]

Mumbo! You have some great talent in this field! You do amazing work! And i can see it taking you as far as you want it to!

[@xbubz5592]

I love how mumbo is in the Philippine culture. As a Filipino myself I love your work

[@culgi]

This is actually beautiful

[@dresdyn100]

Nice work Mumbo. I'm an Aussie expat living in The Philippines and you've really captured the spirit of the people and the place.

[@entranceexit3154]

Hey Mumbo! Fellow Filipino subscriber here, I was born in Cebu, but haven’t been in the country for almost a decade now, I’m glad you’re enjoying your time there :)

[@mrbarbeque_]

Stunning street photography!

[@UkuleleProductions]

They're defenetly pieces of art man!

[@Jacksonmontyart]

Fantastic composition on the photo with the kids playing basket ball. That one has to be my favorite. Wonderful Job on these though. And great job creating a narrative.