The best photography trip of my life

[@grainydaysss]

drop the 4 hr director's cut

[@MikeChudley]

I thought we agreed you would be the one doing that. Don't let the people down.

[@SimonSearching]

Let's gooo. I'm saving this for my 4k monitor and not watching on my phone out of respect. Looking forward to when I can sit down and enjoy

[@MikeChudley]

The is what I like to hear! Enjoy 👊

[@graincheck]

this was phenomenal. enjoyed every second of it! so happy spain brought us together - love u bois forever

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching Taylor! It was brilliant to meet you. Let’s make sure it wasn’t the last time👌📸

[@rosvw3517]

As the mother of two grown kids, I loved the banter between you two. It's always funny when it's not my own two tossing the shots back and forth. Great video, Mike!

[@MikeChudley]

Ahh this is lovely, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@richarddenise3886]

Thanks!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! Means a lot.

[@ChrisHunt4497]

Really enjoyed your video and that you Thomas and Nick were chosen, Rightly so! So many photographers on You Tube give up or fizzle out, but you have shown that opportunities can appear from nowhere. You deserve all of this. well done Mike.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Chris! Appreciate that - it was great to meet Nick and Thomas, lovely people.

[@trizneena]

23:58 my favorite shot from these images, nothing complex, minimal, simple and great lighting with an interesting subject

[@philipvernon_photography]

I think for me watching this is how humbled you are with an honest insight yet remaining focused all the way through. I genuinely wish you prosperity in your coming years and congratulations for getting the credit you clearly deserve 🤙

[@MikeChudley]

That’s very kind of you, thank you so much! Hope you have a great new year 👌

[@owenwilliams9582]

Thoroughly deserved Mike, great vids, keep them coming.

[@mmoreels]

Great video with some awesome shots, Mike. I very much enjoyed viewing your time in Southern Spain.

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!!

[@zainolsharif8597]

Absolutely great video, love it, super like, wonderful sharing my friend 👍👍

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!!!

[@robd2467]

Lovely documentary - I've been watching your YTs for 2 years (?) now - they keep getting better. I look forward to your images in 2024. Happy New Year!

[@jordanlmiller]

towards the middle of the video when you were in your hotel just trying to piece together how you got in that exact position being paid to literally do what you want, you designed your life that way with the years you have been putting into this consistently thru all the ups and downs you deserve all of this and more brotha! this video gave me massive inspiration to continue going on my journey even when the going gets hard, great video congrats on everything, cheers to more success and blessings

[@jonathanvarjabedian3399]

Sublime. I will be watching this again and again. It is nice seeing things thru your eyes. And some scenes that I would simply walk thru without recognizing their inherent beauty (the empty airport terminal, the gorgeous tiles in the fountain with the water droplets rippling in the water)-you saw the potential, and realized it. Beautiful.

[@Dan_photo]

Pho’o. Well done Mike, congrats on the selection. 🎉

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!!

[@chrismcr]

Congratulations on the deserved recognition of your work by the Andalusian Tourist Board and the great images taken during your stay. What great motivation to push on with your next projects and ambitions. Looking forward to continuing to follow your journey.

[@MikeChudley]

Very true! Who know what could happen next, just need to focus on taking pictures and making videos haha. Thanks Chris!

[@stuarttracey2009]

Brings back good memories. Seville and southern Spain is what got me into street photography 7 years ago. It’s the perfect place for street as the light is stunning and the people and buildings are beautiful. ❤

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching! Seville is up there with one of my favourite places to shoot for sure

[@ElevatedThreat]

I lived in Andalusia Spain for 4 years, back in the 70s...in Rota, which is near Seville. It was the most impactful and life forming time of my life. That area of Spain is absolutely beautiful and rich with photographic opportunities.

[@valebliz]

Man it must have been stunning back then, little tourists, a completely genuine society, the struggle to live under Franco and then the liberation…

[@ratgirl13]

This was fun to watch-love the comradeship and humor-and of course, the photography.❤

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you enjoyed it! ✌️

[@retropixer]

Great video.. and congratulations. Well deserved recognition and I am sure more to come, as you’re putting in the work for years, keeping positive, and doing it with consistency - pretty much the secret to success in anything in life.

[@mariabb5407]

Congrats! I'm so happy for you. I am from Andalucia and it is amazing to see you around taking photographs. I remember that the day I found your KZbin channel, saw the kind of photographs you take and heard the way you reflect about the whole process I thought that you would be one of the photographers people would study in the future. That is why it doesn't surprise me that you are part of this project, well deserved!

[@MikeChudley]

That’s very kind of you! Thank you for watching

[@harrymacdonald]

Great video!!! Loved this one, what a trip!

[@davidnieuwenhuis2590]

I enjoyed the video Mike! What an honor to join the project and well diserved! Cheers!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching!

[@LocalTrafficOnly]

Mike you’ve done it again! Brilliant watch ol chap

[@taterandy3958]

Sshhh😊!! One of the most beautiful parts of Spain ! Is on my travel bucket list what a adventure!!! 😢Love the pictures the mix of street,urban design and documentary photography! Your black and whites in Seville were superb!!!!!

[@einfach-frank]

Congratulations and thank you for taking us with you! This made my day 🇩🇪🙏 Frank

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you for watching and the kind words.

[@dhaug]

I too spent some time in Malaga and the surrounding areas (Seville, Ronda, Córdoba) in January of this year, and fount it to be such an inspiring place for a photographer. Some of my most favourite images came from this trip. Congratulations on a job well done, and I hope that you continue along this inspiring route for us non-KZbinrs and amateurs alike!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words

[@liverpoolk648]

Mike ...Liverpool Kev here...I watch your videos and appreciate and learn from them...thank you...I drove to London with a sleeping bag in 1980 and worked in The City for over 25 years so love your London Videos...My Mum and Dad moved to near Maldon when I was 16 ( I am 65 now) so I loved your recent Maldon shots....Happy Christmas Mike ...look forward to your videos in 2024...All the best and thanks again...Liverpool Kev

[@MikeChudley]

Hey man! Great story - I appreciate the kind words as well. Thank you!

[@JonLarson-kx1ed]

Thank you for this trip, the pictures are superb and a good lesson as well as a pleasure.

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chris_eschner]

Absolutely love this video!!!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching!

[@flickmerauld9858]

Well done Mike. You come across as comfortable in your own skin without being cocky. Great photos as always, and very perceptive insights

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate that 👌

[@andrewowen-price4496]

Well done. 1 of 10 from a global choice of thousands. Congratulations. I'm looking forward to delivery of your book in the next day or so. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@ImagesbyAsh]

Congratulations Mike!! So pleased for you and it's really great to see that your talent in being recognising in this amazing way. I absolutely love the style of images that you created on this trip. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Ash! The support it massively appreciated as always - glad you liked the photos

[@vincentlamoureux422]

Great video! I could feel the emotion on event day! Glad you made the most of this great moment with fellow creators.

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

[@CineDailies]

Brilliant images Mike! I’m still buzzing after that trip, what an experience for sure. Also I cracked up with James said FPS instead of FPV hahaha

[@MikeChudley]

Hahaha we didn’t need a drone when JP has hidden talents like that.

[@joseuribe430]

congratulations! Spain is amazing

[@darren12345465]

Mike has uploaded....38 minutes of inspiration :)

[@MikeChudley]

Ahhh thanks dude haha

[@magick.kat.]

Congratulations Mike!, I always follow your videos, I am happy for this achievement, you deserve it!, what a beautiful experience to participate in a project like this, beautiful locations, and very beautiful photos, have a great year, and go for more!

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you so much 😀

[@petejobson5036]

This is my absolute favourite video from you man. I loved every minute and you took SUCH nice shots. Such good footage from JP too. Well done Mike, honestly this is huge! Ps. Mike Chudley, Nick Carver and Thomas Heaton in one location is an absolute feast for the eyes!!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it! JP helped big on this.

[@prithusunil380]

Love it!

[@VickyAllum]

What an amazing oppotunity from the Andalucia tourism board you had , i think you done them proud with your video and photography , Well Done Mike

[@MikeChudley]

That’s very kind of you to say Vicky! Thank you

[@victor-ferreira]

Congratulations! On the Social networks we never know who's watching us, and them appears this invitation!! Congratulations for the video is stunning vs photos!!! Cheers from Porto, Portugal!

[@JasonLawrenceNoel]

Thank you for bringing us along 😊🙏

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching Jason!

[@rosscrichton8584]

Thanks Mike, that was tops.

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@timblass4811]

Mike, you've genuinely earned it. Tom H. too. Enjoy it as I know you have. Andalusia is an amazing place. ❤

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you Tim!! Appreciate it

[@MariaMiroSaez]

Congrats for this splendid work 🎯

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!!

[@stillkim17]

Mad fun and well deserved.

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

You exceeded anything the organizers could possibly have expected when they included you in the invited group!

[@MikeChudley]

Ahh this means a lot! Thank you

[@JepesBrodieman]

Congratulations on the recognition of your work, it is more than deserved. Actually, the first of your videos I ever seen was Valencia Streephoto and fall in love with you way to see photography and your ability to comunicate it.Looking forward to continuing to follow your journey.

[@MikeChudley]

Wow, thank you! Means a lot

[@JamesParsons1]

Unreal trip together my dude🙌 buzzing for our next trip ❤

[@Dez_Blanchfield]

James, this colab between you and Mike Chudley was awesome, huge congrats, 10 out of 10.. really hope to see many more like it - and hey, would be awesome to see you both come hang out in Sydney for a week or two in 2024.. VIP tour on me any time you guys rock up here.. cheers, @dez_blanchfield

[@yosiw7843]

Great one Mike. Happy new year.

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! You too

[@darrencallaway4090]

Well deserved. Great work

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Darren! Glad you liked it.

[@RolandKaufmann]

Wow, that place looks like a dream! Definitely added to the long list of travel destinations. Really nice video as well. Feels like your true personality is starting to show through. Nice to see ✌🏼.

[@MikeChudley]

It really was a stunning place. That’s also very kind of you say, appreciate it

[@andrewb5345]

Fabulous Mike! Well done 🙌

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks!

[@JustSomeInternetDude]

Good for you man, your work paid off. Cheers from the States

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you!!

[@cshevlin]

Great video! I now have this area on my places to visit list. One day, I'll get there.

[@MikeChudley]

Brilliant, things I like to hear! I’m sure the marketing agency will be pleased with that haha

[@cshevlin]

@@MikeChudley off topic, but could you do an update settings video for the q2. Now that you have been using it for a while I was wondering if you’ve changed some of your settings. Id like to set my q2 up like yours to try it out. Thanks.

[@liverpoolk648]

Hi Mike...Liverpool Kev Here again..Just loved your 'Pinch me' Video....After cancer 10 years ago after being pushed to to do a comedy gig on my very first cruise on P&O.... in front of 2000 people..I got work on several ships...working on different cruise lines and literally every minute was like you felt...You genuinely deserve the attention and critical praise Mike.....I have wished you well for Christmas...Churlish not to take the chance to do so again...All the best Liverpool Kev

[@olgadekell]

Beautiful photos! 🇪🇸📸

[@ZenoWatson]

A dream gig, well done and proud of you!

[@MikeChudley]

It really was - thank you!!

[@shinysurfer]

Oh man! I was wondering who would have been the chosen one to cover Sevilla. So happy it was you! Can’t wait to see my hometown through your lens !

[@MikeChudley]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@shinysurfer]

@@MikeChudley loved it! Inspired me to get out and shoot next time I go back! Those shots from the plaza the España (the one you said was your favourite) are insane. Congrats on the gig man. Well deserved!

[@backyardjunkie]

Well done Mike, loved this, sooo wish I was out there. you've got one more to your 1000. All the best for the New Year.

[@MikeChudley]

Appreciate that! Thanks

[@tomparrott1257]

A cinematic masterpiece halfway through this man has come so far and is amazing and well spoken for the art of photography

[@MikeChudley]

Ahh you’re too kind. I’m glad you like this.

[@maxgarrod]

This was so awesome to watch! Congratulations on everything you've accomplished mate. 100k subs is just around the corner. I need to book a trip to Andalucia 😯

[@tomgoggin3865]

Looking good - great video!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Tom!

[@slotimer]

dude your photos are amazing, no wonder you landed that gig. Congrats to you brother!

[@MikeChudley]

Ahh that’s very kind of you! Appreciated

[@Abyss60]

good evening from France I watch a lot of videos on the photo. I place you as the most interesting person in this field. you do a great job. hb

[@paulwhitfeld4858]

So good 🙏🏼

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks Paul!

[@theofanissofianides9343]

ONE OF THE Best video I have ever seen.. it is not the video itself but the photos and how they were presented . Lucky me for seen this, unlucky me for not being able to reach your talent my friend .

[@richarddenise3886]

Excellent job!!

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks!

[@user-rt1er6cp6b]

feel free to come back to my land andalucia whenever you want! i´ve enjoyed the video, nice work,& keep up

[@richmck007]

At 18.09 I simply had to write you guys and commend you for your excellent video until then! I moved to Spain years ago and did Andalusia from 1992 until now. I simply cannot get enough of the place. With Seville being the crème de la crème of visits for shoots. I am 60 but I can still learn and you showed that. I have to beg something thou’ I really want to get into Leica cameras and am really interested in the 2 versions ( I believe you used ) you used in Malaga. Can you share some expertise with us, please. I watched your video twice but could not work out which but learned about shadows and shades in black and white from your explanation Ironically, my son is into street photography and shadows is his thing. ( The b&w image with a person on a bike turned upside down was amazing as well as the room in the lobby of the hotel in Malaga! ) Looking forward to more of your stuff and that Leica model, please. May thanks. Adios!

[@MurrayMcMillan73]

Great video Mike. Out of context question, what Carharrt jacket is that you’ve got on?

[@MikeChudley]

I don’t actually know what it’s called sorry haha

[@MurrayMcMillan73]

Is there naw a code on the label or something? Been looking for one like that

[@ivanstevens]

Great video and Merry Christmas

[@ItsTheBigHorse]

what an awesome experience Mike. congrats and well deserved

[@fedelife_]

Nice vid man ! That’s a film ❤️

[@MikeChudley]

Appreciate it man 👌

[@robertjureit2574]

Really enjoyed the video. I myself,a photographer, loved the B & W pics. I shoot with a M10M, fav lens, Thambar 90mm,f2.2.

[@OpenDGuitar]

Ah, I had a week long trip through Spain in 1977…Madrid to Malaga. Seville, Granada, Cadiz. The Alhambra was magnificent. Shot with a little Kodak 110 camera!

[@aviator201]

Thank you for sharing your trip! curious what should bag you brought and how you found it after a full day carry?

[@MikeChudley]

I have a full video about my daily carry :)

[@zaferabdulrahman6988]

Pho'os. Beautiful pho'os.

[@MikeChudley]

haha thanks

[@obzockyphotography7682]

Great experience and well done….great captures too… be well m

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks mate! Have a good new year!

[@felm.974]

Very inspiring, thank you for sharing it.

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fly-pedro]

Great video, very nice photos! Saludos from Andalusia.

[@andrewjohnson4728]

Great video and photography!!!! PS: Don't sell yourself short. You earned the right to be there through the hundreds of hours spent creating, editing and posting your videos. You belong at this table!!

[@justamanwithanopinion]

As someone who watches their caffeine intake carefully to avoid anxiety attacks, 7:10 makes me feel seen!

[@paulasimson4939]

Great video and congrats on being chosen by the Tourist Board. I loved the photos with the shadow of the person, but without seeing the person. That could be an interesting series.

[@MikeChudley]

Yeaaa I liked that too! Thanks Paula, means a lot.

[@paulied31]

Just catching up on this video after spending weeks in my queue. Nicely done. Leica Q2 or Q3?

[@MikeChudley]

Q2 - thanks for watching! Glad you like it

[@jules_mac]

What an awesome opportunity Mike. Well done 👏 You deserve the recognition.

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you! Means a lot 👌

[@biking-places]

the shot of the boat under the bridge was beautiful (the photo and the footage), was it hand held?

[@MikeChudley]

I love that image! Big up JP on the video for that great BROLL

[@andersphansson]

Great video again! 👍🏻 your homepage looks great is it squarespace?

[@danwoodliefphotography871]

The rain in Malaga brought back memories. Our first time abroad with our kids was two weeks in Andalucia. I was so glad I scheduled a full day at Alhambra in Granada. In the middle of the day, we had hours of torrential rain. A shopkeeper said it almost never rained like that. The rain in Spain falls mostly on us. Enjoyable video to watch for photography and memories.

[@RS-Amsterdam]

What a great video Mike and JP. Man you totally earned to be there and IMO you are on par with those other shooters. Saw some familiar faces like Thomas , Nick and as long time follower of Robin's channel from.German who already reased his first video of this trip. Have to admit I had a bit of a laugh about your Spanish pronounciation 😂. Nevertheless you made this video funny to watch for your followers. Thanks so much for sharing guys. Happy to be a follower.

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for the kind words! My Spanish is fluent isn't it? lol

[@richmck007]

AH! The Leica Q2. Does this camera have interchangeable lens and what lens did you use / would you recommend for all round street shoots..? ( I imagine 35mm…correct?)

[@MikeChudley]

The q2 is a 28mm, great for all round street! I love the 28 or 35mm focal length.

[@topazerox9707]

Lovely! 😜

[@CapturingSpain]

I live in Andalucia and I can say, it's an amazing place for street photography!

[@MikeChudley]

Totally agree!

[@chris_jorge]

Next level!!!! Pls drop a 2 hr study/relax video!!

[@jasontaycs7195]

How did you deal with fomo travelling with just the Leica Q2 (especially on assignment)? I've got 2 holiday trips upcoming and I'm trying to convince myself to take just a 35mm prime even though I just bought a new 70-200 for the trips :/

[@MikeChudley]

I used the q2 and Fujifilm x100v. I don’t like longer focal lengths for street, simple answer really haha

[@08yankeefan]

The m6 sounds with the Q3 😂. Great video!

[@MikeChudley]

Don’t know what you’re talking about 😂😂😂

[@M123OCT]

What a missed opportunity. So little of either photography or of the stunning region of Andalucía. More of an ego trip than a photography trip.

[@MikeChudley]

I’d like to see your work :)

[@M123OCT]

@@MikeChudley I'd like to see yours! That's why I watched your photography video. 👍

[@mikecullis8401]

Great stuff. As a Canon man armed with a plethora of RF lenses for wildlife photography I am considering street photography as a challenge and new horizons. So, should I sell a few organs/body parts and go for the Z3 or the Fujifilm replacement for the Fuji X100V? Interested in purchasing any presets that you have developed - can you advise, thanks.

[@mikecullis8401]

Oops - Meant Q3

[@Hunders1984]

Shout out to the stuck pixels in the video 👍 😆 Well done though, Mike. Always enjoy your content.