This is why I love 28mm Street Photography

[@MikeMena]

DUDE. The text commentary on what/why you are doing something is EXCELLENT. Knowing when, how, and why is the part of these photo walk vlogs that is always missing from vids, Like obviously the photographer “likes” something, but WHY?? And this video actually tells you!!! I hope all your vids got the text comments from now on. I learned more in this one vid than all photo walk vids I’ve seen combined😂😂😂

[@jiggyb21]

Exactly this!!!

[@RyB717]

Same here. Immediate subscriber.

[@MikeChudley]

wow, thank you! I'll definitely do my best to include these in future videos.

[@MrPercy1001]

I like the shot with the Shadow of the Horse, great spot 👌🏻

[@MikeChudley]

Love that one!

[@Ikbenelbers]

07:11 That halo 🤩 Such a great one! Also loving the included commentary on every photo/step you take, really interesting!

[@RusticRiceball]

Love the small text annotations describing what you were particularly looking at or noticing while taking the photographs.

[@Nayson]

3:30 (approx) the contraption on his glasses is called a loupe. Commonly used by jewellers and watchmakers but photographers use them too, especially when dealing with film negatives.

[@robyn_southafrica]

So he could be any one of those !? So cool 😀

[@Nayson]

@@robyn_southafrica Aye, but he's outside the Burlington Arcade so I'm guessing jeweller or watchmaker.

[@stuartshook3614]

What a perfectly entertaining and fun video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much!

[@jkb462]

Nice lighthearted street photography video! Would love to see more of this type of POV video.

[@vanguard5647]

Great video with a lot of interesting ideas and a very good sense of humor too!

[@homonki8795]

i love 28, it captures the subject with atmosphere (especially in narrow street). but i am a shy person, sometimes i hope it is 35 or more😂

[@staLkerhu]

I prefer 105mm distance, sometimes even that doesn't feel far enough... 😅

[@rumrill5020]

I'm a relatively new photographer and started out with a GRIII and a Minolta film camera with a 28mm lens. I thought I liked the focal length but have since realized that >40mm suits me more. I still use a 28mm for certain situations (crowded areas, events, etc.) but have switched largely to micro four thirds and a 35 or 40mm equivalent for the extra depth of field and separation from the subject. Even 35mm is feeling too wide, lately. I was tired of throw away photos resulting from too much distance from the subject or distracting elements in the frame and don't necessarily want to get any closer.

[@bprabawabr]

Are you opposed to cropping? I've been debating whether crop and rotate is cheating in a way

[@Stacedelinc]

Absolutely 100% converted to 28mm. Love it 😍

[@MikeChudley]

I'm back on a 28mm regularly on the m11. Couldn't stay away for long haha

[@charliejg]

Nice, the text really is a great addition to this video. Another take away from this video besides using the wider focal length is one many have talked about over and over, but I don't think it can be mentioned enough. Stop down and bring the context of the environment in. That also makes zone focusing so much easier. Really great video Mike! Have a great week.

[@lensman5762]

Ironic isn't it? Up until Leica introduced a super expensive point and shoot camera with a fixed 28mm lens, a superb example of the genre one has to admit, everyone was walking around with 35mm lenses or their equivalent in APSC or MFT formats, and claiming that the 35mm was the perfect ' candid photography ' lens, Yes Ricoh had some sort of fixed lens 28mm equivalent too.. Now ofcourse, people who have bought these expensive cameras have been forced to see through the 28mm lens and find compositions. You see, it is not the focal length that is the factor here, but having only one lens and learning to see photographs through that fixed lens. Decades ago, we bought our cameras with either a 45mm or 50 mm lens, even Leicas were mostly equipped with only a 35mm lens. The arrival of decent quality zooms changed all that. I think these fixed lens cameras are a very welcome development. Enjoy your time with the Q.

[@brettlinder7539]

6:49 is a BANGER. Great video and love the commentary, taking some of the thought process into my day of shooting tomorrow

[@michaelbo143]

I really love this kind of video. It's much more interesting than the 85mm guys spamming burst mode. Greeting from Germany

[@vincentv998]

One of the most pleasant videos I've seen on photography Yt. Really like the rhythm and you're small comments popping up. Nice style Mike!

[@GeorgeHolden]

Ooo this is an elevated POV approach man, only seen the first minute but gonna come back tomorrow morning to watch every shot! Looks ace 🙏

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks George!

[@GeorgeHolden]

@@MikeChudley I came back, some amazing shots here man and even those you didn't rate or didn't show it was great to see the thought process behind it. You've got to love London with some sun, so many characters and varying energies happening

[@NoGrip]

Yes queen 😂 I just got a 28mm after 10-15yrs as 35 fov. I realised most of my favourite photographers best images were mostly on 28.

[@mozzy_insi]

At 00:35 I literally burst out laughing :D (positively) This is the game between these people and the photographer. They pretend they don't see you taking their photo and you pretend you don't take their photo :D *and this dynamic camera rotation and photo*

[@photoautomax]

Love it, your best POV video, Mike 👏 the little captions were great 😂 Cheers.

[@banditalley9592]

I'm not really very adept at street photography, but your step count gave me an idea that it could be the new way to keep fit and get your steps in!

[@MikeChudley]

It sure it! I did 40k steps yesterday too haha

[@Dallash]

Love your videos!!❤ I really like how you describe your thoughts during your walk and how your self critics your walk. Funny thing about the "bike-tache David Bowie shot" is that, in French (i don't know if it's the same in English), a" Bike handlebars" (guidon de vélo) is a syle of mustache 😅 Well done, juste discovered your channel, and it won't definitely be the last video I'll watch. Thanks for the quality of your work!

[@khaledbouya]

Loved the text overlay explaining what you see. As for the guy with glasses + magnifyer, he probably works in clock repair or jewlery.

[@MikeChudley]

That’s a great suggestion. I never thought of that haha

[@daram5257]

I'm interested in street photographer and love your videos. I'm curious about how people respond to you taking their photos....didn't seem like anyone cared, but I wouldn't want someone putting a camera in my face 😀. Interested in hearing thoughts and tips on this.

[@nico91855]

Really cool to see how you think and take shots. Completely different from my style. Funny also to stop the video and think how I would do the shots instead. Great pictures btw

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

Really? I didn’t like any of them the light was awful completely flat…🤷🏽‍♂️

[@davejolley6869]

loved the horse shadow in Trafalgar

[@jackpreston6034]

Great video and really like some of these images. Also.. I can’t believe pyramid hat guy is still a thing! Wasn’t he some big mystery about 15 years ago?!

[@cal_holland]

Great video mate. I enjoyed getting the steps in that day!

[@MikeChudley]

Great day in the end 👌🏻

[@VivianInTheOC]

Love the text overlays with your comments. Would also love it if, for the stills, you could add the photo details such as f stop, focal range, shutter speed, iso and which mode you were shooting in (example: AV, TV, M, P).. as well as any post processing like the name of any presets used…as a photographer myself I would find it very interesting info. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to more of these!👍👍👏👏😊😊

[@marcisroaming]

You missed out on isolating "Contemplative Man Leaning On Post" against that clear sky for "Typical Lost Old People" at 1:47. Fun vid tho mate

[@marving1416]

Street photography listening to jazz music, mmm that's different! 👍👍

[@DirkMenker]

Great edit! A lot to learn in a fun video. Thanks.

[@MikeChudley]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheVleckChannel]

1:07 Clearly this is literally a handlebar moustache.

[@ziggyzardust]

I so have that McLovin t-shirt at 3:42 . Mine's in white. Penneys.

[@sonderbass]

Really enjoyed this video! Heading to Lisbon/Madeira in two weeks, and only bringing the 18mm f1.4 and 90mm f2 for my XT4! Excited to use that 18mm

[@crowdedairways]

Best yet, really enjoyed😎

[@guoy1]

love this video very much! I also like the focal length of 28mm.

[@TryingtoLearntheuke]

Fun video Mike.

[@markturner7910]

Great video as always Went down to London last week with my son for 4 days of street photography , probably walked around for around 21 hours total taking pictures although we had heavy rain walking around Chinatown , made to some good shots from shelter though 📷

[@muj3]

Nice video and even nicer shots

[@koenmanusama]

love the beginning! 👏🏽

[@MikeChudley]

Thank you 🙌

[@roxikoko3744]

After 30 years photographing. For general everyday shooting, I've concluded, the perfect focal length if you only have one lens, is between 27mm-30mm

[@sari254]

3:33 most likely a watchmaker-watch repair person as burlington arcade is full of watch - diamond stores.

[@MikeChudley]

This is so true. Another comment mentioned this, sounds obvious now I think about it.

[@sQMunro]

great moments..

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks!

[@rossandhisjpegs]

Class!!!!

[@mikelman26]

Cool Video, cool Shots and cool, funny Comments, very well done😎👍

[@Lancewxy]

good video music

[@anils.rkumar6551]

28 mm ,love this

[@emmanuelpower2439]

Very interesting... nice adventure😊

[@michaelg758]

thoughts, VILTROX AF 16mm F1.8 , sony 50mm 1.8 fe and samyang 85 mm 1.4...... OR sigma 24-70mm and 50mm 1.8 OR the viltrox 16mm, sigma 24-70mm and sony 50mm. For vacation trip to Paris/London/Scottland , Trying to decide.

[@marcisroaming]

6:22 is your cleanest shot. ❤

[@ukrstreet]

great

[@RolandKaufmann]

The amount of sideways shots you take is very interesting 🤔. I don’t think I’ve ever taken a shot like that, but it seems effective. Maybe I’ll have to give it a go! The horse shadow photo is probably my favourite of the bunch 👍🏼

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks! I feel like it takes practice, I miss more often than I achieve the shot still.

[@slothsarecool]

damn I struggle to shoot a roll of 36 in one day now in London haha, just bored of the city I guess

[@mrottomaddox]

You have numerous typos in your on-screen captions.

[@howardchud9097]

28 FF?

[@maxdmn99]

Good ones:)

[@mediopocillo]

28mm apsc or Full Frame?

[@stevenstevensteven4]

what AF settings do you use for street on the Q2?

[@ieremia970]

What city is this?

[@KiddiAgnars]

he is a watch maker or repairer.

[@cityproofdad]

Sheet fotos dude

[@AA-ni3km]

Love the video. But IMO you're hunting so much - you often don't even stop walking when taking a shot - that you're missing great opportunities. Have you considered stopping and fishing more when you find a great location? With the woman resting with her head down, for instance, you had little time pressure and could have stayed there for an additional 30-90 seconds and got follow-up shots that would have knocked the first out of the ballpark. You can grab the initial shot as you currently do (which is guaranteed to be candid) and then, when the situation allows it, stay longer and see if you can refine and improve the shot.

[@MikeChudley]

I fish a lot! But it’s hard to show you 60 minutes of waiting at 1 location for one shot on a GoPro battery😂 these POVs don’t capture the entire process. For everything you see in a video like this, remember there’s thousands of hours you’re not seeing. Some days I’m slower and more intentional, other days I’m run and gun like this video. Every day and every situation is slightly different. Thanks for the comment!

[@mightyleafeon1907]

Best one is the one with the horse silhouette. But mostly boring photos. Boring photography.

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

I disagree. I dont really think you got any shots and you reckon 20! 😱

[@MikeChudley]

Haha how many shots did I include in the video? 20 ish I think. So therefore those worked enough to be selected for the video. How many shots do you think I got? I’d also love to see your portfolio?

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

@@MikeChudley yea but they weren’t good just cos you chose them…🤷🏽‍♂️

[@MikeChudley]

@@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse that’s why I’d like to see your work, can you show me what good looks like to you?

[@23codez]

These colors suck. You just turned me off to buying this camera LMAO

[@MikeChudley]

Haha this is my favourite comment

[@Baymadanbaycan]

maybe you should change the focal lenght, very mediocre work :D

[@MikeChudley]

Thanks for watching, I’d like to see your photos? can you show me your portfolio?

[@quintonmckimm]

4:07 @cal_holland with an "o" I believe 😅

[@MikeChudley]

Yeah my mistake haha