Monochrome Street Photography in Retro Tokyo #streetphotography

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[urusaiko]

The images of the incense smoke near Sensoji temple are fantastic. So atmospheric and mysterious. Love those shots. Great video on monochromatic Asakusa.

[Demanufacturr]

I guess that with monochrome you can experiment more with textures, grain and contrast. There's less options colour-wise, because it's all grey, so it probably forces you to focus on those things, or at least make those things stand out more to toy with. What I'm curious about though, is 'monochrome' always the same 'monochrome' on every machine? Do different cameras and edititing software interpret colour different and thus display it in different shades? I'm guessing different camera settings and presets (like Neutral, or High Contrast, etc) still have influence on how one can shoot in mono.

[funkmachine]

what i've always liked about black&white pictures is that it becomes more about forms and shapes rather than colors. sometimes color can distract and black&white becomes "pure" i'm not sure how to explain it but anyway i usually prefer to take monochrome fotos. great video and very interesting hearing your opinion about it. cheers!

[taterandy]

Cool thanks for the monochrome Video 📸📸📸

[jaceksnaturblicke]

I shot often in Monochrome mostly with older manual lenses. Its give me that vintage/retro feeling.

[michael]

Your videos and commentary are just so interesting to watch. Not just talking about gear or photos but also the people and culture around you.

[vanlee]

I really enjoy your videos. It is like traveling in Tokyo !!

[farisimadifik]

This is the best channel on youtube that i look forward to everyday. Not because of the way lukasz photograph but the way he talk about photography. Its kinda therapeutic to me. Keep up the good work

[EdJimenezPhoto]

Man. The fluidity and the depth of your thoughts on this subject totally deserve a fluid and deep reply. I will most likely end up writing a whole blog about it one of these days.
Btw, some pretty cool pictures with the smoke but for some reason my favourite one was the Honda wing.

[quintonmckimm]

Really enjoyed this one. Love monochrome.

[leonreichelt]

I usually do monochrome photography! Thank you for this!!

[semeruwarrior]

I like that you kept in the section of you buying the cookie instead of keeping a purely photography oriented video, really helps gives off a nice chill vibe to the whole video - sometimes when your watching Youtuber photographers it can seem like the intent is 100% on the results and the photos and not just the fun of walking around somewhere and the inspiration that comes from just being in the moment 😄 Keep up the great content!

[RyanHolben]

I know the focus is shooting still photography in b&w, but I love that you guys shot the video itself in b&w! I'd say that's far less common than monochrome photography, and it was a fun twist. 🙂

As for b&w photography, you raise some interesting questions. It's clear that sometimes it's better for a shot, sometimes color is better. I think color photography and b&w photography should just be thought of as two different mediums, two tools with different strengths and weaknesses. Which then brings us to the question of a body of work, and should we mix the media. I think you're right, it feels off and incongruous to have a mixture of color and b&w photos. And yet, I can't help mixing them, some shots just work so much better in one medium or the other, and I don't want to limit myself! I love how monochrome can simplify a busy scene and help the eye focus on certain subjects, or abstract shapes-- much like a wide open aperture can isolate a subject.

[rogerwalton]

Great video - interesting photos and discussion. At the moment I'm in my "Vivien Maier" mode for street - B&W and square format; it makes me think hard about each photo.

[rbn]

Always enjoy your commentary while you walk around.

[Stevencaptures]

Such an epic video! Loved this for a change up. Fantastic photos as always! 📸

[stubrakon]

Less options. Your new series. Great vid thanks!!😃. My dream camera is monochrome only. 🤘😎👍😃

[sapir_turgeman]

That was a very interseting and refreshing video to watch ! I really enjoyed it, it was like watching a movie (great choise with the B&W video, it really made the video more "wow!"), I myself really enjoy color, and B&W photography, but I do want to shoot more B&W (already have some projects planned in B&W only), it gives such really different view.
I've watched many videos in Asakusa, and this one was like seeing it in a very different way, it felt like it's the first time I see it !
Such a great video, and really great and lovely photos! I would definitely enjoy watching another video in B&W ! 🤩

[MykeBatez]

Thanks for the great photo walk & talk!

[NikonDave]

Enjoyed the video. I've been working on a project for a couple years now where the light rarely cooperates and accessing the sites in golden or blue hour is not an option. Going monochrome still captures the scene and the contrast "just works" with the scenery. Nice job.