“Accolades and Adoration do not always equal respect” - That’s a gem for life right there. Thanks for sharing!

Another great message, that we all should hear. Thank you.

Couldn’t agree more man! I remember mid to late 2000s somewhere this person taking a shot of someone’s eye with a wide open lens and PSing the shit out of that eye. All of a sudden everybody starting doing that. Same thing with twin red heads. Great video man!

Man, I have to say a huge thank you. Your honesty and no bullshit opinions really help me. The hard truth might rub some people in the wrong way but I am glad you do what you do.

Found you yesterday looking at XF 18 f2 reviews, then I went down the Dee Rosa rabbit hole. Keep it up, your perspective and experience make sense to me regarding taking photographs, thanks for the reminder why I love to take a simple photo.

This spoke to me so well. Appreciate you brother.

I’m new here, I can see this channel growing big. Love your takes on things and the zero craps you give. That’s more worthy than some generic advice. Thanks for sharing :)

I needed your videos, thanks for putting your opinions out there.

Your message resonates with me. My photos are nearly exclusively taken for me, for myself. I take images which please my eyes or freeze a place, a person, an object for my memories. I don't think I am particularly talented or good at taking photos, but I personally like my photos and that's what matters to me. If I should value my photography based on the number of likes I get on Instagram I would have to think that my photography sucks as I get very few likes. Paradoxically the photos which are among my 'least' loved ones are actually those which end up getting more likes; it's usually photos of dogs or animals in general or photos with amazing mural art. Don't get me wrong I also enjoy taking those photos, but the photos I love or like the most are not those getting more likes. Photography makes me happy. Even if they told me that my photos aren't good I would still be proud of taking them because it makes me happy. Hugs, Manu

Love this kind of videos , thank you for the inspiration

Hey man great advice! The allures of social media can be really insidious I honestly don't use it that much at this point but I'm definitely not immune to posting something and closely monitoring likes and comments. I find when I do that I feel kinda gross.

Great to see you back my guy! & some great thoughts as always…

Two things: 1. Your comments about story at about the 8:16 mark are spot on. Good reminder, and great vid overall. 2. That shirt jacket is suhweet! Tempted to ask where you got it.

Every single person needs to see this video. Wow. Thank you

You’re one of the few people I watch who I can give a like to before even watching the conten 👍

This video was great, I’ve been anticipating your next post!

This is a great channel. Thanks for the thoughts.

A very interesting and inspirational message 👌

Hey man , nice video as always , I will admit that I like to geek out about photography and videography , wether it about a philosophical subject like this one or just talk about gear , when it is something that interests me. For the record , my fuji lenses of choice are the 35 f2 and the 16 f1.4 and I am very happy with just that, I don’t feel the need for the latest fuji gear or anything…. But I had this thought the other day that I just want to share it with you, just to geek out , and maybe it can be a subject for you to talk about in a future video. Wouldn’t it be cool if Fuji made a version of the X100 series (fix lens camera) but with a GFX sensor !!! You could talk about : 1) How small you think they could make it? 2) What lens should the put on it? (I would want a 35mm f2 because to me a 35 f2 lens is a 35mm f2 lens no matter what the crop factor is and I love how 35mm f2 renders , yes, I know, it will look wider on the large sensor , but the stretchiness between things in the foreground and background will remain just how I like it on my 35mm FF or APS-C , I know people will give me shit for saying this , but I don’t care 🤨 and their is no point in telling me that I am wrong because I know I am right 🙃) 3) should it have a gfx50 sensor ? 4)is there even a market for it? 5)lets speculate on a price… Idk let just geek out. Love your videos , keep it up 👍🏽 Name is Jonathan , watching from Haiti btw

reminds me of "stay this moment" by Sam Abell

Your the man.

Very enjoyed watching this good video so beautiful my new friend hope to see you 👍👍😍🥀🙏

Hoping you could expand on your thoughts about photos that are visually appealing but otherwise lack a story. Do you think that telling a story with photos is integral to it being artistic? Thanks for the thought-provoking discussion

Dude this vid just blew my head off.

Dee you gonna review the 23mm 1.4 wr ?

Great thoughts! The longer I'm involved with photography, the less I feel the need to post any of it.

Exactly this bro. Enjoy the process of photo taking, enjoy the fuck ups, enjoy your own work if others happen to like it too great! 🤷🏾‍♂️….with that being said follow my IG and like my pics 😂

Your music in background is useless and annoying.