Photography
Maciej Lubomski
Maciej Lubomski's channel focuses on street photography, capturing the momentum and movement of urban life using elements such as crowds, people, cars, lights, and events. Based in Sheffield, UK, Maciej's channel has over 272,000 followers and continues to grow rapidly.
In photography, momentum is the art of capturing movement or action in a still image. This approach involves techniques that suggest motion or the passage of time, giving the photograph life and energy. It transforms a frozen moment into one that conveys motion. As a result, you highlight the scene's momentum and show your passion for finding order and beauty in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
I chose these photos because they showcase my favorite photography techniques and are among my best works:
A panning shot of a passing train in Shibuya with a salaryman directly framed in the middle of the window. I call it my almost perfect photo.
I captured this on the top floor of the Shibuya Magnet building and used a low shutter speed to create motion blur using the crowds. My favorite part of that photo is the taxi getting swarmed by the hustle and bustle of the Shibuya scramble crossing.
I took this photo of my friend at the busy Sensoji temple in Asakusa. I used a low shutter speed to capture the motion of people walking by, highlighting the bustling environment. The famous pagoda in the background establishes the location.
In street photography, use techniques to create a sense of motion and fluidity. My favorite method is shooting at a lower shutter speed, around 1/30 or even as low as 1/5. This technique works well for different shots, such as long exposures in busy areas like Tokyo. It's interesting to create motion blur with crowds rather than keeping everything in focus. Another technique to use is panning shots of cars to convey a sense of speed when the vehicle is in motion.
The biggest challenge is capturing a standout or minimal photo in a busy area. To address this, seek out a specific subject doing something appealing and lower your shutter speed to create motion blur from the passing people, ensuring the main subject remains in clear focus.
