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@FerdoFulgosi it's a good question. In those two videos, I believe there is only 1 clip or 2. In the others more - I actually used stock video clips for some of the seascape and city ones from Artlist (I have a subscription) and the rural ones were from my own drone (where nobody cared as I was in the middle of nowhere). 😊

Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah I enjoyed the colour. 👌

The eye really grabs the attention. It's creepy but a powerful detail.

I am doing this in Romania in September as I have a driver. When I am driving - it's a tough ask. Cheers!

In late Renaissance European iconography, the Eye, surrounded by a triangle, was an explicit symbol of the Christian Holy Trinity. It dates back to the 8th century - perhaps present here as it is rural and those traditions were passed on.

​@@JamesKerwin Thanks!

Yes it would - if you don’t own Canon. It is so weird and unreliable / disconnects etc. Talking of canon - Amazon UK had a selection of Canon R8s this morning for sale (new) for £799 for Prime Day. Insane value - I went back on a few hours later to buy it - the limited number had been sold out.

@@JamesKerwin Canon are launching the R5 MkII and R1 tomorrow But both out of my price point :)

​@johnhaynes9910 yeah I know. I will do a video about it - I won't be upgrading just yet tbh.

The smartphone app is very useful, I use DSLR CONTROLLER by Chainfire.

@@JamesKerwin Having just watched the launch and truly spectacular as the R1 and R5 MkII are they are not relevant to me as a 78 year old enthusiast. My 1DX MkII covers wildlife and my R covers landscapes so only new lenses are truly attractive to me :)

I'm curious to see your process in finding the locations that you photograph. You always seem to find some real gems.

Yes - I couldn't agree more. Positioning and spacial awareness was key here. I loved my entrance images in the end actually. The blue is lovely!

@@JamesKerwin thought all the images were great as there was a real character to the entrance and stairs and hopefully if you return you get to see it in all its glory

There are notices saying "impending works" for the communal areas. So it might be super shiny later. Whole city is under renovation.

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I mean this review is super old by this point firstly. Secondly - for thw price it's still one of the better ones around. Even now, my current one was double the price the sunwayfoto gh pro ii and as I said in that video - I wouldn't recommend that. So many just wobble at any price point - the benro doesn't, that's the key part.

Sure - I have some more to my sleeve. I actually want to do this style here in Istanbul, because so much is renovated or new now. Thanks for watching.

Hey Clare - yes, myself & Greg Snell - Oct/Nov 2025. Close to Armenia.

Yeah I found in Croatia everyone is packed in the same 4 towns on the coast, outside of their the place is packed with potential. Appreciate the feedback 🙏

Also - it always makes me laugh. I aim for quiet locations for sound quality. But you can guarantee the minute I press record, something kicks off. The Power drill, the car horn, the DIY. There is a part here where someone started drilling and banging, and I had to cut it out. Always makes me mad at the time, and I laugh afterwards. 😅

@@JamesKerwin Photography and the variables can certainly test our patience at times

You are so welcome!

Thank you very much!

It's a must do spot fella. Nobody goes there - with the group there were some people when we first arrived, but an hour later - nobody. And yeah, same on the return - which always helps with the video making. Also - yeah, black & white perhaps. But after the black & white video flopped - I went back to my roots 😅

Thank you. 💪📷

Cheers 🍻

Yeah, I really liked it - I actually returned as I knew it was perfect for a video too. 😊

Yeah really unique architecture - made for nice photography. The staircase is a little disappointing sadly, as you will see next time out.

Thanks 👍

Cheers - glad you liked that one. 😊

Good luck on the European adventure. And I really appreciate the comment - thanks for watching. J

Cheers for watching John - how you finding the series? Hope you enjoy.

@@JamesKerwin I just love the stuff you do because it is 'different' in a good way in terms of content and subject locations, keep up the good work :)

Cheers for the feedback again dude. It's been weird - this series just seems to be flopping, all youtube wants to promote seems to be gear gear gear videos. I might knock the education on the head at some point. Edge towards the entertainment route - Thoughts?

@@JamesKerwin I know a few that have been struggling with RUclips they are all going down the route of Facebook monetisation now.. I like the way your doing things but others have different tastes.. I don't get much traffic on insta or facebook but if i did the goon videos like alot of the urbex lot do I would have double but it's not me, past two years since I found your channel ive changed I love architecture side more so that's why I am more into old empty villas and religious buildings but I will do the odd tidy furnished villa if one comes up.. maybe Facebook is the way iam not sure.. just stay true to yourself

@@JamesKerwin To me that direction would be a shame.... Having had the privilege of spending time with you on location, inspired is definitely the word to use.

​@Bimmly It's a lot of work (and expensive) to keep travelling to produce these videos, I was just hoping for a little more of them to stick - but feels very much like I am up against "the landscape photography" crowd. I almost feel like I am too niche at times. But I will watch how the rest of the Balkans series goes, we have another 5 videos yet! 😊

Thank you! Cheers!

I have never used the Sony - but it has great reviews too. You can't go wrong with full frame tbh. Not sure what you are going to shoot - but canon lenses are superb for interiors.

You're welcome!

I was just talking about film with my wife then I saw this comment. Good luck with the project 👍

@@JamesKerwin - Thanks James! Maybe you'll see the photos the next time you come to Pula, I'll pay for the beer, I'd like to show you some places too... Cheers!

Yes the second staircase was a winner in black & white. 😊

Thank you! Cheers!

No worries! Yeah sure, I mean it's been my job for years. Everywhere I go - I am looking for gems. I have more to come. Stay tuned. :)

acceptably sharp isn't perfectly sharp for large format printing though. Word of caution ⚠️ 👌

Thank you 😊

I wish there was something like this in every city though. 😅😂

You have to wonder how many have been lost. Still editing 😊

Yes I should make every video 3 seconds long. Clever!

Yellow is a colour that always looks good - yet so many people are so scared to paint using it in interiors, I remember when I did kitchen shoots - so much grey, white - life is going to be so dull in the future. I believe this one is getting a total redesign - tbh, it was pretty worn out. Love these spaces though!

Yeah a really mental one. I love this kind of space though, people just walk past all the time - I think these urban ones are fast becoming my fav. Some bangers in Croatia too. Next week - Black & white!