Hey Faizal, Lisbon local and fellow photographer here, love your videos, have learned a lot from your stuff. Two toughts I'd like to share: -I also like to go places and take photos. More often than not, I realize I'm objectifying the subject for selfish (personal, artistic, whatever you want to call it) reasons. If I don't move past that, then I'm merely a tourist. Only when I engage with the local culture, habits, (and specially the) people, I can call myself a traveler. Regardless of what I choose to do (either thing is OK), I never forget how previleged I am to be able to go somewhere, and it gives me courage to go more towards the traveler route. And to your point, how real can a place feel if you just look at it? -Unfortunately, tourism in Lisbon has benefited very few people, and harmed the rest. Insane cost of living increase, housing crisis, etc. To say it's the tourists' fault is unfair and not true. But visitors do represent an inherent contribution to this unbalance. And when they visit, they're more concerned about leisure, not social impact (it's normal), so when local people have negative attitudes towards them, it breaks this opaque glass wall between the two. Be aware that visiting a place is unlike a roller-coaster ride where you don't leave the safety of your cart. Having said this, we welcome everyone with good intentions and genuine curiosity about the city 🙂
Not crazy! I totally relate. I lived in Taiwan for 8 months ish back in 2015-17. I’m in the US in a very suburban area. It feels like a dream totally in general. I’ll be going back in 2 weeks and I’ll see if I can relate more when I’m back but when I see my photos from before makes me think of the dream
The first time I visited Lisbon I was just so awestruck with the beauty and of course the difference from the states. Yes, I got great images...But the second time (18 months later) I was more focused and more comfortable and had a more specific agenda. I also noticed a difference in the local atmosphere...like they are really getting tired of having their wonderful country "invaded". I totally get it Faizal.
Faizal are you still in Lisbon? Give me a shout as I can take you to several photographic gems, as Lisbon is my city. This means Street photography Gems which are not on the "turist guide" involving the "B" side of Lisbon.... Cheers!
I’m thinking of embarking on a 3 month European tour by myself. Have you ever travelled solo for an extended period of time? If so, how was that for you? Any tips or suggestions? - I’ve not been to Istanbul but am contemplating it, Budapest, Jordan, and tons of other places via Eurail.
find someone that loves you as much as Faizal loves Portugal
Hey Faizal, Lisbon local and fellow photographer here, love your videos, have learned a lot from your stuff. Two toughts I'd like to share:
-I also like to go places and take photos. More often than not, I realize I'm objectifying the subject for selfish (personal, artistic, whatever you want to call it) reasons. If I don't move past that, then I'm merely a tourist. Only when I engage with the local culture, habits, (and specially the) people, I can call myself a traveler. Regardless of what I choose to do (either thing is OK), I never forget how previleged I am to be able to go somewhere, and it gives me courage to go more towards the traveler route. And to your point, how real can a place feel if you just look at it?
-Unfortunately, tourism in Lisbon has benefited very few people, and harmed the rest. Insane cost of living increase, housing crisis, etc. To say it's the tourists' fault is unfair and not true. But visitors do represent an inherent contribution to this unbalance. And when they visit, they're more concerned about leisure, not social impact (it's normal), so when local people have negative attitudes towards them, it breaks this opaque glass wall between the two. Be aware that visiting a place is unlike a roller-coaster ride where you don't leave the safety of your cart.
Having said this, we welcome everyone with good intentions and genuine curiosity about the city 🙂
Not crazy! I totally relate. I lived in Taiwan for 8 months ish back in 2015-17. I’m in the US in a very suburban area. It feels like a dream totally in general. I’ll be going back in 2 weeks and I’ll see if I can relate more when I’m back but when I see my photos from before makes me think of the dream
The first time I visited Lisbon I was just so awestruck with the beauty and of course the difference from the states. Yes, I got great images...But the second time (18 months later) I was more focused and more comfortable and had a more specific agenda. I also noticed a difference in the local atmosphere...like they are really getting tired of having their wonderful country "invaded". I totally get it Faizal.
Went to LIsbon 4 times and i want to go again tomorrow
Beautiful work..Faizal…🎉🎉🎉
Beautiful work Faizal
Wow, first Brahms #3 and now Bach Cello Suites? Kudos to you Faizal.
Pure cinema.
Incredible
tbh, your thumbnail is so good!!
Faizal are you still in Lisbon? Give me a shout as I can take you to several photographic gems, as Lisbon is my city. This means Street photography Gems which are not on the "turist guide" involving the "B" side of Lisbon.... Cheers!
London brother!
What does your long term storage solution look like?
I’m thinking of embarking on a 3 month European tour by myself. Have you ever travelled solo for an extended period of time? If so, how was that for you? Any tips or suggestions? - I’ve not been to Istanbul but am contemplating it, Budapest, Jordan, and tons of other places via Eurail.
Looks like in few years time you will move to Portugal. ;)
Come to Manchester UK
Yeah boiii