写真家はなぜその焦点距離を選ぶのか？｜Alex Webbと35mmの距離

Why do photographers choose a specific focal length? Is 35mm “versatile”? Is 50mm “natural”? Or is focal length actually a reflection of how a photographer stands in the world? In this episode, we explore Magnum photographer Alex Webb and his long use of the 35mm lens. Through his layered compositions and complex street scenes seen in The Suffering of Light, we examine a deeper question: Is focal length a technical choice — or the result of a photographer’s distance from the world? This series explores one central idea: Focal length is a photographer’s distance. For those interested in street photography, 35mm lenses, and photographic philosophy. 00:05 Why that focal length? 00:43 Photographs without a single protagonist 01:12 1975 — A turning point 02:19 The world is not simple 03:08 Layers are not technique, but thought 04:01 Why 35mm? 04:28 A distance that does not sever relationships 05:24 35mm as a natural conclusion 06:10 Is focal length the result of a photographer’s distance? 06:40 At what distance do you stand? 📖 Referenced Publication Alex Webb The Suffering of Light Aperture, New York, 2011 Referenced for educational and analytical purposes. About Referenced Materials (English Notice) This video is an educational and analytical discussion about the relationship between focal length, spatial tension, and photographic philosophy. The above publication is referenced as research material for visual analysis and interpretative commentary. All images are shown for educational and analytical purposes. This video does not reproduce any publication in full and does not substitute the original work. #AlexWebb #35mm #焦点距離 #ストリートフォト #写真家と距離 #StreetPhotography #PhotographyTheory