Thanks Gary. We are - and it's when stuff screws up we learn the most... Armed with more knowledge about the location, I'll probably have another go another day... 🙏😊
This video is so much fun and so typical of your daily photography. And this is what photography is, the fun you have finding the right light and playing with composition and point of view. Mike can tell and explain how photography can work for you like no other! Taking Mike's courses is worth more than buying a new lens or something like that :) Do yourself a favour and foloow his courses! I know because, Mike has taught me to think better and smarter before I take a picture and thus be more relaxed and thus achieve better results, it's as simple as that. Every photoshoot I do, whether it's private for my own pleasure or a commissioned photo shoot, Mike is never far away :) This is what I wanted to say. Happy Shooting... Thanks Mike!
Mike, never forget, mistakes are the first steps in learning, and the keys to opening the doors of success. We all fall foul of hesitation, fear, and possibly miss that magic moment. But, you never catch the shot if you don't press the on button in your mind first. Hats off for not hiding your lesson. 👍
As someone who has lived in Salisbury all my life, its so cool seeing this. The chalky hill you were on is Harnham Hill chalk 'pits'. We used to chamber up and slide down those as kids. It's just so crazy seeing such familiar places that are just minutes from where I live. Really a beautiful place. There is a lovely vantage spot up the hill, behind the harnham social club, near the allotments. Also from Harnham water meadows, across the river and out across the farmers fields.
I always enjoy the Biker series videos and that Cathedral is beautiful. I liked the photos you showed in the beginning of the video of the Cathedral you shot with your Mobile, nice shots for a Mobile Phone. Thanks for sharing this video Mike.
Nice video Mike. Hate days that start out like that, you know the whole day could possibly dump on you. Just have to battle through it. Thanks for all you do for us and hope the rest of your day went better than it started.
I agree with "no rules"...Yes the rule of 3rds is a good idea. BUT so is having your own "rules"..and yes, sometimes things just look better centered for sure. Good job Mike and I do enjoy your videos all these years later..Cheers ...
A day in the life of any of us! Love it. You still got out there - even if it was just to see what's possible and exercise the brain in the end. I tell myself on these kinds of days - I'm just practicing . . . That always makes it worthwhile.
Perseverance Mike was the order of the day and you still delivered! What a day you had and as a previous follower mentioned, you still put the video out for us ‘mere mortals’ to watch. Thanks Mike, hope the glasses didn’t cost a bomb to repair or was a bit of gaffer tape…
Really like the pic with the water … looks like it had flooded there? All such interesting comments about the light. Thanks for an enjoyable video, despite all the hassles!
You must be experiencing a Tycho Brahe day (Danish: Tycho Brahes-dage; Norwegian: Tycho Brahedager; Swedish: Tycho Brahe-dagar) are days considered particularly unlucky, especially for magical work and important business transactions (and personal events).
That day went a bit pear shaped for you didn't it, hope you got another opportunity to get it. Thanks for your work and honesty. Where was the chalk hill
Oh dear Mike, sorry this video didn't go quite to plan for you but atleast you got out. I cycled the Wiltshire cycleway earlier this week and visited Salisbury cathedral, I also found the little bridge at Netton that featured in one of your videos last year:)
The book is called Eat that Frog and it’s about time management. But the inspiration of that title is from a Mark Twain.quote, and it goes something like this… If it’s your job to eat a frog, do it first thing in the morning, then everything else you do that day will seem easy. Mike I always enjoy your lessons
Looks like Murphy's law was on your way Mike. I just finished your Masterclass in Photography and I must say that I have had a wonderful journey in photography. Although I have been taking photographs for many years, I have learned so much. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge in such a pleasant way! Hope to meet you at one of your bike trips.
Hi Mike Why no tripod to eliminate the shake and wouldn’t having tripod of giving you the option to take a longer shutter speed when photographing across that water, which would have smoothed out the choppy water. I know you where having an awful day and congratulations on being calm on the outside, testament to your composure and for us that follow your vlogs, it’s not your usual top standard, but warts and all reflects on your honesty of tutoring. DG
Thanks David. Taking x2 tripods on a bike can be problematic. I've done it once ot twice but it's a pain. At the end of the day it was a fun morning out which is always better than being in the office... 🙏😊
Gopro is not a camera I can recommend using as helmetcam in general. So often it will just stop recording + the batterylife is not good. The only good action camera is Dji Osmo Action 3, but there can be older version with bad focus from factory. But else it have 160 minutes batterylife, can handle -20c and never fail recording. Also it's cheaper.
Thanks for the recommendation @Roger Johansen Photography. I've looked at other options but would want to try before buying. Don't want to get something online then discover it's not what i want and have to begin again. Gopro's are horribly finicity and battery life terrible. But I have to say the dynamic range and ability to capture extreme lighting without needing any post work is amazing.. MB
@@MikeBrowne I bought gp10 when it came out, used it enduro battery and it still failed to record in +10c while using in as helmet cam and not driving fast. It failed me another time also so I lost 30+ min with footage.
I feel your pain lol. Had 3 major diesel leaks on my car in the last few months, one I was out to take photos so had to abort, another shopping trip which had to be aborted too, the other we were left with no choice but to try and make the 300km trip home, we made it lol.
I think I had it better than you then @Lisa Simpson. Maybe the images weren't forthcoming, but I did get to ride around on my bike and take a walk in some pretty scenery... Hope the car's fixed now... 🙏😊
I think you beat yourself up too much on this one Mike. You did fine and hey you were able to get out and enjoy yourself. Always another day,which is a good excuse to get back out..
@@MikeBrowne i also agree with you the 18 - 55 is so underrated ,i love the good old standard KIT lens ive got a couple of prime lenses i barely use them. I was a camera snob in the beginning if im honest, lately youtube is awash with is such a camera worth having in 2023 and of course we cant forget lightroom presets link in description blah blah blah i learnt from you thats not how the world looks the best thing about a camera is the person behind it
I would rather you were safe than riding on those slippy roads. There will be other chances, Mike to get the great light. No need to beat yourself up like I used to do. You got some lovely images nonetheless.
🙏Thanks @Nick Caffrey. We're going to be a bit further north on Dingel Peninsular. Couple nights in Tralee, then in Dingle itself. Come and join us. Link below... www.photographycourses.biz/workshops/ireland-photography-workshop
@@MikeBrowne Thanks for the link, Mike. A little above my pay grade. But... for a future trip, you should consider the Beara Peninsula. The tourists haven't got here yet!
Oh dear you'd better get a hairshirt - there must be one for sale now from the bankers and the 2008 crash LOL - good Vid otherwise - great location - of course, the green sign can be removed in post as can the sky be dealt with just saying.....
It might help with the sky @ian cook, but you have yo be carefull or it could remove sparkles on the water and what little reflection there was too... MB
Interesting how you sometimes prefer not to use the rule of thirds, I'm the same. I don't always find it works best. For wildlife I have a rule of 4ths, I don't like the subject too far from the middle so have it just a little off centre, working in quarters. ATB MMMD
Thanks @Mud Max Metal Detecting. Thing is there are no rules in creativity. What works on one image doesn't on the next. Rules like 3rds, diagonals etc are usefull guides to get us started when we're starting out on our photography journeys, then is's up to use to do whatever we think looks best... 🙏😊
Sorry to correct you, but I wouldn't want your day to get any worse, you CAN NOT legally park behind a double yellow line, the line covers the area behind it as well as actually on it.
Yes you are correct 👍 double yellow means no parking. I have found over the years that if the bike is not obstructing access or blocking line of sight in a potentially dangerous situation a ticket is unlikely.
@@MikeBrowne I wholeheartedly agree, but unfortunately there will always be one jobsworth out there who will write a ticket and I just wouldn't give them the pleasure. I only pointed it out in case, like many others, you thought the vehicle had to be parked literally on the lines for the offence to be complete. Whilst watching your video I had visions of you coming back to the bike to find a ticket, lol. Great video by the way.
😆... I hate getting a new camera, but it's probably time to do it as that old XT2 has done well and is getting a bit worn out now. I'll probably make a video about it sometime in a few months time...
So you are human but you restricted yourself to pointing out your misfortune only a handful of times... Still, you went on with the job and created content that includes valuable lessons and entertainment. - May your opportunity to redeem yourself be on a not-too-distant scattered-cloud horizon! 🙃
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I absolutely love the fact that you still published this video and included all the hiccups! We're all human and it's so relatable.
Thanks Gary. We are - and it's when stuff screws up we learn the most... Armed with more knowledge about the location, I'll probably have another go another day... 🙏😊
I love that you kept the reality of this day in the video.
Motorcycles+exploration=memorable day.
🙏😊
Still, after years of watching your videos I learn something, and your teaching style is so calming and such a great watch every time!
Thanks for being with me for the long haul ☺️
This video is so much fun and so typical of your daily photography. And this is what photography is, the fun you have finding the right light and playing with composition and point of view. Mike can tell and explain how photography can work for you like no other!
Taking Mike's courses is worth more than buying a new lens or something like that :) Do yourself a favour and foloow his courses!
I know because, Mike has taught me to think better and smarter before I take a picture and thus be more relaxed and thus achieve better results, it's as simple as that.
Every photoshoot I do, whether it's private for my own pleasure or a commissioned photo shoot, Mike is never far away :)
This is what I wanted to say.
Happy Shooting...
Thanks Mike!
Thank you so much @Ridder van Doorne 🌟. It's a pleasure to know I've helped...🙏😊
Mike, never forget, mistakes are the first steps in learning, and the keys to opening the doors of success. We all fall foul of hesitation, fear, and possibly miss that magic moment. But, you never catch the shot if you don't press the on button in your mind first. Hats off for not hiding your lesson. 👍
Thank you Silent Cougar 🙏
You made me more mindfull of light. Thanks.
Thanks Self-Law. Light is everything.
As someone who has lived in Salisbury all my life, its so cool seeing this. The chalky hill you were on is Harnham Hill chalk 'pits'. We used to chamber up and slide down those as kids. It's just so crazy seeing such familiar places that are just minutes from where I live. Really a beautiful place. There is a lovely vantage spot up the hill, behind the harnham social club, near the allotments. Also from Harnham water meadows, across the river and out across the farmers fields.
Thanks for the info @MyxDyingxFantasy - glad you enjoyed the video my friend...
@MikeBrowne You got some really great shots, thanks for sharing.
I always enjoy the Biker series videos and that Cathedral is beautiful. I liked the photos you showed in the beginning of the video of the Cathedral you shot with your Mobile, nice shots for a Mobile Phone. Thanks for sharing this video Mike.
Thank you sea eagles
Nice video Mike. Hate days that start out like that, you know the whole day could possibly dump on you. Just have to battle through it. Thanks for all you do for us and hope the rest of your day went better than it started.
Thanks David. Ah, it was till fun being out on the bike, mostly sunshine and wanding around pretty places... 🙏😊
The best thing about shitty days like this is knowing the next day will be great in comparison. Plus, you still got some great shots!
Every cloud has a silver lining ey?
I agree with "no rules"...Yes the rule of 3rds is a good idea. BUT so is having your own "rules"..and yes, sometimes things just look better centered for sure. Good job Mike and I do enjoy your videos all these years later..Cheers ...
It's been a while now hasn't it! Thank you 😊
Great video thanks, Salisbury cathedral is such a lovey subject. Keep well.
Thanks @stigg... 🙏😊
A day in the life of any of us! Love it. You still got out there - even if it was just to see what's possible and exercise the brain in the end. I tell myself on these kinds of days - I'm just practicing . . . That always makes it worthwhile.
Thanks Denise. It was an enjoyable morning put regardless...
Perseverance Mike was the order of the day and you still delivered! What a day you had and as a previous follower mentioned, you still put the video out for us ‘mere mortals’ to watch. Thanks Mike, hope the glasses didn’t cost a bomb to repair or was a bit of gaffer tape…
Thanks Laurence. I'm a mere mortal too buddy...
I like the one in the middle because the soft green hills in the background add to a pastoral look.
Thanks Bob 🙏😊
Great video Mike....So nice to see you smiling in the face of a not so perfect day.
Thanks 👍
08:31 indeed best photo of "Photo Biker EP31" Mike.
Thanks, for me it's the cloud along the top ☁️☁️☁️
Love the view at 14:00 I would have got low down and used some of the grass as a bocka. Just a thought. When things go wrong they come in threes. Lol
So they say 😅😅😅
Glad it's not just me whom has days like that.
The only people who don't have days like that are those who don't attempt anything Dave.. 🙏😊
If Carlsberg did bad days !!!!...... Lol . Great video as always Mike , keep them coming 😀
Thanks Graham.. 👍
Mike, we miss you!
Sei un Grandissimo Mike
Greatings from Sicilia
Grazie - lo sei anche tu, amico mio. 🙏😊
@@MikeBrowne grazie mille!
Hiya Mike really enjoyed this one, one of your best mate thank you. Best wishes Oliver.
Thanks Oliver 🙏😊
I'm glad everything worked out well with your bike and video 😊❤
Hey thans @jessi. Things usually do in the end 🙏😊
Really like the pic with the water … looks like it had flooded there? All such interesting comments about the light. Thanks for an enjoyable video, despite all the hassles!
Thanks Sue...🙏😊
What a mess! 😆 As least you got a couple good shots and seemed to maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
Thanks Nathan. It was a nice morning out in the fresh air which is always good and as always we learned something... 🙏😊
You must be experiencing a Tycho Brahe day (Danish: Tycho Brahes-dage; Norwegian: Tycho Brahedager; Swedish: Tycho Brahe-dagar) are days considered particularly unlucky, especially for magical work and important business transactions (and personal events).
😆😆😆 - Those days make us apprieciate all the others @Pede Larsen. Good talking with you the other day. Look forward to metting you in real life ...
Great video & entertaining as usual Mike, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it Wilf 🙏😊
Some great shots! I would probably have had to much foreground in mine. Light really does matter on those landscape shots. Great job.
Thanks Der Oberst 👍
That day went a bit pear shaped for you didn't it, hope you got another opportunity to get it. Thanks for your work and honesty. Where was the chalk hill
Thanks guys. It's Harnham Hill...
Fantastic video... Love your positivity... Thanks for a great video
Thanks Kenneth, apprieciate that...
I don't worry about rule of thirds ..like you said, every style is different
Very true....
Oh Mike! Murphy's law kind of day. Good video Mike as always.
Thanks Susan 👍
Thanks Mike 😊. Always worth a try; hope life is treating you well. BW Chris
Thanks Chris 🙏😊
Oh dear Mike, sorry this video didn't go quite to plan for you but atleast you got out. I cycled the Wiltshire cycleway earlier this week and visited Salisbury cathedral, I also found the little bridge at Netton that featured in one of your videos last year:)
Thanks - it was still a good morning out. Hope you enjoyed your ride...😊
The book is called Eat that Frog and it’s about time management. But the inspiration of that title is from a Mark Twain.quote, and it goes something like this… If it’s your job to eat a frog, do it first thing in the morning, then everything else you do that day will seem easy.
Mike I always enjoy your lessons
Thanks Dave 🙏😊
Thanks
Thank you again Chris. Your support is always apprieciated... 🌟
I am just outside Salisbury and ride a 650 Vulcan S . I am always popping around the area shooting away.
Good to hear!
Looks like Murphy's law was on your way Mike. I just finished your Masterclass in Photography and I must say that I have had a wonderful journey in photography. Although I have been taking photographs for many years, I have learned so much. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge in such a pleasant way! Hope to meet you at one of your bike trips.
🙏😊 Thank you Wiel. Met too...
Very Easy to be with.
😊😊😊
That's my boy. :)
@patrickcol 😆😆😆 - Thanks teach...
Hi Mike
Why no tripod to eliminate the shake and wouldn’t having tripod of giving you the option to take a longer shutter speed when photographing across that water, which would have smoothed out the choppy water.
I know you where having an awful day and congratulations on being calm on the outside, testament to your composure and for us that follow your vlogs, it’s not your usual top standard, but warts and all reflects on your honesty of tutoring. DG
Thanks David. Taking x2 tripods on a bike can be problematic. I've done it once ot twice but it's a pain. At the end of the day it was a fun morning out which is always better than being in the office... 🙏😊
@@MikeBrowne yes, of course, I forgot about the one for your filming of the whole vlog! 🫢
We all have days like these! Unfortunately the results did not justify the effort on this trip….
ha ha!! Indeed 😊
Gopro is not a camera I can recommend using as helmetcam in general. So often it will just stop recording + the batterylife is not good. The only good action camera is Dji Osmo Action 3, but there can be older version with bad focus from factory. But else it have 160 minutes batterylife, can handle -20c and never fail recording. Also it's cheaper.
Thanks for the recommendation @Roger Johansen Photography. I've looked at other options but would want to try before buying. Don't want to get something online then discover it's not what i want and have to begin again. Gopro's are horribly finicity and battery life terrible. But I have to say the dynamic range and ability to capture extreme lighting without needing any post work is amazing.. MB
@@MikeBrowne I bought gp10 when it came out, used it enduro battery and it still failed to record in +10c while using in as helmet cam and not driving fast. It failed me another time also so I lost 30+ min with footage.
I feel your pain lol. Had 3 major diesel leaks on my car in the last few months, one I was out to take photos so had to abort, another shopping trip which had to be aborted too, the other we were left with no choice but to try and make the 300km trip home, we made it lol.
I think I had it better than you then @Lisa Simpson. Maybe the images weren't forthcoming, but I did get to ride around on my bike and take a walk in some pretty scenery... Hope the car's fixed now... 🙏😊
Hello my friend! We all have days like it don't we? I think they call it Sod's Law! I'm not quite sure about eating toads though! 😝😝🤣🤣
😆 We do. Can't sy I've eated a Toad, but I have eaten a few frogs in Cambodia. Bit boney, but very tasty...
@@MikeBrowne I have tried frogs legs a few times. Again, a bit boney but tasty. I don't think I'd have them again though.
I think you beat yourself up too much on this one Mike. You did fine and hey you were able to get out and enjoy yourself. Always another day,which is a good excuse to get back out..
That is true.....
Its the fact you include your fuck ups and how to deal with them is why iam a follower your the best bro so natural its un merciful
Thank you Allen 🙏😊
@@MikeBrowne i also agree with you the 18 - 55 is so underrated ,i love the good old standard KIT lens ive got a couple of prime lenses i barely use them. I was a camera snob in the beginning if im honest, lately youtube is awash with is such a camera worth having in 2023 and of course we cant forget lightroom presets link in description blah blah blah i learnt from you thats not how the world looks the best thing about a camera is the person behind it
I would rather you were safe than riding on those slippy roads. There will be other chances, Mike to get the great light. No need to beat yourself up like I used to do. You got some lovely images nonetheless.
Ah thank you Chris. 🙏😊
Parking is prohibited either side of the lines, so parking on a verge or pavement will still get you ticketed.
You are of course correct. Luckily, bikes often get away with it if we're not in anyone's way or blocking visibility..
If you're coming to Southern Ireland, Mike, don't miss out the Beara Peninsula. Give me a shout if you want any info!
🙏Thanks @Nick Caffrey. We're going to be a bit further north on Dingel Peninsular. Couple nights in Tralee, then in Dingle itself. Come and join us. Link below...
www.photographycourses.biz/workshops/ireland-photography-workshop
@@MikeBrowne You mean - he said sourly, (Mikes not coming to Beara) - the Dingle Peninsula....
@@MikeBrowne Just discovered a guy who you might understand: czcams.com/video/acYRTYMJ9Qo/video.html
@@MikeBrowne Thanks for the link, Mike. A little above my pay grade. But... for a future trip, you should consider the Beara Peninsula. The tourists haven't got here yet!
Oh dear you'd better get a hairshirt - there must be one for sale now from the bankers and the 2008 crash LOL - good Vid otherwise - great location - of course, the green sign can be removed in post as can the sky be dealt with just saying.....
😊
Would a polariser be useful in this situation?
It might help with the sky @ian cook, but you have yo be carefull or it could remove sparkles on the water and what little reflection there was too... MB
Interesting how you sometimes prefer not to use the rule of thirds, I'm the same. I don't always find it works best. For wildlife I have a rule of 4ths, I don't like the subject too far from the middle so have it just a little off centre, working in quarters. ATB MMMD
Thanks @Mud Max Metal Detecting. Thing is there are no rules in creativity. What works on one image doesn't on the next. Rules like 3rds, diagonals etc are usefull guides to get us started when we're starting out on our photography journeys, then is's up to use to do whatever we think looks best... 🙏😊
I hope you bought a lottery ticket that day - luck had to change. 😇😇
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Sorry to correct you, but I wouldn't want your day to get any worse, you CAN NOT legally park behind a double yellow line, the line covers the area behind it as well as actually on it.
Yes you are correct 👍 double yellow means no parking. I have found over the years that if the bike is not obstructing access or blocking line of sight in a potentially dangerous situation a ticket is unlikely.
@@MikeBrowne I wholeheartedly agree, but unfortunately there will always be one jobsworth out there who will write a ticket and I just wouldn't give them the pleasure. I only pointed it out in case, like many others, you thought the vehicle had to be parked literally on the lines for the offence to be complete. Whilst watching your video I had visions of you coming back to the bike to find a ticket, lol. Great video by the way.
Maybe Fuji will send you a new camera for free I think they should.
😆... I hate getting a new camera, but it's probably time to do it as that old XT2 has done well and is getting a bit worn out now. I'll probably make a video about it sometime in a few months time...
So you are human but you restricted yourself to pointing out your misfortune only a handful of times... Still, you went on with the job and created content that includes valuable lessons and entertainment. - May your opportunity to redeem yourself be on a not-too-distant scattered-cloud horizon! 🙃
Thanks - very poetic Irene - very poetic... ... MB🙏😊
Not here for the cursing. Enjoyed the video otherwise.
Cursing?
Fair enough - though I don't remember cursing...