Photographing My Motorbike In Old English Village - [Mike Browne Photo Biker 18]

[@chriskerrey7434]

Thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks again for your support Chris ... MIKE🙏😊

[@chriskerrey7434]

@@MikeBrowne you’re welcome Mike! And thank you for the continued videos and photography. Great to see you are in good fettle! 😎

[@gabbee1382]

Thank you Mike, Love tagging along on your travels and photography inspiration, you explain the finer details so well.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Gab bee ... MIKE🙏😊

[@redriverraider]

Poppy with clouds favorite shot!

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleased to hear it!

[@HenrySolly40]

I have probably read or watched thousands of photography tutorials and guides. But I have always struggled with perspective and composition. Your videos are by far the most practical and helpful out there. Thank you.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Henry, I'm doing a live Ask Me Anything (AMA) next Wednesday at 7pm [UK time]. Do you have a specific question on perspective or composition that I can help you with?

[@enaidr]

Another great trip on the back of the bike through beautiful England. Love the cottage photos and how the slightest move can change the feel of the image. And you are so good about not letting people distract you from what you're doing, a useful skill!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks diane. Glad you enjoyed it. I'd like to go back there again in different weather / light and spend more time ... ... MIKE🙏😊

[@billzebub2000]

The shot at 10:35 is the one that is most pleasing to my eye. Having the wall on the left of shots two and three, without any explanation of what it is, doesn't work for me. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your channel, Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks ... MIKE🙏😊

[@jedieduforce]

To each his own, but from my point of view, the wall and roof is interesting cause I can closely visualize the textures. As an architect I appreciate that. The small details.

[@davidatkin5498]

Hats off to you Mike for not getting distracted by those ignorant people! The brits were like "Oops sorry" the others just walked through your shot and stayed there lol. Or of cause nearly hit your bike. I was so distracted that I totally missed what you said lol. Stay safe brother biker.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks David. ... MIKE🙏😊

[@Rajupkd]

Hi Mike you the Proffessor in photography !!Really inspiring. Love from India.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey, thanks Raju..... MB🙏😊

[@northernrider780]

As someone who's a motorcyclist and also photographer, I doff my hat to your commitment, I always found it such a pain getting off the bike, getting the camera out, setting everything up and finding the shot, to just do it all again in reverse then ride a few miles down the road to do it all again, it might sound lazy but I always found the photos a bit lacklustre for the effort that was put into them, having said that, I've got some very nice ones along the way, living in a rural area does have it's advantages for being surrounded by natural beauty.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @Northern Ride. I agree it is a lot of messing about to use the bike all the time. The intention of these Photo Biker vids is to help folks make the best of what they have available. For instance I can't do very early morning, late evening shoots because it's too dark for the video camera and nowhere to carry lighting. Thanks for your understanding ... MIKE🙏😊

[@northernrider780]

Just to clarify, I meant I found my photos a bit lacklustre for the effort that went into them, not yours lol!

[@jimgraves4197]

Excellent tips as always Mike. I liked the second one of the Trumpet as 16mm made the bike look normal instead of a banana. One thing to remember about fields; It's not always a good idea to hop over a gate to have some photo fun with the flora. There are land owners out there who will shout "Get Off Moi LAAAAND!" and nail you for trespassing. Always follow the country code. Keep to the footpaths, keep your dog on a leash, dont feed the animals and close gates behind you. A 70-300mm lens will easily get a decent photo from the road side of the gate. I learned the country code when I was a kid and for some reason it stayed with me all these years. One day I might just get to ride my Kawasaki again and get out and about with my camera.

[@MikeBrowne]

Fair point Jim. Though as a country boy myself I've always found farmers are fine provided we don't damage crops. Some even stop for a chat. Of course some, especially in places next to a main road like this can get really pissed off when hundreds of folks are doing all the time. And get that Kwaka and camera out together. It's great. BTW did you know I've set up a facebook page for Photo Bikers? Link below... MIKE🙏😊 facebook.com/mikebrownephotobiker

[@jimgraves4197]

@@MikeBrowne I have been a member of the new Photo Biker facebook group since it started, Mike.

[@lisasimpson9343]

What a pretty village but all the people....... I liked the 16mm shot of the bike and the cottages with the wall take 2. That field of poppies was gorgeous, I liked the last shot from down low. Once again top video and music. Look forward to the next.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Lisa. ... MIKE🙏😊

[@chriskerrey7434]

Wonderful Mike; thank you 😊

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Chris... MIKE🙏😊

[@599miata]

👍👍 Mike. The second photo is to me the best.

[@MikeBrowne]

I think most people are agreeing with you 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Hi Mike, Your in my local area, I often ride to Bibury on my bike. Did you know that Arligton row in Bibury is one of the most photographed locations in the UK and features in the back of the UK Passport? Another fantastic video. Sandy

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @Wiltshire man. Love;y part of the world. No I didn't know Bibury is on our Passports until you and few others mentioned it here. Wish I'd known earlier... MIKE🙏😊

[@davidmill7289]

Bibury is indeed a Cotswold gem Mike - loved your final shot of the cottages and the poppies from below. What a great idea!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks david ... MIKE🙏😊

[@jettles1]

Great video!!! And beautiful country!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you - it is a beautiful part of the world.

[@neilcole3406]

The Cotswolds are a great place to ride and photograph love it Mike!

[@MikeBrowne]

I'll be going back and spending more time in Cotswolds at some point Neil ... MIKE🙏😊

[@denisesavage2382]

Really like those poppy shots! My favourite was the second one. I also like the slightly longer focal length on the first ones. I have to say you have the best roads for riding where you are Mike! Love those curves. Also nodded to a passing rider out of habit . . . hahahahaha.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Denise. We are lucky in the UK because have so many backroads, many of which are under used in favour of motorways..... MIKE🙏😊

[@f1remandg]

Second shot on Thunderbird, Third shot on Cottages, purely because you brought in the roses, that increased the interest, Poppys thought it would have been better with a longer depth of field and the other two? I thought of Flanders and Wordsworth, a host of. Would like to know the route. DG New Forest 🤙

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi @David Green. I tend to navigate by sense of direction, taking roads that look interesting and go roughly the right way. Google maps is last resort if I can't find it. It was roughly Salisbury - Amesbury - Calne - Lyneham - Cricklade - a few tiny roads to avoid Cirencester and into Bibury. The poppies were somewhere near Stow-on-the-Wold. Sorry I can't be more specific... MIKE🙏😊

[@Topsyrm]

Another winner Mike, love the Bike/Photography combo.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Glad you like it... MIKE🙏😊

[@lisapalzer2511]

Great stuff as always, thanks so much!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Lisa ... MIKE🙏😊

[@ridderus]

Thanks :) for this fantastic video! As always inspiring...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Ridder - haven't seen your name in a while!

[@ridderus]

@@MikeBrowne Hi Mike, I was there lurking in the shadows lol

[@AMAR9933]

Loved this video!! Bibury shot: def. the 16mm one. You still get all the houses, without as much distortion and you also don't get distracted by the big, bright sky.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks ... MIKE🙏😊

[@worldofrandometry6912]

Very nice, especially the poppies. I thought the tourists could have shown a tad more courtesy.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks ... MIKE🙏😊

[@davecarrera]

Just passed my CBT and Theory test and planning the MOD 1 and 2 in Sept (work commitments). Dropped a deposit on the 2023 Honda ADV 350 so if all goes well my name will pop up on one of your motorbike phot rides opportunities Mike, thats if you will still be doing them. Treat myself to a photo masterclass to then explore my area with my camera on my bike with confidence. I wish you well and safe riding.

[@MikeBrowne]

That's awesome @davecarrera.... Likewise buddy...

[@laurencedunkley8097]

Hi Mike, another interesting vlog, great countryside to travel through, first images-bike cottages, 16 mm for me, otherwise the bike looks too long elongated with a bend in the middle, pretty difficult to ride too !!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @LAURWNCE DUNKLEY. Riding a bendy bike would be kinda weird... MIKE🙏😊

[@andrewcrisp9700]

We used to stay in Bibury, for quite a few years while going to RIAT. A great little village, with some friendly people.

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@Russellhawker]

I was there last week and someone kept parking a bright red car to spoil the view. And it was absolutely packed with people by 09:30. Great video as always Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey @Russell Hawker. It's been a while since we did that training day. We were photographing pools of light on boats under storm clouds at Keyhaven if I remember... Glad you like the vids... MIKE🙏😊

[@Robert-im3wi]

Hey Mike, there is a nice field of poppies just up from Badbury rings on the B3082.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for the heads up Robert ... MIKE🙏😊

[@Robert-im3wi]

@@MikeBrowne Hi again mike, had call to go unexpectedly up the B3082 today, couldn't see the poppy field as I drove past so cant say for sure its there this year as in previous years even though a search on google still says they are there as of Feb this year. Didn't want to be responsible for a wasted journey although I am of the opinion a trip up the B3082 is never wasted. Best of luck. Robert. 😊

[@adjenkinsuk]

Gotta love the sound of the Thunderbird. I've gone one step further with the Thunderbird Sport. Not too sure my neighbours share my enthusiasm at 4:30am when I leave for work though. 🤣

[@MikeBrowne]

😆

[@anthonyhedger4301]

Hey Mike, hope you're keeping well buddy? As always another brilliant video with some lovely photos. Thank you, all the best, Tony

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Tony... MIKE🙏😊

[@neilcole3406]

God l have been looking for poppy fields for months (Hampshire) and you just stumble on one ! Lucky sod!

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@mikieson]

good job Mike. I think these biker videos are a good series..I like the 2nd pic of the bike f16...And that field at the end had a lot of possibilities for some good shots for sure.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks ... MIKE🙏😊

[@joewelsh1804]

Love this biker series. You take us to parts of the country that otherwise might not be seen. First images, I prefer the 16mm. Thanks again.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Joe ... MIKE🙏😊

[@thomastuorto9929]

Nice looking country. Around 12 minutes, = gave separation between the 2 structures also.=imagine using the same focal length & zooming with your feet instead of a zoom lens. I wonder how many great shots are missed using a zoom lens that don’t have to be.

[@MikeBrowne]

I agree Thomas... MIKE🙏😊

[@josephweaving6458]

The Arlington Row, cloth workers cottages in years past . You. me and hundreds of others have taken images of these 🙂. The church is quite interseting as well.

[@MikeBrowne]

I'll go back some day and spend a bit more time to explore the place Joseph ... MIKE🙏😊

[@ptoman80]

Hi Mike, brilliant video, love these bike adventures. Would you ever consider photographing Broadway Tower in Worcestershire? Just curious 🙂. Thanks, all the best. 😉

[@MikeBrowne]

Any suggestions greatly received! Thanks for the comment. 🙏

[@lyndonp3391]

Bike sure sounds nice.👍

[@MikeBrowne]

😊 Yeah does doesn't it ... MIKE🙏😊

[@DHAGMANN2]

Great mission with your bike, good luck Mike😎

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@peterjohnson1739]

Another enjoyable and instructive video. Thanks. I prefer the 16mm version of bike & cottages. However, I’d have tried a longer focal length; to my mind even 16mm is too short here.

[@MikeBrowne]

Kinda agree Peter. It was tricky to get the same angle using a longer lens because the car behind me prevented ability to move back... MIKE🙏😊

[@scc6210]

First of all thank you for the video, great as always. I think the 2nd shot is better.

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@chrisbland8650]

Bibury, archetypal English village. Aren't the row of cottages the most photo'ed buildings in Britain? Yet they can still they can yield fresh images. Both the bike images have their place , but if I was going for impact then I'd have got closer to rear of the bike and have it as "fish eyed" as possible. As a standard establishing shot then the 2nd one was the winner. You're saying you're travelling and this was a place to come back and explore more closely.

[@MikeBrowne]

It is indeed Chris. I'll be going back some day...... MIKE🙏😊

[@ashstubbings2603]

Why on earth has it taken me nearly three days to watch your video?? I must be slacking! How are you my friend? I have to say I prefer the 16mm shot rather than the 10mm. Also, just thought I'd mention that, quite apart from the photography, one of the reason I watch your videos is for the soundtracks! They're wonderful! 😁😁 By the way, when you said that you weren't going to stand in the stream, I was most disappointed! 😁😁

[@MikeBrowne]

😆 You and others I recon Ash ... MIKE🙏😊

[@anorak211]

Bibury . . . That's just down the road from me . . . You should have said! Arlington Row, everybody takes photos of it, even I have taken photos there . . . I once bought the worst ice cream in the world at Bibury !

[@MikeBrowne]

"Worst Ice Cream In The World"😆 I'd like to go back some day and spend more time. Hey you come admire the motorbike Glyn 😉... MIKE🙏😊

[@cinnamon2842]

Regarding your first shot of the motorcycle with the cottage behind, I think the 2nd shot is better (16mm)

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@dougdavies1089]

16MM for me Mike i have the Fuji 16mm 1.4 and its a pleasure to take photo's with i love wild poppies and used to love working with Cotswold stone

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@gabor222]

Watching it on a small screen first I preferred the 10mm shot because the slight distortion on the bike made it more interesting to my eyes. Watching again in full screen on my monitor I preferred the 16mm because of the tighter field of view (cut off unnecessary background on the left) and the better sharpness of the background.

[@MikeBrowne]

I know what you mean. Funny how things can look different on different screens... MIKE🙏😊

[@jamescarro771]

Mike if you open your UK passport will see a picture on the main cover ( Arlington Row cottages (Bibury.) Second shot for me 👍

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks james. So I now know. I should have researched before I went... MIKE🙏😊

[@roberthambly9926]

The 2nd. shot.

[@MikeBrowne]

Good choice! 😂

[@maheshmehta4631]

Second shot look batter mr Mike👍❤️

[@MikeBrowne]

😊

[@drnimish333]

The second pic of the bike with 16mm is much better ( in my opinion). The road photo was also nice 👌. As you always say, photos are not taken in the camera but are taken in mind… a tiny movement here and there makes a ton of improvements. Wonderful. Really like your videos sir. Keep it up 👍. Kudos

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Dr.Nimish ... MIKE🙏😊

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

I would like tothnak you mike i have learnt so much from you over the years.

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@bobbowring1702]

!6mm is a better photo. Love the poppy field

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for your comment Bob

[@sugriv3405]

Thankyou for your effort sir ❤️🙏

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@sueowen3891]

I recognise those cottages, they were in the news once because someone kept parking their bright yellow car next to them and spoiling the view.

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha - I can well image the row Sue ... MIKE🙏😊

[@gwine9087]

Now, if I only had an English village to shoot in.

[@MikeBrowne]

I guess that one will have to go on the bucket list!

[@gwine9087]

@@MikeBrowne Haven't been to England since 94. Hoping to get back.

[@stranraerlad1]

2nd shoot

[@MikeBrowne]

👍

[@brandonprescott5753]

16mm shot.

[@MikeBrowne]

👍

[@roycartwright7079]

16 mm for me in the first shot

[@MikeBrowne]

... MIKE🙏😊

[@nelsonted1]

This driving on the wrong side of the road business scares me

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry but it's You who drives on the wrong side of the road Ted. 😆 After riding in UK and Europe for so many years, swapping sides is kinda natural now ... MIKE🙏😊

[@nelsonted1]

@@MikeBrowne My Indian college room mate was a student here for half his life it seemed like. He went back to India for a year or so and back here eventually becoming a pain management specialist. When he got back to the Center of the Universe I asked how he handled switch lane driving. I asked him when you go from right to left to right if you change gradually or all of a sudden. The silence moved along so slowly I thought he'd gone blind but he started up again like he hadn't heard a thing. I thought Dang the guy has me all figured out. Ted

[@SM-xo3dv]

It's not easy or fun photographing in overcast or cloudy days....England must be beautiful and characteristic but for a photographer it must suck....No sun no fun!

[@MikeBrowne]

You're so right @SM1960. Making my online Masterclass course took months because of this. Cameraman, model, location all arranged because the weather forcast said conditions would be perfect to demonstrate a particular situation, so we'd book it in the diary, arrive to shoot and 5 minutes later weather changed and we'd have to cancel and start from the beginning all over again. I don't run many workshops in UK for this reason. Best light is in autumn / winter when it's not overcast or raining, which it does most of the time... MB

[@hgpezi]

I am sorry. but your first shots in this little village I don't really like that much, becuase the mirror which is hiding most of the house in the background I find pretty distructing for me at least. going up just a little bit or changing the ancle a little more, would make the image, for me at least, more pleasing. I am sorry only my 5 cents

[@MikeBrowne]

Hans - that's okay, as I always say.... its apples and pears!! Both nice, neither one is best 🤣