Empty Sky Early Morning Landscape Shoot - [Mike Browne Photo Biker 17]

[@atushner]

I found your videos around 11 years ago when I first started getting into photography. I learned so much from those videos and I must say I watched all of them multiple times. I somehow got disconnected from your channel as time went on and my photography interest decreased. Now I am getting back into the hobby and found your channel has changed from the more beginner videos and I love the photo biker series! One day I hope to visit your country and explore with camera in hand. Thanks for being awesome. Love this channel and I always recommend it to new photographers. One of the best instructors on youtube.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you so much Andrew. It's great to welcome you back. Hope you get over here one day. If you ride too, maybe you could come on a photo biker workshop with me? Should be easy enough to rent a bike. Please ping me a message via the contact page of my site if so, We'll keep you up dated... ... MIKE🙏😊 www.photographycourses.biz/contact

[@bobbowring1702]

Everning Mike, Nice starburst nice photos of the castle.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Bob ... MIKE🙏😊

[@trevorbrooks813]

Another very enjoyable vid Mike. I agree clouds add interest but as an ex-Pom in Australia I have come to love blue skies, just gotta learn to love 'em and use them to advantage. Great series, thanks for posting.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Trevor. Exactly, love what we have not weep over what we don't. Though I have to say when you get a storm the clouds down under are incredible. West of Cape York in the Gulf of Carpentaria you get the Morning Glory cloud formations, which I'd love to see. Yeah, I know, that's not an every day thing... MIKE🙏😊

[@iancook620]

I really enjoy these bike trips with you. Thank you so much.

[@MikeBrowne]

Ahh thanks Ian ... MIKE🙏😊

[@denisgrehan242]

Great video again. Bike and hike with Mike. Great series

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Denis. "Bike and Hike" ... MIKE🙏😊😆

[@grahams6690]

Thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you for your support @graham sealey. Greatly apprieciated ... MIKE🙏😊

[@paulmoss4199]

Very enjoyable, it cheered me up today, felt like I was in Corfe too. I love this series, can't believe that this is the 17th already

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Mossy. (I'm assuming you are the Mossy I think you are) I can't believe it's 17 already either mate ... MIKE🙏😊

[@paulmoss4199]

@@MikeBrowne Not sure I am the Mossy you think I am as I have never met you. However one day I will attend one of your workshops, and buy you a pint, and then I will be another Mossy that you think I am ! 😊

[@SharonMcQuillanGolf]

Love the photo biker trips. Thanks for the trip

[@MikeBrowne]

Glad you enjoy them Sharon. Thanks ... MIKE🙏😊

[@lindaw5890]

You are indeed a lucky man - what a beautiful spot. The quick glimpse of the village was wonderful - thank you for that. :-).

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Linda. It\s a very pretty place eh..... MIKE🙏😊

[@sueowen3891]

The SunCalc app is brilliant, so useful! Also I like the new logo, looks like a camera lens aperture crossed with a bike helmet and an eye.

[@MikeBrowne]

Suncal is super useful isn't it... Glad you like the Photo Biker Logo too ... MIKE🙏😊

[@lostshepard00]

Brilliant in so many ways ! Tnx Mike - Paul Lin

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Paul.. ... MIKE🙏😊

[@johnhuntley5591]

thanks for doing the footwork for me Mike! I intend to go there in the autumn hopefully when there's some mist around. Maybe see you there!

[@MikeBrowne]

Oooh John what about a 1-2-1 day whilst you're there 😉 www.photographycourses.biz/workshops/one-to-one

[@mikieson]

Ive enjoyed seeing you change things up over the years. Youve become the motorcycle photographer over the last few months and its interesting not only the journey getting where you are going.BUT the process of finding the right picture once you're there. AND at the end, you get the pool of light ;) Good one Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for your ongoing support 🙏

[@nigelw6722]

40 years ago there was a tourist attraction in Corfe with a model of the of the original castle. I lay on the ground and got both the model and the ruins in the same shot. Pretty cool photo.

[@MikeBrowne]

Wow, I'd love to see it Nigel. Maybe you could share it on our Facebook page? Link below... ... MIKE🙏😊 facebook.com/DigitalPhotographyVideos

[@drnimish333]

Highly appreciate your efforts sir. Early morning time and climbing so much to get a better view and another angle of the castle, simply awesome. As always, nice photo biker series video. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Dr.Nimish ... MIKE🙏😊

[@neilcole3406]

Love Dorset Mike, got to get that way on the bike soon!

[@MikeBrowne]

It is a great place for riding, exploring and photography isn't it? Love it.... MIKE🙏😊

[@jonpowell8503]

Corfe is a beautiful place. You have given me the bug to go back 😊

[@MikeBrowne]

It is indeed Jon. Go do it my friend ... MIKE🙏😊

[@grahams6690]

I just come across this video, so had to watch, wow Mike, you've change your format, to your bike. I've not seen you for some time, I lost interest in photographer about 2.5 yrs ago. It was great to see you in action, after so much time. thanks for shearing. I still have my camera gear though.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Graham. I hope we can re-ignite your interest in Photography again my friend. Be well and welcome back ... MIKE🙏😊

[@benoloughlin8231]

That was so enjoyable and inspiring. I wish I still had my Norton!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Ben. hmm, I know how you feel about the Norton. There's several I feel the same way about ... MIKE🙏😊

[@johnosman43]

Another great video and one of my favourite places. Later in the year you get amazing cloud inversions around Corfe, if you lucky enough to go on one of these days you'll see Corfe at it's best. Thanks for sharing so much amazing free content

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @John Osman. Let's see what happens this autumn... MIKE🙏😊

[@paulroberts5114]

Loving the photobiker concept Mike. It’s inspired me to drag the Z900 out of the garage in the spring and get out with my G9 and ride around Indiana (flat and dull on the face of it) looking for things to shoot. If I get zero photos it’s all good - I get seat time in.

[@MikeBrowne]

Win win!! Well done Paul

[@heatherrose9559]

Brilliant video

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Heather ... MIKE🙏😊

[@jamesu1753]

Fantastic video, thanks again

[@MikeBrowne]

I'm feeling some pressure now - thanks for your comment!

[@ldcam21]

Hi mike its been awhile since I've seen your videos .I lost all my links so I'm glad I found you again.I've been with you at least 5 years when .I starred watching you .Glad your still uploading

[@MikeBrowne]

Welcome back Larry ... MIKE🙏😊

[@enaidr]

What a gorgeous area and lovely little village! Love going on these adventures to places that are new to you and provide a bit of mystery as you go along. You are braver than me for getting up for the early morning light :D

[@MikeBrowne]

You're welcome diane. I had a 2 hour ride back from a big motorbike festival yesterday and found some besutiful back roads through stunning scenery where i've never been before. Cant wait to share it with you... ... MIKE🙏😊

[@peterhewitson71]

Another great video I have just been on a holiday and have been using the long lens for landscape , getting some great shots . Thanks for all your advise .Pete Western Australia

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey thanks Peter. Happy to have helped. Say G'day to the good folks of Aus for me. I've spent quite a lot of time south of you around Bridgetown. Got a good friend lives in Collie... ... MIKE🙏😊

[@peterhewitson71]

@@MikeBrowne love that area, great camping spots

[@stevemackelprang8472]

Always enjoyable and educational, thank you!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Steve ... MIKE🙏😊

[@garylockley1001]

Another great vid Mike, 4am start…that’s dedication, but being out on the bike with very little traffic is worth it.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks gary. It sure is ... MIKE🙏😊

[@philipjooste5688]

Many thanks for wonderful video! Regards philip

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Philip 🙏

[@johneast7987]

Nice video Mike, try the view from the station next time or the one across the graveyard. There are so many different views of the castle. Take care on that bike!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for the tip John. Will do ... MIKE🙏😊

[@mikieson]

About 7:30 in..so im still watching..BUT a couple of these early shots might have been a candidate for some photoshopping the sky with another sky..We all love clear days but yeah sometimes the sky being so clear makes it less interesting for sure..

[@MikeBrowne]

Cloudy/sunny skies for me!

[@tysonator5433]

That is a great location for cofes castle, as the only image I found accessible was from the village castle car park next door to hurt her grave yard ! Where is that vantage point please because if I am ever passing I will up there for a quick snap ! ? Many thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

I don't know the name of the hill but it's right opposite the castle next to the Kimmeridge / Lulworth road as you drive into Corfe from Wareham direction.... MIKE🙏😊

[@lisasimpson9343]

Another top video Mike, love the bike. I take loads of motorbike images as our town is on the local loop for bikes. I usually email the riders some shots and I just got a proper bike shoot, paid, job out of it. A Benelli. Back to you, what a gorgeous village that was. The castle might look good at sunset too with the venus belt behind it, the castle would catch the last rays of sunlight. Sounds good in theory....Look forward to the next instalment.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Lisa. Glad you enjoy them. I've startd a Photo Biker page on Facebook which might interest you. Link below. Be great to see some of your images (Benelli shoot maybe?) ... MIKE🙏😊 facebook.com/mikebrownephotobiker

[@lisasimpson9343]

@@MikeBrowne Can I email you some images. The Benelli is just in getting a new paint job, Italian colours so we haven't made a day yet.

[@Topsyrm]

Another winner Mike, I do like this format.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Topsyrm ... MIKE🙏😊

[@keithgardner9593]

Hi Mike love your trips out .But don't you ever use grad filters ?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Keith. I do use a grad sometimes, but it's very rare. Although the sky was bright and could be brought down with an ND grad, I didn't like the emptiness of it. This was a research trip to figure out the location really. Now I know more about the place and how to approach it, I'll be watching weather forecasts for a warm sunny day, rain late evening or overnight followed by a chilly morning so vally fills with mist. A day of storms and sunshine would be good to.. Just got to get them to match my diary ... MIKE🤫😊🙏

[@robertspeicher5047]

Question...I use Google maps looking at cities. The photos are looking straight down. Could Google map help here when you were planning the route?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi @Robert Speicher. Good idea, though I don't use it for a route, but spent an hour looking at the hills, layout of the town to get an idea of where you might get a good shot of the castle from... ... MIKE🙏😊

[@martinagiusstreetphotography]

Been to Dorset in 2019. Went 3 times to Corfe Castle trying to get the mist shot but it never happened, I managed to get some awesome shots.

[@MikeBrowne]

It's a beautiful place in any weather ey.

[@martinagiusstreetphotography]

@@MikeBrowne It is indeed

[@599miata]

Great video Mike. I admire your patience. When I follow you on my computer, I see myself leaning in my computer chair when you come to a turn. And driving on the other side of the road make this feeling more pronounced. I almost think that you are going to slip in a curve. Thank god I have armrests on my computer chair.😂😂

[@MikeBrowne]

😆😆 - yes go easy, don't want you to fall of your chair! Good to know you're enjoying the photo biker vids Jacques. Thanks ... MIKE🙏😊

[@ashstubbings2603]

Hello my friend! I really like these little Go-Pro bits when you're on the bike! Makes me feel like I'm actually riding with you! 😁😁 And that's incredible too.. Human habitation since 6000BC!! Wow!! Ok, this is getting silly now.. this is the third time I've edited this comment. 🤣🤣I really should watch the entire video and THEN comment. But the reason for this edit is because I have to disagree. I really don't think blue skies are boring! Why do ALL landscape photographers think like this? It annoys the heck out of me! 😂😂There. I've said my piece.. Thank you, and goodnight!

[@MikeBrowne]

😆😆😆 - Glad you like the Photo Biker series. Sleep well my friend ... MIKE🙏😊

[@warrenbutler7747]

Great video Mike love it 👍🙂

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Warren ... MIKE🙏😊

[@vincentspratling365]

Hi mate. Another cracking video. Such a beautiful place

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Vincent. INow the place is more familiar, I'm looking forward to going back again for round 2 ... MIKE🙏😊

[@Russellhawker]

Another excellent video Mike. Really enjoyed that.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Russell. ... MIKE🙏😊

[@Bubble5555]

Another angle is from the train station bridge looking towards the castle

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks for the tip Bubble. Someone else has mentioned that too. I'll check it out next time ... MIKE🙏😊

[@donbroccoli4274]

Hello Mike, when and why do you decide to go with f 7.1 or f11 or f8? seems a bit arbitrarily or is there a logic behind? (I am fully aware of depth of field, but the difference in these shots between f7.1 or f11 are not that bit aren't they?) and why a shutter speed of 1/500 with ISO 250 on a whide angle lens (I suppose around 24 mm or so) when you could have gone for ISO 100 and shutter of about 1/200 or so? any specific reason for that?

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi @DonBroccoli. No specific reason for any of them. The settings in this situation aren't doing anything creative as in managing movement / depth of field. They're only making an exposure so the combination used is unimportant provided it makes the image as bright or dark as you want it to be. Please take a look at my Masterclass In Photography online course which will give you complete clarity about this and so much more. It has 100s of 5* Trustpilot reviews and I personally guarantee it with a 100% refund guarantee... MIKE🙏😊 www.photographycourses.biz/courses/online-photography-course

[@donbroccoli4274]

@@MikeBrowne Hi Mike, thanks for your reply. I think my initial question was not that clear: why would you chose f7.1 over f8? after all, f8 (beeing a full f-stop) would seem more natural to choose than 7.1 What in your head makes you choose f7.1 in that moment? They both have, as you state, the same creative or exposure effect.

[@dougdavies1089]

I find the Fuji 55 200mm a great lens for landscape

[@MikeBrowne]

I like a bit of Fuji... and a bit of Canon too 🤓

[@dougdavies1089]

@@MikeBrowne Fuji and Nikon for me

[@dougdavies1089]

I remember you shooting Nikon 11 years ago teaching me manual mode lol

[@alstamarisphotography2797]

Again great video Mike, but why you never use a tripod for some of your pictures? Greetz Frank ( Alstamarisphotography)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks @alstamaris photography. I only use a tripod if I need to (slow shutter, motion blur, night photography etc) and also because I can only carry one tripod on the bike - and that's holding the video camera ... MIKE🙏😊

[@anonymouspdg6121]

I really enjoyed your earlier video tutorials and from that completed your beginners course which was great. I continued to watch and enjoy your videos up until recently when the focus has shifted to motorbike journeys etc. This isn't a comment on motorbikes or your new video style but it just isn't for me. I preferred the more camera and tutorial focused videos. I'm, unsubscribing but I wish you well and great success for the future Mike. Cheers

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry to see you go @Anonymous PDG. Not sure if you get this reply or not if you unsubscribed, but there are more camera focussed tips coming soon. Best wishes ... MIKE🙏😊