Research & Plan A Photo Location - [Mike Browne Photo Biker 16]

[@21matchstickman]

I'm doing the Masterclass in Photography course - which is excellent as re-training for ancient mariners like me. I was most intrigued with the ancient graffiti on the Armoury Wall at Marchwood. As a youngster I was trained as a Signaller for the Royal Navy. The Semaphore reads John Wallis PC BEC - I believe the PC was a Police Constable, the BE probably mean British Empire, and the final C just meant end of message and waiting for an Answer! The dying art of naval semaphore signalling. Looks like a brilliant location for some maritime shoots!

[@MikeBrowne]

There's some good history there Henryk - we're glad your enjoying course.

[@denisesavage2382]

Some of those location roads for the biker workshops. Oooohhhhh . . . . . .Loved this one of thinking through potential images, and dreaming about possibilities.

[@MikeBrowne]

They're great aren't they Denise... I imagine it's pretty good where you are too - if a tad hotter!

[@denisesavage2382]

@@MikeBrowne in Tassie a little warmer than the UK, and the rest is definitely a tad hotter! I've chucked the bike in the shed for a few weeks, while we have snow on the mountain behind our little city. . . .I rather like my legs and opposed to them numbed and iced off from the cold air at 100km/hr. And there's plenty of lovely little windy roads to enjoy. Stopping points are little harder to find.

[@tilerman]

Hi Mike. Something i've been telling myself for quite a long time now is to get up early in the morning to get some pictures in the soft early morning light. This past weekend i was on the Sth Coast for 2 days (Camber and Rye) and the first morning, with best intentions, i failed miserably. 2nd morning, alarm went off at 4.30 and boy was it a struggle to get out of bed. But it paid off big time. The light was AMAZING and literally everything looked interesting. And i had the whole area to myself for 2 hours with no one around. I got some of my most favourite images ever within that short time frame of light. A superb time of day for photography. Cheers mate.

[@MikeBrowne]

Good on you @Busyboy 42. Effort in always = results out. 4am starts are painful and sometimes they don't pay off - but when they do ... MIKE🙏😊🌟

[@DHAGMANN2]

That is exactly what I am going to do tomorrow with my Harley in the Swiss alps. Very inspiring video, great job done Mike👍

[@MikeBrowne]

Ooh I was there myself not long ago.. enjoy!

[@jettles1]

Thanks, I am behind a bit on watching these but I love them. Great video!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Good to hear!

[@andyspeakman3077]

I'm not a biker but really enjoy your bike shoots. Unlike many other Photography KZbinrs who talk at warp speed your relaxed pace of delivery with historic inserts, information about settings and composition and the views of the passing countryside blend together into entertaining and informative videos. And I can highly recommend your Masterclass - a game changer for me. All the best.

[@MikeBrowne]

I'm so pleased you've done the course... and as for my relaxed pace - it's probably my age!! 😜

[@lisasimpson9343]

My pony radar was going off first, of course i would have stopped and yes they can be hard to photograph lol. But isn't it about persistence. Whenever I hear Southhampton and cruise ships I think QE2 and Hyacinth. Love seeing around the back roads on your bike and hearing the history. Thinking like a photographer can be frustrating especially if stuck in the passenger seat and all you can see out the window is photos to be taken and the driver won't stop. Love your work, look forward to the next instalment.

[@MikeBrowne]

Brilliant Lisa - make that driver stop!!

[@susanfirth2279]

Really enjoying the Photo Biker series Mike. Always good tips and information as well as some really great snippets of history of the places you go.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Susan - they combine some of my great joys in life.

[@vincentspratling365]

Hi mike. Great video again. Been to Marchwood a lot of times when I was on the RFA ships. The Sir boats loaded army vehicles and transporting goods to and from there. And my first ship was the QE2 back in 1979 before I jointed the RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) I did 10 years on the ships has a motorman.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Vincent ... MIKE🙏😊

[@irishrose89775]

Fantastic video Mike! Have to agree backroads always better than big highways!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Caitlin ... MIKE🙏😊

[@strongandco]

Hey Mike, if you are interested you drove past the space age looking Marchwood incinerator which you can see to the left from Cracknore Hard and where you can also see to the right an old ship yard and slip. Straight ahead from there you can see good views of cruise liners and Solent Mills. You also rode past Goatee beach (just before the toll bridge at the foot of the hill and after the church on the right) which also has great views of another part of Southampton docks and the cranes, it's well lit up and looks interesting at night. You can park on the other side of the road in the cemetery carpark and I'm ngl, it can be pretty creepy to get to at night. If you fancy trying it, especially at night, as you walk between the houses and down the path just keep Eling quay and the water to your left and you wont get lost. I look forward to seeing part two :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Great local info - thank you

[@nicbridgephotography]

Hi Mike, I live a 5 minute drive away from this place. I have shot many large containers here at night with long exposures, it is an ideal place to get some great starburst shots from the lights coming from the cranes and ships themselves. I have seen some lovely ships there and you also have the added benefit of catching a glimpse of some beautiful cruise ships. I normally go down towards the shoreline (when the tide is out obviously) where you can get really low down and appreciate the scale of these things. Nice video, thanks!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Nic - we live in a great place don't we.

[@andyandhelenlouch1910]

Another cracking film Mike, thanks so much for posting. You're absolutely right; these locations are great at night and especially on misty spring mornings! Never noticed the grafitti at Marchwood before- wil have a good look next time I'm down there. Thanks again for some great tips, Best wishes, Andy

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you, I love that you locals can get a little extra out of these vids!

[@sueowen3891]

I enjoy watching these more than a normal photography video, there’s something so enjoyable about watching the trip from the biker’s perspective too. (I’m not even a biker.)

[@MikeBrowne]

That's really gratifying to hear, I want to combine my two greatest pleasures without alienating my existing audience who've been with me for such a long time 😊

[@599miata]

Great video Mike.👍👍

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jacques - I appreciate the feedback!

[@Aaryq]

I live near the Port of Tacoma in the USA. I'm definitely giving this a try very soon.

[@MikeBrowne]

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[@mikieson]

nice mike..thanks..always be on the lookout for public hard areas..you never know what you'll find LOL!

[@drnimish333]

The title of the video is so meaningful… the video is as always, Marvelous… great sir. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@MikeBrowne]

Glad you like it Dr. Nimish

[@bobhughes8805]

Another great video Mike,

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Bob

[@richardayres2949]

I’m lucky enough to keep my little yacht at Marchwood. It looks great at night and watching the container ships being turned round by the tubs is something to behold.

[@MikeBrowne]

Doesn't it just - great feats of engineering and skilled boatmanship.

[@MrRudi707]

dont know who you are yet, but just found your channel, must say like it so far!

[@MikeBrowne]

Welcome to the gang!

[@robertleeimages]

Yesterday(sat) i had my worst day & night of photography since taking it up just over 3 yrs ago, a state car club had a cruise from 1 town to another with no other information apart from going to X from Y. So i went to a spot about midway on the main road & most travelled way to X, getting there at 12.50pm being 10min before their departure time from Y & about 35min before when they should have passed by. Waited until 2.15pm but all to no avail with them taking a back rd route, then into town hoping to catch them cruising the main street last night(pretty typical to do) but nope nothing doing & a total waste of 150km travel, time & of course fuel

[@MikeBrowne]

Eeek! That is one to put down to experience ey...

[@gbuzel]

Location, access, and motivation can be very limiting factors in photography. This is where persistence kicks in! Great job as always Mr B....

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Gary 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@dougdavies1089]

Hello Mike another great video i have found personally that the older i get the less time i have to enjoy my myself.Between family il health and bad weather just cant seem to do what i want to do Portrait wise with the Great Grandchildren ive done well but here in Wales the weather has been crap Done some great bird photography in the garden weather permitting im lucky really i dont stick to landscape always great to view your video With the price of petrol wish i had a motor bike lol

[@MikeBrowne]

Just do what you can, when you can Doug and enjoy it - life's short ey?

[@tectorama]

(Alan) Very nice Mike, I enjoyed this video. I wonder if you've been to Bucklers Hard ? We visited it when we were in your neck of the woods, a fascinating place.

[@MikeBrowne]

Errr..... do bears 💩 in the 🌳🌳🌳?!

[@tectorama]

@@MikeBrowne Very Droll :)

[@280bunny]

Great informative video! was it on a blood test day? left arm?

[@MikeBrowne]

You got it Chris....

[@redbank542]

Good video again

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you very much - I'm back on track finally!

[@ukpetelloyd]

Love the Bikerheadz shirt! Where can I get one?? 🙂

[@MikeBrowne]

Well you could start here.... bikerheadz.co.uk/ 😉

[@nick.caffrey]

Masterful information as usual, Mike! I don't particularly like bikes. But I love the new bike / photography videos you do. Why? Because it is obvious that you are in your happy zone, and that means that we get such positive information!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Nick, the focus is always photography - but I might as well enjoy the journey too!!

[@KTMLOL10]

JOHN WALLOR PC BEC, is what I got when I tried to translate it using the Wiki

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

I googled it and got JOHN WALLOS PC BEC... The last letter of the second word graffiti isn't clear though, looks like an "S".

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks!

[@duncanfarrant8025]

@@stephenspiteri_zunkus could it be in stead of pc bec it could be 23 . 253 age and number?

[@stranraerlad1]

I thought it was John Wallos PC 253

[@waynechambers9336]

I have recently found your videos and really enjoy them, especially when you tie the bike into the photography. I too ride and shoot. What brand and size is your bike? I ride a Honda vt1300 Interstate. I don't get out as often as I would like but I do enjoy it immensely. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeBrowne]

Great to hear, the main bike I ride for these videos is a Triumph 900cc Triple (it's one of a few...)

[@jamiesomerville1897]

Fantastic video Mike,I am loving this series , great location would love to see you shoot it at twilight :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Well you never know Jamie....

[@lostshepard00]

Thanks Great Vid as usual ....you been giving blood or having a sample taking - just mention so you know I pay attention LOL ! Paul

[@MikeBrowne]

Gosh you are paying attention - good good!

[@Maine_Focus]

The graffiti reads, “For a good time flag Alice”

[@MikeBrowne]

It sounds so less offensive with the slightly off English!!

[@robertfretz2533]

Near as I can decipher, the semaphore reads "JOHN WALLOS PC BEC"

[@MikeBrowne]

Ah thanks @Robert Fretz. I wonder who John Wallos was, what he was like and how his life was ... MIKE🙏😊

[@11223344556677889959]

Mike, I love to watch these videos, but I cringe every time I see you and the traffic on the wrong side of the road. Jim Hester

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jim. But 'wrong' side of the road is entirely subjective. There'll be a video I shot last week in France going out soon so hope you'll be more cofortable with that one...... MIKE🙏😊