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.

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!

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 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 ...

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.

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!

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…

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.

You made me more mindfull of light. Thanks.

Great video thanks, Salisbury cathedral is such a lovey subject. Keep well.

I like the one in the middle because the soft green hills in the background add to a pastoral look.

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

Great video Mike....So nice to see you smiling in the face of a not so perfect day.

08:31 indeed best photo of "Photo Biker EP31" Mike.

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).

If Carlsberg did bad days !!!!...... Lol . Great video as always Mike , keep them coming 😀

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

I am just outside Salisbury and ride a 650 Vulcan S . I am always popping around the area shooting away.

What a mess! 😆 As least you got a couple good shots and seemed to maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity.

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!

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

Glad it's not just me whom has days like that.

I don't worry about rule of thirds ..like you said, every style is different

Hiya Mike really enjoyed this one, one of your best mate thank you. Best wishes Oliver.

I'm glad everything worked out well with your bike and video 😊❤

Some great shots! I would probably have had to much foreground in mine. Light really does matter on those landscape shots. Great job.

Sei un Grandissimo Mike Greatings from Sicilia

Great video & entertaining as usual Mike, thanks.

Thanks Mike 😊. Always worth a try; hope life is treating you well. BW Chris

Oh Mike! Murphy's law kind of day. Good video Mike as always.

Fantastic video... Love your positivity... Thanks for a great video

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:)

Mike, we miss you!

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

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.

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.

We all have days like these! Unfortunately the results did not justify the effort on this trip….

That's my boy. :)

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! 😝😝🤣🤣

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

Very Easy to be with.

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..

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.

Parking is prohibited either side of the lines, so parking on a verge or pavement will still get you ticketed.

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.....

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

I hope you bought a lottery ticket that day - luck had to change. 😇😇

If you're coming to Southern Ireland, Mike, don't miss out the Beara Peninsula. Give me a shout if you want any info!

Would a polariser be useful in this situation?

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.

Maybe Fuji will send you a new camera for free I think they should.

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! 🙃

Not here for the cursing. Enjoyed the video otherwise.