Thanks for introducing me to Claire's work. And right on my doorstep too. You definitely need to come back again and spend more time exploring the Black Mountain & the Beacons. Some great motorcycling roads and stunning scenery ..... well! ...... When the weather's right. :)
Thank you for sharing Claire story, this proof that with practice, love and determination, nothing can stop you to do anything you want to do in life. 👌
What an amazing woman Claire is Mike and a superb photographer, and she loves bikes too, perfect ! Great interview and brilliant content Mike, thank you.
Wonderful interview. The photos!!!! Absolutely awesome! Find so much resonance with Claire. Horse-mad, bike-mad, photo-mad. Claire, keep doing this, these activities enriched my life to the nth degree. In my 60s and still going!
As a long time (now retired) BBC journalist I love your interviewing style. Great video - you should do more of these, as you really engage with the interviewee to deliver for the audience. Really enjoyed this, Mike.
What a wonderful and inspiritional person Claire is. Such an exciting life with a lot of hardships along the way. Such a talented photographer she is, as well a a very down to earth person with such a lovely personality. Thank you so much, MIke, for bringing these wonderful vidoes to us and introducing us to such talented and wonderful photographers. I just love the Mongolian Eagle hunters. I really appreciate all the hard work and time you have put into these . The interview was excellent.
Excuse the profanity but bloody brilliant vid. Claire seems lovely and at one with her world and she’s a biker using Nikon 😀 ! Seriously though it was very refreshing to hear a genuine take on life with no attitude giving honest positive information on just about any topic she has encountered. Thank you for a great interview.
Thank you very much for putting this together, Mike. It is evident that Claire and you are kindred spirits, sharing a passion for photography, motorbikes, and for highlighting the plight of people whose life is less than ideal through no fault of their own. - What a classy interview location! - It takes a confident photographer to not chimp... - I do lead a boring life although in 1994 I did travel in Mongolia a bit, snapping Kodachrome images along the way. I have an overexposed shot of an eagle hunter... I had my best slides from the trip turned into prints and Kodak never returned my original slides, maybe they were that good that somebody at the lab stole them and claimed them as their own? - Here is hoping that you will meet a few other fascinating photographers at the upcoming Xposure event!
Thanks Irene. Sorry you lost your slides. I will indeed be meeting more awesome people at Xposure and will be interviewing some live on the national English language radio channel radio channel.... MIKE🙏😊
Thank you for making many of us aware of Claire and her extraordinary talent, not just in photography, but in biking and horsemanship as well. Your interview was excellent and your videos just keep getting better and better. You have a unique talent for bringing out the best and positive side of people Mike. Looking forward to your next vlog. God bless!
Thank you so much Michael. That's very kind of you to say so, however Claire is one of the worlds 'Out There' totally authentic people and speaks her truth openly ... MIKE🙏😊
Thank you Mike for introducing Claire, what a fascinating down to earth person who has experienced the real world and hardships along the way. I would so like to see her exhibition in Taiwan but with COVID that's impossible at present. Your interview was the next best thing. Thanks once again for sharing her story along with your travels.🥇🥇🥇
Mike thanks for introducing us to Claire Thomas. Her pictures are mind blowing. Then as she said out of 3000 she culls it down to maybe less than 300 or 200.
You're welcome and they are indeed Harold. I'm going to ask her if I can see the rest of those images, because you can bet your life she wasn't 'spraying and praying'... ... MIKE🙏😊
Really enjoyed the interview with Claire. What a lovely down to earth lady. Fun watching the bike as well. Would love to see more of this type of thing. Stay safe. Stay well.
Thanks Susan. I hope to do more as and when the opportunities arise. it was great to catch Claire on a rare visit to the UK - and good of here to give up a day of 'family' time to hang out with us. Defo want to do another with claire some day - there's still a lot more to that lady..... MIKE🙏😊
I've been waiting for this! Fantastic interview, riveting to hear Claire describe her experience with war photography. The quick realization that the dream to photograph was becoming a nightmare. I can't imagine, very brave and noble of her! Also, love the photographs of the Mongolian Eagle hunters and the women in Ghana! Very beautiful portfolio, diverse but at the same time all in the same spirit. Documenting dynamic cultures, the beauty and horror contrasting. Very emotional work, the type of images that inspire movies.
This was great, I enjoy learning about how other photographers found their way into shooting professionally. The Mongolia photos are gorgeous. Hoping I can learn to have an instinctive feel for the camera settings too. Claire is inspiring, thanks for introducing us to her!
Hello Mike. What a really interesting and entertaining video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. This whole series has been excellent. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Thanks paul. You should. BTW, I've set up a photo Biker workshop here in the UK in May. If you can join me... Link below ... MIKE🙏😊 www.photographycourses.biz/workshops/photo-biker-new-forest-workshop
That was awesome! A legend is that Claire one - although she's a mad brother . . . .loved hearing her story, her passions, and the resonances about what it is with riding that make it what it is. Sensory and meditative. If you're not focussing on being present for the bends, yeah well . . . . . .hello road! Hubby always said biking is 90% in your head. He's right. Loved the photography bits too. So much of it being about what's behind the gear, what's behind the settings, and knowing the tool and what will help you get what is before you in a snap of an instant. All good stuff. Thanks so much Mike!
Hi Mike I found your video beautiful and interesting. Especially that she also shoots instinctively. The basic settings are the shutter speed and aperture and the ISO and then shoot in the moment. Very nice photos Claire impressive. Chills from the war zone photos. The eagle hunters and the ponies beautiful pictures. Especially the light and shadow balance and the dark clouds brings a sense of how beautiful nature is and how these people work together with nature. Sincerely Frank Prinsen
Excellent video, Mike. I've never heard of Claire, but I'll be looking out for her work in future. It was interesting to her her stories, and what drives her as a photographer. Maybe you can do some more videos in this vein?
Very enjoyable, listening to Claire I felt like I knew her already. I love that she is not caught up in camera settings as much as just capture the moment as she sees it, that I feel is instinctive photography. Just followed her on Instagram, thank you for introducing us to Claire. Totally get the horse thing, thats me the strange kid at school who lived for horses maybe thats why she is familiar to me, the horse soul, and I used to ride motorbikes, years as a pillion then I got myself a Honda XL250 to potter around the backroads of the Flinders Ranges where I live, no licence apart from a learners permit for a while but you could do that up here back then. I almost feel like I have met a new friend......weird.
Thanks Lisa. Calire's openness and authenticity does make you feel you know her right from the get go. Funny, I grew up riding horses, progresed to motorcycles (Including an XL250) and spent a while in The Flinders. Hiked around Wilpena pound and was fascinated by the Aboriginal creation story of the place. ... MIKE🙏😊
@@MikeBrowne Thats amazing Mike, parallel worlds. I lived at Wilpena for a while, worked in the motel, and spend my afternoons walking, cycling and riding. Its about an hour from home so easy to pop up for photos etc.
That poor little baby! How the heck Claire is not haunted by some of those images, let alone can actually make them is beyond me! obviously a very strong human being who needs a medal as big as a frying pan! She does make a very interesting point though.. you can still be vulnerable and emotional whilst taking the shots. Changing the subject entirely Mike, I did love the bit of the video where you just opened up the throttle on the old Red Legend and just went! Weeeee!!
I know Ash. When I saw Claire's exhibition all huge and beautifully printed at Xposure it had me in tears. She and others like her do sunch animportant and unapprieciated job of bringing these stories into the world... ... MIKE 🙏😊 PS: Red Legend Rocks...
Thanks Andy. I did, it's an animal of a bike. Claire shot some pics of me doing it. There's one on our Facebook. Link below... MIKE 🏍️🙏😊 facebook.com/DigitalPhotographyVideos/photos/5518742924805902
I can't believe I've only just seen your comment Dai! It's so lovely to hear from you. A lot has happened since then indeed, and I really miss riding your beautiful horses, I loved them so much! Hope you're all well Dai. xx
She’s a self tought photographer who took a photo of a camel which she posted and the rest is history as they say ,huge lucky break and fair play she made the most out of it , Claire just proves even at that time she was probably a novice photographer how one pic can change your life , it just shows sometimes being qualified in a choosen subject is not always necessary fair play to her
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The photo of the colorfully dressed women is great!
A talented woman.
Thanks for introducing me to Claire's work. And right on my doorstep too. You definitely need to come back again and spend more time exploring the Black Mountain & the Beacons. Some great motorcycling roads and stunning scenery ..... well! ...... When the weather's right. :)
She's great isn't she - as is your neck of the woods!
That was a super video with a fine photographer. I liked it, Mike. Great knowledge and quite a life she has had.
Thanks Jacques. Indeed it is quite a life she leads. Most precious thing we have so best not to waste a moment of it ... MIKE🙏😊
Another entertaining biking and photography video and a fascinating interview too.
Thanks Jonathan. Glad you enjoyed it! ... MIKE🙏😊
Thank you for sharing Claire story, this proof that with practice, love and determination, nothing can stop you to do anything you want to do in life. 👌
Absolutely Herve! Glad you enjoyed it.... MIKE🙏😊
What an amazing woman Claire is Mike and a superb photographer, and she loves bikes too, perfect ! Great interview and brilliant content Mike, thank you.
Thanks Neil. She is indeed. Glad you enjoyed it... MIKE🙏😊
Wonderful video, Claire is an amazing person and photographer. Thanks for bringing her to our attention. You are also a great interviewer.
Thanks Bob. She is indeed - makes the intweviewing easy ... MIKE🙏😊
Brilliant. Love Claire Thomas and her work.
Who doesn't 😆
Wonderful interview. The photos!!!! Absolutely awesome! Find so much resonance with Claire. Horse-mad, bike-mad, photo-mad. Claire, keep doing this, these activities enriched my life to the nth degree. In my 60s and still going!
Couldn't agree more! Keep rocking it THE SQUARE WINDEW ... MIKE🙏😊
Hi Mike, you absolutely nailed this interview this interview with Claire and bikes. Looking forward to more from the series.
Thanks Guy. That's Awesome... MIKE🙏😊
As a long time (now retired) BBC journalist I love your interviewing style. Great video - you should do more of these, as you really engage with the interviewee to deliver for the audience. Really enjoyed this, Mike.
Thanks Richard, I think I waffle too much an go round in circles so your comment is hugely apprieciated... MIKE🙏😊
Another great video and interview Mike, please pass on my thanks to Claire for taking the time to share her experiences.
Thanks David. Will do ... MIKE🙏😊
What a great one! All the emotions, all the depth, all the joy and all the laughter.
This is what life's all about, right?!?
Absolutely Peter ... MIKE🙏😊
What a wonderful and inspiritional person Claire is. Such an exciting life with a lot of hardships along the way. Such a talented photographer she is, as well a a very down to earth person with such a lovely personality. Thank you so much, MIke, for bringing these wonderful vidoes to us and introducing us to such talented and wonderful photographers. I just love the Mongolian Eagle hunters.
I really appreciate all the hard work and time you have put into these . The interview was excellent.
Ah thanks Nan. So happy you loved it..... MIKE🙏😊
Loving the Mike Roadshow format. "Have camera will travel". Keep it going x
Thanks Viator. Will do ... MIKE🙏😊
Wonderful to hear directly from Claire about her photography and her experiences.
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Excuse the profanity but bloody brilliant vid. Claire seems lovely and at one with her world and she’s a biker using Nikon 😀 ! Seriously though it was very refreshing to hear a genuine take on life with no attitude giving honest positive information on just about any topic she has encountered. Thank you for a great interview.
My pleasur Warren. ... MIKE🙏😊
Profound! Thoroughly relished every minute of this interview.
That's awesome Rick ... MIKE🙏😊
Thank you very much for putting this together, Mike. It is evident that Claire and you are kindred spirits, sharing a passion for photography, motorbikes, and for highlighting the plight of people whose life is less than ideal through no fault of their own. - What a classy interview location! - It takes a confident photographer to not chimp... - I do lead a boring life although in 1994 I did travel in Mongolia a bit, snapping Kodachrome images along the way. I have an overexposed shot of an eagle hunter... I had my best slides from the trip turned into prints and Kodak never returned my original slides, maybe they were that good that somebody at the lab stole them and claimed them as their own? - Here is hoping that you will meet a few other fascinating photographers at the upcoming Xposure event!
Thanks Irene. Sorry you lost your slides. I will indeed be meeting more awesome people at Xposure and will be interviewing some live on the national English language radio channel radio channel.... MIKE🙏😊
Thank you for making many of us aware of Claire and her extraordinary talent, not just in photography, but in biking and horsemanship as well. Your interview was excellent and your videos just keep getting better and better. You have a unique talent for bringing out the best and positive side of people Mike. Looking forward to your next vlog. God bless!
Thank you so much Michael. That's very kind of you to say so, however Claire is one of the worlds 'Out There' totally authentic people and speaks her truth openly ... MIKE🙏😊
Thank you Mike for introducing Claire, what a fascinating down to earth person who has experienced the real world and hardships along the way. I would so like to see her exhibition in Taiwan but with COVID that's impossible at present. Your interview was the next best thing. Thanks once again for sharing her story along with your travels.🥇🥇🥇
Thank you Ian ... MIKE🙏😊
Another fabulous video with some great insight into Claire's photography. Well done Mike and crew 👍
Thanks rene ... MIKE🙏😊
Cracking interview with Claire. Thanks for sharing 📷
Thanks Ian. You're welcome ... MIKE🙏😊
Mike thanks for introducing us to Claire Thomas. Her pictures are mind blowing. Then as she said out of 3000 she culls it down to maybe less than 300 or 200.
You're welcome and they are indeed Harold. I'm going to ask her if I can see the rest of those images, because you can bet your life she wasn't 'spraying and praying'... ... MIKE🙏😊
Really enjoyed this! Claire has been one of the photographers I love to follow.
Thanks Caitlin. Good choice ... MIKE🙏😊
Thats a great video Mike with lots of information´.Thanks to you both.
Our pleasure Colin ... MIKE🙏😊
Excellent presentation Mike
Thank you kindly Roy ... MIKE🙏😊
Really enjoyed the interview with Claire. What a lovely down to earth lady. Fun watching the bike as well. Would love to see more of this type of thing. Stay safe. Stay well.
Thanks Susan. I hope to do more as and when the opportunities arise. it was great to catch Claire on a rare visit to the UK - and good of here to give up a day of 'family' time to hang out with us. Defo want to do another with claire some day - there's still a lot more to that lady..... MIKE🙏😊
Wonderful episode, I really enjoyed this one.
Yay, thank you Willie ... MIKE🙏😊
I've been waiting for this! Fantastic interview, riveting to hear Claire describe her experience with war photography. The quick realization that the dream to photograph was becoming a nightmare. I can't imagine, very brave and noble of her! Also, love the photographs of the Mongolian Eagle hunters and the women in Ghana! Very beautiful portfolio, diverse but at the same time all in the same spirit. Documenting dynamic cultures, the beauty and horror contrasting. Very emotional work, the type of images that inspire movies.
Thank you Tonyisgaming. Claire is indeed an inspiration ... MIKE🙏😊
Outstanding interview. What a life she's lead and photographed. Thanks for sharing
Thanks and you're welcome Bokooda ... MIKE🙏😊
Fantastic interview!! Always enlightening!! Keep going, this series is great.
Thank you Lori! Will do... MIKE🙏😊
A big thank you!
Cheers ... MIKE🙏😊
good stuff Mike and Claire..
Thanks ... MIKE🙏😊
This was great, I enjoy learning about how other photographers found their way into shooting professionally. The Mongolia photos are gorgeous. Hoping I can learn to have an instinctive feel for the camera settings too. Claire is inspiring, thanks for introducing us to her!
Thanks Diane, glad you enjoyed meeting her. As for instinctive shooting - it's a bit of knowledge and a lot of practise...... MIKE🙏😊
I so enjoyed this video and Claire. Wonderful mini documentary Mike!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it Bob... MIKE🙏😊
Hello Mike. What a really interesting and entertaining video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. This whole series has been excellent. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Ah thanks Philip ... MIKE🙏😊
What an amazing person. Thanks for sharing a bit of her story.
Hey Jane. Thanks. She is indeed.. ... MIKE 🙏😊
What an inspiring lady - Great interview Mike. Makes me want to go for a ride with the camera :)
Thanks paul. You should. BTW, I've set up a photo Biker workshop here in the UK in May. If you can join me... Link below ... MIKE🙏😊
www.photographycourses.biz/workshops/photo-biker-new-forest-workshop
That was awesome! A legend is that Claire one - although she's a mad brother . . . .loved hearing her story, her passions, and the resonances about what it is with riding that make it what it is. Sensory and meditative. If you're not focussing on being present for the bends, yeah well . . . . . .hello road! Hubby always said biking is 90% in your head. He's right. Loved the photography bits too. So much of it being about what's behind the gear, what's behind the settings, and knowing the tool and what will help you get what is before you in a snap of an instant. All good stuff. Thanks so much Mike!
All so true Denise. I think most of our lives are in our heads too TBH. Glad you enjoyed it.. ... MIKE 🙏😊
I just looked at her website. Wow!
Claire's an amazing photographer isn't she... MB
Awesome video - as usual...
Thanks Elie ... MIKE🙏😊
Hi Mike I found your video beautiful and interesting.
Especially that she also shoots instinctively. The basic settings are the shutter speed and aperture and the ISO and then shoot in the moment. Very nice photos Claire impressive.
Chills from the war zone photos.
The eagle hunters and the ponies beautiful pictures.
Especially the light and shadow balance and the dark clouds brings a sense of how beautiful nature is and how these people work together with nature.
Sincerely Frank Prinsen
Thank you Frank. Claire is indeed 1 in a million. ... MIKE 🙏😊
We’ve been waiting for part 2…. So worth it! Great job Mike!!! Claire is cool. 😎😎
Glad you enjoyed it - Claire is very cool indeed ...MIKE 🙏👍😊
Excellent interview.mI enjoyed it a lot. Brought back lot of memories from Mongolia. What a fabulous country, people and culture. Thank you.
Thanks Richard. ... MIKE🙏😊
Good interview. You are both inspirations that prove what can happen when you are passionate, and do the work to get results! 🙂
Thanks John ... MIKE🙏😊
Excellent video, Mike. I've never heard of Claire, but I'll be looking out for her work in future. It was interesting to her her stories, and what drives her as a photographer. Maybe you can do some more videos in this vein?
Thank you NeilT. Fingers crossed ... MIKE🙏😊
Very enjoyable, listening to Claire I felt like I knew her already. I love that she is not caught up in camera settings as much as just capture the moment as she sees it, that I feel is instinctive photography. Just followed her on Instagram, thank you for introducing us to Claire. Totally get the horse thing, thats me the strange kid at school who lived for horses maybe thats why she is familiar to me, the horse soul, and I used to ride motorbikes, years as a pillion then I got myself a Honda XL250 to potter around the backroads of the Flinders Ranges where I live, no licence apart from a learners permit for a while but you could do that up here back then. I almost feel like I have met a new friend......weird.
Thanks Lisa. Calire's openness and authenticity does make you feel you know her right from the get go. Funny, I grew up riding horses, progresed to motorcycles (Including an XL250) and spent a while in The Flinders. Hiked around Wilpena pound and was fascinated by the Aboriginal creation story of the place. ... MIKE🙏😊
Thank you so much for your kind words Lisa. And always great to connect to connect with a fellow equestrian/biker/photographer. :-)
@@MikeBrowne Thats amazing Mike, parallel worlds. I lived at Wilpena for a while, worked in the motel, and spend my afternoons walking, cycling and riding. Its about an hour from home so easy to pop up for photos etc.
Wonderful interview!
Thanks Tony ... MIKE🙏😊
Another superlative video, Mike. I've no interest in biking per se, but this was fascinating!
Thanks Nick. Glad you enjoyed it!... MIKE🙏😊
Thanks!
Thank you so much Jason ...MIKE 🙏👍☺️😊🌟🏍️
You are my teacher 💞💞💞
Thank you ... MIKE🙏😊
Claire is a great photographer!!!!
She really is isn't she 📸
Brilliant video Mr Mike lot to learn from you Sir So plz keep making video Sir looking forward to lots more video from you 👍
Thank you, I will ... MIKE🙏😊
Inspiring! Thank you!
You are so welcome!... MIKE🙏😊
Very talented, excellent photographs
Couldn't agree more Mark ...MIKE 🙏👍😊
29:46
That's true, Mike, so true.
You definitely can.
Thanks Mike, really interesting video.
Thanks brian ... MIKE🙏😊
That poor little baby! How the heck Claire is not haunted by some of those images, let alone can actually make them is beyond me! obviously a very strong human being who needs a medal as big as a frying pan! She does make a very interesting point though.. you can still be vulnerable and emotional whilst taking the shots. Changing the subject entirely Mike, I did love the bit of the video where you just opened up the throttle on the old Red Legend and just went! Weeeee!!
I know Ash. When I saw Claire's exhibition all huge and beautifully printed at Xposure it had me in tears. She and others like her do sunch animportant and unapprieciated job of bringing these stories into the world... ... MIKE 🙏😊
PS: Red Legend Rocks...
Different type of video but an interesting one. Liked it. Thank you for sharing sir.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it... MIKE 🙏😊
Thanks, that was great.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it Jeff... MIKE🙏😊
What a fantastic interview Mike. Thought u might have jumped on the husky and had a go🤔😂. Ride safe Mike.
Thanks Andy. I did, it's an animal of a bike. Claire shot some pics of me doing it. There's one on our Facebook. Link below... MIKE 🏍️🙏😊
facebook.com/DigitalPhotographyVideos/photos/5518742924805902
Nice interview, and that off-road bike sounded delicious, what brand was it? Husqvarna ?
Thanks and yes - it's a Huskie.... MIKE🙏😊
A lot have happened since you used to pop in and ride the Hunters and Racehorses......
Guess you must be a long time friend of Claire's Dai. Have to tap you up for some insider info some day ... MIKE 😆
I can't believe I've only just seen your comment Dai! It's so lovely to hear from you. A lot has happened since then indeed, and I really miss riding your beautiful horses, I loved them so much! Hope you're all well Dai. xx
Slow down the shutter speed, like 1/125 and pan with the rider....you can get some really cool effects.
I'll pass it along to Claire.. MIKE 😉
👌excellent interview . audio is too low
Yes it is a bit low... ...MIKE 🙏👍😊
She must be a natural at it.
That she is.
Hi Mike! I'd like to ask which fuji lenses and cameras you use? Greetings!
XT2, 10-20mm - 18-55 most of the time and a 55-200. Hope this helps ...MIKE 🙏👍
@@MikeBrowne Thanks! I've watched your videos and it helped me a lot!
Excellent! But you need more volume on the video, Mike.
Thanks Bob. I know. One of the mics quit so we had to share the one on the bed... 🙂🙏
@@MikeBrowne Ah technology! Ain't it wonderful! 😉
She’s a self tought photographer who took a photo of a camel which she posted and the rest is history as they say ,huge lucky break and fair play she made the most out of it , Claire just proves even at that time she was probably a novice photographer how one pic can change your life , it just shows sometimes being qualified in a choosen subject is not always necessary fair play to her
Yes indeed, she is an inspiration.
You remind me of a young Roger Whittaker
As long as it's me - not Claire... ... MIKE 😆
He take pictures as well as Whittaker can sing 😂
not hear of Russia ??
Well yes I have heard of Russia. I get the impression you are making a point, sorry but I genuinely don't know what it is... MIKE
@@MikeBrowne not such a wonderful world after all sorry !!!!! MIKE