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Wildlife and Adventure Photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography is a podcast for those who believe the best images are earned, not taken. Through field-tested insight and thoughtful reflection, each episode explores how preparation, patience, and creative awareness come together to produce photographs with lasting impact.

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36:33

How you can think like a wildlife photographer

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/11/01

Send us a textIn my wildlife photography tips podcasts, I always recommend that people practice on birds. But why should they do that?Well, for one thing, most of us have access to these wild animals and they allow us to get to know our cameras.Photographing birds is also an opportunity to start thinking like a wildlife photographer: Where is the best lighting? How can I position myself to get the best shots? What influences the animals' behaviour? How important is time of...

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44:25

Talking with Colin Wynter Seton: Smartphone...

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/10/24

Send us a textColin and I used to coach people on WeAreObservers PhotoWalks in Sydney. Colin has a lot of experience as (primarily) an amateur photographer and is also a trainer for Adobe.In this podcast, he talks about how he gets unique results using a smartphone and the role that editing plays in digital photography.If you want to see Colin's work, the Instagram sites mentioned are:@Very_Well_Adjusted: Photographs taken on smartphones and other devices such as ipads.@Framed_Mono: Colin's b...

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31:24

The secrets to sharper photos

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/10/17

Send us a textIt can be very frustrating to go away on a trip and, when you look at your photographs on a pc screen, find they're not sharp. I've put together a list of seven things you can do, to avoid blurry photos: Check your settings. Do you have the correct shutter speed set? Is your AF point in the right place? Have you got an unintended exposure compensation set? Make it a habit to check your settings and take test shots.You are using the wrong shutter speed. While sho...

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27:44

What makes a good photo?

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/10/10

Send us a textI believe there are two aspects to what makes a good photograph. The first is the technical side. Different people will have different ways of categorising this aspect and for the sake of this podcast I used five elements:Light and exposureComposition Colour and toneTiming (in all its interpretations)Relationship (between the viewer and the subject)The second aspect is to look at the questions you are asking. I am constantly inspired by other people's work and I'll typicall...

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32:46

How to deal with three common wildlife photography...

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/10/03

Send us a textThere are ideal times to take photographs of wildlife, and many times and situations that are less ideal. In this podcast, I talk about how to handle the following potential issues and common mistakes.: Bad composition (and ideas to get around it) Harsh lighting (what the limits are and ways to use the images) Bad backgrounds (and a few suggestions such as varying depth of field while you shoot) As photographers, we have a variety of tools availab...

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22:29

The importance of experimenting

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/09/26

Send us a textI thought I'd try recording a podcast away from my usual studio, mainly because I've just reached Sydney after two weeks in Namibia, most of it well away from an internet connection.So, how important is experimenting and how big a role should it play in your photography?I'll also share a few things from my trip to Namibia, which included a couple of days in Etosha National Park.It's time for another podcast... Support the showAnd, if you've found this useful, download my free PD...

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26:24

Safety first

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/09/12

Send us a textThere are a few things to consider when photographing wildlife as you'll often be off the beaten track. Here are a few of them:Who knows where you are?I suggest using "What3Words" as a way of letting people know where you are, or where you plan to be (find out more here).Have a good paper map and think about your 'plan B' options.Wear appropriate clothing (especially footwear).Be prepared for changes in the weather.Have a basic first aid kit suitable for where you are going.Foll...

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33:22

A few top wildlife photography tips

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/09/05

Send us a textI thought that it was time to review a few wildlife questions and tips. This is what I talk about:What's the best camera for wildlife photography?Is DSLR or Mirrorless better?What's the best lens?Is full frame better than cropped frame?How to wildlife photographers get so close to their subject?I've a limited budget, what should I buy?When is the best time to photograph animals?What can I do if I don't have much time to practice?What are the best ways to be on the shoot?I hope y...

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30:43

Flash Photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/08/29

Send us a textFlash photography certainly has its place, but not always where you might think.Sure, it is one option in low ambient light situations and can also be used in daylight to make sure the subject is correctly exposed without overexposing everything else. But is a standard 'pop-up' flash the best option.Pop-ups are useful but are all but guaranteed to create red-eye when photographing people. And are they really powerful enough to be useful.Realistically you need to buy a flash gun ...

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21:48

Psychology and composition

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/08/22

Send us a Text Message.I've been interested in psychology for a long time and I'm especially interested in how it relates to photography. In this case it's composition and why certain compositional elements are very effective.In this short podcast I'll do my best to explain my understanding of seven elements:ProximitySimilarityContinuityClosureFigure-groundSymmetry and OrderCommon fateWhile I don't expect these insights to revolutionise your photography, it might give you pause for thought ab...

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30:31

Wildlife Photography Review

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.I thought I would run through what I believe are the most important aspects of wildlife photography. So, apologies if you've heard this before (but you might hear something new, too!).These are the key things to consider and I speak about each in the podcast:ApertureModesAuto-FocusShutter speedLenses/teleconvertersCompositionKnowing your cameraKnowing your subjectLeave only footprintsAs always, you need to be patient and prepared at all times!It's time for another podca...

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28:49

Oops, something went wrong!

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/08/08

Send us a Text Message.Hello again, This is for you if you can't quite get the results you're looking for. I'm sure that we've all had the experience of thinking we've just created a great photograph, only to find that the result isn't what we'd hoped for. This can be very frustrating, especially if it's something that happens often. For me, photography is a subject that I am continuously learning about. I get inspired by other people and apply their ideas to my work. Ho...

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28:25

Conservation Inspired Photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.I'm using this tagline in some of my promotional material and I thought I would share what it means.Going beyond that, what inspires you and your photography? Is there a particular photograph you're trying to get, or are you looking to share an aspect of something that you're passionate about with someone else?Part of my motivation is to sell photographs so that I can contribute to conservation projects that I feel passionate about.I also want to raise awareness of what...

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26:34

What's in focus?

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/07/25

Send us a Text Message.Being able to control what, within your photograph, is in focus and what isn't, is one of the best ways to create interesting and engaging photographs. How to achieve this is the question I'm asked most often.So, what do you need to know?In this podcast I'll take you through the key areas; understanding depth of field, how to set it, how to maintain the correct exposure, and how to use auto-focus effectively.I'll also suggest a way you can experiment with depth of field...

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29:56

How do we define animal intelligence?

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/07/18

Send us a Text Message.Animals will often act on instinct and we tend to think of that as their default operating condition. And, for a long time, human beings (homo sapiens) were thought of as being the only intelligent animal around.But, as we've learnt more about the animals around us, that belief has been challenged. It's now known that many animals exhibit behaviours that go beyond instinct. Many use tools and some even demonstrate behaviours that are more akin to how humans behave.The p...

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32:55

Wildlife Photography FAQs

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/07/11

Send us a Text Message.So, you're going to do some wildlife photography and want to get the best results. What are a few things you can do to give you the best chance of coming back with some great photos?In this podcast, I'll talk about doing your research and preparation before you go, and being patient and always ready when you get there.I also talk about the best times to shoot (including the golden and blue hours) and what you need to consider if you're in harsher conditions.Finally, I'l...

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22:44

What is your priority?

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/07/04

Send us a Text Message.Understanding the 'modes' on your DSLR or Mirrorless camera allows you to make use of the full potential of your equipment. But which mode is right for you?In this podcast I'll take you through what are, in my opinion, the two most useful modes for most types of photography; Shutter Speed Priority and Aperture Priority. And the chances are that you'll make use of both of them in different situations.It's time for another podcast... Support the Show.Support the showThank...

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21:56

Shooting for social media

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/06/27

Send us a Text Message.I was recently asked to suggest a camera for someone who shoots exclusively for social media. While I much prefer to see photographs on a wall, or in a photobook, many photographs will only be seen as social media images.So what do you need to think about if this applies to you?That's what I talk about in this podcast.It's time for another podcast... Support the Show.Support the showThank you for listening to my podcast. If you would like to subscribe you can do so here...

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28:17

Why shoot locally?

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/06/20

Send us a Text Message.I'm a big believer that practice makes perfect, but I'm not always disciplined enough to take photographs regularly. This isn't usually a problem for me as I do often use my camera, but, if you're one of those people who puts your camera away until just before that big day, or trip, this might be for you.My challenge is for you to describe your local area in 12 photographs (or whatever works for you). Imagine yourself as an art director and you are producing a brochure ...

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25:00

Namibia update number 2

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/06/13

Send us a Text Message.In a previous podcast, I spoke about my preparations for my trip to Namibia in September.EHRA does great work and they are one of the projects I support from sales of my photographic prints. I'm currently training for a 100km hike over 5 days to fund raise for their 25th anniversary.If you're planning a big trip, what steps are you taking to make sure you're fit enough to enjoy it? Are you across all the admin?This should act as a reminder!If you'd like to find out more...

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