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The Wild Eye Podcast

The Wild Eye Podcast is hosted by Gerry van der Walt and the Wild Eye team. We bring you conversations, interviews, and Q&A sessions focused on travel, safaris and photography. Join our online community and let us change the way you see the world!

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16:55

#554 - 15 Mobile Apps I Use On Safari

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/10/28

In this episode Gerry shares some of his favorite mobile apps for safaris, expeditions, photography and travel.They are:TripIt Pro– Travel booking organizerPolarsteps– Travel journal with mappingAiralo– eSIM data providerLightroom Mobile– Mobile photo editorSnapseed– Quick photo editingPremiere iPhone– Mobile video editorProject Indigo– Adobe raw camera appHalide– Manual camera controlSpectre– Long-exposure photographyMerlin Birds– Bird ID by soundRoberts– East Africa bird guideEast Africa– Regional

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19:59

#553 - Thoughts On The Pantanal

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/10/20

In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on his recent photo tour to Brazil's Pantanal.Join a Pantanal Safari: https://wild-eye.com/photographic-travel/jaguars-of-the-pantanal/Visit the Wild Eye Website: https://wild-eye.com/

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10:44

#552 - Can You Imagen

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/10/08

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts about Imagen AI, the AI editing software that promises to make your culling and workflow a whole lot easier.Visit the Imagen website here: https://wild-eye.com/Visit the Wild Eye website here: https://imagen-ai.com/

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26:05

#551 - Walrus and a Polar Bear

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/10/06

In this episode Gerry shares a unique sighting that he recently shared with our guests in Svalbard as well as some other thoughtS from his recent Arctic expedition.Visit the Wild Eye website here: https://wild-eye.com/Join Gerry and Johan in 2027: https://wild-eye.com/photographic-travel/svalbard-arctic-expedition/

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01:00:18

#550 - Find The Funny In The Wild With Temba Robin

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/09/26

From squirrels and potholes to hadedas and the African bush,Temba Robinhas made a name for himself byfinding humourin the everyday. But behind the jokes is a storyteller with a deep love for wild spaces and a gift for helping people see nature in a new light.In this episode, Gabby goes beyond the laughs to talk about Temba’s journey, what inspires his creativity, and how comedy can be used to spark real conversations about conservation. It’s thoughtful, funny, and packed with those “only-in-Africa”

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21:08

#549 - Quick Update From The Enkishui Safari Camp

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/09/19

In this episode Danny and Matt share a quick update from the banks of the Mara and the amazing Enkishui Safari Camp!Visit the Wild Eye website: https://wild-eye.com/Learn more about Enkishui here: https://wild-eye.com/enkishui-mara-camp/

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08:13

#548 - A Quick Update From Longyearbyen

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/09/19

In this episode, Gerry shares a quick update from Longyearbyen as he is about to start our wonderful Svalbard Arctic for expedition.Find out more here: https://wild-eye.com/photographic-travel/svalbard-arctic-expedition/

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01:05:41

#547 - Generations in the Wild

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In this deeply personal and heartwarming episode of the Wild Eye Podcast, Gabby sits down with her 82-year-old grandfather, Terry Ashmore,a lifelong bird lover, wildlife photographer, mineralogistand chemist,with decades of stories to share. From early birding in the UK with second-hand binoculars to walking the first Kruger wilderness trails in the 1970s, Terry reflects on the magic of slowing down, watching nature with care, and living with curiosity. He shares memories of rare bird sightings,

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11:45

#546 - The Distraction of the Camera

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Many wildlife photographers get so caught up chasing the perfect shot that they miss the very emotion that drew them to nature in the first place. In this episode, Gerry explores the psychology of awe - that profound feeling of being dwarfed by something magnificent - and how the technical pursuit of photography can actually block this transformative experience. From the pressure of social media validation to the "Walter Mitty moment" of choosing presence over documentation, Gerry examines when

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40:48

#545 - Pangolins, Patience and Purpose with Dr Debbie...

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/08/25

In this episode, Gabby has a very insightful chatwith Dr Debbie English, a companion animal vet whose journey has led her into some unforgettable moments in wildlife. From chaotic bush rescues to pangolin care, Debbie shares the stories, challenges, and laughs that make conservation medicine so unique. She also reflects on the moments that keep her inspired and the legacy she hopes her work will leave behind. This episode is full of heart, wild tales, and the kind of passion that reminds us why

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16:28

#544 - Seven Years, Same Questions? Time to Get...

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/08/22

In this episode, Gerry speaks about why most photo safaris miss the mark if you're serious about your photography. Stop asking basic questions year after year and start planning trips with actual outcomes in mind. We talk about the difference between tourism with cameras and real photography-focused travel.Visit the Wild Eye website: https://wild-eye.com/

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18:35

#543 - Trekking Gorillas in Bwindi

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Andrew just got back from four days of gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi forest, and he's breaking down what it's really like getting close to mountain gorillas. From a three-week-old baby born with tourists watching to 400-pound silverbacks walking past you like you're not even there.He covers the reality vs expectations, why a 70-200mm lens is essential, how the guides prioritize gorilla welfare over perfect shots, and that crucial moment when you need to put the camera down and just experience

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19:33

#542 - Meet Gabby Sykora

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Meet Gabby Sikora - she's 17, dreams of being a wildlife vet, and accidentally built one of Southern Africa's biggest youth conservation networks. What started as a 13-year-old with a point-and-shoot camera and three friends on Instagram has turned into YWPSA - 800+ young photographers across Southern Africa using their cameras to protect what they love.Gabby breaks down how she went from watching safari streams as a kid to partnering with Canon and working alongside organizations like BirdLife

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39:55

#541 - Guiding, Ethics and Social Media

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/08/11

In this episode Gerry and Johan tackle the messy world of wildlife guiding ethics and social media drama. They discuss guides posting dangerous animal encounters for likes, the problem with calling each other out online, and why some people seem obsessed with pushing boundaries just to create viral content. From wild dogs biting clients' shoes to elephants walking inches from tourists, they break down where the line should be drawn and question whether the constant finger-pointing is actually

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15:58

#540 - Nature Photography and Social Media

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/07/21

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on how social media influences the experience when you're out in the field and he shares a piece he wrote on this called The Performance of Wonder.Visit the Wild Eye website: https://wild-eye.com/

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07:34

#539 - The Art Of Taking

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/07/18

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on the impact of letting your photography get in the way of a beautiful experience.Read the blog post here: https://wild-eye.com/the-art-of-taking/Visit the Wild Eye website here: https://wild-eye.com/

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39:53

#538 -Campfire Conversations: Namibia Unpacked

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/07/07

In this episode, Andrew speaks to two of his guests about the Namibia adventure they just completed. They discuss the extreme experiences, incredible wildlife encounters, and the contrasts of their two-week journey through one of Africa's most remote regions.It's a candid conversation about what it means to completely disconnect and experience the wild in its rawest form, recorded around a campfire under the stars.So settle in and join them as they unpack their Namibian adventure.Visit the Wild Eye

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40:08

#536 - A Lower Zambezi Story: Leopard Hunts Baboon

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/06/30

In 13 years of guiding safaris, Michael Laubscher had never witnessed anything like this. Deep in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park, a small female leopard found herself face-to-face with one of Africa's most intelligent species - a lone baboon stranded high in a towering winter thorn tree. What followed was an hour-long battle of wits, strategy, and raw survival instinct that defied everything Michael thought he knew about predator behavior. This is the story of the hunt that stopped time, where

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04:26

#535 - When to get creative

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/06/27

In this episode Gerry she is a very simple approach as to when you should be getting creative with your images out in the field.

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25:45

#534 - Getting Started With Birding

The Wild Eye Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Join Donovan Cross, Wild Eye guide and passionate birder, as he breaks down everything you need to know about birding - from spotting your first backyard birds to tracking rare species across Africa. Don shares practical tips on choosing gear, learning bird families, and why patience beats luck every time. Plus, hear the hilarious story of how a "romantic picnic" at a sewage treatment plant actually led to incredible bird sightings. Whether you're safari-bound or just curious about those creatures

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