All episodes of The Wild Eye Podcast

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In this episode Gerry share some thoughts about the experience of travel from Alta, a small town in Northern Norway.

Published 11/12/24

#510 - Five Core Pillars of Wildlife Photography

In this episode Gerry shares his five pillars for wildlife photography which you can use to extract more value for your own photographic journey.

Published 11/05/24

#509 - Presentations and iPhone Photography

In this episode Gerry shares some details on the Wild Eye presentations he recently hosted in the USA as well as some thoughts on iPhone photography.

Published 10/29/24

#508 - Would you book an Uber safari?

In this Gerry shares some thoughts on the new Uber Safari that has bene launched and how it compares to the real thing. What do you think?

Published 10/08/24

#507 - Field to Frame: Why you need a holistic workflow

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on why you will be a better wildlife photographer if you considered, and focused on, your entire workflow rather than just one or two of the aspects you feel most comfortable with.

Published 10/01/24

#506 - When should you leave a sighting?

In this episode Gerry asks, when should you leave a wildlife sighting when you're on safari or an expedition?

Published 10/01/24

#505 - Are you in a photographic rut of competence?

In this episode Gerry asks whether you're in a photographic rut of competence and shares some thoughts on the Dunning-Kruger effect in wildlife photography. Episode mentioned: https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/499-are-you-photographically-coachable

Published 09/17/24

#504 - Gabby Sykora and the Young Wildlife Photographers of South Africa

In this episode Gerry has a conversation Gabby Sykora, the founder of the Young Wildlife Photographers of South Africa. You can connect with Gabby here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabby_sykora You can connect with YWP SA here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngwildlife_photographers_sa

Published 09/10/24

#503 - Anchoring yourself on safaris and expeditions

In this episode Gerry shares some thought on how you can 'anchor' yourself on safaris and expeditions. Even though this episode speaks more to guide working in the industry, there is real value for anybody that travels often.

Published 08/13/24

#502 - The Mara in slow motion

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts behind using a 1/30 or slower shutter speed for a whole week in the Mara.

Published 08/06/24

#501 - What if you were to start over?

In this episode Gerry asks what you would, and could, do differently if you were to start your photographic journey over today.

Published 07/30/24

#500 - Looking back

In episode 500 of the podcast, Gerry shares some thoughts and audio from 13 years ago when him and Andrew started the Wild Eye journey online.

Published 07/23/24

#499 - Are you photographically coachable?

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts and tips on being photographically coachable and more intentional about your own photographic journey. You can listen to the previous episode on being photographically coachable here: https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-359-are-you-photographically-coachable

Published 07/16/24

#498 - Technology, AI and ethical wildlife photography

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Max (aka ChatGPT) about technology, AI and how it's affecting the future of ethical wildlife photography.

Published 07/09/24

#497 - Expectations when going on a photo tour

In this episode Gerry shares some perspective on why it's important not to base your own expectations on travel and photographic influencers on social media.

Published 07/02/24

#496 - 5 lessons from a wildlife photography seminar

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Andrew and they share 5 lessons from the recent wildlife photography seminar they hosted together at Sabi Sabi and Mala Mala.

Published 06/27/24

#495 - Helly Hansen South Africa

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Oliver Lohmeier, the brand manager for Helly Hansen South Africa. You can connect with Helly Hansen SA here: Website: www.hellyhansen.co.za | Mail: [email protected] Phone: +27.12.660.0016 | WhatsApp: 27.61.667.0016 Sandton Store: [email protected]

Published 06/25/24

#494 - Camera settings and the mode you shoot in

This episode Gerry share some thoughts on camera settings, why you don't need to know all of them as well as how you need to choose the camera mode that works best for you.

Published 06/18/24

#493 - Why do you do wildlife photography?

In this episode Gerry asks the question: Why do you do wildlife photography?

Published 06/11/24

#492 - Are you a pro or amateur wildlife photographer?

In this episode Gerry looks at the difference between being a pro or amateur wildlife photographer and how some people seem to think that this is all that matters.

Published 06/04/24

#491 - More thoughts on Photo AI 3 from Topaz

In this episode, as a follow up to episode #488, Gerry shares some thoughts on the latest version of Topaz Labs' Photo AI plugin for Lightroom and Photoshop.

Published 05/28/24

#490 - Getting attention with your wildlife photography images

In this episode Gerry explores ways in which some photographers rely on extreme types of images to get attention online which includes things like drones and unethical behavior.

Published 05/28/24

#489 - Luminar and having fun with your photography

In this episode Gerry shares some details on the new Luminar for iPad as well as thoughts on having fun with your photography.

Published 05/21/24

#488 - Topaz versus NIK Filters

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on the Topaz and NIK Filters and how you could use these photographic tools in your own workflow.

Published 05/14/24