In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the current state of play with AI generative images, how they relate to the Nature Photography space, and the disingenuous way computer-generated images are used to fool the general public across social media platforms. Support the Show. Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find...

In this episode, I discuss (ok, I rant) how the airlines take advantage of their customers, maximising their profits at their customer's expense. I also delve into my upcoming Namibia and Zululand workshops and discuss the camera equipment I am taking with me. Lastly, I also discuss my thoughts on the many rumour websites and YouTube channels (more of which are popping up daily) related to as-yet unreleased or unannounced photographic equipment.  Support the Show. Wild Nature Photo...

In this episode, I discuss and review the latest 2024, volume 8 of the Bird Photographer of the Year annual and discuss my reasoning and thoughts on why book reviews are far more helpful than equipment, camera and lens reviews. Arctic Fox Expedition Report 2024 Support the Show. Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer:...

In this episode, I briefly wrap up my Greenland Winter dogsled expedition and discuss the roller coast ride that can be Arctic travel in Winter. Two places remain on my Zululand South Africa ground-level masterclass workshop this June. If you are interested in photographing African wildlife from both luxury hides and ground-level hides (as well as 'walking with Cheetahs), please contact me to register your interest or request additional information.  Support the showWild Nature Photo...

In this podcast episode, I  give my thoughts on what to consider when choosing your next photography tour, workshop or expedition and questions you should ask your potential trip leader to ensure you have the best possible experience and maximise the return on your investment. How to Choose the Right  Photographic Expedition to Antarctica How to Choose the Right Ship Based Photographic Expedition Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the...

In this episode, I briefly wrap up my recent February Arctic Fox workshop at the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the far north of Iceland and give my thoughts on cold weather gloves for Nature photographers. As a specialist Polar photographer and over the years of trying many different pairs, I have some experience with what works and what doesn't when it comes to shooting in cold climates. If you shoot a Canon EOS R3 or 1 1DXMK3 with the touch-sensitive AF button in cold weather, you are...

In this episode, I discuss the IT infrastructure and the backup strategies I employ in my photography. Increasingly, I am asked to help specify IT hardware and advise on hardware and backup. Much depends on your individual needs and budget, but this episode should help shed some light on my thoughts and processes regarding this complex issue. BenQ SW272U 4K Adobe RGB Photographic Monitor OWC Thunderblade External SSD Storage Solution Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography...

In this episode, I wrap up my January 2024 completed workshop in Canada in Winter for Snowy Owls and discuss the never-ending quest for more mega-pixels in a world where output should be the primary consideration when choosing how much resolution you need. Snowy Owl workshop 2026 Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer:...

In this episode, I review Vincent Munier's new retrospective masterpiece 'Munier'. In case you just want the executive summary: If you have a passing interest in wildlife photography, you must buy this book. Available online through Vincent's store. Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social...

I have just published Episode #88, Season 4, of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I retrospectively look back at the travel and workshops from 2023 and dive into the 2024 year of travel ahead. During the year 2023, I guided twelve different workshops and expeditions around the world, as well as several private workshops and multiple print and processing workshops. Links to the 2023 Trip Reports are included below. My book pick of the year is Vincent Munier's new masterpiece...

In my Wild Nature Photography Podcast's latest season (season 4) for 2024, I wrap up my just completed January Pallas Cat expedition to Mongolia's eastern Steppe region in Winter. I will have a full written trip report on this expedition in the next few days, along with some photographs, but I wanted to get my initial thoughts down in a podcast while they are still fresh in my mind (2023 Trip Report). I will be returning again to the far east of Mongolia to lead a workshop to photograph these...

In this podcast episode, I wrap up my 2023 Antarctica expedition with some initial thoughts on this incredible trip (full trip report coming soon), give my thoughts on a short scouting trip to Easter Island, and review the 2023 Podcast year. Although I did not squeeze in as many Podcasts as I would have liked in 2023, I managed to get a new episode out almost every two weeks with an average of 2.08 (much better than I first thought). The podcast was downloaded across a total of 67 countries...

I have just published episode #85 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss what equipment I am taking with me to Antarctica next week, as well as my packing strategy and decision not to purchase Canon's new RF10-20mm Lens. This will probably be the last podcast before I depart for Antarctica next week - although I will do my best to get in my review of either Volume 8 of Bird Photographer of the Year or Vincent Munier's new retrospective 'Munier'. Support the showWild...

I have just published episode #84 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review Scott Portelli's new limited edition book on Antarctica and discuss my thoughts on the overall presentation and print quality. BenQ Webinar - Mastering RAW workflow in Adobe Lightroom  Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer:...

I have just published episode #83 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this long overdue episode (apologies for the significant delay), I give my thoughts on two new Canon Lenses, the RF 10-20mm and the yet-to-be-officially-announced 200-800mm telephoto lens (look for the official announcement of this lens in the next few days). I also briefly discuss the new HDR feature in the latest version of Adobe Lightroom and the excellent new Point Colour / HSL local adjustment capability that is...

I have just published episode #82 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I provide an update on the two wildlife workshops I am leading in North Finland for Wolves, Bears, Golden Eagles and other wildlife. I also discuss my thoughts on how best to maximise your next photography workshop, tour or expedition investment so you can get the best from your investment and time in the field.  Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the...

I have just published episode #81 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my packing strategy for Finland, Greenland and Iceland workshops that kick off next month in September 2023. Some challenges come with packing for both a dedicated wildlife trip (Finland), a mixed wildlife and landscape trip (Greenland) and a dedicated landscape extension trip (Iceland). As a result, the lenses for these trips comprise almost exclusively of zooms. The Highlands of Iceland...

I have just published episode #80 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I briefly discuss the issue of photographs posted to social media platforms and the problem with assumptions and subsequent comments made by viewers of those photographs. Capturing Antarctica - A Lens Selection Guide Antarctica - A Life Changing Journey Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and...

I have just published Episode #79 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I give my thoughts and review Nick Brandt's powerful, evocative, sombre book, Inherit the Dust. His fourth book in his fantastic series on black and white African wildlife. Big Life Foundation Nick Brandt Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer:...

I have just published Episode #78 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss and give my thoughts on the ethical use of drones for wildlife photography, their use in photographic competitions and for what purpose I intend to use a drone for in my wildlife photography. Finland Wild Wolves of the Taiga Forest Workshop 2024 Ultimate Polar Bears of the High Arctic 2025 Expedition Zululand South Africa Ground-Level Wildlife Masterclass 2024 Zululand South Africa...

In this podcast episode, I compare and review two very different solutions by two competing companies to protect expensive telephoto lenses when out in the field - Lens Coat and AlphaGVRD. Lens Coat offers its traditional neoprene cover solution, and AlphaGVRD provides a more contemporary 3M Wrap. Which is best and why? Listen in for my thoughts and impressions on fitment, durability, ease of use, investment price and ultimately, my thoughts and impressions on which is best and why. Lens...

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts and impressions of the scouting trip I just completed to Barrow, Alaska and photography of the birds that inhabit the extensive Arctic Tundra in this region. The purpose of this scouting trip was to explore the potential for a future workshop in this far-flung region of Alaska, both from a photographic and infrastructure perspective. I will have a full written trip report with photographs in the next few weeks on my return to Australia. In the meantime,...

In this episode, I briefly discuss how a week's break in Dubai between workshops restored my faith in humanity and how the UAE works to get travel right while the rest of the world falls far short of its high benchmark. 2024 Zululand Ground Level Masterclass Workshop Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer:...

In this episode, I discuss the new rumours surrounding the RF Canon 200-500mm L IS USM lens with an inbuilt 1.4 teleconverter and what this lens might mean for wildlife photographers.  I also talk about the challenges surrounding packing both equipment and clothes suitable for my upcoming trip to Africa and Alaska.  Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer:...