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:...

I have just published episode #73 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I give my thoughts on the rise of A.I Imgaery and its potential impact on Nature Photography. May 2023 Photograph of the Month  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 Media Facebook:...

I have just published Episode #72 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review the all-new Big Five project photography conservation book. THE NEW BIG 5 brings together more than 165 of the world’s most outstanding photographers, conservationists, and experts in a mission not only to celebrate the beauty of the animal world but to raise awareness of the urgent issues facing the world’s wildlife. The book is written by New Big 5 project founder Graeme Green and contains 226...

I have just published Episode #71 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I give my thoughts and impressions on Canon's new and unexpected 100-300mm constant aperture F2.8L IS USM Lens after taking the opportunity early this morning to test the lens courtesy of Canon Australia. OWC Computing Mac Pro Video Card Upgrade This upgrade is only available with a limited supply and is current as of 24th April 2023 Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and...

I have just published episode #70 of my Wild Nature Photography podcast. In this episode, I briefly wrap up my Svalbard Spring Light Expedition, discuss the joys of recent travel through Melbourne airport, give my initial thoughts on the all-new Canon RF 100-300mm constant aperture f2.8L IS USM lens and dive deeply into my reasoning on why, for most of us, Lightroom pre-sets are a complete waste of money. Svalbard Spring Light 2023 Expedition Report Eric Chan Demystifying De-Noise in Adobe...

I have just published Episode #69 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss the I.T Infrastructure and hardware I use for editing and processing my photography and the storage and backup strategy I am presently employing to ensure fast access to my images when editing and processing and protection in the case of hardware failure. The podcast includes the hardware specifications I use and my thoughts and reasoning behind my choices. Please remember that my selections...

I have just published Episode #68 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on judging photographic competitions from the judge's perspective. Includes some retrospective thoughts on judging a major international photographic contest and tips you can employ in your photographic competition entries. Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature...

I have just published Episode #67 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my process for going from thousands of RAW captures in the field to the final few for processing and post-production. Ellesmere Island Expedition Report Part One Ellesmere Island Expedition Report Part Two 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 66 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I briefly discuss the realities of travel delays during travel in the high Arctic during Winter and the exciting news that multiple photographs from my entries have been selected as finalist images in the 2023 Bird Photographer off the Year competition. Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow...

In this episode, I briefly discuss my preparations for the upcoming back-to-back expeditions to Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Arctic for both White Arctic Wolves and Polar Bears; as well as the follow-on winter ship-based expedition to Svalbard. The main topic of the podcast is my thoughts on the art of cropping in Wildlife and Nature  Photography. This episode also debuts the new podcast artwork. Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around...

I have just published Episode 64 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast.  In this episode, I briefly wrap up my 2023 Winter Arctic Fox expedition in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in north-western Iceland (full trip report coming soon) and discuss my preference for cold weather hunting clothing when photographing wildlife over the far more popular and expensive mountaineering brands. Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the...

I have just published Episode #63  of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast . In this episode, I discuss packing and equipment for my Arctic Fox expedition in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in north-western Iceland as well as discuss the often maligned Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1 IS L series lens. This is a lens I was not too keen on initially based on its variable f-stop, but recent tests have made me a complete convert. This lens is a must-have for Canon wildlife photographers. Support the...

I have just published Episode #62  of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast . In this episode, I briefly wrap up my two Mongolia expeditions for the Pallas Cat and Snow Leopard (Full Report on the Pallas Cat already published) and discuss in depth how to get published in magazines. Discussion includes shooting for magazines, giving yourself the best chance at scoring a cover shot, what you may or may not get paid, how to approach any magazine professionally, and why magazines are such a great...

I have just published Episode #61  of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I briefly wrap up our fantastic Pallas Cat expedition in the far east of Mongolia in Winter (full trip report coming soon) and then move on to a significant rant about the total lack of customer service and care from what is supposed to be Australia's number-one premier airline - Qantas. The total lack of customer support, lack of care, and total focus on profit at all costs is an embarrassment to...

In this episode, I wish all a very happy New Year and give a brief workshop and expedition update on those trips with availability for 2023. I am pleased to say the podcast also hit 10,000 downloads last night - thank you. Wishing all of you all the very best for 2023! 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 podcast episode, I discuss my equipment and packing for both the sold-out Pallas Cat and Snow Leopard expeditions in Mongolia in January 2023. This will be the final podcast for 2022, as I will be leaving in just a few days for Mongolia. A new series (season 3) of the Podcast will kick off early in the new year. For those enquiring about future expeditions to Mongolia for Snow Leopard, please stand by for future dates to be announced in late January / early February 2023. Just a brief...

In this podcast episode, I have my annual look back at the 2022 year in a retrospective format and look forward to what is coming down the pipeline for 2023. I will have a written and expanded blog post on this podcast before the end of the year. Arctic Fox Trip Report 2022 Finland Winter Trip Report 2022 Ellesmere Island Expedition Report 2022 Svalbard Spring Light Expedition Report 2022 Zululand South Africa Trip Report 2022 Svalbard July Expedition Report 2022 Greenland East Coast...

I have just published episode #57 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review all seven volumes of the Bird Photographer of the Year annual and give my thoughts and impressions on the presentation, image quality, and printing, as well as the value of the books as a high-quality resource and reference for Nature and, specifically, bird photographers. These are outstanding books any Nature photographer should own. They are full of inspiration and learning material on...

I have just published episode 56 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast.  This episode includes an extended report on my recent Emperor Penguin expedition to the world's most southerly colony on the remote sea ice at Gould Bay in Antarctica. 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 55 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, recorded nearly a week ago on the sea ice at Gould Bay in Antarctica, I give a field update on our expedition to photograph the Emperor Penguin at the world’s most southerly colony. 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 #54 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, recorded in Punta Arenas in southern Chile, I discuss wether luck is a real factor in wildlife photography. 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 Media Facebook:...

I have just published episode #53 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I have a big rant about the new red tape Visa requirements for Australian citizens to travel to Chile.  I also discuss my equipment packing list for the Emperor Penguin expedition to Antarctica in a few days' time.   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 #52 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review Vincent Munier's latest fine art photography book - Tibet. If you want the executive summary: Tibet is an outstanding book well worth owning and it should be part of any Nature Photographers’ photographic library.  Four out of Five Stars. Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow...

I have just published episode #51 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review the all-new Remembering Bears photography book; the latest project by Remembering Wildlife. Full disclosure: I am featured in this book in the section on Polar Bears.  Overall I found this to be an outstanding book well worth owning and it should be part of any Nature Photographers photographic library.  Four out of Five Stars. Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and...

This podcast episode includes my thoughts and experience on how to deal with jetlag. Svalbard Expedition July 2022 Expedition Report Greenland Scoresby Sund August 2022 Expedition Report Greenland South East Coast September 2022 Expedition Report Greenland Scoresby Sund Winter is Coming September 2022 Expedition Report Vincent Muniers La Panthère Des Neiges - The Snow Leopard Support the showWild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the...