Prepare for another jam-packed pro-tip episode with Ron Hayes, Mark Raycroft, and Jason Loftus. The crew discuss their recent wildlife photography adventures, informs listeners of shooting tips to capture lekking behaviour in sharp-tailed and sage-grouse and explores Jason's recent trip to Bora Bora, including swimming with blacktip sharks. The discussion transitions into valuable travel tips, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and finding great deals. Jason also provides insights into underwater photography, stressing the need for proper gear and underwater housings. Pro tips on photography gear, storage solutions, and sensor maintenance are shared. The conversation takes a reflective turn as they discuss the balance between work and travel, encouraging listeners to live fully and not postpone their dreams. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for photography enthusiasts and travelers alike.Chapters03:02 Wildlife Photography Adventures05:55 The Dynamics of Lekking Behavior08:58 Ethical Wildlife Photography Practices11:54 Celebrating Milestones in Content Creation14:57 Exploring Bora Bora and Shark Encounters36:58 Bora Bora Bliss: Culinary Delights and Experiences38:09 Travel Tips: Finding Deals and Flexibility40:16 Capturing Memories: Pro Tips for Underwater Photography42:34 Life Lessons: Balancing Work, Travel, and Living Fully45:46 Pro Tips: Gear Recommendations and Photography Insights54:15 Storage Solutions: Backing Up Your Photography Assets01:06:24 Cleaning Your Sensor: Sensor Maintenance TipsThanks for listening to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Remember to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.
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Episode 41
In this episode of Beyond the Wild, hosts Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus introduce a special initiative to educate the next generation about wildlife conservation through photography. In collaboration with guests Shauna Hart (@byhartphotography), Lydia Ripplinger (@lydebug), and Jimmy Bridenstine (@jimmyb_intothewild), they discuss the importance of mentorship, ethical wildlife photography, and the structure of their upcoming program, 'Lessons Through the Lens: Kids for Conservation.' The conversation emphasizes the need for community engagement and the role of education in fostering a love for nature and wildlife among youth.Special thanks to pictureline.com for sponsoring this great initiative and helping to give back. Registration begins the first week of April. In the coming days, Bookmark UtahWildlifeFederation.org or BeyondtheWildPodcast.com for the official announcement. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Conservation Photography02:49 Lessons Through the Lens: Kids for Conservation05:55 Mentorship and Expertise in Wildlife Photography09:03 Creating Passion for Nature and Wildlife11:51 Ethical Wildlife Photography Practices15:06 Program Structure and Learning Outcomes18:09 Equipment and Accessibility for Participants21:05 Community Engagement and Support24:04 Future of Conservation Education26:55 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Episode 40
In this episode, the Beyond the Wild crew welcome guest Jimmy MacDonald a wildlife guide and photographer who has worked with major network film crews, recounts unique encounters with wolves and polar bears that truly highlight the wonders of nature. Jimmy shares thrilling experiences from wildlife filmmaking, emphasizing the excitement of capturing moments in nature, and discusses the dual role of a guide, balancing safety and creativity while working with film crews. In this episode, the conversation delves into the thrilling world of wildlife adventures, focusing on the intricacies of wildlife filming and the respect needed for nature's predators. The speakers share personal experiences from the field, discuss the challenges of wildlife documentaries, and highlight the importance of understanding animal behavior. Sound Bites"Canada's great, spring's coming.""I got to swim with black tip sharks.""Jimmy was my guide this last fall.""It was a pretty amazing encounter to be there.""It was a good story.""The pressures on them through the roof.""It's so thrilling for me to go out with them.""Your predominant role ultimately is safety.""I was just living the moment.""Let's get the great whites, let's go.""It's a healthy respect.""It's fun to make it in the credits.""Your passion for what you do is clear.""Muskox babies are always cute.""It's a whole new level to storytelling.""I look forward to hearing how your trip goes."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Wild02:50 Spring in Canada: Nature's Awakening06:02 Adventures in Bora Bora: Swimming with Sharks09:04 Guiding Film Crews: A New Career Path11:51 The Art of Wildlife Photography and Videography14:52 Unique Encounters: Wolves and Polar Bears24:02 The Circle of Life: Death and Survival in the Wild34:24 Capturing the Thrill of Wildlife Filmmaking37:00 The Role of a Guide in Wildlife Filming40:11 Behind the Scenes: The Art of Wildlife Photography44:13 Balancing Safety and Creativity in the Field52:24 The Value of Experience in Wildlife Encounters53:02 Favorite Outdoor Experiences: A Personal Reflection01:08:34 Diving into Shark Adventures01:09:49 Behind the Scenes of Wildlife Filming01:11:10 The Journey of Wildlife Documentaries01:12:16 Respecting Wildlife: Insights from the Field01:15:19 Understanding Predator Behavior01:17:30 Capturing Nature: The Art of Filmmaking01:20:58 Future Adventures and CollaborationsLINKSJimmy MacDonald@jimmy_pawistikThe Americas Episode 5: The Frozen North on NBC, streaming on PeacockTom Hanks discusses The Frozen North EpisodeThe Frozen North EpisodeThanks for listening to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Remember to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.
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Episode 39
Yellowstone has produced many great adventures for Jason Loftus, but the wolves of Yellowstone have evaded his camera and lens - until now. Jason shares his recent mindblowing adventures in Yellowstone National Park where he photographed over 15 different wolves along with coyotes, foxes, eagles, elk and bison. It was also a big video trip for Jason, and he, Ron and Mark shared insights about winter wildlife behavior, the thrill of capturing wolves in action, and the importance of photography etiquette in public spaces. The conversation highlights the beauty of nature, the challenges of wildlife encounters, and the camaraderie among photographers in the field. This episode also digs into some of the recent new lens announcements, which spark excitement about the latest advancements in photography equipment. The conversation also touches on the excitement of planning future photography challenges, and wide-angle wildlife photography is on the menu with the potential for a future challenge involving listeners. This is a great episode to listen to but an even better episode to watch on YouTube. Please subscribe to be alerted of more great episodes. Sound Bites"It's been a real winter.""It's hard to explain.""It's a numbers game.""That one day makes a whole trip.""It's a dream opportunity.""We all could just do better.""Winter's a great time to go up there.""New gear is always fun.""Be patient with your editing.""Enjoy the photography experience.""You've got the best job in the world.""It sounds like a Ron story.""Failure is part of success.""The rules are there are no rules.""It's coming."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Winter Updates03:08 Wildlife Encounters and Photography Adventures06:03 Experiences in Yellowstone National Park12:09 The Thrill of Wolf Photography18:12 Wildlife Behavior Observations24:03 Photography Etiquette and Road Safety34:46 Respect and Kindness in Photography35:51 Winter Adventures and Wildlife Encounters38:29 Weather Challenges and Wildlife Photography39:00 New Gear Announcements and Excitement47:52 Pro Tips for Patience in Photography54:02 Philosophical Reflections on the Photography Journey55:47 Innovative Photography Techniques01:00:15 Learning from Failures01:05:31 The Power of Wide-Angle Shots01:11:10 Planning for Future ChallengesThanks for listening to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Remember to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.
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Episode 38
We couldn't fit all our listeners' questions in last time, so we are back for part II with even trickier, thought-provoking inquiries for Ron, Jason, and Mark. They explore the dilemma of choosing a single subject to photograph for life, fears surrounding memory card failures, strategies for selling prints, memorable wildlife encounters, lens selection, and dream behaviors to capture in the wild. The discussion is filled with humor and camaraderie, making it both informative and entertaining.Sound Bites "You're going to be screwed in the spring." "It's kind of a bunch of BS." "It's a dilemma." "It's a constant battle." "You have to be super careful." "It's meant to impress people." "It's a personal choice." "It's not a fair question." "You still have the option." "Thank you for sending it in, Jason." "I'm more fearful of a lot of things." "Bears are where the wild things are." "I take them all." "I would like a pan blur cheetah in full sprint."Chapters00:00 Understanding AI Tool Pricing and Credits 03:05 The Dilemma of Photo Theft in Wildlife Photography 05:58 Listener Questions: Engaging with the Community 09:11 Navigating Copyright and Image Sharing 11:58 Shooting Wildlife in Challenging Conditions 14:48 Choosing Your Subject: A Photographer's Dilemma 33:50 The Quest for the Perfect Shot 37:00 Memory Card Fears and Backup Strategies 46:01 Navigating Print Sales in Photography 52:54 Memorable Wildlife Encounters 01:00:05 Choosing the Right Lens for the Job 01:07:59 Dream Behaviors to CaptureQuestions and IG Links@JohnRay_PhotographyImage theft: Are you contemplating not posting on social media?@Brian_Michaelis_PhotographyCan you share some shooting tips for photographing wildlife in falling snow?@Hunting_with_a_Lens (Jason Mirandi)For each one of you, you can only shoot one species for the rest of your life. Which species would you choose?@PJAdventuresinCanada (Peter and Jen)How fearful are you that your memory cards will fail and what do you do to protect your best pics?@Keri_Jones_Photography Which platforms have you found to be the most successful at selling prints and artwork?@SackettWildlifeImages (Shaun Sackett)What has been one of your other great experiences, excluding bears, while observing bears?@1_foot_shorter (Brandt Bennett)How do you determine what lenses to take?@She_BehindtheLens (Megan)What is your dream animal behavior to capture on camera?Thanks for listening to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Remember to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.
Great photos are made by being in the right place at the right time … and having the right equipment. Beyond the Wild dives deeper into the strategies that are necessary to improve the odds of capturing amazing footage of wildlife and their iconic behaviour.
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