In this episode, Rob and Josh chat about one of their favourite seasons, Spring. The discussion starts with the change of the guard from wintering birds to spring migrants and summer visitors, but the two quickly go off on the usual tangents and discuss what they have been up to, where they have been, and what they have been photographing. Join two friends as they discuss photography and wildlife, and share some hints, tips and insights.About the Hosts:Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/
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Episode 33 - The Shetland Experience with Guest Rebecca Nason
The Shetland Islands, is an archipelago in Scotland and the most northerly point of the United Kingdom lying between Orkney, the Faroe Islands, and Norway. It is also one of the most incredible and important locations for breeding seabirds in the world. In the summer of 2023 both Rob and Josh visited these amazing islands and were captivated by their rugged beauty and the birds that breed there. The pair are joined by wildlife photographer Rebecca Nason who lives on the Islands and runs Shetland Seabird Tours and the Noss Boat with her partner Phil Harris. Rebecca shares her knowledge of the islands and their birds, and Rob and Joss recall their trips and experiences. This is a must listen episode as the three share some valuable insights on the location and its birds. Their love and enthusiasm for the islands makes for a very compelling listen that hopefully will inspire your own adventures.About Rebecca:Rebecca hails from a family of keen naturalists & globe trotters & can’t remember a time when she didn’t have a passion for wildlife & photography. She has an MSc in Conservation Management & a 2:1 Hons degree in Geography & Environmental Studies. A varied career as a freelance ecologist & completely self-taught wildlife photographer, Rebecca also regularly guided wildlife tours in Shetland & overseas in locations including Sweden, Lesvos & Spitsbergen. Rebecca was Assistant Warden & Seabird Officer on Fair Isle for 2 years & has a passion for seabirds & cetaceans.Rebecca has excellent ornithological & communication skills & has worked in the tourism & conservation sectors throughout the last 20 years. She has been an award winning wildlife photographer for the last 12 years & an acclaimed wildlife photographic judge, for the prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year for 3 years before being a WildArt Photographer of the Year judge. She is keen to share her photographic passion with our passengers on our bespoke tours, so they too can enjoy the numerous photographic opportunities whilst aboard the Noss Boat.Rebecca has worked for several ecological consultancies carrying out bird survey work on both land & sea. She is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management & a full committee member, treasurer & membership secretary of the Shetland Bird Club. Rebecca is the first woman to be invited to join the Shetland Rarities Committee in Summer 2024.https://www.shetlandseabirdtours.com/https://www.instagram.com/puffinpassion/https://www.instagram.com/shetlandseabirdtours/About the Hosts:Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/
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Episode 32 - Printing Your work
In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss printing. In a digital world, so many of us no longer physically print our photographs, which is such a shame. The friends discuss the advantages and deep satisfaction of creating a physical print from your photography skills. They dive into the options available, the pitfalls, and share their own experiences of creating prints.About the Hosts: Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/
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Episode 31 - How Badly Can You Treat Your Gear?!
Wildlife photography can involve harsh environments, extreme conditions, and lots of stuff that isn’t exactly friendly towards sensitive optical and electronic equipment. In this episode, Rob and Josh talk about how far they push camera gear, some of the equipment they have damaged over the years, and how they see their tools of the trade. Join the two friends as they chat about the subject in their usual candid style.About the Hosts: Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/
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Episode 30 - Our 2024 Photography Highlights
About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/
Join Josh Galicki and Rob Read for the Wildlife Photography Podcast. Delivered in a relaxed and conversational style, the pair discuss all things related to wildlife, nature and photography. If you love wildlife and are seeking inspiration for your own photography, then this is a podcast for you.
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