Episode 72
In this episode of Beyond the Wild, host Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus welcome wildlife photographer Julia Cook. Julia has accomplished more in five years than many wildlife photography enthusiasts, and she shares her journey into wildlife photography, her experiences in Yellowstone, and the differences in bear behavior between Yellowstone and Katmai. Jason and Julia discuss their recent trip to Churchill, Canada, where they experienced incredible polar bear encounters. The conversation also highlights Julia’s personal experiences with wildlife photography projects, including the release of black-footed ferrets. Join us for this enjoyable episode and see how fast Julia became “hooked” on wildlife photography.
Episode 71
In this week’s episode, we are off to the coast of Alaska to photograph the Coastal Brown Bears during the epic seasonal salmon run. For Ron, this is his first trip to witness this spectacular natural event. For Jason, this is his second trip, but with new equipment and a new shot list. Listen in as Ron and Jason share some heart-pounding experiences from the trip, provide some tips from their lessons learned, and compare and contrast how Canon’s latest equipment performed in the Last Frontier.