Episode 61
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, Ben Masters discusses the making of his wildlife documentary The American Southwest, and the intricate techniques used in wildlife cinematography. He shares insights into the recovery of the California condor and the importance of conservation efforts, while also highlighting the challenges faced by communities and ecosystems in the wake of environmental changes. The crew discusses various aspects of wildlife conservation, the importance of public lands, and the role of storytelling in wildlife films. They highlight the successes and challenges in conservation and the future of the Colorado River. The discussion also touches on the impact of film in raising awareness and connecting audiences to environmental issues.
Episode 60
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, the hosts engage in a lively discussion with wildlife photographer Mitch Decock. Mitch shares his unique journey into wildlife photography, recounting memorable encounters with bears and other wildlife, and the importance of mentorship in the field. The conversation highlights the thrill of wildlife photography as Mitch recounts his adventures with his mentor, Danny Coyne, and the amazing interaction with lynx in British Columbia. This episode celebrates the pair's connection to nature and their aspirations for future wildlife encounters. Mitch emphasizes the joy of the experience over the final shot, encouraging listeners to appreciate the moments spent in nature.
Episode 59
In this episode, Mark Raycroft, Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus take on another round of intense listener questions head-on. The crew shares wisdom on "THE wildlife lens" for both Canon and Nikon shooters, as well as tripod head preferences. Questions also explore image printing and the guys share their preferred labs in both Canada and the U.S. And our team shares their experiences and recos for the "not-so-sexy" part of wildlife photography, but ever so important, out-of-country travel insurance and managing mobile phone charges while abroad. Enjoy the episode—the laughs are always free.
Episode 19
In this pro-tip podcast episode, host Ron Hayes teases the rest of the beyond the wild crew with his freshly delivered Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera. The discussion quickly dives into the new camera’s top features, and Ron already has some learnings with the Mark II including tips on selecting the best battery grip option. As Pro-Tips episode go, Jason Loftus, Mark Raycroft and Ron Hayes show up overloaded with tips on all aspects of photography. Half the battle with wildlife photography is getting to the ideal location and travel is a necessity and a pain. The BTW crew has travelled a lot to distant locations and they have some good tips and tricks to limit the pain of travel and help you arrive primed for the adventure ahead. They also delve into tips about extending CF Express card longevity, gear organization, and a plethora of ideas on how to be prepared for capture the perfect shot.