Episode 5
Ron Hayes Ron Hayes

Episode 5

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURES WITH DAWN WILSON!

In this episode, the hosts engage in small talk before introducing their guest, Dawn Wilson. Dawn shares her recent trip to Peru, where she went on a riverboat tour along the Amazon River and photographed various wildlife, including birds, primates, and caimans. She also discusses her upcoming trip to Belize, where she expects to encounter diverse species of birds, reptiles, and primates. The conversation covers various topics related to the Amazon rainforest, including climate and weather, humidity, wildlife sightings, daily routines on the boat, interactions with local communities, daylight hours, photography experiences, simplicity and happiness in remote communities, the Iditarod race in Nome, Alaska, life in Nome, and upcoming trips to photograph bald eagles, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Galapagos Islands. In this conversation, Dawn Wilson discusses her experiences with night photography and wildlife encounters. She shares tips for capturing the Milky Way and emphasizes the importance of planning and timing for successful night photography. Dawn also highlights the unique sensory experience of being in the dark and encountering wildlife. She recommends essential equipment and apps for night photography and discusses the benefits of using wide-angle lenses. The conversation concludes with updates on the Beyond the Wild podcast and upcoming photography trips.

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Episode 4
Mark Raycroft Mark Raycroft

Episode 4

PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR TIPS & MORE!

In this episode, your hosts of Beyond the Wild Podcast, Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft, share and discuss some of their most important tips for capturing their best-selling wildlife photography and the key gear and tools that helped make the image. The team discusses their editing workflows and the time spent refining each image. This episode covers various camera gear topics, including using the Nikon 800mm f6.3 lens, its minimum focal distance, and the advantages of telephoto zoom lenses. The hosts also discuss their anticipation for Canon's new R1 camera and the benefits of shooting in 8K video. Mark recommends using a small flexible camera tripod with your smartphone to capture fantastic timelapse videos. The team share pro tips on adjusting camera settings and being aware of thermals and vehicle heat. Various aspects of wildlife photography, including image quality, the value of tours, the importance of being prepared, the impact of outerwear on photography, ISO preferences, the role of denoise software, the workflow of image processing, the advancements in post-processing software, the impact of editing on image quality, the versatility of GoPro cameras, and tips for filming with GoPro cameras are ALL discussed.

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Episode 3
Jason Loftus Jason Loftus

Episode 3

Workshops and trips provide unique opportunities to capture incredible wildlife images and learn from experienced photographers.

Understanding the behavior and personalities of wildlife can lead to more successful and meaningful photography experiences.

Choosing the right gear and approach for wildlife photography depends on individual preferences and desired shots.

Conserving and protecting habitats is crucial for the survival and well-being of wildlife species. Take advantage of upcoming wildlife photography opportunities, such as tours to photograph Loons, Musk Ox herds, Woodland Caribou, and more.

Consider visiting Northern Canada with Mark for the chance to capture unique images of the Northern Lights.

Explore bird photography opportunities in Minnesota with Ron, where you can capture behaviors and proximity not easily found elsewhere.

Stay updated on the latest camera releases and consider investing in gear that suits your photography needs.

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Episode 2
Mark Raycroft Mark Raycroft

Episode 2

A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY FOR CARIBOU, CAMERA GEAR UPDATES, AND MORE !

Listen in or watch on Youtube as Ron and Jason catch up with Mark’s travels of the past year! Mark covers his adventures photographing the iconic Woodland Caribou of Newfoundland, Canada. He also discusses what he loves about guiding his very popular photo tours for autumn Caribou, the Elk rut, and his latest expedition, Musk Ox in the far north of Nunavik, Canada.

If you watch the show on YouTube you’ll enjoy the added videos and photos that our talented editor, Tyler Burr, has woven into the episode.

Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube page and follow along for our upcoming episodes! We have some wonderful content in the works!

BEYOND THE WILD Podcast is sponsored by www.pictureline.com

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Episode 1
Photography, Travel, Wildlife, Hobbies Ron Hayes Photography, Travel, Wildlife, Hobbies Ron Hayes

Episode 1

SPECTACULR SVALBARD!

Welcome to the first episode of BEYOND THE WILD PODCAST!

Ron, Jason, and Mark are thrilled to be launching this new show to share their photographic field adventures and insights with you!

We look forward to conversations with guests from across the scope of wildlife and nature photography.

For our inaugural episode here’s a tale about an epic adventure across the planet to the frozen land of polar bears and so much more!

Listen in, or better yet, watch on YouTube as Ron and Jason share all of the incredible details about their adventure to Svalbard, Norway.

Ron and Jason outline how the expedition came to be, the required planning, what gear they took, how they loved Norway, and the many surprises that happened while they were out exploring the northern sea!

If you watch the show on YouTube you’ll enjoy the added videos and photos that our talented editor, Tyler Burr, has woven into the episode.

Please make sure to subscribe to our YouTube page and follow along for our upcoming episodes! We have some wonderful content in the works!

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