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Jim Zuckerman talks about his unique approach to polar bear photography. No tundra buggies! Unique photos of polar bears in their environment that you can't get from a tundra buggy. Tune in to learn how he does it and how you can too! Links: https://www.jimzuckerman.com/ Photos: Thanks for listening! Kirby [email protected]

If Patagonia is on your bucket list, you won't want to miss this podcast. Steve and Marie discuss their Patagonia trips, make recommendations on camera gear and settings, where to go and how to get there. Don't miss it! Links: https://aperturephotoarts.com/ Photos: Thanks for listening! Kirby

Chris is the acknowledged expert in trail camera photography and especially videography. In this episode he shares his extensive experience with trail camera videography and we look at a wonderful example of his mountain lion videos. Links: http://cameratrapcodger.blogspot.com/ https://vimeo.com/user34715862?embedded=true&source=owner_name&owner=34715862 Or https://bit.ly/3vH00Lh https://www.youtube.com/user/cameratrapcodger Camera Trap Camera Reviews: https://www.trailcampro.com/ Thanks for listening! Kirby

Phyllis Burchett has done it all in horse photography and shares her time and expertise in this episode specializing in ranch photography. Please join us for a wide-ranging discussion of horse photography and a look at her beautiful photographs. If you love horses and horse photography, you won't want to miss this one. Links: https://phyllisburchettphoto.net/ https://www.facebook.com/PhyllisBurchettPhoto/ https://www.instagram.com/phyllisburchettphoto/ https://cowgirlswithcameras.com/ Photos: Thanks for listening! Kirby [email protected]

Travel photographer Tom Schwabel transforms iconic landscapes into something fresh, beautiful and unique. In this episode, we discuss his approach to travel photography and his gorgeous landscape photos from around the world. Join us for his insights into the world of travel photography. Website: https://tom-schwabel.pixels.com/ Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/schwabel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomschwabelphotography/?hl=en Photos: Resources The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta Neewer Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3AUp7LE Tracking Field Guides: Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks: Third Edition  https://amzn.to/3oonReS Tracker's Field Guide: A Comprehensive Manual For Animal Tracking https://amzn.to/3LaYW8r   My Clothing Line: My design and photos on durable, high quality, comfortable clothes. Bearly Hanging On Black Bear Hoodie: https://amzn.to/3KuQkcu Bryce Canyon National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3fEBPnZ Mt. Rainier National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3FLprx0 Yellowstone Elk Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/33KK8fn Road Atlases: I love the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlases and use them for all of my trip planning. Arizona: https://amzn.to/3AfbJBy California: https://amzn.to/3qGoSk2 Colorado: https://amzn.to/3AgLNp7 Montana: https://amzn.to/3AmAcVB Nevada: https://amzn.to/3IlAPla New Mexico: https://amzn.to/33zrRSn Utah: https://amzn.to/3Ik6fYX Washington: https://amzn.to/3tXnlZ1 Wyoming: https://amzn.to/3rBp5UI National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps: High quality, durable, detailed maps, but not a substitute for USGS quadrant maps. Choose your favorite here.  https://amzn.to/3qJMy7d Thanks for listening! Tune in April 30th for horse photography with Phyllis Burchett. Kirby [email protected]          

Please join biologist and photographer Diana McPherson and I while we discuss whales, where to find them and how to photograph them. Learn a little about whale behavior and identification along the way too. It'll be fun and lots to learn too. Website: http://www.friendsinnature.com/ Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finimages Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fin_images/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-mcpherson/ Photo's: Whale Sighting Site's: https://www.pacificwhale.org/research/hawaii-wdt-sightings-map/ http://www.orcanetwork.org/Main/index.php?categories_file=Sightings  Outfitter's Diana Likes: https://sandiegowhalesanddolphins.com/ San Diego, CA, boat - zodiac https://adventurewhalewatchingsandiego.com/ San Diego, CA, boat - zodiac https://sbsail.com/santa-barbara-whale-watching/ Santa Barbara, CA, boat - catamaran https://kayakconnection.com/ Santa Cruz/Moss Landing, CA, boat - kayak https://bluewaterventures.org/tour/whales-and-wildlife-by-kayak-moss-landing/ Moss Landing, CA, boat - kayak https://www.oregonwhales.com/ Depoe Bay, OR, boat - zodiac https://whalestaildepoebay.com/ Depoe Bay, OR, boat - zodiac https://www.outerislandx.com/ Anacortes and Orcas Island, WA, boat - water taxi https://www.allaboardsailing.com/ Friday Harbor, WA, boat - sail  https://www.whalesvancouver.com/ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, boat - large zodiac  https://bajaex.com/ San Ignacio, Baja, boat - panga  https://www.allaboardsailing.com/ Friday Harbor, WA, boat - sail https://www.whalesvancouver.com/ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, boat - large zodiac https://bajaex.com/ San Ignacio, Baja, boat - panga Kirby's Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta Neewer Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3AUp7LE Tracking Field Guides: Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks: Third Edition https://amzn.to/3oonReS Tracker's Field Guide: A Comprehensive Manual For Animal Tracking https://amzn.to/3LaYW8r My Clothing Line: My design and photos on durable, high quality, comfortable clothes. Bearly Hanging On Black Bear Hoodie: https://amzn.to/3KuQkcu Bryce Canyon National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3fEBPnZ Mt. Rainier National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3FLprx0 Yellowstone Elk Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/33KK8fn Road Atlases: I love the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlases and use them for all of my trip planning. Arizona: https://amzn.to/3AfbJBy California: https://amzn.to/3qGoSk2 Colorado: https://amzn.to/3AgLNp7 Montana: https://amzn.to/3AmAcVB Nevada: https://amzn.to/3IlAPla New Mexico: https://amzn.to/33zrRSn Utah: https://amzn.to/3Ik6fYX Washington: https://amzn.to/3tXnlZ1 Wyoming: https://amzn.to/3rBp5UI National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps: High quality, durable, detailed maps, but not a substitute for USGS quadrant maps. Choose your favorite here: https://amzn.to/3qJMy7d Thanks for listening! Tune in on April 15th for a session with landscape photographer Tom Schwabel! Kirby [email protected]  

If you want to learn more about the business of photography from a photographer who's been there, done that, this episode is for you. Lisa Langell is a professional wildlife and nature photographer who has been through all the ups and downs of starting a photography business. She shares her experiences and knowledge gained to short cut your journey. Sixty minutes of photography business goodness. Don't miss it! Websites: https://www.langellphotography.com/ https://community.focusyourart.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/LisaLangellPhotography/ https://www.instagram.com/langellphoto/?hl=en Photos: Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200 lens: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70 lens: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24 lens: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta My Clothing Line: My design and photos on durable, high quality, comfortable clothes. Bearly Hanging On Black Bear Hoodie: https://amzn.to/3KuQkcu Bryce Canyon National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3fEBPnZ Mt. Rainier National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3FLprx0 Yellowstone Elk Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/33KK8fn Flanagan Fotos Water Bottle: My wildlife and nature photos on 500cc/17oz double steel-walled vacuum bottle for hot and cold liquids. Beautiful and functional. Great gifts. Uniquely Tetons: https://amzn.to/3rrKIGU Uniquely Tahoe: https://amzn.to/33QovdA Uniquely Yosemite: https://amzn.to/3IlJZOm Road Atlases: I love the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlases and use them for all of my trip planning. Arizona: https://amzn.to/3AfbJBy California: https://amzn.to/3qGoSk2 Colorado: https://amzn.to/3AgLNp7 Montana: https://amzn.to/3AmAcVB Nevada: https://amzn.to/3IlAPla New Mexico: https://amzn.to/33zrRSn Utah: https://amzn.to/3Ik6fYX Washington: https://amzn.to/3tXnlZ1 Wyoming: https://amzn.to/3rBp5UI National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps: High quality, durable, detailed maps, but not a substitute for USGS quadrant maps. Choose your favorite here. https://amzn.to/3qJMy7d Thanks for listening! Tune in next time for an episode on Whale Photography with Diana McPherson! Kirby [email protected]

Bayou Josh aka Joshua Brown is an avid bird photographer who has a practical, down to earth approach to bird photography that results in beautiful, intimate portraits of birds. We discuss his approach to bird photography in general as well as the nitty gritty of photographing birds. There's a lot to learn here. Website: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bayou_josh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bayoujosh Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/c/bayoujosh Photos: Resources The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta Neewer Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3AUp7LE Tracking Field Guides: Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks: Third Edition  https://amzn.to/3oonReS Tracker's Field Guide: A Comprehensive Manual For Animal Tracking https://amzn.to/3LaYW8r   My Clothing Line: My design and photos on durable, high quality, comfortable clothes. Bearly Hanging On Black Bear Hoodie: https://amzn.to/3KuQkcu Bryce Canyon National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3fEBPnZ Mt. Rainier National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3FLprx0 Yellowstone Elk Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/33KK8fn Flanagan Fotos Water Bottle: My wildlife and nature photos on 500cc/17oz double steel-walled vacuum bottle for hot and cold liquids. Beautiful and functional. Great gifts. Uniquely Tetons: https://amzn.to/3rrKIGU Uniquely Tahoe: https://amzn.to/33QovdA Uniquely Yosemite: https://amzn.to/3IlJZOm Road Atlases: I love the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlases and use them for all of my trip planning. Arizona: https://amzn.to/3AfbJBy California: https://amzn.to/3qGoSk2 Colorado: https://amzn.to/3AgLNp7 Montana: https://amzn.to/3AmAcVB Nevada: https://amzn.to/3IlAPla New Mexico: https://amzn.to/33zrRSn Utah: https://amzn.to/3Ik6fYX Washington: https://amzn.to/3tXnlZ1 Wyoming: https://amzn.to/3rBp5UI National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps: High quality, durable, detailed maps, but not a substitute for USGS quadrant maps. Choose your favorite here. https://amzn.to/3qJMy7d Thanks for listening. Tune in on March 15th for a very special podcast with Lisa Langell on the business of photography. Don't miss it!! Kirby [email protected]

Where to find red foxes and how to photograph them with Matt Miller and Kirby Flanagan. Although common throughout the U.S., red foxes can be hard to find and photograph. Matt and I discuss tracking red foxes in the snow, clues to red fox behavior and some tips on red fox photography. Cool Green Science Blog: blog.nature.org Photos:  Photo by Bryant Olson Red Fox Photography: https://bit.ly/3LfPv7q https://www.naturettl.com/how-to-photograph-foxes/ Red Fox Dens: https://allthingsfoxes.com/fox/-den https://bit.ly/3B2gMG3 Resources The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta Neewer Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3AUp7LE Tracking Guides: Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks: Third Edition  https://amzn.to/3oonReS Tracker's Field Guide: A Comprehensive Manual For Animal Tracking https://amzn.to/3LaYW8r My Clothing Line: My design and photos on durable, high quality, comfortable clothes. Bearly Hanging On Black Bear Hoodie: https://amzn.to/3KuQkcu Bryce Canyon National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3fEBPnZ Mt. Rainier National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3FLprx0 Yellowstone Elk Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/33KK8fn Road Atlases: I love the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlases and use them for all of my trip planning. Arizona: https://amzn.to/3AfbJBy California: https://amzn.to/3qGoSk2 Colorado: https://amzn.to/3AgLNp7 Montana: https://amzn.to/3AmAcVB Nevada: https://amzn.to/3IlAPla New Mexico: https://amzn.to/33zrRSn Utah: https://amzn.to/3Ik6fYX Washington: https://amzn.to/3tXnlZ1 Wyoming: https://amzn.to/3rBp5UI National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps: High quality, durable, detailed maps, but not a substitute for USGS quadrant maps. Choose your favorite here. https://amzn.to/3qJMy7d Thanks for listening! Tune in on March 1st for a session on bird photography with Bayou Josh. Kirby [email protected]    

Tune in for an in-depth episode on bird photography with excellent wildlife photographer Nancy Elwood. Nancy's images capture the beauty of birds and their behavior in a very special way. Join us and learn how you too can up your bird photography game. Website: https://www.naturesportal.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnelwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.elwood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/naturesportal Photo's: Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta My Clothing Line: My design and photos on durable, high quality, comfortable clothes. Bearly Hanging On Black Bear Hoodie: https://amzn.to/3KuQkcu Bryce Canyon National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3fEBPnZ Mt. Rainier National Park Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/3FLprx0 Yellowstone Elk Sweatshirt: https://amzn.to/33KK8fn Flanagan Fotos Water Bottle: My wildlife and nature photos on 500cc/17oz double steel-walled vacuum bottle for hot and cold liquids. Beautiful and functional. Great gifts. Uniquely Tetons: https://amzn.to/3rrKIGU Uniquely Tahoe: https://amzn.to/33QovdA Uniquely Yosemite: https://amzn.to/3IlJZOm Road Atlases: I love the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlases and use them for all of my trip planning. Arizona: https://amzn.to/3AfbJBy California: https://amzn.to/3qGoSk2 Colorado: https://amzn.to/3AgLNp7 Montana: https://amzn.to/3AmAcVB Nevada: https://amzn.to/3IlAPla New Mexico: https://amzn.to/33zrRSn Utah: https://amzn.to/3Ik6fYX Washington: https://amzn.to/3tXnlZ1 Wyoming: https://amzn.to/3rBp5UI National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps: High quality, durable, detailed maps, but not a substitute for USGS quadrant maps. Choose your favorite here. https://amzn.to/3qJMy7d Thanks for listening! Join me on February 15th for an episode on red fox photography with Matt Miller! Kirby [email protected]  

If you want to learn how to photograph mountain lions with trail cameras, this episode is for you. LA based Johanna Turner talks about her experiences photographing mountain lions using camera traps in the mountains around LA. And shares her secrets to success along the way. You don't want to miss this one! Website: www.cougarmagic.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cougarmagic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cougarmagic/?hl=en  Photos: My Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200 mm lens: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24 mm lens: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta Thanks for listening! Tune in on January 30th for an episode on whale photography. Kirby [email protected]

Discover how to photograph birds in winter--photo techniques, gear and how to keep yourself safe in the process. Practical advice from naturalist and wildlife photographer Diana McPherson. Website: http://www.friendsinnature.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finimages/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fin_images/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fin_images Locations Mentioned: Bosque del Apache NWR: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/bosque_del_apache/ Gilbert Water Ranch: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/riparian-preserve-at-water-ranch Rio Solado Audubon Center: https://riosalado.audubon.org/ Columbia NWR: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Columbia/Visit/Plan_Your_Visit.html Photos: Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta