Why failure is important

Choosing the right lens, or lenses, is obviously important when it comes to creating the photographs you love. So, which lens or lens combination is right for you?

This will depend upon the type of photography you do, and here are some questions to ask:

Should I use a prime lens or a zoom lens?
What is the best focal length, or focal length range?
How much can I afford to spend?
How many prime lenses do I need, or should I switch to a zoom lens?
What are the pros and cons for both types?

In addition, it's helpful to understand how a lens is described. For example, you might come across:

RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM
or
RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

Which letters and numbers do you need to know (especially if you order lenses online)?

This podcast answers those questions and gives you some other things to consider.

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I usually talk about wildlife photography and thought I'd step back for this podcast.

If you're photographing nature, you're likely to be in an uncontrolled environment. This includes the weather, light, and whether or not your subject will show up!

All of this means that you need to do the correct preparation before heading out with your camera.

In this podcast I talk about:

• What gear to take.
• When to shoot.
• What to think about when photographing:
  1. Animals
  2. Plants
  3. Landscapes

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Cheetahs are one of my favourite animals and I know many other people feel the same way.

But, aside from the obvious (i.e. their speed), did you know that there are only 6,500 mature adults thought to be remaining in the wild (from 40,000 in 1960)?

Or, did you know that they almost went extinct 10,000 years ago?

I hope you enjoy the podcast.

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Today I had the pleasure of meeting Cory Mortensen. Here's some background:

Born in the small town of New Prague, Minnesota, and raised amidst the sun-soaked landscapes of Scottsdale, Arizona, Cory Mortensen embarked on a unique journey that shaped both his life and literary career.

Choosing an unconventional path, his journey began with dropping out of college to immerse himself with a job on Wake Island, gaining valuable experiences that would later infuse his writing with a distinctive perspective. Returning to the United States, he started a dynamic career as a project manager for several prestigious architecture firms, coupled with a venture into real estate by flipping houses.
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The allure of exploration took center stage when Cory made the bold decision to sell everything and traverse the globe for two transformative years. This period of travel not only broadened his horizons but also laid the foundation for a successful entrepreneurial endeavor. Cory established and grew a business into a multimillion-dollar venture, eventually selling it to pursue a shared dream with his wife, Kate.

Cory has written three books about his travels. You can find out more by visiting his website: www.thebuddhaandthebee.com

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Many of us grew up in a culture where it's not OK to fail. However, the most valuable lessons we can learn often come from failure.

When it comes to creative activities, an apparent failure can lead to a complete change of style and direction.

The purpose of this podcast is to encourage you to 'fail' regularly in your photography and to see where these failures take you. Embrace 'failure', don't fear it!

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I realised a couple of months ago that I was on track to record 100 podcasts!

The first thing for me to do is to acknowledge and thank you for the support you have given me. I hope you've found them helpful, or, at least, thought-provoking.

I wanted to do something different this time and I've been mulling it over for the last two weeks. In the end, I decided to share my reasons for starting the podcast and some of the stories from my travels.

I also wanted to share a few of the most important aspects (to me) of wildlife and adventure photography. I hope you enjoy it.

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The use of space in a photograph has a big impact on the message you are trying to convey to the viewer.

Using the Visual Storyteller approach, you can use your composition to convey a feeling or story that you wish to share with them. This might be the context (the environment) where your subject lives, a feeling of size or significance, or to imply that something has happened, or is about to happen.

How you use space has a big impact on how your viewer with connect with your photograph. I like to think that the longer someone spends looking at a photograph, the stronger the connection they will feel to it, and the subject.

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India is an amazing place and I have a love/hate relationship with it: I love the country, the people and the culture, but I hate the bureaucracy.
 
I thought I would share a little a little of my experience there and why I love it. I've also included some tips that should help you if you are planning a visit.
 
If you can, I recommend that you spend 10 days or so in a wildlife park (I assume wildlife, and probably tigers, will be one of your reasons for going as you're listening to this podcast) and then allow more time to visit other parts of the country.
 
Always make sure that you have the necessary vaccinations and that you have the appropriate travel insurance (if you're going off the beaten track, your standard insurance might not cover you).
 
Final recommendation; use the same airline for internal flights connecting to international flights on the same day. 

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If you're new to photography (and I'm talking about DSLR and Mirrorless photography primarily), the equipment and settings can be quite daunting. So where to start?

In this podcast I'll take you through what I believe to be the most important considerations for your kit; camera body and lenses, and how to quickly get on top of the 'techy' part.

What is the "exposure triangle" and what do you need to know, and why?

I'll talk you through what you need to know about 'Aperture', 'Shutter Speed', and 'ISO' and how each one impacts your final photograph.

As always, I recommend that you take a training course if you can. A face to face course is likely to get you the best results, if one is available. If you don't have that option, check out on line courses to see if there's one for you. Make sure that:

• You like the teaching style
• There is a practical aspect where you can apply the theory
• There is a money back guarantee if that particular course isn't for you

You can check out my courses below.

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It's a new year (2024) and with each new year comes new opportunities. If one of those is going on a wildlife photography trip, here are a few things to consider:

Planning

• Which animals do you hope to see?
• When is the best time to see them?
• When are they most active?

Photography

• How do you plan to use your photographs?
• What difference does that make to your camera settings?
• How well do you know your camera?
• Do you need to schedule some practice photography?
• Can you look at another photographers work (for inspiration) and understand how they achieved a particular result?
• Do you need to take a photography course?

Admin

• Do you need to get your photography equipment serviced?
• Do you have the correct documentation?
• Do you have the correct insurance?

You want to make sure that you get as much enjoyment as possible from your trip and spending a little time preparing for it can make all the difference.

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