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The Wild Eye Podcast

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The Wild Eye Podcast is hosted by Gerry van der Walt and the Wild Eye team. We bring you conversations, interviews, and Q&A sessions focused on travel, safaris and photography. Join our online community and let us change the way you see the world!
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Episodes

#454 - An introduction to Svalbard

In this episode Gerry shares an introduction to and historical information on Svalbard as well as the difference between Svalbard and Spitsbergen.

Jun 13, 202313 minEp. 454

#453 - Back to photographic basics

In this episode Michael Appalsamy shares some information on his new series of posts in which focuses on the basics of photography. You can find the blog post here: https://wild-eye.com/back-to-basics-blog-series/

Jun 12, 20235 minEp. 453

#452 - The Great Migration

In this episode Gerry shares some background info on the Great Migration and what drives this incredible natural phenomenon.

Jun 12, 202311 minEp. 452

#451 - Back to safari basics

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on why going back to basics when planning your dream safari is something to consider.

May 08, 20238 minEp. 451

#450 - From India to Africa

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Johan and Michael who have just returned from hosting our Incredible India tour. You can find Johan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/johan_van_zyl_photography/ You can find Michael on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelappalsamy/ Email the guides here: johan@wild-eye.com and michaela@wild-eye.com

Apr 24, 202349 minEp. 450

#449 - Do you have a post-processing roadmap?

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on why having a post-processing roadmap is something you should seriously consider in order to streamline your digital photography workflow.

Apr 18, 202315 minEp. 449

#448 - What images do you want on safari?

In this episode Gerry asks "what images do you want on safari" and shares some thoughts on how you can prepare for your upcoming photographic trip.

Mar 29, 202313 minEp. 448

#447 - Getting ready for safari

In this episode Gerry shares some of this thoughts on getting ready for an upcoming safari to Kenya and Tanzania.

Mar 28, 202315 minEp. 447

#446 - What is your photographic north star?

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on direction in your photography and how figuring out what your photographic north star is will add massive value to your experience and photographic journey.

Mar 28, 202311 minEp. 446

#445 - The secret life of animals

In this episode Gerry shares the audio of his recent presentation, called The Secret Life Of Animals , for BH Photo in NYC . You can find the video of the presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NQP80sv-eCE

Mar 08, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 445

#444 - Ewaso lions

In this episode of the Wild Eye Podcast, Andrew Beck catches up with Dr Shivani Bhalla of Ewaso Lions. We are very excited about a currently unlisted conservation safari which Andrew will be hosting to Samburu in November 2023 which aims to raise funds for Ewaso Lions and several other organisations in the Samburu landscape. For more information on Ewaso Lions heads to https://ewasolions.org/ For more information on the Conservation Safari we are running in Partnership with Ewaso Lions head to h...

Mar 07, 202335 minEp. 444

#443 - The Greatest Masai Mara Photo Competition

In this episode of the Wild Eye Podcast Andrew Beck catches up with one of the judges and long-standing members of the competition administration, Adam Bannister. For more info about The Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year competition and to submit your entries head to: https://bit.ly/3kC5LaE

Feb 28, 202329 minEp. 443

#442 - The Wild Eye Team - A recap

In this episode Gerry shares a recap of the various episodes and conversations with the Wild Eye Team. You can find the link to all the episodes here: https://wild-eye.com/meet-the-wild-eye-team/

Feb 16, 20234 minEp. 442

#441 - Elizma Rex

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye's finance manager, Elizma Rex.

Feb 16, 202333 minEp. 441

#440 - Luke Street

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye expedition and tour leader, Luke Street.

Feb 16, 202339 minEp. 440

#439 - Andrew Beck

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye co founder and director, Andrew Beck .

Feb 15, 202335 minEp. 439

#438 - Lara de Jong

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye's business operations manager, Lara de Jong.

Feb 15, 202346 minEp. 438

#437 - Michael Appalsamy

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye expedition and tour leader, Michael Appalsamy.

Feb 15, 202340 minEp. 437

#436 - Matt Yardley

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye expedition and tour leader, Matt Yardley.

Feb 06, 202336 minEp. 436

#435 - A day in Svalbard

In this episode Gerry chats through what you could expect during a day in Svalbard should you join him on this amazing Arctic adventure.

Feb 03, 202314 minEp. 435

#434 - Where is your focus in wildlife photography?

In this episode Gerry asks where your focus is in wildlife photography with regards to shooting, your processing, wildlife and your ultimate goal as to why you do photography.

Jan 31, 202315 minEp. 434

#433 - The Congo Conservation Company

In this episode Andrew Beck, who just returned from the Congo, shares conversations he recently had in the field with Raphaël de Laage, Dean Oelofse and Nicole Mathesie. Raphaël is the senior camp manager at Congo Conservation Company while Dean and Nicole are two of the guides who work in this amazing part of Africa.

Jan 30, 202338 minEp. 433

#432 - Trevor McCall-Peat

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye expedition and tour leader, Trevor McCall-Peat.

Jan 27, 202333 minEp. 432

#431 - Alistair Smith

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye's sales and business development manager, Alistair Smith .

Jan 27, 202333 minEp. 431

#430 - Emma Jonker

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye's custom tours coordinator, Emma Jonker.

Jan 27, 202336 minEp. 430

#428 - Tanya De Amorim

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye's private guided safari coordinator, Tanya de Amorim.

Jan 25, 202335 minEp. 428

#427 - Candice Jepson

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye's Mara safari coordinator, Candice Jepson .

Jan 25, 202329 minEp. 427

#426 - Jono Buffey

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Wild Eye's MD and co founder, Jono Buffey .

Jan 25, 202341 minEp. 426

#425 - Johan van Zyl

In this episode Gerry has a conversation with one of Wild Eye's senior guides and head of product development, Johan van Zyl.

Jan 24, 202339 minEp. 425
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