#514 - What is your bucket list photographic subject?
What is your bucket list photographic subject? In this episode Gerry asks " how hard are you willing to work for it?"
Dec 10, 2024•8 min•Ep. 514
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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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#513 - Is your photography getting better?
In this episode Gerry asks "in your photography getting better?" and shares why you shouldn't just be a passenger on a photo safari.
Dec 03, 2024•13 min•Ep. 513
#512 - Why your backgrounds matter
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on why your backgrounds matter in nature photography and how focusing on just the subject can make for one dimensional images.
Nov 26, 2024•8 min•Ep. 512
#511 - The experience of travel
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts about the experience of travel from Alta, a small town in Northern Norway.
Nov 12, 2024•13 min•Ep. 511
#510 - Five Core Pillars of Wildlife Photography
In this episode Gerry shares his five pillars for wildlife photography which you can use to extract more value for your own photographic journey.
Nov 05, 2024•10 min•Ep. 510
#509 - Presentations and iPhone Photography
In this episode Gerry shares some details on the Wild Eye presentations he recently hosted in the USA as well as some thoughts on iPhone photography.
Oct 29, 2024•15 min•Ep. 509
#508 - Would you book an Uber safari?
In this Gerry shares some thoughts on the new Uber Safari that has bene launched and how it compares to the real thing. What do you think?
Oct 08, 2024•27 min•Ep. 508
#507 - Field to Frame: Why you need a holistic workflow
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on why you will be a better wildlife photographer if you considered, and focused on, your entire workflow rather than just one or two of the aspects you feel most comfortable with.
Oct 01, 2024•13 min•Ep. 507
#506 - When should you leave a sighting?
In this episode Gerry asks, when should you leave a wildlife sighting when you're on safari or an expedition?
Oct 01, 2024•18 min•Ep. 506
#505 - Are you in a photographic rut of competence?
In this episode Gerry asks whether you're in a photographic rut of competence and shares some thoughts on the Dunning-Kruger effect in wildlife photography. Episode mentioned: https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/499-are-you-photographically-coachable
Sep 17, 2024•23 min•Ep. 505
#504 - Gabby Sykora and the Young Wildlife Photographers of South Africa
In this episode Gerry has a conversation Gabby Sykora , the founder of the Young Wildlife Photographers of South Africa. You can connect with Gabby here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabby_sykora You can connect with YWP SA here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngwildlife_photographers_sa
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 504
#503 - Anchoring yourself on safaris and expeditions
In this episode Gerry shares some thought on how you can 'anchor' yourself on safaris and expeditions. Even though this episode speaks more to guide working in the industry, there is real value for anybody that travels often.
Aug 13, 2024•21 min•Ep. 503
#502 - The Mara in slow motion
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts behind using a 1/30 or slower shutter speed for a whole week in the Mara.
Aug 06, 2024•10 min•Ep. 502
#501 - What if you were to start over?
In this episode Gerry asks what you would, and could, do differently if you were to start your photographic journey over today.
Jul 30, 2024•8 min•Ep. 501
#500 - Looking back
In episode 500 of the podcast, Gerry shares some thoughts and audio from 13 years ago when him and Andrew started the Wild Eye journey online.
Jul 23, 2024•39 min•Ep. 500
#499 - Are you photographically coachable?
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts and tips on being photographically coachable and more intentional about your own photographic journey. You can listen to the previous episode on being photographically coachable here: https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-359-are-you-photographically-coachable
Jul 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 499
#498 - Technology, AI and ethical wildlife photography
In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Max (aka ChatGPT) about technology, AI and how it's affecting the future of ethical wildlife photography.
Jul 09, 2024•41 min•Ep. 498
#497 - Expectations when going on a photo tour
In this episode Gerry shares some perspective on why it's important not to base your own expectations on travel and photographic influencers on social media.
Jul 02, 2024•25 min•Ep. 497
#496 - 5 lessons from a wildlife photography seminar
In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Andrew and they share 5 lessons from the recent wildlife photography seminar they hosted together at Sabi Sabi and Mala Mala.
Jun 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 496
#495 - Helly Hansen South Africa
In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Oliver Lohmeier , the brand manager for Helly Hansen South Africa . You can connect with Helly Hansen SA here: Website : www.hellyhansen.co.za | Mail : info@hullabaloo.co.za Phone : +27.12.660.0016 | WhatsApp : 27.61.667.0016 Sandton Store : sandton@hellyhansen.co.za
Jun 25, 2024•47 min•Ep. 495
#494 - Camera settings and the mode you shoot in
This episode Gerry share some thoughts on camera settings, why you don't need to know all of them as well as how you need to choose the camera mode that works best for you.
Jun 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 494
#493 - Why do you do wildlife photography?
In this episode Gerry asks the question: Why do you do wildlife photography?
Jun 11, 2024•7 min•Ep. 493
#492 - Are you a pro or amateur wildlife photographer?
In this episode Gerry looks at the difference between being a pro or amateur wildlife photographer and how some people seem to think that this is all that matters.
Jun 04, 2024•19 min•Ep. 492
#491 - More thoughts on Photo AI 3 from Topaz
In this episode, as a follow up to episode #488, Gerry shares some thoughts on the latest version of Topaz Labs' Photo AI plugin for Lightroom and Photoshop.
May 28, 2024•6 min•Ep. 491
#490 - Getting attention with your wildlife photography images
In this episode Gerry explores ways in which some photographers rely on extreme types of images to get attention online which includes things like drones and unethical behavior.
May 28, 2024•17 min•Ep. 490
#489 - Luminar and having fun with your photography
In this episode Gerry shares some details on the new Luminar for iPad as well as thoughts on having fun with your photography.
May 21, 2024•11 min•Ep. 489
#488 - Topaz versus NIK Filters
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on the Topaz and NIK Filters and how you could use these photographic tools in your own workflow.
May 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 488
#487 - When it comes to wildlife photography, what do you want to learn?
In this episode Gerry ask you two questions. What would you like to learn? And what do you suck at?
May 07, 2024•13 min•Ep. 487
#486 - Thoughts on creativity in wildlife photography
In this episode Gerry explores creativity in nature photography and shares some food for thought for your own photographic journey.
Apr 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 486
#485 - Social structures of African carnivores
In this episode Gerry looks at the social structures of some of the African carnivores you might see on your next safari. This includes, lions, hyena, leopard and wild dog.
Apr 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 485
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