Episode 21
In this Q&A episode, hosts Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft take on some tough questions from listeners. The hosts discuss missed opportunities in photographing certain animals and the changing dynamics of wildlife photography. They also share their favorite images and sources of inspiration. They discuss how they can afford their photography trips and their dream animals to photograph. They also touch on the topic of shooting in black and white and when it's best to use this technique. And Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus banter about a recent elk photography trip, where they discuss the experience of capturing elk stripping velvet and the unique behavior of the elk eating the velvet. Oh, and even the discussion of photographing woolly mammoths comes into the mix.
Episode 20
Gary Kramer, an accomplished wildlife biologist, photographer, and writer, who has captured the largest collection of waterfowl images, joins Ron Hayes and Mark Raycroft to discuss his new book, Waterfowl of the World. This 540-page book has close to 1,300 amazing waterfowl images. Gary shares the inspiration behind his project and the challenges he faced in photographing every species of waterfowl on the planet. They discuss the unique behaviors and adaptations of different waterfowl species, as well as the difficulty and patience required to capture the perfect shot. The conversation also touches on the diversity of locations Gary visited and the impact of his project on taxidermists and bird photographers. In this conversation, Gary Kramer discusses his experiences photographing birds around the world and shares stories of his trips where he encountered diverse bird species and had the opportunity to get up close and observe each species’ unique behavior and characteristics.