In this episode, Jason Loftus shares his recent adventure in Milky Way photography. He describes the meticulous planning involved, using tools like PhotoPills to scout locations and plan shots. Jason highlights the excitement of experimenting with new techniques, such as using light panels for low-light foregrounds and capturing the Milky Way core during optimal conditions. His enthusiasm for learning is evident, as he is now inspired to try new gear, such as the Canon RF 14mm lens that was just announced. Nonetheless, Jason captured stunning night-sky images with his current gear, as well as some incredible drone photography. This is a great episode that explores new photographic challenges and the satisfaction of creating unique visual art. The crew also discusses a wide range of other wildlife photography topics, including the impact of social media and other outdoor adventures.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Catch-Up on Wildlife Photography

03:04 Spring Wildlife Updates and Social Media Changes

06:01 The Ethics of Sharing Wildlife Locations

11:46 Milky Way Photography Adventures

21:00 Editing Techniques and Equipment for Night Photography

33:19 Exploring Night Photography Techniques

35:08 Innovative Photography Ideas and Challenges

37:52 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement

39:07 Sage Grouse Photography Adventures

46:02 Pro Tips for Wildlife Photography

48:41 Maximizing Comfort in the Field

54:49 Youth Camps and Community Outreach

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Links

Pictureline.com - https://www.pictureline.com/Canon_RF_14MM

Canon USA - https://www.usa.canon.com

Pictureline.com - https://www.pictureline.com

Canon USA - https://www.usa.canon.com

Lensrentals.com - https://www.lensrentals.com

Mark Raycroft Photo Tours - https://www.markraycroft.com

Yes, this episode is dedicated to grouse: the sage and the sharp-tails, and most importantly, spring. Sprinkled in and around the team's technical challenges in this episode, they also manage to get sidetracked discussing golf incidents, audio equipment for capturing wildlife sounds, a listener question about an upcoming bear photo adventure, latest rumours of technological advancements in photography gear, and their excitement about the upcoming PhotoX expo at pictureline where all three of our hosts will reconnect in person and interact with fellow photographers in talks and workshops. That’s a really long sentence, but I think you get the picture that there is a lot of fun jammed into this “quirky” episode.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

02:56 Golfing Experiences and Family Connections

06:01 Grouse Adventures

09:52 Audio and Equipment Lessons

12:56 Upcoming Events and Gear News

20:00 Technological Advancements in Photography

23:52 Photo Expo and Workshop Details

29:49 Exciting New Show Launch

30:10 Listener Question: Preparing for McNeil River

32:25 Photography Gear Recommendations for Remote Locations

38:57 Weather Preparedness and Packing Essentials

46:44 Field Experiences: Grouse Photography Adventures

53:12 Client Experiences and Wildlife Encounters

01:02:43 Wrap-Up and Future Plans

Thanks for tuning in to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified about upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing pleasure! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.