In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African wildlife and landscape photographer, Mark Dumbleton. Based in Hoedspruit, Mark is best known for his powerful images of African wildlife and dramatic natural scenes. With nearly two decades of experience, he combines a deep love of the wilderness with a strong emphasis on teaching, helping photographers around the world capture and edit stronger images through his YouTube channel, online courses, and guided photo safaris.

Connect with Mark:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkDumbletonPhoto
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdumbletonphoto
• Website: www.markdumbleton.com

The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com

View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode:
https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Mark-Dumbleton

In the podcast, Mark discusses the stories behind four of his favourite photographs and one he admires by another photographer. He shares insights into the technical challenges of capturing these moments, his philosophy on visual storytelling, and the significance of having his work featured on the cover of the 2023 coffee-table book "Remembering Leopards".

Guest Image
Mark selects a breath-taking image by photographer Greg du Toit as one he deeply admires.
https://www.gregdutoit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wildernessdreaming/

Greg’s podcast episode
https://pangolinpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2527088/episodes/18460408-meet-the-pro-greg-du-toit

Mark’s Lightroom course
https://www.markdumbleton.com/the-wildlife-edit-course

Hannes Lochner’s episode
https://pangolinpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2527088/episodes/17715389-meet-the-pro-hannes-lochner

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Pangolin Podcast
• 01:09 Guest Introduction: Mark Dumbleton
• 03:14 Choosing the Perfect Wildlife Photos
• 04:11 The First Image: After the Feast
• 13:20 The Second Image: Dramatic Mara
• 17:39 The Third Image: Marauding Buffalo
• 22:58 The Fourth Image: A Close Call With Death
• 27:53 Advice for Aspiring Wildlife Photographers
• 32:36 The Final Image (Greg du Toit) and Conclusion

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