The Nature Photography Podcast goes to Pier 39 in San Francisco to photograph Sea Lions, then out to the ocean to photograph Harbor Seals. How to tell the difference an how to best photograph them.

Learn how to get permits for seeing the 3000 pound Elephant Seals in Año Nuevo, in Northern California.

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This episode finds the crew under a specially built freeway that is home to thousands of Mexican Free Tail bats.  Here, Terry is joined by nature photographer David Bozsik to set up an elaborate system for capturing images of these bats in flight.

Check out the set up and the images at  Imagelight.com

Cognisys Saber Camera Trigger

Bozsik Imagery

David Bozsik on Facebook

Visit with Ronni Brega with Oaktown Bees and learn about bee keeping and why we need to keep this keystone species, safe and thriving.

Learn techniques to photograph and enjoy this very important species.

Special thanks to Chrissy @buzzentineempire (instagram) for letting me photograph the hives she watches over. 

A question that most professional photographer’s get asked is; what is your favorite lens?

 I guess with the thought that if a new photographer could buy one lens, what would it be.

 As you can imagine, there is no right answer to this.  But I will let you know what lenses I use most for wildlife photography.

Long lenses Blog with Links

LensProToGo - Lens rental

Discount Code for LensProToGo - TERRYV10

Crows are despised by many but possibly they have been given a bad rap.  These supremely intelligent birds are easy to find but difficult to get good photographs.  You want a challenging subject to photograph?  Check out the dirty crows.

Photos of Crows

Exploring the tide pools of Northern California is a great place to find wildlife to photograph.  Professional photographer, Terry VanderHeiden shows you how to get started with equipment and techniques in this special environment.

Imagelight.com / Podcasts

Ring Light

Circular Polarizer

Yosemite.  An iconic place to photograph.  On this podcast, take the tour with a professional photographer and find out all the places to shoot in Yosemite National Park.

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Get the Lightroom Brushes Here

Professional photographer,Terry VanderHeiden, takes us on a journey in black and white.  From how it was shooting film and making black and white prints, to working with the technology of today to get true black and white images.

Link to You Tube channel for converting color to black and white (tutorial)

Link to Image Light

Link to video on how use brushes

Link to blog pages for podcast

Photographers need to be prepared to go out and shoot in all kinds of weather.  Preparing for winter photography, dealing with snow and rain can be a challenge.  This episode covers everything from head to toe on how to dress for the elements and how to protect your gear.

Link to buy Lightroom Brushes

Link to episode on YouTube

Image Light Web Site

Down Vests

Carhartt Jackets

Merrell Hiking Boots

Gaiters

Redington Waders

Simms Wader Boots

Vallerret Photography Gloves

Learn about one of the essential animals in the Monterey Bay of California - the California Sea Otter.  Learn about their behaviors and where to find them and of course, how to photograph the California Sea Otter.

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