In this episode, I discuss my thoughts (the good, the bad and the ugly) on my experiences photographing the rare and stunning Iberian Lynx in Southern Spain over the last few days. 

Wild Wolves of the Taiga Forest 

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In this episode, I round up the latest batch of news, including the exciting news that I have again made the semi-finals in Nature's Best Photography (more details to come when the finalists/winners are announced). The Svalbard Winter expedition 2026 is now sold out, and we have only a few places left on our Winter Pallas Cat workshop to Mongolia in January. I also have my thoughts on the Canon EOS R1, having shot with it in the field for more than 8 months (also recently published to Canon Rumours). Some additional information on my upcoming exhibition in Sharjah in the UAE next January 2026, and lastly, my preparations and thoughts for the forthcoming Spain and Finland workshops.

Nature's Best Photography 

Canon EOS R1 8 Months of Experience

Xposure White Nature Exhibition

Mr. Jan Gear Floating Hide

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In this episode, I discuss the August photograph of the month, my departure for Sweden, as well as my thoughts on the camera rumour mill problem and how it affects photographers and the quality of the work they produce.

August Photograph of the Month

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In this episode, I review David Neilson's new book 'Restless Fury'. A photographic study of Prairie Chickens from Nebraska in the United States. In short, 'Restless Fury' is an outstanding example of photographic passion, commitment and dedication to one's craft. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in wildlife photography.

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In this episode, I discuss some of the upcoming Wild Nature Photo Travel workshops and expeditions, as well as my latest lens acquisition (hint - it's a zoom!). Also in this podcast, some exciting news on my new exhibition at Xposure in the United Arab Emirates early next year, as well as pre-orders for the new Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10, Canon Firmware fiasco, and my thoughts on the judging of the recent Australian Photographic Prize.

Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10

Australian Photographic Prize 2025

Xposure Exhibition 2025 Antarctica White Nature

Wild Nature Photo Travel Workshops Upcoming

Grimsey Island Workshop Report 2025

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In this episode, I briefly recap the workshop I recently completed for Arctic Fox cubs in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland, and then dive deeper into my thoughts on the current state of image storage and backup in the field, as well as backup strategies for storing hundreds of thousands of precious photographs.

Wildlife Photographic Magazine

OWC Computing Thunderblade SSD drives

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In this episode, I dive into my thoughts on the auto focus performance of the Canon EOS R1 when photographing Atlantic Puffins and Razor Bills in northern Iceland on my recently completed workshop (Trip Report Coming Soon). This podcast also includes an onsite update on my Ultimate Polar Bear expedition from 81.4º degrees north in the permanent pack ice.

Grimsey Island Puffins 2026

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In this episode, I take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Sebastião Salgado - a photographer whose work documented mankind's destruction of our planet. Those of you familiar with Sebastião’s photography will already know that he specialised in humanitarian documentary photojournalism. You may not be aware however that he was incredibly active in conservation in Brazil and that he was responsible for the replantation of millions of trees and the reconstruction of an entire ecosystem. Perhaps his most well known book ‘Workers: An Archaeology of the Industrial Age‘ should be required reading for every photographer.  This short video in which Sebastião discusses his career and his photography is well worth fifteen minutes of your time. It is a remarkable insight into a truly remarkable photographer. Watch the video here: VIDEO Also in this episode, discuss my upcoming back-to-back trips for the Atlantic Puffin in Iceland as well as the 18-day expedition to Svalbard for Polar Bears in the pack ice. These three trips present some unique equipment challenges making packing a difficult compromise.

2025 Zimanga South Africa Trip Report

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In this episode, I discuss my latest lens acquisition as well as Canon's 100-300mm f2.8L lens and the much rumoured 200-500 and 300-600mm telephoto zoom lenses. Also on the agenda is the date announcement for my 2027 South Africa wildlife masterclass; which will back-to-back with my Namibia Dune Sea Landscape workshop. Lastly, I also discuss the investigation findings of the Svalbard Governors office on the Polar Bear harassment incident and the lack of transparency from their office (documented and discussed HERE).

2027 Zimanga Wildlife Masterclass Workshop

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In this episode, I recount the full event of the harassment and sedation of the Polar Bear by the Norwegian Polar Institute on my recent April Svalbard expedition (Full Trip Report Coming Soon). This is a true and accurate recounting of the events as they unfolded in front of my eyes and the eyes of twelve other photographers (plus the ships captain and first mate) from the bridge of the expedition ship M.S Freya.

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Written Polar Bear Report

Written Polar Bear Report Update

Svalbard Posten Coverage

NRK Norwegian Media Coverage

PetaPixel Coverage

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