The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast
Episodes
A Tribute to a Lens Gone By
22 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
I have just sold my old faithful 100-400mm L lens, and feel a little sad to see it go. Today I'm going to reflect on this lens a little, because i...
Hokkaido Workshop 2008 - Slideshow
14 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a first for the MBP Podcast, as I'm going to release a video slideshow of photographs from the MBP Hokkaido Workshop in January 2008....
Canon PIXMA Pro9500 Printer (No More Borders!)
06 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from the last episode, today I spill the beans on how to overcome the 35mm border restriction with Fine Art papers that Canon enforce wit...
Canon PIXMA Pro9500 Printer (Initial Impressions)
01 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today in this first part of a two part review of the Canon PIXMA Pro9500 A3+ pigment ink printer, I share my initial impressions, and my likes and dis...
Yachiho Highlands - Part #3
23 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we complete our trilogy of episodes, tracing my steps around the Yachiho Highlands area in Nagano Prefecture, taking a look at the "Bi...
Yachiho Highlands - Part #2
16 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This week we continue to trace my steps from a recent trip to the Yachiho Highlands as I share some of the images I brought back with me, interminglin...
Yachiho Highlands - Part #1
10 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
I took off to the Yachiho Highlands from May 31 for a few days, and today start to share some of the images I brought back with me, intermingling tips...
Assignment #15 - Irony
03 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today I announce the winner of the Abstract Assignment, and kickoff the next assignment, which is on Irony. Fasten your seatbelts, because this is goi...
Focussing (on Poppies!?)
28 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at some focusing techniques that I used during a recent Poppy shoot, so I thought I'd use some of these shots to help me explain. H...
Cropping #2 - Aspect Ratios and Ethics
19 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from last week, we're going to take a look at how to crop for specific paper sizes, automate the cropping in Photoshop and Lightroom,...
Cropping #1 - Artistic Reasons and Tools
12 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Cropping is used for artistic reasons, to overcome technical issues in capture or restrictions of your gear, or not done at all, for ethical reasons. ...
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
06 May 2008
Contributed by Lukas
After a visit to Kyoto we went on to Hiroshima, and visited Itsukushima and the Peace Memorial Park. The Park is situated under the hypocenter of the ...
Kyoto - March 2008
28 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
During a family visit in March 2008, we did a bit of travelling, visiting Kyoto and Hiroshima. Today we're going to look at a number of images I s...
India Apr 2008 - Madivala Market Part#2
23 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
In April 2008 I revisited the Market in Bangalore where I'd shot some portrait photos the previous year. I took 10 prints back with me to give to ...
India Apr 2008 - Madivala Market Part#1
21 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
In April 2008 I revisited the Market in Bangalore where I'd shot some portrait photos the previous year. I took 10 prints back with me to give to ...
Depth-of-Field Explained
12 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today, with the help of some diagrams, I explain how aperture and subject distance affect depth-of-field. See Episode #132.1 for a PDF of the diagrams...
Observations from PIE 2008
08 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick report today with some thoughts from the Photo Imaging Expo 2008 at Tokyo Big Sight on March 20th. Here's the forum post I mention w...
Assignment #14 - Abstract
04 Apr 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today I announce the winners of the "Nostalgia" Assignment, and kickoff the next assignment "Abstract". See the winning images an...
Observations from Gallery Pruning
11 Mar 2008
Contributed by Lukas
When pruning a tree, we cut away unwanted branches and parts that appear necessary to enable the tree to grow more healthily in the coming year. I'...
Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Day 5
03 Mar 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today, is the final part of a series of Podcasts in which we're looking at shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008....
Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Days 3 & 4
25 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the third part of a series of Podcasts in which we're looking at shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. ...
Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Day 2
18 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today, is the second part of probably three episodes in which we're looking at some shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in Janu...
Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Day 1
12 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
From today, probably for three weeks, we're going to take a look at a bunch of shots and cover some of the stuff tought on the Hokkaido Workshop/P...
Assignment #13 - Nostalgia
04 Feb 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today I announce the winners of the Long Exposure Assignment and the Grand Prize Winner, who will receive a copy of DxO Optics Pro and the Film Pack f...
Roundtable #3
26 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by Wayne Grant, Landon Michaelson and Rick Phenicie for the third MBP Roundtable. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/123
Single Exposures #4
21 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Another Single Exposures episode to catch up on some recent shots that don't form a large enough group individually to fill a Podcast. The music ...
Technique - Shooting Through Glass
15 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Having shot a nice nightscape through glass recently, I thought I'd share some tips on this. Here's the second shot that I mentioned with Tok...
Wintry Tatsusawa Falls
08 Jan 2008
Contributed by Lukas
On Jan 4th, 2008, I visited the Tatsusawa Falls again. With the snow too deep to drive to the car park, I trudged through the snow for a while to get ...
Reflecting on 2007 & My Top 10 Images
31 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm going to reflect on 2007, including the technology that is making a photographer's life so much easier these days. I also discuss my...
DxO Optics Pro v5 & Film Pack
23 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I talk about DxO Optics Pro V5 and the DxO FilmPack from DxO Labs. These two great programs will be awarded as the Grand Prize that will go to ...
Q&A #8 - MBP Fine Art Print Options Explained
18 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today, partially in answer to a listener's question, I walk you through the options available when buying a Fine Art Print from my online gallery....
Assignment #12 - Long Exposure
10 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I announce the winners of the Fire Assignment and set the stage for the next Assignment which is on Long Exposures. Also, I explain about our ye...
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III - First Impressions
04 Dec 2007
Contributed by Lukas
It's arrived! I have taken ownership of my Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Today I'm going to do another First Impressions review while looking at the...
Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens - First Impressions
26 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
I have recently picked up a Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens, and today I discuss some of my first impressions, including having shot with the 1.4X an...
Martin Bailey [on] Photography
19 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I take you through a document that I recently created just discussing Photography in general from my perspective. If you don't want to read...
Roundtable #2 - Bonus Track
10 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a 'bonus track' that was recorded after the main topics for the Roundtable #2 recorded last week. We got into some gear talk about ...
Roundtable #2
05 Nov 2007
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Landon Michaelson, Holly Sisson and Phil Peck for this second Roundtable. Details: https://mbp.ac/111
Autumn Colour at Shigakougen 2007 - Part #2
28 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The Autumn Colour is here! Today we continue to look through some of my shots from a recent trip to Shigakougen, a Highland Plateau in the Nagano Pref...
Autumn Colour at Shigakougen 2007 - Part #1
24 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The Autumn Colour is here! Today we start to look through some of my shots from a recent trip to Shigakougen, a Highland Plateau in the Nagano Prefect...
Assignment #11 - Fire
15 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I announce the winners of our Documentary/Photojournalism Assignment and kickoff the new assignment with the theme of Fire. You can find the wi...
Heavenly Cosmos
09 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
No, not an astronomical photography podcast, today we look at some recent photos of Cosmos flowers shot in a lazy afternoon in Jindai Botanical Park. ...
India Sept 2007 - Part#2
02 Oct 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of a two part series to talk about a recent brief trip to India, and to look at some of the shots from the trip. To look at all th...
India, Sept 2007 - Part#1
26 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of a two part series to talk about a recent brief trip to India, and to look at some of the shots from the trip. To look at all the...
Single Exposures #3
16 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm going to talk about a number of images that I've uploaded since our last Single Exposures episode, and wanted to say a few things ...
Hokkaido Workshop - Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2008
12 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
The Hokkaido Workshop in January 2008 is looking very likely to go ahead, so today I talk about the details and introduce the new MBP Workshops Web si...
Roundtable #1
03 Sep 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first MBP Roundtable! I'm joined by Forrest Tanaka (hqsbud) and Even Solberg (Heimdall) and we talk about Forrest's Digital Workfl...
Testing a New Lens (Canon EF85mm F1.2L II)
27 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
I bought a new lens recently, and thought I'd share some details of the tests I did to make sure all was fine before the grace period to take it ...
Assignment #10 (100th Show!)
20 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached 100!! Thanks to everyone for your support so far, and I look forward to providing another 100! We also take a look at the winners o...
Barnack Update and Misc Tripe
13 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Having run out of gas at the end of last week, I couldn't do a normal episode today. If you're OK with listening to an old friend rambling f...
Sensor Cleaning - No Single Solution
06 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
I finally tried using my sensor swabs for the first time last Saturday, and got in a bit of a mess. Sure, it's not as scary as I imagined, but I ...
Delve into the Macrocosm
01 Aug 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're going to look into a 4X life-size macrocosm, where 3mm long flies fill a third of the frame! Here's a link to a Wikipedia page on...
Lucky (Blue) Streak!
23 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about a bit of luck I had on what was really not much more than a reconnaissance visit to a park. Details: https://mbp.ac/96 Music fr...
Single Exposures #2
15 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
More single exposures, with my thinking behind the images along with tips and techniques. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music...
Single Exposures #1
10 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first of a continuous series in which I'll showcase multiple individual or smaller groups of shots that would not in themselve...
Woodpecker Fledgling Drama
02 Jul 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today we watch a bit of a drama unfold as a Japanese Green Woodpecker dices death at the hands of a snake, and then is coaxed out of the nest by his m...
Assignment #9 - Movement
25 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I announce the winners of the Low Perspective Assignment, and set the stage for the next Assignment which is on Movement. Details: https://mbp....
Digital Workflow Revisited - Part 2
19 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from the last episode, today I talk about the remainder of my Digital Workflow after I've selected which shots to proceed with, incl...
Digital Workflow Revisited - Part 1
11 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I start to explain all the major steps in my Digital Workflow from shooting to printing or showing the images on the Web. This two part Podcast ...
One Day in Bangkok - Dec 2006
04 Jun 2007
Contributed by Lukas
In Dec 2006, I visited India, which I discussed in Episodes 66 to 68. On my way back, I stopped off in Bangkok for a few hours, and today, I'm fi...
Tatsuzawa Falls in Spring
28 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
On May 19 and 20, 2007, I visited the incredibly beautiful Tatsuzawa Falls near Inawashiro, in the Fukushima prefecture. In this episode I'm goin...
Yachiho
22 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
On May 12, 2007 I visited the Yachiho "Nature Garden" in Nagano prefecture and today I'm going to discuss some of the photographs from ...
Q&A #7 - Time Management and Photography
14 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Finding time for photography can be tough when you have a day job. Today I'm going to talk a little about how I manage my time using theory learne...
Assignment #8 - Low Perspective
02 May 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at the winners of the Simplicity Assignment and Yearly Grand Prize for 2007. We also set the stage for the next Assignment, which is all...
Things I'd Not Like to be Without!
23 Apr 2007
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to my cameras and lenses etc, there are a number of things that I'd really not like to be without. Today we'll take a look at so...
Flowers, flowers, flowers!
17 Apr 2007
Contributed by Lukas
I visited the Hitachi (Seaside) Park in April 2007 and shot a few pretty nice flower shots. Today I'm going to focus on some of my favourites fro...
QA #6 - How to Choose Lenses to Buy?
09 Apr 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I answer multiple listeners' questions on things to consider when buying a new lens and briefly touch on the reasons I bought most of my cu...
Q&A #5 - Metering for Optimal Exposure
02 Apr 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I answer a question from listener John Gant, on what in a scene to meter for 'optimal' exposure, how I go about this, and we'll a...
Shooting at the Zoo - Part #2
26 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of two episodes on shooting at zoos, namely Chester Zoo in the UK, with some hints and advice on how to make this a productive and ...
Shooting at the Zoo - Part #1
20 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of two episodes on shooting at zoos, namely Chester Zoo in the UK, with some hints and advice on how to make this a productive and f...
Q&A #4 - How Do I Plan My Shoots?
13 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I answer a question from a listener about how I plan my shoots and find new locations etc. Details: https://mbp.ac/78
Assignment #7 - Simplicity
05 Mar 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today I announce the winner of the Silence Assignment and we start the new assignment on Simplicity. Details: https://mbp.ac/77 Music from the Pod...
New PC, "Focus Ring" #3, etc.
22 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Another miscellaneous thoughts episode. I've been really busy putting together a new PC among other things, so I'm just going to update you on...
Double Backups in Field and Photo Exhibition
15 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I briefly talk about a few topics at the fore of my mind right now, namely a double backup with my portable storage and a photo exhibition I vi...
Red-Crowned Cranes #4 - Hokkaido, Dec 2006
07 Feb 2007
Contributed by Lukas
In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. This is the final part of the series to join me on my photographic adventures...
Red-Crowned Cranes #3 - Hokkaido, Dec 2006
27 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. This is the third part of the series to join me on my photographic adventures...
Red-Crowned Cranes #2 - Hokkaido, Dec 2006
17 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. Starting last week, you can join me on my photographic adventures. This week ...
Red-Crowned Cranes #1 - Hokkaido, Dec 2006
15 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes and for the next four weeks or so you're going to join me on my photograp...
Lowepro Camera Bags - Win One!
09 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
This week I discuss the Lowepro Camera bags that I personally use. Also hear how you can win an amazing Lowepro Stealth Reporter D650AW camera bag for...
Assignment #6 - Silence
02 Jan 2007
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I announce the winner of the Sound Photography Assignment, and the next Assignment theme, Silence. Details: https://mbp.ac/69
India, Dec 2006 - Part #3
24 Dec 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today we conclude my travelogue of a brief trip to India, looking at some environmental portraits and architectural silhouettes. Details: https://mbp...
India, Dec 2006 - Part #2
20 Dec 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue to look at some shots of the Taj Mahal that I captured on a short excursion during a recent business trip to India. Details: https:...
India, Dec 2006 - Part #1
19 Dec 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at some portraits from India and shots of the Taj Mahal that I captured on a short excursion during a recent business trip. Details: ht...
Q&A #3 - Understanding Hyperfocal Distance
03 Dec 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about what Hyperfocal Distance is and how to calculate it and some tools to help you in the field, and how to apply Hyperfocal Distance p...
Q&A #2 - Considerations when Buying a DSLR
03 Dec 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today I give guidance on how to choose a Digital SLR in response to a question from a listener. I don't give any direct recommendations, because ...
Appreciating Hard Copies
23 Nov 2006
Contributed by Lukas
As digital gets more and more of a hold on us (for the better I believe) are we forgetting to create physical hard copies? Some thoughts on creating a...
Understanding MTF Charts
15 Nov 2006
Contributed by Lukas
MTF Charts available from some manufacturers can be very useful in evaluating a lens you are thinking of buying, but few people really know how to rea...
Assignment #5 - Sound!!
06 Nov 2006
Contributed by Lukas
I first announce the winners of the Reflections Assignment, and then set the stage for the next Assignment which is going to be really tough. Sound!! ...
Q&A #1 - PL as ND, Exposure Compensation
02 Nov 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week I answer a number of questions from listeners, and start a new corner. I'm hoping that some of you can record your question from my Web...
Determination, Persistence and Resilience
22 Oct 2006
Contributed by Lukas
I went back to the location that we discussed in Episode 58, but still didn't get any real winners. I'll have to go back to this place, a fo...
First Colour of Autumn 2006
10 Oct 2006
Contributed by Lukas
On October the 7th, 2006, I drove to Nagano to shoot the first Autumn leaves of this year. Details: https://mbp.ac/58
Exposure Compensation
04 Oct 2006
Contributed by Lukas
I've never really gone into detail on why we use Exposure Compensation, although we do it all the time. So this week, let's take a look at t...
Equinox Flowers. Impeccable Timing!
28 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Equinox flowers bloom for a short time coinciding precisely with the autumnal equinox on September 23rd. These are beautiful flowers that I shot for t...
Putting a Photo Portfolio Together
18 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
In recent weeks I've been updating, well really creating afresh, my Nature Photography Portfolio, and in this episode discuss the steps taken to ...
Reflections - Assignment #4
11 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today we set the scene for the next assignment on "Reflections". Reflections are found almost everywhere in one form or another, so this sho...
Summary and Update Part IV + Assignment Winners
04 Sep 2006
Contributed by Lukas
Today we complete the summary of all episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show was one year old last week. Deta...
Summary and Update Part III
30 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to summarise the episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show is one year old next week. We get to epis...
Summary and Update Part II
28 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
We continue this week to summarise the episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show is one year old next week. We g...
Summary and Update Part I - 50th Episode!
21 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
The MBP Podcast has been running for FIFTY EPISODES!!! :D Kind of to celebrate, but also to summarise and update old issues when applicable, from this...
Hokkaido July '06 Part III - Utoro and Furano
14 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week we conclude our travels around Hokkaido, visiting the Shiretoko peninsula and then back to Furano and Biei for the last day. Details: http...
Hokkaido July '06 Part II - Taisetsuzan National Park
10 Aug 2006
Contributed by Lukas
This week we continue on our travels around Hokkaido, visiting a number of sites around the 2,267 square kilometer Taisetsuzan National Park. Details...