Wild Nature Photography Podcast
Episodes
16.06.2026 - Book Review Across This Earth a Shadow Falls
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review Nick Brandt’s ‘Across this Earth a Shadow Falls’. An iconic, timeless and must-own look at African wildlife photograph...
15.06.2026 - Book Review Across the Ravaged Land by Nick Brandt
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review Nick Brandt's 'Across the Ravaged Land'. A hard-hitting look at African wildlife photography through the lens...
10.06.2026 - South Georgia Island Expedition Announcement
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a moment to acknowledge the recent passing of Photoshop icon Jeff Schewe and discuss my just-announced expedition to South Geo...
04.06.2026 - Laponia Majestic Stillness Book Review
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review the book 'Laponia Majestic Stillness' by Erlend and Orsolya Haarberg. This is a book I have a love/hate relationsh...
31.05.2026 - Expectations Lead to Disappointment
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the problem with expectations in Photography and why expectations usually lead to disappointment or, at best, to banal expe...
23.05.206 - The Problem with Modern Camera Reviews
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the problem with modern social media camera reviews and how reviewers have lost sight of what matters most with cameras (hi...
20.05.2026 - EOS R1 V1.3.0 Firmware Update Deep Dive
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the new features found in firmware version 1.3.0 for the Canon EOS R1 and Canon EOS R5 MK2. V1.30 is a major firmware upgra...
10.05.2026 - How White Should Your Snow Be?
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how white your snow should be on a print. There’s a lot of high-key photography in which the majority of the image is pur...
05.05.2026 - Improving Your Focus Hit Rate
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss auto focus techniques that can really help your hit rate in the field. If you have ever struggled with Auto Focus and your ...
28.04.2026 - Culling and Editing Thousands of RAW Captures
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my current approach to culling and editing thousands of RAW photographs, whether from a long day in the field or upon retur...
24.04.2026 - Book Review Les Chant Des Fořets
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special anniversary episode, I discuss my travels back to Australia from Europe and review Vincent Munier's latest book Les Chant Des For...
16.04.2024 - Wrapping up Svalbard and Polar Bear Death
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up the two Svalbard expeditions I just completed (trip reports coming soon) with my thoughts on the experiences and wildlife e...
30.03.2026 - A Brief Discussion About Colour Space
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk briefly about the three different colour spaces - SRGB, Adobe RGB and Pro Photo RGB and when you should use each and why. This...
29.03.2026 - Tripods, Fluid Heads, Gimbals or Hand Held?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss tripods, gimbals, skimmer pods and fluid heads, and when you should ditch them all and go handheld. This topic covers the e...
27.03.2026 - Are You Collecting Cameras or Photographs?
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss whether we should be collectors of camera equipment or collectors of photographs. Should you be worried about exposing your...
26.03.2026 - The People's Choice Award is Social Media Nonsense
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I offer a strong opinion about why the 'People's Choice Award' is a bad idea in photographic competitions. Such catego...
23.03.2026 - Boots for Cold Weather Photography
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I briefly discuss the Auto Focus Guide Canon has published for the Canon EOS R1 and dive into a discussion on the ideal boots for col...
20.03.2026 - What I Want Next From Canon
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up the three workshops I just completed in Iceland (two back-to-back workshops for the Arctic Fox in Hornstrandir and a privat...
27.02.206 - Wrapping up Colombia Workshop
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this (late) episode, I wrap up my recent workshop to the Andes region of Colombia for birds and discuss my recent blog post on pre-capture in the C...
06.02.2026 - Wrapping up Xposure Festival in Sharjah in the UAE
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up the photography festival Xposure in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and share my thoughts on this industry-leading even...
27.01.2026 - How to Shoot Magazine Covers
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up my recently completed Snow Leopard workshop to north western Mongolia, discuss the era of zero accountability in airline tr...
16.01.2026 - Wrapping up Pallas Cat and the Canon 100-300 f2.8
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up the 2026 workshop for Pallas cat in the far eastern Steppe region of Mongolia (Read the Trip Report) and share my thoughts ...
01.01.2026 The 2025 Year in Review and Happy New Year!
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review the year 2025: My travels, equipment, and thoughts on the year that was. This podcast also includes my book pick of the year...
22.12.2025 - Book Review Way Down South by Richard L'Anson
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review Travel and Documentary photographer Richard L'Anson's new magnum opus - 'Way Down South'. A massive tome...
11.12.2025 - Looking Forward into the 2026 Year
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I spend some time looking into what is coming up in 2026. Historically, I have done a very long blog post or podcast that is both a r...
13.11.2025 - Book Review Dark Skies by Jeff Pfaller
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review Jeff Pfaller's new book, Dark Skies 'Rare Phenomena in America's Public Lands'. This is a wonderfully re...
30.10.2025 - Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10 Review
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review the latest, just-released, 10th edition of Bird Photographer of the Year - the 2025 Edition.Bird Photographer of the Year S...
13.10.2025 - Wrapping up the White Horses in France
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up the recent workshop to the Camargue region in France to photograph the stunning white horses of this region.Support the sho...
21.09.2025 - Finland an Introspective
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Finland in Autumn. This is a deeper dive into my mindset and what I look for when I am out photographing in ...
12.09.2025 - Book Review 'Birds in Iceland' by Daniel Bergmann
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review Daniel Bergmann's wonderful new book 'Birds in Iceland - A Visual Journey'. In case you want to skip the podc...
29.08.2025 - Musings on Photographing the Iberian Lynx
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
18.08.2025 - New Update and Preparations for Spain and Finland
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Photogr...
07.08.2025 - The Problem with Camera Rumours
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
31.07.2025 - Book Review Restless Fury by David Neilson
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review David Neilson's new book 'Restless Fury'. A photographic study of Prairie Chickens from Nebraska in the Unite...
24.07.2025 - Workshop and Expedition Update 2025
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&a...
10.07.2025 - Image Storage and Back Up Strategies
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
21.06.2025 - Canon EOS R1 Auto Focus and Atlantic Puffins
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 nort...
25.05.2025 - The Passing of Sebastião Salgado
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Sebastião Salgado - a photographer whose work documented mankind's destruction of...
12.05.2025 - New Camera Lens and Telephoto Lens Rumours
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 telepho...
26.04.2025 - The Polar Bear Incident and the Norwegian Polar Institute
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Svalbar...
14.04.2025 - Wrapping up Svalbard Snow Mobile Expedition
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the latest article by Peta Pixel on my Polar photography, and wrap up the snowmobile expedition I just finished up here in ...
02.04.2025 - Book Review Nature as Art
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review photographer Alex Pansier's new book, Nature as Art and discuss the release of my new short film, Arctic Survivors.Natu...
30.03.2025 - Departing for Sweden and Svalbard
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my recent competition results in the Asia / Pacific Photography awards as well as my upcoming expeditions to Svalbard on sn...
26.03.2025 - How I Got Started in Photography
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this requested episode, I discuss my history of photography, how I got started in the industry and how I transitioned from the corporate world as a...
11.03.2025 - Polar Bear Trophy Hunting in Eastern Greenland
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss and expose the active trophy hunting of Polar Bears that is still going on in Eastern Greenland under the guise of traditio...
27.02.2025 - Interview with Photographer Kevin Hall
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome our first podcast guest and talk with photographer Kevin Hall about his recent experiences photographing Arctic Foxes in t...
05.02.2025 - Those Who Lead and Those Who Follow
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I touch on some recent Travel Photographer of the Year competition news and dive into a really interesting email I received last week...
22.01.2025 - Wrapping up Mongolia 2025
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up both the Pallas Cat and Snow Leopard workshops to the Eastern and Western regions of Mongolia. I also announce an all now s...
11.01.2025 - Happy New Year 2025 Canon EOS R1 in Mongolia
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode 112 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, we welcome the new 2025 year and season five of the podcast....
30.12.2024 - 2024 A Retrospective and 2025 What's in Store?
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
 In this episode, I look back at the incredible year 2024, the travel, the countries, experiences, and photographs, and I look forward to travelling ...
19.12.2024 - Canon EOS R1 Field Report
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my experiences with the Canon EOS R1 after photographing Emperor Pens with two of these cameras on the sea ice deep in Anta...
24.11.2024 - Canon EOS R1 Set-Up and Birding Punta Arenas
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the setup of the Canon EOS R1, including what is new and improved and what is missing (but coming via firmwa...
16.11.2024 - Canon EOS R1 Arrival and Departing for Antarctica
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my first impressions of the new Canon EOS R1 flagship camera and my thoughts on the upcoming Emperor Penguin Antarctica exp...
07-11-2024 - Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 9 Book Review
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the Canon camera equipment and accessories I plan to take to Antarctica to photograph the Emperor Penguins in a few weeks. ...
26-10-2024 - Nordens Ark Wildlife Park Sweden
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give my thoughts (a short short rant) on YouTube 'Click Bait' titles in relation to the as-yet-unreleased Canon EOS R1 ca...
12-10-2024 - BenQ Post-Production Webinars
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I discuss the upcoming webinars for BenQ on the post production of Arctic and Antarctic wildlife and Advanced Post-Production...
03.10.2024 - Canon EOS R5 MK2 Musings from the Arctic
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode 104 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the new Canon EOS R5 MK2 camera now...
28.08.2024 - Canon EOS R1 or Canon EOS R5 MK2?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the noise reduction pre-sets I have just released for the Canon EOS R5MK2 as well as my first outing and experience with the...
07.08.2024 - Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 33 Review
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I review the latest volume of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Now at Volume 33, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year port...
17.07.2024 - Using your Lens as a Spotting Scope
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss a technique you can implement to use your telephoto lens as a spotting scope when out in the field (avoiding the need for e...
25.06.2024 - Canon EOS R1 Delivery Update
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss and give my further thoughts on the soon-to-be-announced Canon EOS R1 flagship camera and wrap up both of my Africa worksho...
08.06.2024 - The Consumption of Nature
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the consumption of Nature vs, appreciation of Nature after a recent, somewhat sour 'tourist' experience during a ...
25.05.2024 - The Canon EOS R1 will be 24 Mega Pixels with QPAF
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I briefly update my Namibia workshop, which I wrapped up a couple of days ago (an amazing group and a fantastic trip). I then dive in...
30.04.2024 - The Current Sate of AI and Nature Photography
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the current state of play with AI generative images, how they relate to the Nature Photography space, and th...
24.04.2024 - How the Airlines Rip You Off
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss (ok, I rant) how the airlines take advantage of their customers, maximising their profits at their customer's expense....
10.04.2024 - Bird Photographer of the Year Book Review Volume 8
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss and review the latest 2024, volume 8 of the Bird Photographer of the Year annual and discuss my reasoning and thoughts on w...
21.04.2024 - Wrapping up Greenland and Arctic Travel in Winter
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I briefly wrap up my Greenland Winter dogsled expedition and discuss the roller coast ride that can be Arctic travel in Winter.Two pl...
02.03.2024 - How to Choose Your Next Photography Tour Workshop or Expedition
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, IÂ give my thoughts on what to consider when choosing your next photography tour, workshop or expedition and questions you s...
22.02.2024 - Cold Weather Gloves for Photographers
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I briefly wrap up my recent February Arctic Fox workshop at the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the far north of Iceland and give my t...
05.02.2024 - IT Infrastructure and Backup Strategies
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the IT infrastructure and the backup strategies I employ in my photography. Increasingly, I am asked to help specify IT har...
26.01.2024 - Megapixels and Your Output Needs
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I wrap up my January 2024 completed workshop in Canada in Winter for Snowy Owls and discuss the never-ending quest for more mega-pixe...
16.01.2024 - Book Review Munier by Vincent Munier
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I review Vincent Munier's new retrospective masterpiece 'Munier'. In case you just want the executive summary: If you ...
15.01.2023 - 2023 Retrospective and 2024 What's in Store?
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #88, Season 4, of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I retrospectively look back at the travel and wor...
12.01.2024 - Mongolia Wrap!
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In my Wild Nature Photography Podcast's latest season (season 4) for 2024, I wrap up my just completed January Pallas Cat expedition to Mongolia&...
29.12.2023 - Antarctica Wrap Up and 2023 Podcast Year in Review
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I wrap up my 2023 Antarctica expedition with some initial thoughts on this incredible trip (full trip report coming soon), gi...
29.11.2023 - Packing for Antarctica 2023
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode #85 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss what equipment I am taking with me to Antarctica n...
15.11.2023 - Book Review Antarctica by Scott Portelli
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode #84 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review Scott Portelli's new limited edition book on A...
28.10.2023 - When Serendipity Meets Technology
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode #83 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this long overdue episode (apologies for the significant delay), I give my...
18.09.2023 - Maximising Your Workshop Investment
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode #82 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I provide an update on the two wildlife workshops I am leadi...
19.08.2023 - Packing for Finland, Greenland and Iceland
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode #81 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my packing strategy for Finland, Greenland and Ice...
14.08.2023 - Social Media Photographs and Dangerous Assumptions
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode #80 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I briefly discuss the issue of photographs posted to social ...
31.07.2023 - Book Review Inherit the Dust by Nick Brandt
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #79 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I give my thoughts and review Nick Brandt's powerful, e...
11.07.02023 - The Ethical Use of Drones in Wildlife Photography
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #78 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss and give my thoughts on the ethical use of drones ...
30.06.2023 - Lens Protection Systems Reviewed and Compared
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I compare and review two very different solutions by two competing companies to protect expensive telephoto lenses when out i...
18.06.2023 - Barrow Alaska Thoughts and Impressions
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my thoughts and impressions of the scouting trip I just completed to Barrow, Alaska and photography of the birds that inhab...
07.06.2023 - Restoring my Faith in Humanity
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I briefly discuss how a week's break in Dubai between workshops restored my faith in humanity and how the UAE works to get trave...
12.05.2023 - Packing for Zululand Wildlife Masterclass
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the new rumours surrounding the RF Canon 200-500mm L IS USM lens with an inbuilt 1.4 teleconverter and what this lens might...
05.05.2023 - Nature Photography and A.I Imagery
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode #73 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I give my thoughts on the rise of A.I Imgaery and its potent...
27.04.2023 - The New Big Five Book Review
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #72 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review the all-new Big Five project photography conservati...
24.04.2023 - Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens First Impressions
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #71 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I give my thoughts and impressions on Canon's new and u...
22.04.2023 - Stop Wasting Money on Lightroom Pre-sets
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published episode #70 of my Wild Nature Photography podcast. In this episode, I briefly wrap up my Svalbard Spring Light Expedition, discu...
02.04.2023 - I.T Infrastructure, Storage and Backup Strategy
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #69 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss the I.T Infrastructure and hardware I use for edit...
26.03.2023 - A Judges Perspective
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #68 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on judging photographic competitions f...
13.03.2023 - Editing to Keep or Delete
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #67 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my process for going from thousands of RAW capture...
04.03.2023 - Travel Delays and Bird Photographer of the Year
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode 66 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I briefly discuss the realities of travel delays during trave...
24.02.2023 - The Art of Cropping in Nature Photography
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I briefly discuss my preparations for the upcoming back-to-back expeditions to Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Arctic for both ...
18.02.2023 - Winter Clothing for Wildlife Photography
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode 64 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I briefly wrap up my 2023 Winter Arctic Fox expedition in t...
01.02.2023 - Canon RF 100-500mm Discussion and Iceland Packing
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #63Â of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast . In this episode, I discuss packing and equipment for my Arctic Fox expedit...
28.01.2023 - How to Get Published in Magazines
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #62 Â of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast . In this episode, I briefly wrap up my two Mongolia expeditions for the Pal...
11.01.2023 - Rant! Qantas is an Australian Embarrassment
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have just published Episode #61Â of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I briefly wrap up our fantastic Pallas Cat expedition in t...