The Podcast…
Episode 12… Photographer’s IT Woes, Back Lighting Exposure, White Balance and Raw, Trees – When an Acacia is not an Acacia Tree and Defensive Tannins Fieldcraft!
Episode 12 of our African Photography Safaris podcast. Alan's IT update woes & deciding on a new IT architecture for the travelling wildlife photographer, back lighting exposure with wild subjects, white balance and raw and Trees... When an acacia is not an acacia tree and their defensive tannins fieldcraft!
Episode 11… Safari Special Part 2 Recorded in the Maasai Mara! Whisky Dawa Cocktails at Mattikoko, An Interview with Niels Mogensen of the Mara Predator Conservation Programme & Drones in Kenya
Episode 11, part 2 of our Safari Special recorded in the Lemek Conservancy of the Maasai Mara! Making our official safari cocktail of 2024 with Tina plus an interview with Niels Mogensen of the Mara Predator Conservation Programme. Alan & Kaleel chat about using drones in Kenya and elsewhere, head to market to buy a goat and look at lens based autofocus options.
Episode 10 – Safari Special Part 1 Recorded In The Maasai Mara! Our Favourite 2024 Safari Moments, A Practical Look At Our Gear On Safari & An Interview With Titimet ‘Moses’ Nampaso
Episode 10, part 1 of our Safari Special recorded in the Lemek Conservancy of the Maasai Mara! Alan & Kaleel discuss their favourite safari moments so far in 2024 and have a practical look at the gear they have with them in Kenya's Maasai Mara. Alan & Kaleel also chat with Mattikoko Safari Camp owner, guide and their good friend Titimet 'Moses' Nampaso about the camp, the conservancy model and fenceless camps.
Episode 9 – Tapetum Lucidom… Eyes and Cameras! Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 2 – Autofocus, Image Enhancements & Manipulation & More
Episode 9! A shorter episode than previously but still worth grabbing a beer and joining with us to chat about tapetum lucidom - eyes and cameras and what made photography click for us? Also, we continue with our wildlife photography basics, Pt 2 looks at Autofocus. We open a can of worms with image enhancement and manipulation and chat about Botswana offers Germany some elephants! Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions for our podcast and also, if you'd like to share your experiences of anything we have discussed in our podcasts.
Episode 8 – Choosing a Photography Safari Pt 2, Buffalo Democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, Rhino Rescue, Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 1, Kaleel’s Drone Potty & More!
Episode 8... It's a bit of a mammoth episode this one so join Alan & Kaleel for a beer and settle in to chat about choosing a Photography Safari (Pt 2), Buffalo Democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, Rhino Rescue, Wildlife Photography Basics (Pt 1), Kaleel's Drone Potty & Loads More! Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions for our podcast and also, if you'd like to share your experiences of anything we have discussed in our podcasts.
Episode 7 – Kisaru, Choosing a Photography Safari Part 1, Beers Around the Fire, Back-Ups, Sneezing Wild Dog Democracy, Photographing Gore & More
In episode 7 we chat about the important things to consider when choosing a photography safari. Alan enthuses about beers around the fire and talks about sneezing wild dog democracy. Kaleel talks about the super important subject of back-ups and an alarming crash in raptor populations. Also, sad news on Kisaru, some honey badger impersonators and photographing gore.
Episode 6 – Zoom & Prime Lenses, Favourite Photography Moment and Safari Beers. Naming Animals- is it Anthropomorphic? Alan’s Amazing Wildlife Wonder and the Merlin Bird ID App. Plus… Our Podcast Soundtrack!
In episode 6 we look at the pros and cons of zoom and prime lenses on safari and we try to establish our favourite safari moment (so far!) which of course, involves beers! Questions to the podcast include naming animals - is it anthropomorphic? Alan introduces a new series of wildlife wonders, Kaleel does a very in depth review of the Merlin Bird ID App and reveals the background to our podcast soundtrack.
Episode 5 – A Look Back at Timbavati & Tuli, Two Elusive Species, Macro Photography, 3LT Alana Monopod & AI in Wildlife Photography
In episode 5, Alan looks back at his recent photography safaris in South Africa's Timbavati and Botswana's Tuli Block, we asked about two elusive species to photograph in sub-Saharan Africa and discuss Macro photography. Alan talks about Alana, the new monopod from 3 Legged Thing and Kaleel confuses Alan about Artificial intelligence.
Episode 4 – Mirrorless Cameras, Birds of East Africa Field Guide, Monopod or Tripod and Vultures in the Mara Triangle.
In episode 4, Alan and Kaleel talk about the advantages and disadvantages of mirrorless cameras and DSLRs, Smallrig rechargeable batteries and Vultures in the Mara Triangle is our memorable photography moment. Kaleel reviews Birds of East Africa by Terry Stevenson & John Fanshawe, John Gale & Brian Small (Illustrators). Alan discussed the benefits of packing a monopod for a photography safari rather than a tripod and questions from listeners about where and when to photograph specific animals.
Episode 3 – Equipment & Packing for a Photography Safari, Lazy Journalism, Kisaru the Cheetah, plus… Alan & Kaleel Argue About Pronouncing ‘Shemagh’!
Alan & Kaleel talk about equipment and packing for a photography safari, Alan gets annoyed at lazy UK journalism on the subject of "Ferrari Safaris" and the memorable photo moment is a wonderful cheetah called Kisaru. Kaleel answers some questions to the podcast, Alan reviews Janesta Pulella's Pathinder book and argues with Kaleel about how to pronounce 'Shemagh'!
Episode 2 – Safety on Safari, Warthogs, plus… the Leopard and the Porcupine.
Alan & Kaleel talk about two species of warthogs and electric safari vehicles. Alan's memorable moment is a leopard in a tree with a porcupine and Kaleel reviews The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals. Safety on safari is the main topic, how safe is it to be so close to wild animals on safari?
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Podcast and Maasai Mara Conservancies vs National Reserve
Alan & Kaleel introduce their new African Photography Safaris podcast, highlight two of their memorable safari moments, describe a typical safari day and discuss the differences between the Maasai Mara Conservancies and the National Reserve. Alan talks about one of his favourite fieldguide books, Beat About the Bush by Trevor Carnaby.
