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Fotobug Episode 348 - Platypod Handle Review

The Handle is the latest accessory from Platypod.  This $69 "mini" tripod can be used on a tripod and even has a 3/8" bolt at the top which you can put on a ball head.  The base of The Handle is compatible with acrca plates.  At the top of The Handle there is a ring of 1/4" screw holes to attach additional accessories!

Fotobug Episode 347 -Arsenal 2 Sunset capture

Jim and Fred have previously reviewed the Arsenal 2 for timelapse and for focus stacking.  But how well does the Arsenal work for it's primary purpose, automatically choosing camera settings and "Deep Color" processing?  Well, the guys take it out to the beach for a sunset to see just how well it works.

Fotobug Episode 346 -Guest Photographer Peter Dazeley

Peter Dazeley is a fine arts and commercial photographer based in London.  He is about to come out with a new book in October 2023 called Monochrome.  Peter discusses his new book with Jim and Fred as well as AI and even smart phone photography.  Monochrome will be available in all the major book sellers.  Please check out Peter's website at https://www.peterdazeley.com/.

Fotobug Episode 345 - Conversation with Chip Weiner

Chip Weiner is an interesting Tampa based photographer who has appeared on The Fotobug podcast in the past when he worked for Creative Loafing.  Chip is now involved in a number of photography projects such as documenting changes in Tampa compared to images shot in the late 1800s to early 1900s.  He is also quite a food photographer and and portrait photographer.

Fotobug Episode 344 - Conversation with Ken Kaminesky

Back in 2019, Jim was all prepared to go to Japan with Discovery Photo Tours and just a week before the trip was to take place, Japan shut down due to Covid and the trip was cancelled.  Discovery returned all the money collected and the owner, Ken Kaminesky moved back to Canada.  Back in late 2022, the Discovery website went live again and Jim was ready to sign up for two more tours, but unfortunately rising costs will like make the trips too expensive.  Jim invited Ken to talk about the photo travel business and other photo topics!  Hopefully he may be able to arrange trips in the near future, so please keep an eye on his website - www.discoveryphototours.com!

Fotobug Episode 343 - Newfoundland

Jim recently returned from two weeks in Newfoundland.  Newfoundland is a great place for photography and wildlife and is easy to get to!  The Newfoundland people are friendly and full of charm and Jim can highly recommend adding it to your bucket list.  If you would like to see more, please go to the Fotobug YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefotobug and while there, please hit that 'subscribe' button!

Fotobug Episode 342 - Heipi Travel Tripod Review

Heipi just completed a Kickstarter project for their new lightweight travel tripod and the Fotobug guys have got their hands on one!  Jim takes the new tripod out for a spin and reports on any positives and/or negatives.  The new travel tripod can now be pre-ordered from Heipi with a $40 discount at https://heipivision.com/ and should be available by August 2023.

Fotobug Episode 341 - Borneo!

Jim just returned from a photographic workshop in Borneo.  Within two days he had already photographed the Borneo Big 5!  The Big 5 are the orangutan, pygmy elephant, crocodile, hornbill, and the sun bear.  Jim shares an overview of the trip and more video will be posted to The Fotobug Youtube channel - www.youtube.com/thefotobug.  Please subscribe!!

Fotobug Episode 340 - Florida Photography - Green Cay & Okeeheelee

Jim and Fred recently visited southeast Florida for wildlife photography and their final destination was Green Cay (Boynton Beach) and Okeeheelee (in West Palm Beach).  Green Cay is only a couple miles from Wakodahatchee and features a 1 1/2 mile boardwalk through the wetlands.  Although not as big a rookery as Wakodahatchee, it is still a great nature spot and definitely worth a visit! 

Fotobug Episode 339 - Florida Photography - Wakodahatchee

Jim and Fred recently traveled to southeast Florida and one of their favorite photo spots is Wakodahatchee.  Wakodahatchee is a reclaimed water area that has been turned into a nature park.  There is a 3/4 mile boardwalk surrounded by an amazing rookery with hundreds of nesting wood storks, great blue herons, great egrets, tri-colored herons and more!  Yes, there are also alligators.  Highly recommended and completely free!  Wakodahatchee is located in Delray Beach.