Fotobug - Elusive Image Photography

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 58

Welcome to Episode number 58!  Jim reviews Photorescue and highly recommends the program to recover lost files from corrupt or formatted memory cards.  A free trial can be downloaded from http://www.datarescue.com/photorescue/.  The program is available for both the Mac and PC platforms. Also, this is big cat week at the Fotobug.  A photographer in Botswana captured a sequence of images of a lioness attacking a crocodile to allow her cubs to cross a river.  In addition, Fred captured a sequence of a pair of bobcats that crossed the road at a northern Florida state park. In the news, Canon releases firmware version 2.0 for the 7D, Triggertrap has updated the software for Triggertrap Mobile, and Canon recognizes a focus problem with their new 40mm pancake lens. Also in this episode, Jim interviews Barbara Land, and Josias Huanaquiri.  Barbara is a professor from the University of Nevada who has been studying the culture and people of the Tahuayo region of the Amazon, and Josias is Jim's guide in the Amazon and will be our primary guide on future workshops to the Amazon. We plan on another trip next May, so keep an eye on www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com for details. In addition, Jim and Fred will be at the Black Hills Shootout in South Dakotak at the end of September featuring keynote speaker Rick Sammon.  Also, Jim and Tim Vollmer will be leading a workshop to Iceland in February to photograph the aurora borealis as well as the landscape and glaciers.  To join us on this workshop, go to www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com.

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 57

Jim just returned from his trip to the Peruvian Amazon and shows two of the timelapse images he made there.  Jim is planning to run a photoraphy workshop there beginning next year through Outdoor Photo Workshops (www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com). In the news, more about photographer Joe Klamar's Olympic athlete images, Robert Galbraith is putting his website on hiatus, Canon releases video guides for the new 1Dx, Nikon soon releasing an 800mm telephoto, and Lytro releases their post focusing software for Windows. Fred will be joining Jim this year at the Black Hills Shootout in Spearfish, South Dakota - so come on out and meet us. Featured keynote speaker is Rick Sammon.  www.bhsu.edu/blackhillsphotoshootout to sign up - there are still workshops left open!  Also, be sure to check out the Everglades workshop in November, the Glacier/Northern Lights workshop in Iceland next February, and Costa Rica next May - all at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com. Fred also gives tribute to Nathan Scott who started a number of interesting Facebook Pages. So be sure to visit the Fotobug Facebook page and be sure to rate us on iTunes!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 56

Podcast number 56 features a shootout between the IOShutter and the Triggertrap Mobile from Haje Jan Kamps.  Jim and Fred put the two products to test in a head to head and present their conclusions.  If you use either one of these devices, we would like to hear from you! In the news, Texas scientists are working on a method to "paint" batteries onto a device,  Ren Ng has stepped down as CEO of Lytro, photographers are being asked to boycott the Stone Roses concert tour and an Olympic photographer has recently been criticized for his images of athletes. Be sure to post your 4th of July images on our Facebook page! Our free guide to time-lapse photographer is now available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/99353720/Fotobug-Guide-to-Time-Lapse-Photography .  Don't forget to rate us on iTunes and be sure to check out the upcoming workshops - The Blackhills Shootout and the February workshop to Iceland at www.outdoorphotoworkshopscom .

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 55

Welcome to podcast #55.  This week, Haje Jan Kamps, the Photo Critic, returns to bring us up to date on the Triggertrap and the Triggertrap Mobile.  The Triggertrap products are devices (and an app!) that can trigger a camera based upon an event, such as movement, face recognition, sound, lightning, and many more.  The systems are also capable of doing time-lapse photography and HDR.  Haje always gives us a lively and informative interview and writes a photography blog at www.pixiq.com/contributors/haje and also has a number of new books on photography coming out.  Haje also has a special announcement about a new online photography education resource is is developing.  You don't want to miss this interview! In the news, NASA releases a new startrails time-lapse photo, Canon has announced a firmware update for the new 5D Mk III and the 60D, Schneider Kreuznach, said it will begin making lenses for mirrorless cameras, Intel announced 'A Memory Lapse' competition for time-lapse and slow moton clips with $50,000 in prizes and Nokia has shown an app featuring photographic features unlike anything currently featured in compact cameras. Jim also shows off some new updated features for the GoPro Hero2 sports camera and discusses a new sports camera, Ion Air, that has just come on the market. Workshops coming up include The Black Hills Shootout which is quickly selling out and you can register at www.bhsu.edu/Default.aspx?alias=www.bhsu.edu/blackhillsphotoshootout.  Better hurry!  Jim will be leading four workshops this year and Rick Sammon is the keynote speaker.  Sorry, but the Bushnell DSLR Video workshop is full, another will be scheduled soon.  There is still time to sign up for the Iceland Northern Lights workshop for February 2013 at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com. Coming up in Podcast #56 is a Shootout between the Triggertrap Mobile and IOShutter. Please take a moment to rate us on iTunes and be sure to check out our Facebook page!  Please send us your questions and comments!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 54

Welcome to podcast number 54!  In the recent photo news, Petapixel shows off images printed from negatives swallowed by artists, then pooped out in the dark and developed, Canon announces the newest member of the Rebel family as well as a series of summer workshops in the national parks, Panasonic is now the major stock holder of Olympus, Sony has announced the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards, and Apple has released Aperture 3.3. Our special guest is Charles MacPherson from Massachusetts. Charles runs workshops in the northeast United States including a workshop to photograph polar bears in Alaska!  He also produces a blog and newsletter which can be found at www.TheAmazingImage.com.  Be sure to check out his artic workshops and monthly photo contest as well as his blog and newsletter!  Charles shares his experiences as well as some of his fantastic images and discusses some of his insights into photography.  We appreciate Charles taking time on Father's day Sunday to talk with us! Don't forget to check out the Black Hills Shootout in Spearfish, South Dakota.  The workshops are filling up fast and if you register before August 1st, the registration fee is only $150 for the weekend (which includes four workshops!).  The keynote speaker this year is Rick Sammon - http://www.bhsu.edu/Default.aspx?alias=www.bhsu.edu/blackhillsphotoshootout. Also be sure to check out the other workshops at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com incuding the Iceland Glacier and Northern Lights workshop in February 2013 and the Costa Rica workshop for May 2013. Finally, don't forget to leave us feedback and please be sure to take a moment to rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast feed!  Next time, we have invited Haje Jan Kamps back to discuss the TriggerTrap and we will be featuring a comparison of the TriggerTrap Mobile and IOShutter camera triggers.  Don't miss them!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 53

Welcome to podcast #53 featuring a discussion on time-lapse photography with programmer, author, and photographer Gunther Wegner.  Gunther discusses talks about his time-lapse videos (Canary Skies, Alpine Skies, and Baltic Skies - available on YouTube) and demonstrates the work flow on his program LRTimeLapse (available for Mac and PCs at www.lrtimelapse.com).  In addition, Gunther has written an ebook on time-lapse techniques also available at www.lrtimelapse.com.  Highly recommended!  Hopefully, Gunther will return to the podcast to discuss his film African Skies which he is currently working on. In the news, photographer Andrew Kane has a bear encounter in Yellowstone National Park and the bear attacked his rented Nikon camera.  Although badly scratched the caemra still functioned, although the tripod did not fare so well.  Also, the ITA may lift the 5.4% EU tax on devices that are able to record video over 30 minutes, Adobe releases the final versions of Lightroom 4.1 and ACR 7.1, and Nikon has firmware upgrades for the D4 and the D800. Also, Aardman animation "filmed" Pirates! Band of Misfits using 50 Canon 1D MkIIIs. Jim will be conducting a one day workshop on digital video in Bushnell Florida on Saturday, July 28 and you can register at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com.  Also, the workshops and registration have been posted for The BlackHills Shootout for the end of September - links can also be found at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com.   We hope to see you there! Coming up, more techniques and information on producing time-lapse films including a "shootout" among several new time-lapse devices.  Also, Haje Jan Kamps will be returning to talk about the Triggertrap Mobile app.  Also coming up, a simple DIY camera slider for time-lapse or digital video!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 52

Welcome to episode 52!  This week, Jim joins Tom Snyder from the Florida International Teaching Zoo at Homosassa Springs State Park to photograph and videotape manatees.  Jim also interviews park ranger, Ken Torres who talks about the park and the zoo located at the springs.  This is a wonderful place to visit and highly recommended for photographers traveling to Florida. In the news, Olympus releases a new Tough series camera which is shockproof and waterproof.  Leica releases a monochrome rangefinder camera.  Adobe has announced a release candidate for RAW convertor 7.1. Coming up soon, interview with Haje Jan Kamps who will be talking about his new Triggertrap Mobile, and Gunther Wegner who will be talking about his software LRTimeLapse.  We will also be starting a series on time-lapse photography and lots more!  We will also be releasing our free guide to DSLR video within the next week. Upcoming workshops: The Black Hills shootout in South Dakota in September, Iceland for the northern lights and glaciers in February 2013, and Costa Rica in May 2013.  More information will be available at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com . Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook and rate us on iTunes.  Please send us your questions and comments!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 51

Welcome to podcast #51!  In the news, Ikea releases a cardboard digital camera to the press, Nikon recalls some camera batteries, Olympus announces a new OM-D digital camera with a retro look.  Jim returned from a very soggy weekend in the Everglades, but was able to partially rescue the trip with a stop at Cape Coral to photograph burrowing owls.  Jim also demonstrates a technique to clean the digital sensor on a DSLR using a Canon 5D.  Keep in mind to use code MMPT2012 for a 10% discount on photo tours from M&M Photo Tours (www.mmphototours.com).  Also, Jim and Fred will be at the Black Hills Shootout in South Dakota in September.  Jim will be going to Peru to the Amazon to examine a location for future workshops and coming up: Iceland with Tim Vollmer in February 2013, Costa Rica in May and maybe the Amazon in July.  Keep an eye on www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com for more information.  Also, Jim will be conducting a course in DSLR video making in late July in Bushnell, Florida.  Keep watching for more information! Please don't forget to rate us on iTunes and be sure to visit us on Facebook!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 50

Welcome to Podcast number 50 which marks the second anniversary for Fred!  In the news, the Canon 5D Mark III is suffering a light leak when the back light on the LCD is used.  Canon recalls the camera until a fix has been found.  Canon also releases a couple new 4K video cameras.  Nikon releases a new intro digital SLR camera.  Facebook buys Internet photo site Instagram for 1 billion dollars! Our special guest is Tim Mannakee from Curemonte France who shows off some of his wonderful images from the French countryside and discusses his workshops.  Tim's website is http://www.fleuretphotoholidays.com/  or www.timmannakee.com and we urge you to check out his galleries and his workshops! Also check out his newest offerings which are discussed on the podcast. Remember, M&M Photo Tours has a 10% discount for all workshops this year, just mention code MMPT2012 when you call or sign up.   Also, Fotobug workshops coming up include a DSLR video workshop in Bushnell Florida in late June, the Black Hills Shootout in South Dakota in September, Iceland Northern Lights workshop in February 2013, and Costa Rica in May 2013!  The information for these workshops should be up shortly at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com . Please take a few moments to rate us on iTunes, or your favorite RSS feed and come join us at our Facebook Fotobug page!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 49

Welcome to podcast #49, our 2nd anniversary podcast!  Featured on podcast #49 are Mike Gulbraa, Mike Montgomery, and Ken Wright from M&M Photo Tours.  We discuss their photo workshops featuring many top internationally known photographers, and if you would like to take advantage of one of their workshops, use code MMPT2012 and receive a 10% discount! Go to www.mmphototours.com for a list of their current photo tours.  Great chance to travel with outstanding photographers and save money at the same time! In recent news, a photographer accidentally steps on a rare bunny at a German zoo, an English papers uses a photograph full page, without permission, Adobe announces Lightroom 4.1 and lots more! If you like our podcast, please take a moment to rate us on iTunes or your favorite RSS feed service, and don't forget to check out the Fotobug store for products from Amazon.com. As always, it is best to subscribe via an RSS feed, such as iTunes.  Next best is to download the podcast to your computer, or click on the screen and just be patient, as it may take a few minutes to begin playing.