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Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 48

Welcome to podcast #48!  Our special guest for this episode is Mr. Richard Jacobs; photographer, blogger, and environmentalist.  Richard sits down with us to talk about his nature photography as well as his blog and environmental issues facing Florida.  We encourage you to subscribe and read Mr. Jacob's insightful blog at http://theglobalnaturalist.com and check out his gallery at www.dickjacobsprophoto.com. In addition, Jim spends a few minutes going over some of the new features in Lightroom version 4.0 which is now available.  As you might have heard, Adobe has lowered the price on Lightroom by 50% to $149 for new buyers and $79 to upgrade.  Many new features have been added, including more video capability, a photo eBook capability and an improved RAW interface! Remember that Tim Vollmer has a special deal for a small group photo workshop in late May - just mention the Fotobug and you can find details at http://www.timvollmer.de.  Also, M&M Phototours (www.mmphototours.com) are offering a 10% discount on all their tours to our listeners.  Just mention The Fotobug to receive the discount.

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 47

Our special guest for Podcast #47 is our friend, Maxis Gamez!  We catch up with Maxis at Fort DeSoto and Maxis shares with us details about his workshops and shares a couple tips on photographing in fog with a Better Beamer Flash.  You can check out Maxis' workshops and subscribe to his newsletter at www.gvisions.org. In addition, Fred and Jim review the Beach Rolly Cart which we used on our recent trip to the Everglades with our friend, Chris Klapheke.  The Beach Rolly is available from www.outdoorphotogear.com, be sure to tell them you heard about it from The Fotobug! In the news this week, we share a winning photojournalist image, more information on Olympus, the new Lightroom 4.0 is now available and Canon releases the 5D Mark III.  Sadly, the 3500 year old Cypress tree The Senator was burned down by an arsonist. This is the final week to register for the Costa Rica workshop in May - www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com.  Also, be sure to visit our Facebook page and don't forget to rate us on iTunes!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 46

Welcome to the Fotobug Everglades special with our guest host, Chris Klapheke from Outdoor Photo Gear (www.outdoorphotogear.com)! The three of us will travel from Palm Beach (Wakodahatchee and Green Cay) to the eastern Everglades and then across to the western Everglades and Big Cypress.  We thank Chris for coming down and joing us and for supplying the Rolly Carts which we will be reviewing in an upcoming podcast.  Come on along and let us know what you think! Also, please consider joining us for our Costa Rica workshop starting May 5th - you can sign up and get the itinerary at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com.  Be sure to check out Chris' Outdoor Photo Gear store at www.outdoorphotogear.com and be sure to let Chris know you saw him on the Fotobug! Also please consider entering the Green Cay amateur photo contest - deadline is March 12th.  http://www.pbcgov.com/parks/nature/green_cay_nature_center/photocontest.htm for complete details! In our next podcast, we interview photographer Maxis Gamez who will share some photo techniques for photographing in the fog and Jim and Fred review the Beach Rolly Cart that Chris Klapheke brought with him for us to use on our Everglades trip!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 45

Welcome to podcast number 45 which features an interview with photographer Luka Esenko from Slovenia.  Luka shares some of his wonderful images from this region as well as gives tips and suggestions for photographers. Luka's blog can be found at http://blog.lukaesenko.com/ and his main website is www.adriatic2alps.com. Check out his workshops! In the news, Kodak announces they will no longer manufacture cameras, digital or film; two National Geographic videographers are killed in a helicopter crash in Australia; and more! Please check out Jim's Creature's of Costa Rica photo workshop beginning May 5th (www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com) and remember Tim Vollmer also has a special workshop in Iceland at the end of May for Fotobug subscribers. Next time, Fred, Jim and Chris Klapheke will be heading to the Everglades and taping the podcast from there.  We will be featuring some new product reviews as well as good photo tips and introduction to the Everglades! As always, we recommend subscribing to our podcast via iTunes, Zune, or one of the major podcast feeds.  Since this isn't streaming video, your computer may have problems playing it back here, depending upon your Internet connection.  Also, PLEASE take time to rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast carrier - at least leave us a comment here and be sure to visit us on our Facebook page!   Finally, due to popular request, Fred and I are experimenting with doing the podcast on video instead of audio with title slides, please give us feedback on which you prefer!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 44

Welcome to Podcast #44 which features an interview with photographer Tim Vollmer all the way from Iceland! Tim shares his wonderful images of Icelandic animals and scenery and talks about his workshops. In addition, Tim has a special offer to the listeners of The Fotobug for a workshop in Iceland in late May! Go to http://www.timvollmer.de/ for more information and to see more of Tim's incredible work! Be sure to let Tim know you heard him on The Fotobug! In the news, Eastman Kodak has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Adobe backs off on their new upgrade policy, and Apple approached Lytro for new possible camera ideas! Also, Eye-Fi challenges new proposed SD wireless standards and you won't want to miss the story on a copyright issue in the UK as well as a photographic image long term exposure that lasted one year! Also, the dates for Jim's Costa Rica workshop have been set to begin Saturday May 5 - check www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com for more details and to register for this photoworkshop to capture hummingbirds and the amazing resplendant quetzal. Also coming up, Jim and Fred will be doing a remote podcast from the Everglades in February and look for our friend Chris Klapheke to join us once again! Please keep listening and don't forget to rate us on iTunes and to join us on our Facebook Page.

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 43

Welcome to episode 43!  Jim and Fred sit down with photographer Marina Scarr to talk about her wildlife photography.  Marina's wonderful images are currently featured in several nature and Audubon publications and brochures. Marina began shooting with film and transitioned to digital in 2007.  You can see more of Marina's work at her website at www.marinascarrphotography.com.   Marina is also the latest member of the Fotobug's "Bird on the Head" club!  Check out her photograph with a fledgling Osprey on her head! In the news, Kodak may be preparing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and may break up into separate business units.  Fuji has announced a new E.V.I.L. camera, Kentucky wants to issue hunting licenses for sandhill cranes, and the FAA grounds the whooping crane migration ultralight, then grants an exception to allow them to fly.  Nikon announces a new multimedia SLR! Coming up next, photographer Tim Vollmer from Iceland, who has a special offer for our listeners for a workshop in late May.  Also, Jim will be leading a workshop to Costa Rica in early May and will be returning to Mongolia later this year.  Tune in for more details! NOTE: If you are having problems viewing this video podcast, it is best to subscribe through iTunes, Zune, Miro or any major podcast feed. If you prefer not to, try downloading the podcast to your computer to watch it. Thank you! For more information for west coast Florida volunteer opportunties check these web sites - http://www.stpeteaudubon.org/ http://www.clearwateraudubon.com/

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 42

Happy New Year and welcome to Podcast #42! This is our second annual "Year in Review" podcast and we discuss some of the photo related events that happened during the last year. We also review the guests that we have interviewed over the past 12 months and give a little hint of what is to come in 2012. We plan to offer more DIY projects, more training (including another free eBook which will be released in mid-January) as well as workshops and more interviews!

In the news, we have more updates about the troubles at Olympus Camera and show one of the year's best nature photos selected by National Geographic Magazine. We want to thank you all for tuning in to our podcast and for checking out our Facebook page. Please take a few minutes to rate us on your favorite podcast feed (especially on iTunes!) as that will help more photographers find us.

Keep listening and we're looking forward to a photogenic 2012!

Jim and Fred

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 41

Happy Holidays, everyone! Jim and Fred have a special interview in Podcast #41, Haje Jan Kamps. Haje is the author of a number of photography books, a blogger on a popular photo site, The Photocritic, and is now the designer and inventor of a new photo accessory, The Triggertrap - http://triggertrap.com/. The Triggertrap is an electronic device that will work with most cameras and allows the photographer to trigger the camera (or multiple cameras, flashes, etc.) based upon an event. The device has the built-in ability to be triggered on a laser, an audio event, a built-in intervalometer and even an accessory port to allow the photographer to trigger the camera on any outside event! The device will be on the market around February 2012 and a do-it-yourself circuit board version should be available around March. Haje's blog can be found at http://www.pixiq.com/contributors/3673 In the news, Adobe has released Lightroom 3.6 and RAW convertor 6.6, images from a Canon Camera lost at sea a year ago were recovered and found their way back to their owner, the Compact Flash Association has announced a new card format, CNN lays off 50 photojournalists, and Unified Color has released updated versions of HDR Expose and 32Float. Finally - Jim wraps up the discussion on using the histogram and the Fotobug guys have a special holiday gift for our listeners - The Fotobug's Guide to the Histogram - free!  CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE EBOOK.

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 40

Welcome to podcast number 40. In today's podcast, Jim discusses three places he visited in Florida over the Thanksgiving holiday, including Lake Kissimmee State Park, Tiger Creek Preserve, and Circle B Bar Reserve. In addition, Jim and Fred invite photographer Ed Rosack onto the show to discuss his enounter with a bobcat at Circle Bar B Reserve in November - see more at www.edrosack.com. Do you know how trails are marked in most state parks and preserves? After a conversation with a park ranger, Jim realized a lot of people may not, so we will discuss how to find your way through most park trails, quickly and easily! In the news, the Walking Dead TV series on AMC uses Canon DSLRs for some scenes, Scott Kelby criticizes Adobe for their new upgrade policy, and why are hard drive prices suddenly going through the roof? Want to know how to effectively use the histogram to ensure you have captured the maximum amount of detail with the minimum noise level in your digital captures? Jim and Fred share some secrets to using this powerful tool.

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 39

Welcome to podcast number 39! Fred and Jim present their avians and aviation special - bird and air show photography. Fred travels to an airshow in south central Florida and offers tips and suggestions for capturing classic and military planes in flight. Jim and Fred also travel to a bird rehab center and talk about bird photography and the similarities (and differences) between capturing birds in flight and aircraft. In the news, more information about the 20 years of losses and cooking the books at Olympus camera, as well as new professional video camera releases from the new Canon Cinema EOS division and Red, Inc. Both companies have released cameras that are capable of working in a professional Hollywood setting with new digital cameras. Canon has some interesting movies and behind-the-scenes footage at www.canoncinemaeos.com. In addition, Canon has a firmware update for the Canon 5D Mk II and Adobe has put up Release Candidates for Camera Raw 6.6 and Lightroom 3.6. Happy Thanksgiving to all our American listeners and we will be back after the holiday with more news, reviews, interviews and how-tos!