Fotobug - Elusive Image Photography

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 27

In Podcast # 27, Jim shares his recent trip to the Lake Wales ridge including Bok Tower, Spook Hill and the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest.  The Fotobug guys also discuss the Stefanie Gordon space shuttle image shot with her iPhone that has raised copyright questions, Twitpics and other services (Facebook?) retain the right to sell and distribute photos uploaded to their services, the new Sigma SD1 has been revealed, Drobo is giving away 100 Drobo backup units, Datacolor has introduced an app that allows the iPad and iPad2 to be color corrected, Nikon is suing Sigma for patent infringement, and Hasselblad has introduced a camera that effectively produces a 200MP image! Listener Ted sent in a question as to how to curve text around an object in Photoshop and Jim demonstrates how easy it is! The Shootout is back!  The Black Hills Photo Shootout in Rapid City, South Dakota that is!  Registration is now open and is only $150 for the weekend which includes 4 workshops/seminars.  The Shootout will be held in Rapid City from  September 30th - October 2nd and the featured speaker is David Stoecklein and several workshops will be given by our own Jason Hahn and his partner Les Vorhis.   Jim will be there to interview people for the Fotobug Vodcast, so come out and say hi and join in the fun! www.bhsu.edu/blackhillsphotoshootout  to register - hurry, workshop space is limited and several have already sold out! Jim also reveals the first photos of the Fotobug Skycam Tricopter which made it's first (though brief!) maiden flight but stay tuned for more! Finally, The Photo Caption Contest is over and we want to thank everyone who took time to enter.  The winners will be announced on the Fotobug Facebook page and in the next podcast.  Each winner will receive an Op/tech Rainsleeve set for their cameras courtesy of Outdoor Photo Gear - www.outdoorphotogear.com/116.htm .  Stay tuned for more contests and giveaways!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 26

There is still time to enter the spring Photo Caption Contest!  Just enter your best caption for the contest photo for a chance to win Op/Tech rain gear for your camera from Outdoor Photo Gear.  The image can be found at the Fotobug Fan page on Facebook.  In episode 26, Jim and Fred discuss the future of the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) as well as Seagate's new 500Gb hard drive for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch and also the Neat Image noise reduction plugin update.  Also, Jim gives an update on the Skycam tricopter he has been building.  Jim presents video of his recent trip to Blue Cypress Lake to photograph Osprey with Jason Hahn. Remember to check out the new photogear at www.outdoorphotogear.com and upcoming workshops/trips at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com. Coming up are more interviews including Chas Glatzer and lots more! The Photo Caption Contest ends on May 31st, so be sure to get your entry in either by posting at the Fotobug Fan Page on Facebook, or send an email with your caption to jim.fotobug@verizon.net.   There be prizes!!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 25

Chris Klapheke from Outdoor Photo Gear (www.outdoorphotogear.com/116.html) join Jim and Fred as a guest host on today's podcast #25!  Chris will be giving some suggestions for photo accessories as we move into late spring and into the summer and is providing the prizes for our Caption Contest.  Also, Jim will be demonstrating the new Perfect Layers from onOne Software which is currently entering a free public beta.  Perfect Layers is a plugin for Adobe Lightroom that adds layering and some masking capabilities. In other news, Adobe has release Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4, Canon has a firmware update for the 7D, Nikon has a firmware update for the D7000, and Sigma is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Oscar-nominated British documentary-maker Tim Hetherington, 40, co-creator of the Sundance-winning documentary Restrepo, was killed covering fighting between Muammar Gaddafi's forces and the opposition.  Chris Hondros, a Pulitzer prize finalist, was also killed. Enter our Photo Caption Contest and you may win an Op/tech Rainsleeve from Outdoor Photo Gear!  Just email us your best caption or submit your entry on the Fotobug Facebook page.  Entries may be sent to jim.fotobug@verizon.net.  Entries must be received no later than May 31st. Doug Gardner has now posted the Season 3 episodes of Wild Photo Adventures on his website at www.wildphotoadventures.com.  If  the show isn't being aired yet on your local PBS station, you can watch all 13 episodes online.  Jim was a Field Producer on episodes 8 and 9 on the Everglades and is also featured in episode 12, Behind the Scenes!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 24

Welcome to the Fotobug Podcast #24!  This past week (April 15th), Fred traveled to Myakka State Park and Oscar Scherer to photograph scrub jays, and Jim traveled to southern Florida with Jason Hahn into the Everglades as well as Ding Darling and Cape Coral (www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com).  Jim and Fred share stories of their adventures as well as photos and videos of the trips.  Also appearing in this podcast is Rob Moorman, president of TAPPA (Tampa Area Professional Photographer's Assn.) and Rob discusses tax ramifications for non-professional photographers who may be earning additional income from their photography.  An appropriate topic for tax season!  He also discusses setting up a corporation for photographers. http://tappa.org  http://fpponline.org  http://www.ppa.com  http://www.moormanphoto.com Also discussed on today's show - an original Nikon camera goes up for auction. Have $160,000 - $250,000 laying around?  You could own a piece of Nikon history! Thanks and welcome to all our new Facebook fans who joined up with us!! Note:  I recommend you subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, Zune, Miro or other 3rd party service.  If you want to view it here - please be patient as it may take several minutes to begin, depending upon your connection speed.  Downloading the podcast to your computer may be a better option!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 23

Episode 23 marks our one year anniversary and on this podcast we interview Michael Raso, the host and creator of the Film Photography Podcast!  Michael is a New Jersey based photographer and filmmaker who dug out some of his old film-based cameras a couple years ago and decided to start a podcast for people still interested in film photography.  This was a very interesting interview and one that you don't want to miss!  For instance, did you know that an independent company has cranked up one of the old Poloroid plants?  It's true, and that's not all!  Michael is giving away film and even cameras are available on their website - and they discuss cameras from the Holga all the way up to the big 8 x 10 monsters.  Highly recommended! The podcast can be found at www.filmphotographypodcast.com. Jim and Fred will also had a great time at the recent Camera Club Day event held in St. Petersburg featuring Rick Sammon.  Hopefully if you live near the St. Petersburg area you had a chance to stop in along with the other 100+ photographers and take part in the events at this wonderful event. We want to thank everyone for tuning in to our podcast over the last year and for supporting us - the growth we have experienced blows our minds!  We are planning a lot more news, reviews, interviews and how-tos over the coming year - so please subscribe and keep listening/viewing.  As always, you can help support our efforts by visiting our Store front at our main page (www.thefotobug.com) the next time you go to buy something from Amazon.com or from www.outdoorphotogear.com and please don't forget to rate our podcast! Note:  I recommend you subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, Zune, Miro or other 3rd party service.  If you want to view it here - please be patient as it may take several minutes to begin, depending upon your connection speed.  Downloading the podcast to your computer may be a better option!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 21

On today's show, Fred and Jim welcome Mike Gulbraa from M&M Phototours.  Mike co-owns an international tour company based in Utah and runs photo tours to all seven continents including USA domestic tours. Locations include China, Cambodia, Africa, Vietnam, and Antartica as well as Alaska.  Mike shares some of his wonderful images from his travels and gives recommendations for travel photographers to cope with new airline regulations, etc.  In addition, many well-known photographers such as Moose Peterson, and Robert O'Toole join M&M expeditions and share their expertise.  Finally, Mike is offering to our listeners a very special 10% discount on any 2011 photo tour just by mentioning The Fotobug when you book. http://www.mmphototours.com/  - to check out the current tour offerings! Remember to join Fred at Sunken Gardens on Sunday March 27th with Rick Sammon for The St. Petersburg Photographic Art Society for a special Club Day HDR event! http://www.photographicartsociety.org/ http://www.photographicartsociety.org/html/camera_club_day.html Finally, The Fotobug podcast will be celebrating our first anniversary in April!  April is also the date for the premiere of Doug Gardner's Wild Photo Adventures on PBS.  There is also a chance the series may be distributed internationally!  Stay tuned!! Please join us on The Fotobug Facebook Page and be sure to send us your questions and comments, and don't forget to leave us feedback and ratings on iTunes or Zune, etc. We recommend you subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Zune, etc.  If you wish to view it here, please realize it may take a couple minutes before it begins to play.  You may wish to use the download option to download the file to your computer for playback.

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 20

Welcome to The Fotobug Podcast episode number 20.  This show is going to be a bit different as we have a special guest in our studio and James Shadle is also going to do a live feed with us via Skype.  A few weeks ago, Jim and Fred joined Capt. James out on the Hooptie Deux to photograph roseate spoonbills and will be featuring a video of the trip.  If you are visiting Florida, we recommend you check out James' website at www.wildflorida.net and www.inthefieldworkshops.com and consider booking a tour with him.  In addition, he and Jim Neiger are featuring a "Best of Florida" workshop. Our studio guest is Mehlika Seval who guided Jim's photo tour of Turkey last year and is guiding Jim's upcoming photo tour of Mongolia this coming August!  Meli has worked with a number of photographers, including strobist photographer, David Honl and can arrange a tour for your photoclub or individual tour.  Check out her website at www.melitour.com . Finally, Jim and Fred and James discuss 3D and what it may mean to photography's future - fad or a new tradition?  Come to our Facebook page and join in the discussion! Also, keep in mind, Fred will be at Sunkin Gardens in St. Petersbug with RIck Sammon on Sunday, March 27th.  Go to http://www.photographicartsociety.org/html/camera_club_day.html to sign up.  If you are interested in an Everglades workshop that same weekend, go to www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com and sign up!  There are still a couple open spots left.

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 19

Welcome to Fotobug Podcast # 19!  On today's podcast we feature guest photographer, David Hemmings from Canada!  David will discuss his workshops and avian photography and may even have a tip or two for aspiring bird photographers.  Be sure to check out David's album and workshops: http://www.davidhemmingsbirdphotography.com/ and don't forget to sign his guestbook and tell him you heard him on the podcast! Jim spent the day at the NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) with Scott Kelby, RC Concepión, and Matt Kloskowski as part of the live audience for Scott's upcoming workshop tour, "Light it, Shoot it, Retouch it" and has some behind the scenes video of the NAPP headquarters and studios.  Be sure to look for the DVD version of Scott's workshop! Jim has more news on the new GoPro Hero tricopter including a short video of the first (short!) flight! The Photographic Arts Society in St. Petersburg, FL is sponsoring a weekend workshop with our friend, Rick Sammon on March 26th and a Camera Club day with Rick on March 27th.  The Saturday event is $49 and the Club day event at Sunken Gardens is $35.  Jim and Fred will be at Sunken Gardens with Rick, so come out and say "hi"! For details and to register go to: http://www.photographicartsociety.org Finally, Jim reviews the new ColorRight Pro white balance device for automatically adjusting the proper white balance on your camera.  For more information, go to: http://colorright.com/ Upcoming next time is an interview with wildlife photographer and our friend, James Shadle and the Fotobug guys spend a day out on the Hooptie Duex! Don't forget to check out the Into the Everglades workshop at www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com - March 25-27th!  Only a couple spots left open.

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 18

Welcome to the Fotobug podcast number 18!  Our special guest for this podcast is Glenn Bartley from Victoria, Canada.  Glenn discusses his wonderful avian photographs as well as his workshops to Ecuador, Vancouver, Costa Rica and Churchill!  Check out Glenn's portfolio, blog and newsletter at: www.glennbartley.com Glenn is our first international interview - with more to come!  Glenn shares some of his wonderful images as well as discussing his photography in this episode. Upcoming OPW workshops (www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com), Into the Everglades March 25, 26, 27 2010 - only a few spots remain open.  Mongolia - sold out, taking standbys only.  Costa Rica Coast to Coast March 2012 (exact dates TBD).  Peru Amazon late June early July 2012 (exact dates TBD).  Please contact us or go to OPW for more information, pricing, etc., and possibly Iceland in May 2012 -dates TBD. The St. Augustine Birding and Photofest http://floridasbirdingandphotofest.com/ is coming up April 27 - May 1 featuring keynote speaker, Art Morris.  Also, our friends Tim Grey and Maxis Gamez will be conducting workshops. Send us your questions!  jim.fotobug@verizon.net Coming up next - David Hemmings!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 17

The first Fotobug podcast of 2011 features a special guest, macro photographer, Mike Moats.  In addition to the latest news from CES, Jim and Fred present a 2010 Fotobug year in review featuring many of the outstanding photographers who have appeared on the show including Trey Ratcliff, Clyde Butcher, Tim Grey, Rick Sammon, Richard Clabaugh, Doug Gardner, David Ragin, Jeff Donald, Al and Fabiola Forns, Andy and Mikey, Chris Klapheke, RJ Wiley, James Shadle, Jason Hahn and many others.  Thanks to all the great guest and for all the viewers who have subscribed to our podcast.  We plan to continue to bring you great guests, topics and photographic training. Our guest, Mike Moats, is a well-known macro photographer who conducts workshops around the country, has written a number of books on macro photography and writes a recommended blog for the business side of photography, and maintains a forum for macro photographers:  http://www.tinylandscapes.com/ www.MikeMoatsBlog.com www.macronatureforum.com Please take a moment to rate our podcast and don't forget to come join us at our Fotobug Facebook page.  Thanks again for listening and we are looking forward to a great 2011! Coming up next time - nature photographer Glenn Bartley! Note:  I recommend you subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, Zune, Miro or other 3rd party service.  If you want to view it here - please be patient as it may take several minutes to begin, depending upon your connection speed.  Downloading the podcast to your computer may be a better option!