Fotobug - Elusive Image Photography

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 16

Welcome to the final podcast of 2010 featuring an interview with Al and Fabiola Forns located in SE Florida.  Al and Fabs show off some of their recent photographs and travels to New Brunswick photographing puffins and northern gannets.  Please check out their website at www.avianscapes.com and their blog at www.casaforns.wordpress.com. We wish each and every one of you a very successful and happy new year and thank you for subscribing and listening to our podcast.  We have more plans for additional interviews and training for 2011, so please stay tuned!  We also would like your input and feedback - please feel free to send us questions and let us know what you would like for us to cover.  You may email me at jim.fotobug@verizon.net or better yet, come out and visit our Facebook Fan page! I apologize to Mike Moats that we ran out of time, but his interview will be in our next podcast - the first of 2011!  You are going to be amazed by his macro photos! Thank you to all the  wonderful photographers and friends who helped us and for everyone who took time to view our podcast!  More to come and we look forward to 2011 and our first podcast of the year will feature a retrospective view of 2010.   Also, first views of the Fotobug aerial photography tricopter! I will also be publishing the results of our HDR shootout on the Fotobug Facebook Fan page! Please note - I recommend you subscribe via iTunes, Miro or Zune.  To view the podcast here, please be patient, it could take several minutes to begin to play!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 15

Special guests interviewed in Episode 15 include Jeff Donald and RIck Sammon!  Jeff discusses his recent trip to Yellowstone and upcoming trip to Africa. Rick Sammon talks about his workshops, iPhone and iPad apps, and stories from his past.  We are really fortunate to have Rick on the show and appreciate his comments and insights! www.ricksammon.info for Rick's blog and workshop information. Special Offer! Check with Groupon (www.groupon.com) for a BIG discount on Outdoor Photo Workshop's  Ultimate Nature Photography Crash Course.  The course in normally $199, but with the coupon, the course will be only $59!  However, the coupon off will ONLY be available on Groupon for 24 hours on December 28th.  You can pick any date from January through May for the workshop to be held in St. Petersburg, Florida.  The course will include a classroom session and a field session.  Information about the workshop can be found here - http://www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com/zen-cart/total-exposure-crash-course .  Hope to see you there!! Don't forget to "like" our Fotobug Facebook Fan page and take advantage of this and other discounts and special deals! The final contestant in our HDR Shootout is Nik Software's HDR Expose Pro.  Results to be uploaded to our Facebook Fan page. Coming up on the next podcast, interviews with Al and Fabiola Forns and macro guru, Mike Moats!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 14

Please note - due to the length of this podcast, if you are viewing it on the Podbean site, please be patient until a sufficient amount of data has transferred to your computer, it could take up to 4 minutes to begin playing.  Better to subscribe via iTunes, Zune, etc., or use the download link below the video feed!  Thanks for your patience and for your interest!! The Fotobug features an interview with Doug Gardner and Dave Ragin from the PBS TV show, Wild Photo Adventures season 3 which begins airing on PBS beginning April, Sundays at 7:00pm.  In addition, Chris Klapheke returns with Holiday gift suggestions for yourself or the photographer in your life! Be sure to tune into your local PBS station to watch the new season of  Wild Photo Adventures  beginning this April, Sunday's at 7:00pm.  The current two seasons an be seen at Wild Photo Adventures and season 3 will also be available there for those of who who can't get PBS. For your Christmas and Holiday gifts, be sure to listen to Chris Klapheke's suggestions, then head on over to Outdoor Photo Gear to complete your shopping - Santa will appreciate it! More details and links to the gifts Chris suggests will be posted on our Facebook Fan page - The Fotobug - Elusive Image, so be sure to head over there, "Like" the page and be sure to let us know what you would like for Christmas this year! For the HDR Shootout this episodes features Unified Color's HDR Expose.  The results of all programs will soon be posted to the Fotobug Fan page on Facebook.  Let us know what you think and if you agree with us or not! Coming up - interviews with Al and Fabiola Forns, Jeff Donald, and Rick Sammon, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 13

Street photography, Fotobug style!  Jim and Fred take to the streets at Witchstock in Palm Harbor, FL. and try out some of the Westcott/Lightenup and Shoot techniques from the recent workshop by Andy and Mikey.  Jim interviews Jeanne Murphy and Brian Lane, his instructors from the Coastal Florida Master Naturalist Program and owners of Sensing Nature, LLC - www.sensingnature.com . Jim tackles Photomatix as the next contender in the Fotobug HDR Shootout.  Results to be published on the Fotobug Facebook page! Jim will be heading to the Everglades to help tape a PBS TV series, Wild Photo Adventures hosted by Doug Gardner - and will  feature behind the scenes footage as well as upcoming interviews with Rick Sammon, Jeff Donald, Al and Fabiola Forns and a whole lot more!  You also won't want to miss the list of Christmas stocking suggestions from Outdoor Photogear owner, Chris Klapheke.  Be sure to subscribe!  Won't cost a dime!  Don't forget to leave us feedback and be sure to join our Facebook Fan page! If your local PBS station or Time Warner cable provider doesn't carry Wild Photo Adventures, go to www.wildphotoadventures.com to view episodes!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 12

Welcome to Episode 12.  The Fotobug guys begin their new series on the HDR shootout which will involve comparing four different HDR software packages: Photoshop CS5, Photomatix, HDR Expose, and HDR Efex.  The first contender is Adobe Photoshop CS5.  the "rules" are to process a 3 image HDR sequence as quickly as possible and as realistic as possible.  A second sequence will test the programs' ability to handle ghosting.  The final images will be posted at on the Fotobug Facebook page along with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly!! The guys also discuss the Eye-Fi wireless SDHC card and the world's largest light painting - the entire city of Toledo, Spain! Check out the October issue of Outdoor Photographer Magazine for a nice five page spread on Chris Klapheke's photography.  The Fotobug is now an affiliate for Chris' company, Outdoor Photo Gear www.outdoorphotogear.com and be sure to tell them that the Fotobug sent you! Finally, we have adopted a little Carolina Wren we call CW.  Check out the video clip as he comes in every night and stays for the recording of our podcast! Upcoming interviews with Rick Sammon, possibly Art Wolfe, Al and Fabiola Forns and a lot more, so I recommend you subscribe.  Next time we will be checking out Photomatix as part of our HDR shootout.  Be sure to 'like' our new Facebook Fan page!  Finally - make sure you check the end of the podcast for an amusing outtake from the shootout video! Check www.huntsphotoandvideo.com for a special sale on November 5th, 6th and 7th!  Here is a link to the show specials - http://wbhunt.com/show and shipping is FREE!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 11

The Fotobug first annual Halloween special featuring special guests, Tim Grey and Chris Klapheke and assisted by Jason Hahn! Additional news about Microsoft and Adobe secret meeting, Hoya and the Pentax acquisition and even a money making tip for this holiday season. Special thanks to Tim Grey and Chris Klapheke for sitting down and doing an interview after their busy schedule in St. Augustine. Be sure to subscribe to Tim's newsletter, Ask Tim Grey,  and check out the Digital Darkroom Quarterly - www.timgrey.com Chris Klapheke owns and runs Outdoor Photo Gear so be sure to check out his site which specializes in products for nature photographers: www.outdoorphotogear.com PLURALEYES - now for the Mac & Premiere! for a 20% discount - click on one of the following!            - Free Trial                                        Purchase Still time to get in on Outdoor Photoworkshop's Into the Everglades workshop for November - don't wait! - www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com Please come and check out the Fotobug Facebook Fan page!  We really hope you "like" it and will become a fan and join in the discussions to come!  We also established a new website - www.thefotobug.com which will be a portal to our podcasts, news, reviews, and links to our recommendations, workshops, etc.   Let us know what you would like to see. Please take time to rate us in iTunes, Zune, Podbean, or your podcast feed service!  Thanks and stay tuned for an interview with Rick Sammon and followup interview with Jeff Donald, our HDR shootout and a whole lot more!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 10

The Fotobug guys attend the Lighten Up and Shoot workshop and interview Andy and Mikey.  This workshop is part of the Westcott 26 city tour.  Andy and Mikey are experts in street photography and have a unique approach to lighting, camera adjustments, and even the approach!  This was a wild and crazy workshop and a whole lot of fun!  We highly recommend their V-book which can be purchased at www.lightenupandshoot.com and keep an eye out for a workshop in your area! Clyde Butcher announced a group is raising funds to repair the boardwalk at Fakahatchee Strand in the Everglades.  www.orchidswamp.org/boardwalk.php if you would like to donate, or call 239-695-2905. The Orlando Camera Club will be sponsoring a workshop with photographer Bryan Peterson (commercial photographer for BP, Kodak, etc. and editor of Pop Photography) on October 22-23.  http://www.orlandocameraclub.com/ Jason Hahn debuts his latest video on Wading Techniques based upon his article that appeared in the August issue of Outdoor Photography Magazine. Trey Ratcliff has offered a discount on his latest HDR DVDs to our listeners:   HDR DVD - discount code 55BASICDVD will give you 10% OFF of the HDR DVD -Basic Edition  66PREMIUMDVD will give you 20% OFF of the HDR DVD - Premium Edition Newsweek - photos found at garagesales, flea markets, etc. CLICK HERE Coming up - interviews with Rick Sammon and Tim Grey and a follow-up interview with Jeff Donald. Please Check our new Facebook page - FOTOBUG ELUSIVE IMAGE We hope you LIKE it and and will participate!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 9

In Fotobug Episode 9, Jim and Fred interview storm photographer Mike Pendergast from Arizona.  Mike discusses the techniques and safety issues shooting lightning and  shows off some of his amazing photographs.  See more of Mike's photos at www.flickr.com/photos/desert_thunder In additional discussions, should RAW images be converted to DNG?  The guys also discuss hard drives for the iPad.  Also, part 4 of the discussion of the "lost" Ansel Adams negatives and the law suit by the Adam's estate. Check website at www.ricknorsigian.com to see the images - decide for yourself! More photo workshops coming up from Outdoor Photo Workshops including Into the Everglades November 12 -14, Trophy Texas Whitetails Oct. 29 - Nov 2 and Cowboy Winter in Wyoming Feb 10 -15- www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com Also - introducing the Better Bounce Card from Peter Gregg - www.abetterbouncecard.com iPad hack to allow the attachment of a hard drive:  http://www.iphonehacks.com/2010/05/connect-external-hard-drive-hdd-to-ipad-using-camera-connection-kit.html Commercial iPad hard drive: http://www.hypershop.com/HyperDrive-iPad-Hard-Drive-s/183.htm 2GB FAT limit on video for DSLR cameras information from Canon - Click Here Remember to visit our Amazon Store from the menu over on the right as well as our discounts page!  Every purchase you make helps keep the podcasts coming!  Thanks for your patronage!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 8

(Please note this is Episode 8 despite the error on the opening title which indicates episode 7  - my apologies!) More news, reviews, interviews and how-tos from the Fotobug guys.  Thank you for subscribing and please remember to leave feedback and email your questions to jim.fotobug@verizon.net.  More photo workshops coming up from Outdoor Photo Workshops including Into the Everglades November 12 -14, Cowboy Winter in Wyoming, February 10-15, and Costa RIca Coast to Coast March 12-20.  Go to www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com for more information and to register. Unified Color has released 32 Float plugin for Adobe Photoshop which allows unprecedented 32 bit image editing tools for Photoshop.  More information to come! Tamron is giving away 60 lenses in 60 days - simply sign up for their newsletter to register - http://www.tamron-usa.com/ .  If you already receive their newsletter, then you are already registered! Interview with photographer Jeff Donald who led the Scott Kelby Photowalk in Palm Harbor, Florida and has organized several Meet-up groups in the Tampa Bay area in addition to being a photo instructor and even a former videographer.  Jeff discusses his upcoming workshops and Photo tour to Africa and discusses additional topics of interest to photographers. Jeff Donald's Meet-up group website - http://www.meetup.com/clearwater-photo/  - You may wish to search and find a photo meet-up group in your area! Coming up: Interview with storm photographer, Mike Pendergast, HDR shootup between Photoshop Cs5, Photomatix and HDR Expose, extreme test of DeNoise 5.0, and more how-to videos including Jason Hahn's video on wading techniques for photographers.  In October we will be featuring interviews with Tim Grey and Rick Sammon! Stay tuned!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 7

Welcome to our seventh podcast.  Fred and Jim answer questions from reader's email and discuss more photography related news, such as the recently found "Ansel Adams negatives", the Obama portrait lawsuits and more.  Also discussed, and we would like your input, should we establish a Fotobug social media page on Facebook as well as Flickr or Smugmug.  If so, which ones?  Please let us know!  We would also like to do contests and have give-away events.  We would also eventually like to seperate the training videos, interviews, etc. and have a page where you can watch high quality versions. Please notice on the right side menu listing on the http://fotobug.podbean.com webpage, that we are now including links mentioned in the podcast as well as within the text presented here.  In addition, there is a link to our discounts and shopping sites. If you purchase from these links we receive a small gratuity from each sale which helps us keep the podcast coming!  Thank you in advance for your support! I apologize once again to Jeff Donald who was to be featured in this episode, but we simply ran out of time and Jeff will be the very first feature on our next podcast!  Thanks for understanding!  Also coming up, an interview with storm chaser and photographer, Mike Pendergast.  In October, I will be featuring an interview with Tim Grey and Rick Sammon!  Keep listening! Jim presents a video session on creating time-lapse videos with virtually any digital camera, easily and inexpensively.  Fred presents a review of the Seagate Dockstar and PogoPlug for sharing images and videos from your own PC.  We have a lot more planned for upcoming netcasts on DSLR videomaking, Star Trails, Kayak/Canoe photography, and more. OPW PHOTO WORKSHOPS - http://www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com PLURALEYES             - Free Trial                                        Purchase FLORIDA MASTER NATURALIST COURSES -  http://www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu/ WESTCOTT 26 CITY PHOTO TOUR - http://www.topprotour.com/ LIGHTWORKS VIDEO EDITOR - CLICK HERE