http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php en-us ℗ & © 2005 - 2012 Martin Bailey A total photography learning experience with Tokyo based photographer Martin Bailey. Martin Bailey This podcast is the perfect mix of tips, technique, art-talk, gear-talk, interviews, travelogues, critique and competition, illustrated by Martin's images, and complemented by a thriving online photography community of helpful and friendly photographers of all experience levels. This podcast is the perfect mix of tips, technique, art-talk, gear-talk, interviews, travelogues, critique and competition, illustrated by Martin's images, and complemented by a thriving online photography community of helpful and friendly photographers of all experience levels. Martin Bailey podcast_admin@martinbaileyphotography.com no Martin Bailey In this first MBP & Friends Live Hangout we discussed... What is Photography to you? Do Megapixels Matter? Is Chimping and Pixel Peeping Really Evil? Do you believe in The Zone? View video here rather than downloading. Includes links etc: http://mbp.ac/336 In this first MBP & Friends Live Hangout we discussed... What is Photography to you? Do Megapixels Matter? Is Chimping and Pixel Peeping Really Evil? Do you believe in The Zone? View video here rather than downloading. Includes links etc: http://mbp.ac/336 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep336.mp4 Sun, 20 May 2012 21:47:48 -0700 1:18:04 no Photography, Google Hangout, the zone, megapixels matter Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the new Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2, and I make an important announcement about a new world tour! Text and images on blog: http://mbp.ac/335 Pixels2Pigment Web site: http://www.pixels2pigment.com/ Music by UniqueTracks Today we take a look at the new Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2, and I make an important announcement about a new world tour! Text and images on blog: http://mbp.ac/335 Pixels2Pigment Web site: http://www.pixels2pigment.com/ Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep335.m4a Mon, 14 May 2012 02:45:49 -0700 25:58 no photography, GPS, Canon, GP-E2, geoencoding, review Martin Bailey Today we chat with photography author Andrew S. Gibson, about his books, and becoming a writer, along with a few photography tips. Images and Text on Blog: http://mbp.ac/334 Music by UniqueTracks Today we chat with photography author Andrew S. Gibson, about his books, and becoming a writer, along with a few photography tips. Images and Text on Blog: http://mbp.ac/334 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep334.m4a Mon, 07 May 2012 00:11:05 -0700 40:33 no photography, tips, techniques, Andrew S Gibson, writing, author, interview Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the five winning images from the March 2012 MBP Assignment, on the theme of “Food”. Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/333 Music by UniqueTracks Today we take a look at the five winning images from the March 2012 MBP Assignment, on the theme of “Food”. Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/333 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep333.m4a Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:07:21 -0700 29:14 no photography, tips, techniques, food, assignment Martin Bailey Following on from last week's Podcast, today we step back a few days to April 7, when I joined the Sakura Photo Walk in Shinjuku, here in Tokyo. Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/332 Music by UniqueTracks. Following on from last week's Podcast, today we step back a few days to April 7, when I joined the Sakura Photo Walk in Shinjuku, here in Tokyo. Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/332 Music by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep332.m4a Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:20:07 -0700 19:28 no Photography, Photo-Walk, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Sakura, Street Martin Bailey Last week, I visited the Tsukiji Fish Market here in Tokyo with Scott Jarvie, and had a wonderful morning shooting around the market, so today I share some of my experiences and photos with you. Text, Images and Links on blog: http://mbp.ac/331 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Last week, I visited the Tsukiji Fish Market here in Tokyo with Scott Jarvie, and had a wonderful morning shooting around the market, so today I share some of my experiences and photos with you. Text, Images and Links on blog: http://mbp.ac/331 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep331.m4a Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:58:37 -0700 18:06 no photography, tsukiji, fish market, street, culture, Japan, japanese Martin Bailey I recently bought a Pina Zangaro Camden Portfolio Case, and put together a physical portfolio of my work, and today I'm going to walk you through that process. Text and images on blog: http://mbp.ac/330 Pina Zangaro Camden Case: http://mbp.ac/pzcpc Music by UniqueTracks I recently bought a Pina Zangaro Camden Portfolio Case, and put together a physical portfolio of my work, and today I'm going to walk you through that process. Text and images on blog: http://mbp.ac/330 Pina Zangaro Camden Case: http://mbp.ac/pzcpc Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep330.m4a Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:16:32 -0700 31:27 no Photography, Tips, Techniques, portfolio, pina zangaro, camden Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the five winning images from the February 2012 MBP Assignment, on the theme of "Intimate Landscape". Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/329 Today we take a look at the five winning images from the February 2012 MBP Assignment, on the theme of "Intimate Landscape". Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/329 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep329.m4a Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:42:33 -0700 26:36 no Photography, Tips, Techniques, competition, assignment, intimate landscape Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III, with it's brilliant new Autofocus and incredible high ISO capabilities. Photos and Text on Blog: http://mbp.ac/328 Music by UniqueTracks Today we take a look at the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III, with it's brilliant new Autofocus and incredible high ISO capabilities. Photos and Text on Blog: http://mbp.ac/328 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep328.m4a Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:27:48 -0700 46:22 no Photography, Tips, Techniques, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, camera, gear, review, high ISO, autofocus, Multiple Exposure Martin Bailey The second of a two part series to walk you through 24 of my images from the 2012 Snow Monkey & Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop, from Feb 13 to 24. Text & Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/327 MBP Photo Adventure details: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Tour Information Newsletters: http://mbp.ac/news Music by UniqueTracks The second of a two part series to walk you through 24 of my images from the 2012 Snow Monkey & Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop, from Feb 13 to 24. Text & Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/327 MBP Photo Adventure details: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Tour Information Newsletters: http://mbp.ac/news Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep327.m4a Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:52:37 -0700 22:57 no Photography, wildlife, nature, winter, Hokkaido, whooper swan, steller's sea eagle, tips, techniques Martin Bailey The first of a two part series to walk you through 24 of my images from the 2012 Snow Monkey & Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop, from Feb 13 to 24. Text & Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/326 MBP Photo Adventure details: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Tour Information Newsletters: http://mbp.ac/news Music by UniqueTracks The first of a two part series to walk you through 24 of my images from the 2012 Snow Monkey & Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop, from Feb 13 to 24. Text & Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/326 MBP Photo Adventure details: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Tour Information Newsletters: http://mbp.ac/news Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep326.m4a Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:15:43 -0700 24:38 no Photography, Snow Monkey, Japanese Macaque, wildlife, nature, winter, Nagano, Jigokudani, Hokkaido, red-crowned crane, whooper swan, white tailed eagle Martin Bailey Today I chat with Syl Arena about the new 600EX-RT and the ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter. Us Canonista strobists can finally hold our heads high! Photos and Links on Blog: http://mbp.ac/325 Today I chat with Syl Arena about the new 600EX-RT and the ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter. Us Canonista strobists can finally hold our heads high! Photos and Links on Blog: http://mbp.ac/325 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep325.m4a Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:02:00 -0800 40:10 no Photography, tips, techniques, Canon, Speedlite, 600EX-RT, ST-E3-RT Transmitter, radio, flash, strobe, Syl Arena Martin Bailey Today we're going to take a look at the five winning images from the January 2012 MBP Assignment, on the theme "Frozen Motion". Text & Images: http://mbp.ac/324 Voting status: http://mbp.ac/asgmt2012 Forrest's Video: http://youtu.be/AhA2oU76e_8 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we're going to take a look at the five winning images from the January 2012 MBP Assignment, on the theme "Frozen Motion". Text & Images: http://mbp.ac/324 Voting status: http://mbp.ac/asgmt2012 Forrest's Video: http://youtu.be/AhA2oU76e_8 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep324.m4a Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:19:19 -0800 19:23 no photography, tips, techniques, assignment, competition, frozen motion Martin Bailey Today we conclude a two part series in which I chat with Landon Michaelson about his plans for 2012, and some of his amazing photographs. Associated Blog Post: http://mbp.ac/323 Landon's Web site: http://bksecret.com Music by UniqueTracks Today we conclude a two part series in which I chat with Landon Michaelson about his plans for 2012, and some of his amazing photographs. Associated Blog Post: http://mbp.ac/323 Landon's Web site: http://bksecret.com Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep323.m4a Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:11:00 -0800 34:28 no Landon Michaelson, photography, tips, techniques, best kept secret, interview Martin Bailey Today we start a two part series in which I interview talented photographer, huge contributor to the MBP community, and overall incredible human being, Landon Michaelson. Associated Blog Post: http://mbp.ac/322 Landon's Web site: http://bksecret.com Music by UniqueTracks Today we start a two part series in which I interview talented photographer, huge contributor to the MBP community, and overall incredible human being, Landon Michaelson. Associated Blog Post: http://mbp.ac/322 Landon's Web site: http://bksecret.com Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep322.m4a Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:08:30 -0800 55:05 no Landon Michaelson, photography, tips, techniques, best kept secret, interview Martin Bailey Today we're going to take a look at a great new lens calibration product from Reikan Technology called FoCal. Images and Text: http://mbp.ac/321 FoCal Discount: http://www.fo-cal.co.uk/mbp45 Music by UniqueTracks Today we're going to take a look at a great new lens calibration product from Reikan Technology called FoCal. Images and Text: http://mbp.ac/321 FoCal Discount: http://www.fo-cal.co.uk/mbp45 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep321.m4a Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:50:03 -0800 29:17 no photography, lens, calibration, microadjustment, FoCal, Reikan Technology, focus Martin Bailey Today we're going to take a look at the five winning images from the December 2011 assignment, on the theme of "Organic". Images and Text: http://mbp.ac/320 Scores: http://mbp.ac/2011scores Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we're going to take a look at the five winning images from the December 2011 assignment, on the theme of "Organic". Images and Text: http://mbp.ac/320 Scores: http://mbp.ac/2011scores Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep320.m4a Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:46:23 -0800 21:08 no photography, tips, techniques, assignment, contest Martin Bailey Today we look at some of the new features in Lightroom 4 Public Beta, such as Soft Proofing, Maps, Books and some Video handling enhancements. Full sized video on blog: http://mbp.ac/319 Lightroom 4 Beta download: http://mbp.ac/lr4b Geocoding Plugin: http://mbp.ac/jfgps Today we look at some of the new features in Lightroom 4 Public Beta, such as Soft Proofing, Maps, Books and some Video handling enhancements. Full sized video on blog: http://mbp.ac/319 Lightroom 4 Beta download: http://mbp.ac/lr4b Geocoding Plugin: http://mbp.ac/jfgps http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_lightroom4_beta_new_features_iphone_640x426.mp4 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:19:22 -0800 56:48 no Lightroom 4, beta, Soft Proofing, video, maps, overview, Adobe, gps, geotagging, geocoding, printing, gamut Martin Bailey Today we reflect on 2011, and take a look at my Top Ten images, and take a look at a few ways in which my appreciation of my photography is changing. Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/318 Music by UniqueTracks Today we reflect on 2011, and take a look at my Top Ten images, and take a look at a few ways in which my appreciation of my photography is changing. Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/318 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep318.m4a Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:14:44 -0800 34:03 no Photography, 2011 Top Ten, Simplicity, Photograph Sets, Hokkaido, Antarctica Martin Bailey Many of you let me know how much you enjoyed our Interview with MBP Community member Graham Morgan in episode 305, and some people asked me to do more, so today, I am really pleased to bring to a chat with Dan Newcomb. Dan on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/ TimeLapseHD YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TimeLapseHD TimeLapseHD Site: http://www.timelapsehd.com/ Dan on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/lensslave Music by UniqueTracks Many of you let me know how much you enjoyed our Interview with MBP Community member Graham Morgan in episode 305, and some people asked me to do more, so today, I am really pleased to bring to a chat with Dan Newcomb. Dan on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9453805@N07/ TimeLapseHD YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TimeLapseHD TimeLapseHD Site: http://www.timelapsehd.com/ Dan on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/lensslave Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep317.m4a Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:39:53 -0800 1:05:08 no Dan Newcomb, David Newcomb, Timelapse, Video, Wildlife, Vancouver City, The Great Reno Balloon Race, photography, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Today we're going to take a look at the five winning images and back-stories from the November assignment on the theme of "Machinery". Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/316 Assignment Forum: http://mbp.ac/asgmt Assignment Scores: http://mbp.ac/2011scores Music by UniqueTracks Today we're going to take a look at the five winning images and back-stories from the November assignment on the theme of "Machinery". Text and Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/316 Assignment Forum: http://mbp.ac/asgmt Assignment Scores: http://mbp.ac/2011scores Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep316.m4a Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:26:20 -0800 23:29 no Photography, assignment, competition, winners, Tips & Techniques, machinery Martin Bailey Today we're going to look at what I take on a nature and wildlife shoot. I'm planning on going away for a few days this week, so I figured as I planned my shoot, I'd walk you through what I take with me. Images and text on blog: http://mbp.ac/315 Links to shots with each lens on About page: http://mbp.ac/me Music by UniqueTracks Today we're going to look at what I take on a nature and wildlife shoot. I'm planning on going away for a few days this week, so I figured as I planned my shoot, I'd walk you through what I take with me. Images and text on blog: http://mbp.ac/315 Links to shots with each lens on About page: http://mbp.ac/me Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep315.m4a Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:41:23 -0800 35:18 no Photography, gear, canon, lens, guragear, kiboko bag Martin Bailey The digital age has made some aspects of photography incredibly "easy". Today I muse a little about how fulfilling I find some of the crafts surrounding my photography, at a time when it seems there are easier options. Text and images on blog: http://mbp.ac/314 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ The digital age has made some aspects of photography incredibly "easy". Today I muse a little about how fulfilling I find some of the crafts surrounding my photography, at a time when it seems there are easier options. Text and images on blog: http://mbp.ac/314 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep314.m4a Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:55:18 -0800 16:20 no Photography, artisan, craftsman, printing Martin Bailey Having been asked quite often where I buy my camera gear here in Tokyo, today I'm going to give you a guided tour of my favorite camera shop, Map Camera. Images and Text on Blog: http://mbp.ac/313 Map Camera Map: http://mbp.ac/mapmap Music by UniqueTracks Having been asked quite often where I buy my camera gear here in Tokyo, today I'm going to give you a guided tour of my favorite camera shop, Map Camera. Images and Text on Blog: http://mbp.ac/313 Map Camera Map: http://mbp.ac/mapmap Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep313.m4a Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:42:38 -0800 17:46 no Map Camera, camera store, gear, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Canon, Nikon, used camera gear, new camera gear, where to buy Martin Bailey Today I chat with Clive Copeman, an amazing photographer from New Zealand, who I've teamed up with to bring you the Southern New Zealand Photo Adventure in April 2012. See tour details and photos at http://mbp.ac/nz2012 Clive on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/clive_copeman Clive on the Web: http://www.clivecopemanphotography.com/ Music by UniqueTracks Today I chat with Clive Copeman, an amazing photographer from New Zealand, who I've teamed up with to bring you the Southern New Zealand Photo Adventure in April 2012. See tour details and photos at http://mbp.ac/nz2012 Clive on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/clive_copeman Clive on the Web: http://www.clivecopemanphotography.com/ Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep312.m4a Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:37:57 -0800 53:05 no photography, New Zealand, workshop, tour, Clive Copeman, southern new zealand, otago peninsula, Moeraki Boulders, Stewart Island, Rakiura National Park, Ulva Island Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the five winning images from the Oct 2011 MBP Assignment, on the theme of Hands. Text & Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/311 Craft & Vision eBook: http://mbp.ac/cvebk Assignment Forum: http://mbp.ac/asgmt Assignment Scores: http://mbp.ac/2011scores Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we take a look at the five winning images from the Oct 2011 MBP Assignment, on the theme of Hands. Text & Images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/311 Craft & Vision eBook: http://mbp.ac/cvebk Assignment Forum: http://mbp.ac/asgmt Assignment Scores: http://mbp.ac/2011scores Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep311.m4a Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:58:12 -0800 18:33 no photography, assignment, contest, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Today, I walk you through some of the things that I bore as we worked a location portrait shoot, and we'll take a look at some of the resulting images, to help illustrate some of my points. images and text on blog: http://mbp.ac/310 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today, I walk you through some of the things that I bore as we worked a location portrait shoot, and we'll take a look at some of the resulting images, to help illustrate some of my points. images and text on blog: http://mbp.ac/310 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep310.m4a Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:02:32 -0800 22:39 no Profoto, softbox, Westcott, octabank, D1 monolight, glass dome, studio lighting, location shoot Martin Bailey Having just started to use the ThinkTank Photo Airport Security V2 Rolling Camera Bag, I thought we'd do a What's in the Bag? style review this week. Text and images on blog: http://mbp.ac/309 Bag details: http://mbp.ac/ttp Music by UniqueTracks Having just started to use the ThinkTank Photo Airport Security V2 Rolling Camera Bag, I thought we'd do a What's in the Bag? style review this week. Text and images on blog: http://mbp.ac/309 Bag details: http://mbp.ac/ttp Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep309.m4a Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:55:44 -0800 17:13 no ThinkTank Photo, Airport Security V2.0, Rolling Camera Bag, camera bag, gear, review Martin Bailey Today I walk you through Nik Software's updated Color Efex Pro 4. Full screen video and before/after images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/308 Today I walk you through Nik Software's updated Color Efex Pro 4. Full screen video and before/after images on Blog: http://mbp.ac/308 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_color_efex_pro_4_walkthrough_iphone.mp4 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:18:05 -0800 30:54 no photography, tips, techniques, color efex pro 4, nik software, video, walkthrough Martin Bailey Today I've inserted Chris Marquardt's Tips from the Top Floor episode 524, in which Chris and I discuss two new tours that we are going to be providing for January and February 2012. Sign up for tour and workshop newsletters at http://mbp.ac/news Today I've inserted Chris Marquardt's Tips from the Top Floor episode 524, in which Chris and I discuss two new tours that we are going to be providing for January and February 2012. Sign up for tour and workshop newsletters at http://mbp.ac/news http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep307.m4a Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:26:33 -0800 34:55 no photography, chris marquardt, tips from the top floor, tour, workshop, snow monkey, hokkaido, nagano Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the September 2011 MBP Assignment Winners, on the theme of Before/After. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/306 Assignment Scores: http://mbp.ac/2011scores Nat Parnell's Web Design site: http://threethings.co.uk/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we take a look at the September 2011 MBP Assignment Winners, on the theme of Before/After. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/306 Assignment Scores: http://mbp.ac/2011scores Nat Parnell's Web Design site: http://threethings.co.uk/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep306.m4a Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:30:28 -0700 20:24 no photography, tips, techniques, back story, assignment, competition, winners, happy Martin Bailey Today share a conversation with an amazing photographer and good friend of mine, Graham Morgan from Sussex Inlet, Australia. Images and Links on Blog: http://mbp.ac/305 Music by UniqueTracks Today share a conversation with an amazing photographer and good friend of mine, Graham Morgan from Sussex Inlet, Australia. Images and Links on Blog: http://mbp.ac/305 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep305.m4a Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:24:03 -0700 1:18:57 no Photography, tips, techniques, Russia, North East Passage, Graham Morgan Martin Bailey Here's an introduction to seven iPad apps that every photographer should own. Images, Transcript and Links: http://mbp.ac/304 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Here's an introduction to seven iPad apps that every photographer should own. Images, Transcript and Links: http://mbp.ac/304 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep304.m4a Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:56:59 -0700 17:49 no photography, tips, techniques, ipad app, photographer, 500px, kelby training, foliobook, photoverse, snapseed, light it magazine Martin Bailey Here's a time lapse video of the process of making a gallery wrap using Breathing Color's Easy Wrappe Pro 1.75 system. View Full Sized Video on Blog: http://mbp.ac/303 Here's a time lapse video of the process of making a gallery wrap using Breathing Color's Easy Wrappe Pro 1.75 system. View Full Sized Video on Blog: http://mbp.ac/303 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_gallery_wrap_timelapse_podcast_iphone.mp4 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:50:44 -0700 9:36 no Photography, tips, techniques, breathing color, gallery wrap, Easy Wrappe Pro, time lapse Martin Bailey This week I review the Drobo and I'm delighted that we also have at least one to Giveaway! Register for Giveaway: http://mbp.ac/drobo Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/302 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ This week I review the Drobo and I'm delighted that we also have at least one to Giveaway! Register for Giveaway: http://mbp.ac/drobo Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/302 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep302.m4a Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:53:58 -0700 18:20 no photography, tips, techniques, drobo, giveaway, review, hard disk, data, redundancy Martin Bailey Today we look at a few ways you can really make your images pop! Images and Text on Blog: http://mbp.ac/301 ColorChecker Passport Review: http://mbp.ac/227 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we look at a few ways you can really make your images pop! Images and Text on Blog: http://mbp.ac/301 ColorChecker Passport Review: http://mbp.ac/227 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep301.m4a Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:51:22 -0700 24:37 no photography, tips, techniques, punchy, photo, photograph, Color Efex Pro 4, Nik Software, ColorChecker Passport, X-Rite Martin Bailey It's out 300th episode! And today after listening to a few listener's messages we're going to take a look at the five winning images from the August 2011 MBP Assignment, which was on the theme "Eyes"!! Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/300 TWiP #220: http://mbp.ac/pj Photography 121 #19: http://mbp.ac/p12119 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ It's out 300th episode! And today after listening to a few listener's messages we're going to take a look at the five winning images from the August 2011 MBP Assignment, which was on the theme "Eyes"!! Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/300 TWiP #220: http://mbp.ac/pj Photography 121 #19: http://mbp.ac/p12119 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep300.m4a Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:34:48 -0700 19:06 no photography, tips, techniques, contest, assignment, Eyes, winners Martin Bailey Having figured out how to record a Google+ Hangout last week, today I held another Hangout, which I was able to successfully record. Full sized video and links on blog: http://mbp.ac/299 Having figured out how to record a Google+ Hangout last week, today I held another Hangout, which I was able to successfully record. Full sized video and links on blog: http://mbp.ac/299 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_google_hangout_20110922_iphone.mp4 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:43:49 -0700 1:11:34 no Google+ hangout, Leica M9, mirrorless cameras, Nikon 1, Olympus E-P2, Panasonic GF1, Photography, Sony NEX Martin Bailey Having spent the day figuring out how to record a Google+ Hangout with Camtasia, I figured I'd share the fruits of my labor, as I know there are others trying to do this as well. Full sized video and links on blog: http://mbp.ac/298 Having spent the day figuring out how to record a Google+ Hangout with Camtasia, I figured I'd share the fruits of my labor, as I know there are others trying to do this as well. Full sized video and links on blog: http://mbp.ac/298 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_recording_google_hangouts_iphone.mp4 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:16:18 -0700 18:22 no Photography, Google, Hangout, record, video, Techsmith, Camtasia, Soundflower Martin Bailey Nik Software improved on perfection when they updated Silver Efex Pro to version 2, and today we are going to take a look at how to use this amazing black and white conversion plugin and touch on some of the new features. Full size video on blog: http://mbp.ac/297 Music by UniqueTracks Nik Software improved on perfection when they updated Silver Efex Pro to version 2, and today we are going to take a look at how to use this amazing black and white conversion plugin and touch on some of the new features. Full size video on blog: http://mbp.ac/297 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_silver_efex_pro2_walkthrough_iphone.mp4 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:53:48 -0700 29:34 no Photography, tips, techniques, Silver Efex Pro 2, Nik Software, plugin, Lightroom, Photoshop Martin Bailey Today, after quite a hiatus, we're going to take a look at the five winning images from the August 2011 MBP Assignment, which was on the theme Alive!! Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/296 Interview on FYP: http://mbp.ac/fyp Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today, after quite a hiatus, we're going to take a look at the five winning images from the August 2011 MBP Assignment, which was on the theme Alive!! Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/296 Interview on FYP: http://mbp.ac/fyp Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep296.m4a Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:29:29 -0700 21:29 no photography, tips, techniques, assignment, winners Martin Bailey Last week, I started to use 500px to share some of my work, and I'm really impressed. Today I share some of my thoughts on this amazing photo sharing site. Martin's 500px Portfolios: http://www.martinbaileyportfolios.com/ Martin's 500px Account: http://martinbailey.500px.com/ Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/295 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Last week, I started to use 500px to share some of my work, and I'm really impressed. Today I share some of my thoughts on this amazing photo sharing site. Martin's 500px Portfolios: http://www.martinbaileyportfolios.com/ Martin's 500px Account: http://martinbailey.500px.com/ Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/295 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep295.m4a Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:55:36 -0700 19:05 no photography, tips, techniques, 500px, photo sharing, quality Martin Bailey Today I walk you through the process of registering the copyright of your photographs with the Library of Congress – a must do for any serious photographer. TFTTF 515: http://mbp.ac/nw MBP Workshops: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/294 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I walk you through the process of registering the copyright of your photographs with the Library of Congress – a must do for any serious photographer. TFTTF 515: http://mbp.ac/nw MBP Workshops: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/294 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep294.m4a Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:16:09 -0700 26:26 no photography, tips, techniques, copyright, registration, image, protection, claim Martin Bailey Today I take you through how I'm currently backing up and accessing my photos from a laptop computer. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/293 Airport Extreme on B&H: http://mbp.ac/ape WD Hard Disks on B&H: http://mbp.ac/wd Sync! Sync! Sync!: http://mbp.ac/s3 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I take you through how I'm currently backing up and accessing my photos from a laptop computer. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/293 Airport Extreme on B&H: http://mbp.ac/ape WD Hard Disks on B&H: http://mbp.ac/wd Sync! Sync! Sync!: http://mbp.ac/s3 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep293.m4a Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:27:48 -0700 19:52 no photography, tips, techniques, backup, wifi, access, image files, safeguard, Airport Extreme Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the Canon PIXMA MG6120 printer, and I have to tell you, this little baby packs a lot of punch! Transcript and Photos on Blog: http://mbp.ac/292 MG6120 at B&H: http://mbp.ac/mg6120 iPF6350 at B&H: http://mbp.ac/ipf6350 Music by UniqueTracks Today we take a look at the Canon PIXMA MG6120 printer, and I have to tell you, this little baby packs a lot of punch! Transcript and Photos on Blog: http://mbp.ac/292 MG6120 at B&H: http://mbp.ac/mg6120 iPF6350 at B&H: http://mbp.ac/ipf6350 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep292.m4a Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:32:37 -0700 25:56 no photography, tips, techniques, pixus, pixma, MG6130, printer, review, scanner, canon, B&H Martin Bailey Following my surgery to remove a brain tumor on June 24th, I've been getting gradually better, and now feel well enough to update you on my experience. Transcript and Photos on Blog: http://mbp.ac/291 Music by UniqueTracks Following my surgery to remove a brain tumor on June 24th, I've been getting gradually better, and now feel well enough to update you on my experience. Transcript and Photos on Blog: http://mbp.ac/291 Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep291.m4a Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:23:00 -0700 42:11 no brain, pituitary adenoma, tumor, tumour, prolactinoma Martin Bailey Today I chat with David duChemin, a world & humanitarian photographer and best-selling author. Book links etc. on blog: http://mbp.ac/290 Find David here: David's Web site: http://www.davidduchemin.com David's Blog: http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog David on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/pixelatedimage Craft & Vision: http://www.craftandvision.com Today I chat with David duChemin, a world & humanitarian photographer and best-selling author. Book links etc. on blog: http://mbp.ac/290 Find David here: David's Web site: http://www.davidduchemin.com David's Blog: http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog David on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/pixelatedimage Craft & Vision: http://www.craftandvision.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep290.m4a Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:37:48 -0700 1:04:44 no Photography, David duChemin, life appreciation Martin Bailey I have a real treat in store you both you the listener and me today, as we chat with fellow Podcaster and friend, not to mention an amazing photographer, Ibarionex Perello. The Candid Frame: http://thecandidframe.com/ Chasing the Light on Amazon: http://mbp.ac/ctl Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/289 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ I have a real treat in store you both you the listener and me today, as we chat with fellow Podcaster and friend, not to mention an amazing photographer, Ibarionex Perello. The Candid Frame: http://thecandidframe.com/ Chasing the Light on Amazon: http://mbp.ac/ctl Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/289 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep289.m4a Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:58:56 -0700 1:28:47 no Photography, Ibarionex Perello, book, Chasing the Light Martin Bailey Having just made some final adjustments to my camera strap system, I'm really happy with the results, so here's a quick talk about where I'm at. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/288 OP/TECH USA Pro Loop Strap (Black): http://mbp.ac/otpls OP/TECH USA Super Classic Strap-Pro Loop (Black): http://mbp.ac/scpls OP/TECH USA System Connectors (Set of 2): http://mbp.ac/otscs Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap: http://mbp.ac/brdr1 Black Rapid RS DR-2 Slim Double Strap: http://mbp.ac/brdr2 Really Right Stuff B2 LR II Quick Release Clamp: http://mbp.ac/b2lr Having just made some final adjustments to my camera strap system, I'm really happy with the results, so here's a quick talk about where I'm at. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/288 OP/TECH USA Pro Loop Strap (Black): http://mbp.ac/otpls OP/TECH USA Super Classic Strap-Pro Loop (Black): http://mbp.ac/scpls OP/TECH USA System Connectors (Set of 2): http://mbp.ac/otscs Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap: http://mbp.ac/brdr1 Black Rapid RS DR-2 Slim Double Strap: http://mbp.ac/brdr2 Really Right Stuff B2 LR II Quick Release Clamp: http://mbp.ac/b2lr http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep288.m4a Sun, 29 May 2011 00:16:50 -0700 20:05 no photography, tips, techniques, camera, double, op/tech usa, strap, Black Rapid Martin Bailey This is a video slideshow of the photographs from my recent Photography Expedition to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and Patagonia with David Burren. Full sized video on blog: http://mbp.ac/287 Music by Gondwana: http://mbp.ac/gondwana This is a video slideshow of the photographs from my recent Photography Expedition to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and Patagonia with David Burren. Full sized video on blog: http://mbp.ac/287 Music by Gondwana: http://mbp.ac/gondwana http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_antarctica_falklands_patagonia_iphone.mp4 Wed, 18 May 2011 03:43:57 -0700 15:05 no Photography, Antarctica, Falklands, Patagonia, South Atlantic, wildlife, nature Martin Bailey Today we're going to take a look at this powerful little compact digital camera from Canon, the PowerShot S95. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/286 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we're going to take a look at this powerful little compact digital camera from Canon, the PowerShot S95. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/286 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep286.m4a Sun, 15 May 2011 23:44:52 -0700 20:36 no photography, compact, digital, camera, Antarctica, Buenos Aires, Canon, PowerShot, S95 Martin Bailey Following on from the last video, here's a look at how I kept my camera bag, and of course that means my camera equipment, dry during our Zodiac rides in the Antarctic recently. Full sized video on blog: http://mbp.ac/285 SealLine Dry Bag: http://mbp.ac/sldry Kiboko Bag: http://www.guragear.com/ Music by UniqueTracks Following on from the last video, here's a look at how I kept my camera bag, and of course that means my camera equipment, dry during our Zodiac rides in the Antarctic recently. Full sized video on blog: http://mbp.ac/285 SealLine Dry Bag: http://mbp.ac/sldry Kiboko Bag: http://www.guragear.com/ Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_seallineboundary115ldrybagiphone.mp4 Wed, 11 May 2011 23:54:50 -0700 6:08 no photography, dry bag, sealline, antarctica, zodiac, keep dry Martin Bailey This is a short video to show you how I used my Neos Adventurer All Season Overshoes from Outdoor Photo Gear, to keep my legs and feed warm and dry while in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands recently. Full sized video on blog: http://mbp.ac/284 Neos Overshoes on OPG: http://mbp.ac/nosa Baffin Boots on Amazon: http://mbp.ac/ambb Music by UniqueTracks This is a short video to show you how I used my Neos Adventurer All Season Overshoes from Outdoor Photo Gear, to keep my legs and feed warm and dry while in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands recently. Full sized video on blog: http://mbp.ac/284 Neos Overshoes on OPG: http://mbp.ac/nosa Baffin Boots on Amazon: http://mbp.ac/ambb Music by UniqueTracks http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_neosovershoes_iphone.mp4 Mon, 09 May 2011 05:58:15 -0700 8:02 no overshoes, neos, adventurer, footwear, keep dry, waterproof, all weather, antarctic, antarctica, winter, zodiac, ship, gangway, Martin Bailey Here's a short video that I shot on Feb 1, 2011, of a Blakiston's Fish Owl Feeding in the town of Rausu, Hokkaido, Japan. See my blog for full sized video. Full sized video here: http://mbp.ac/283 Here's a short video that I shot on Feb 1, 2011, of a Blakiston's Fish Owl Feeding in the town of Rausu, Hokkaido, Japan. See my blog for full sized video. Full sized video here: http://mbp.ac/283 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_blakistons_fish_owl_iphone_version.mp4 Tue, 03 May 2011 07:35:02 -0700 4:14 no photography, video, blakiston's fish owl, avian, owl, bird, feeding, Hokkaido, Japan Martin Bailey Today we complete a three part series of episodes to update you on the 2011 Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/282 Future Workshop Info: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we complete a three part series of episodes to update you on the 2011 Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/282 Future Workshop Info: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep282.m4a Mon, 02 May 2011 20:59:04 -0700 29:53 no photography, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, Steller's Sea Eagle, snow, winter, workshop, Ezo Deer Martin Bailey Today we continue a multi-part series of episodes to update you on the 2011 Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/281 Future Workshop Info: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we continue a multi-part series of episodes to update you on the 2011 Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/281 Future Workshop Info: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep281.m4a Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:51:22 -0700 27:12 no photography, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, red-crowned crane, whooper swan, snow, winter, workshop Martin Bailey I'm back home in Tokyo again, and before we continue with our planned episodes, here's a quick update on the situation in Japan and a way that we can help Japan. Red Cross Worldwide: http://mbp.ac/rc Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. I'm back home in Tokyo again, and before we continue with our planned episodes, here's a quick update on the situation in Japan and a way that we can help Japan. Red Cross Worldwide: http://mbp.ac/rc Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep280.m4a Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:57:21 -0700 23:45 no Photography, Help Japan, Red Cross, tsunami, earthquake, quake, recovery, Prints for Japan Project, Fine Art Prints Martin Bailey Today we start a multi-part series of episode to update you on the 2011 Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/279 Future Workshop Info: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we start a multi-part series of episode to update you on the 2011 Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop. Images and Transcript: http://mbp.ac/279 Future Workshop Info: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep279.m4a Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:15:46 -0800 21:39 no photography, tips, techniques, snow monkey, nagano, macaque, winter, workshop Martin Bailey Today I chat with Dr. Brad Striebig, co-author of the book, “In the Big Forest”, about the role of photography in such a project. Blog post: http://mbp.ac/278 Buy the book at: http://www.inthebigforest.org Brad's Photography Page: http://www.yovophoto.com Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I chat with Dr. Brad Striebig, co-author of the book, “In the Big Forest”, about the role of photography in such a project. Blog post: http://mbp.ac/278 Buy the book at: http://www.inthebigforest.org Brad's Photography Page: http://www.yovophoto.com Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep278.m4a Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:11:02 -0800 41:33 no photography, tips, techniques, Benin, Africa, In the Big Forest, Brad Striebig, publishing Martin Bailey I’ve gone and done it! I’ve jumped ship from Windows to Mac! Today I tell you why, and what I’m enjoying about the Mac OS. Transcript and Images: http://mbp.ac/277 Mar 2011 Antarctica Expedition: http://luminodyssey.com/march2011/ Details of new 2 week option: http://luminodyssey.com/ant2011a Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. I’ve gone and done it! I’ve jumped ship from Windows to Mac! Today I tell you why, and what I’m enjoying about the Mac OS. Transcript and Images: http://mbp.ac/277 Mar 2011 Antarctica Expedition: http://luminodyssey.com/march2011/ Details of new 2 week option: http://luminodyssey.com/ant2011a Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep277.m4a Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:37:49 -0800 25:10 no photography, mac, jump ship, computer, operating system, windows Martin Bailey Today I bring you a chat that I had with photographer Syl Arena this afternoon. Syl is the Canon version of Joe McNally, but like Joe, his teachings are of benefit to all photographers, regardless of the camera system they use. http://speedliting.com http://pixsylated.com/ http://twitter.com/#!/syl_arena The book on Amazon: http://mbp.ac/shb Today I bring you a chat that I had with photographer Syl Arena this afternoon. Syl is the Canon version of Joe McNally, but like Joe, his teachings are of benefit to all photographers, regardless of the camera system they use. http://speedliting.com http://pixsylated.com/ http://twitter.com/#!/syl_arena The book on Amazon: http://mbp.ac/shb http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep276.m4a Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:23:02 -0800 1:01:42 no Photography, tips, techniques, syl arena, speedliter’s handbook, book, canon, speedlite, interview Martin Bailey This is the second of a two part series in which I discuss the Portrait shoot I did at a Xmas Party in Dec 2010. Photos, Transcripts and Links: http://mbp.ac/275 Studio Diagram: http://mbp.ac/studio Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. This is the second of a two part series in which I discuss the Portrait shoot I did at a Xmas Party in Dec 2010. Photos, Transcripts and Links: http://mbp.ac/275 Studio Diagram: http://mbp.ac/studio Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep275.m4a Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:41:07 -0800 22:55 no photography, tips, techniques, studio, lighting, Profoto, Air Sync, Air Remote, business, portrait, portraiture Martin Bailey This is the first of a two part series in which I discuss the Portrait shoot I did at a Xmas Party in Dec 2010. Photos, Transcripts and Links: http://mbp.ac/274 Studio Diagram: http://mbp.ac/studio Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. This is the first of a two part series in which I discuss the Portrait shoot I did at a Xmas Party in Dec 2010. Photos, Transcripts and Links: http://mbp.ac/274 Studio Diagram: http://mbp.ac/studio Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep274.m4a Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:07:35 -0800 20:36 no photography, tips, techniques, studio, lighting, Profoto, Air Sync, Air Remote, business, portrait Martin Bailey Today we take a look at how my Dec 2010 Exhibition "The Nature of Japan" went, including the highlights, and areas that could have been done better. MBP Companion App: http://mbp.ac/app Images and Transcript here: http://mbp.ac/273 Music from Triple Scoop Music: http://www.triplescoopmusic.com/ Today we take a look at how my Dec 2010 Exhibition "The Nature of Japan" went, including the highlights, and areas that could have been done better. MBP Companion App: http://mbp.ac/app Images and Transcript here: http://mbp.ac/273 Music from Triple Scoop Music: http://www.triplescoopmusic.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep273.m4a Sat, 01 Jan 2011 03:43:46 -0800 33:36 no photography, tips, techniques, Nature of Japan, exhibition, show, art Martin Bailey This is a slide-show of the 38 pieces displayed at my Exhibition in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from Dec 23-30, 2010. I also merged in a bit of video footage from a few of the locations, to help tell the story. Full size video on blog: http://mbp.ac/272 This is a slide-show of the 38 pieces displayed at my Exhibition in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from Dec 23-30, 2010. I also merged in a bit of video footage from a few of the locations, to help tell the story. Full size video on blog: http://mbp.ac/272 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/noj4iphone.mp4 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:43:58 -0800 6:16 no photography, nature, wildlife, macaque, snow monkey, landscape, The Nature of Japan, Seasonal Transition Martin Bailey Having figured out a number of ways to make printing in large quantities for an exhibition smoother, today I take you through the printing and framing process from start to finish. View full sized video here: http://mbp.ac/271 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Having figured out a number of ways to make printing in large quantities for an exhibition smoother, today I take you through the printing and framing process from start to finish. View full sized video here: http://mbp.ac/271 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/printing_and_framing_for_exhibition_ep271_iphone_small.mp4 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:43:02 -0800 29:04 no photography, tips, techniques, printing, framing, exhibition, process, soft-proofing Martin Bailey Today I'm going to share some thoughts on the Therapeutic Power of the Creative Process. Transcript: http://mbp.ac/270 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I'm going to share some thoughts on the Therapeutic Power of the Creative Process. Transcript: http://mbp.ac/270 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep270.m4a Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:08:23 -0800 15:00 no photography, philosophy, the zone, therapy, thought, creative, process Martin Bailey With just a month to go until my December Exhibition opens here in Tokyo, I figured I'd give you an update on my planning and stuff I'm learning along the way. Images and Transcript on Blog: http://mbp.ac/269 With just a month to go until my December Exhibition opens here in Tokyo, I figured I'd give you an update on my planning and stuff I'm learning along the way. Images and Transcript on Blog: http://mbp.ac/269 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep269.m4a Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:58:13 -0800 23:13 no photography, tips, techniques, exhibition, gallery Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the five winning images from the October 2010 WebSpy/MBP Photography Assignment on the theme Bookmark! Transcript and Images: http://mbp.ac/pc268 2010 2nd Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Scores are here: http://mbp.ac/20102 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we take a look at the five winning images from the October 2010 WebSpy/MBP Photography Assignment on the theme Bookmark! Transcript and Images: http://mbp.ac/pc268 2010 2nd Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Scores are here: http://mbp.ac/20102 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep268.m4a Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:30:38 -0800 23:36 no photography, tips, techniques, assignment, competition, bookmark Martin Bailey Today we're going to touch on some of the times that I reach for Silver Efex Pro, and I also walk you through a black and white conversion. Full screen video on blog: http://bit.ly/mbp267 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we're going to touch on some of the times that I reach for Silver Efex Pro, and I also walk you through a black and white conversion. Full screen video on blog: http://bit.ly/mbp267 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/silver_efex_pro_in_use_iphone_version.mp4 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:31:12 -0800 27:11 no photography, tips, techniques, nik software, silver efex pro, black and white, monotone Martin Bailey I've been asked quite often how I sign my fine art prints and canvases, so today I'm going to tell you what works for me. Transcript and images on blog: http://bit.ly/mbp266 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ I've been asked quite often how I sign my fine art prints and canvases, so today I'm going to tell you what works for me. Transcript and images on blog: http://bit.ly/mbp266 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep266.m4a Mon, 01 Nov 2010 03:02:46 -0700 17:41 no photography, tips, techniques, fine art prints, signature, autograph, pigment gel, ink, pen, signing prints Martin Bailey Today we're going to take a look at the winning images from the September 2010 MBP and WebSpy Photography Assignment, which was on the theme of Change. 2010 2nd Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Scores: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_2.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we're going to take a look at the winning images from the September 2010 MBP and WebSpy Photography Assignment, which was on the theme of Change. 2010 2nd Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Scores: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_2.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep265.m4a Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:12:57 -0700 26:59 no photography, tips, techniques, competition, assignment Martin Bailey Today I share the new process for applying Breathing Color's Timeless Laminate. This is the iPhone version, and really only for viewing on your iPhone or iPod. If you want to view on a computer or iPad, please visit the blog at http://bit.ly/mbp264 Today I share the new process for applying Breathing Color's Timeless Laminate. This is the iPhone version, and really only for viewing on your iPhone or iPod. If you want to view on a computer or iPad, please visit the blog at http://bit.ly/mbp264 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_breathing_color_timeless_lamination_process_iphone.mp4 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:06:47 -0700 16:59 no Photography, Breathing Color, Timeless, laminate, tips, techniques, canvas, wrap Martin Bailey I've spent the last few days getting used to the Breathing Color Lyve Canvas and Timeless Laminate system and today share my thoughts, with some tips for using the system yourself. Transcript and images: http://bit.ly/mbp263 Breathing Color: http://www.breathingcolor.com/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. I've spent the last few days getting used to the Breathing Color Lyve Canvas and Timeless Laminate system and today share my thoughts, with some tips for using the system yourself. Transcript and images: http://bit.ly/mbp263 Breathing Color: http://www.breathingcolor.com/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep263.m4a Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:35:11 -0700 22:18 no photography, tips, techniques, breathing color, lyve, canvas, timeless, laminate, gallery wrap Martin Bailey In working on preparation for my Dec show, I found a few ways to work that I thought you might find useful, so here they are. Transcript and Images: http://bit.ly/mbp262 Exhibition Details: http://bit.ly/mbpexh Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. In working on preparation for my Dec show, I found a few ways to work that I thought you might find useful, so here they are. Transcript and Images: http://bit.ly/mbp262 Exhibition Details: http://bit.ly/mbpexh Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep262.m4a Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:26:35 -0700 24:38 no photography, tips, technique, art, exhibition, preparation, gallery Martin Bailey Here's the first update on the preparations for my going full time professional photographer, and a few other miscellaneous updates. Transcript: http://bit.ly/mbp261 Here's the first update on the preparations for my going full time professional photographer, and a few other miscellaneous updates. Transcript: http://bit.ly/mbp261 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep261.m4a Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:32:15 -0700 16:37 no photography, going pro, art, exhibition, business Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the winners of the August 2010 MBP/WebSpy assignment, on the theme of "Glass or Water". Assignment Scores: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_2.php 2010 2nd Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we take a look at the winners of the August 2010 MBP/WebSpy assignment, on the theme of "Glass or Water". Assignment Scores: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_2.php 2010 2nd Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep260.m4a Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:50:54 -0700 16:51 no photography, tips, technique, art, assignment, contest Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6350 Large Format printer from Canon. View Images Here: http://bit.ly/mbp259 Details of iPF6350: http://bit.ly/MBPiPF6350 Buy from B&H: http://bit.ly/BHiPF6350 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we take a look at the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6350 Large Format printer from Canon. View Images Here: http://bit.ly/mbp259 Details of iPF6350: http://bit.ly/MBPiPF6350 Buy from B&H: http://bit.ly/BHiPF6350 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep259.m4a Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:52:32 -0700 33:03 no photography, tips, technique, fine art, printing, printer, iPF6350, imagePROGRAF, Large Format Martin Bailey This last week has seen some major changes and life decisions for me. Listen in to see what's happening. See transcript here: http://bit.ly/mbp258 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. This last week has seen some major changes and life decisions for me. Listen in to see what's happening. See transcript here: http://bit.ly/mbp258 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep258.m4a Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:06:43 -0700 22:22 no photography, business Martin Bailey This week's Podcast is a video in which I show you how to make a gallery wrap with the Hahnemühle Pro Gallerie Wrap System. For details of items used and full sized video, visit the blog: http://bit.ly/mbp257 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. This week's Podcast is a video in which I show you how to make a gallery wrap with the Hahnemühle Pro Gallerie Wrap System. For details of items used and full sized video, visit the blog: http://bit.ly/mbp257 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/making_a_gallery_wrap_iphone.mp4 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:20:29 -0700 15:04 no Photography, tips, techniques, fine art prints, Gallerie Wrap, Hahnemühle Pro, Podcast, video Martin Bailey My new office come modest studio is now just about complete, so today I'm going to give you a bit of a tour, and discuss some of the details that I bore in mind when putting it together, in the hope that it might help you, if you do something similar. Images and Transcript are available on my blog here: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2010/08/23/podcast-256-ideas-from-the-new-officestudio Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. My new office come modest studio is now just about complete, so today I'm going to give you a bit of a tour, and discuss some of the details that I bore in mind when putting it together, in the hope that it might help you, if you do something similar. Images and Transcript are available on my blog here: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2010/08/23/podcast-256-ideas-from-the-new-officestudio Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep256.m4a Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:09:49 -0700 18:56 no photography, tips, office, studio, design, storage Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the five winners of the Symmetry Assignment from July 2010, accompanied by the artists back-stories. Assignment Scores: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_2.php 2010 2nd Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we take a look at the five winners of the Symmetry Assignment from July 2010, accompanied by the artists back-stories. Assignment Scores: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_2.php 2010 2nd Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep255.m4a Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:21:16 -0700 19:19 no photography, tips, technique, art, assignment, competition Martin Bailey I gave a full day seminar at X-Rite Japan on August 7, focusing on the Color Managed Digital Workflow. Here's a brief breakdown of the key points. View images and transcript: http://bit.ly/mbp254 Details of the seminar: http://bit.ly/mbpcmdw My video on the X-Rite ColorMunki Photo: http://bit.ly/mbpcmp ColorMunki on B&H: http://bit.ly/mbpbhcmp ColorChecker Passport on B&H: http://bit.ly/mbpbhpassport X-Rite Product Details: http://www.xritephoto.com/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. I gave a full day seminar at X-Rite Japan on August 7, focusing on the Color Managed Digital Workflow. Here's a brief breakdown of the key points. View images and transcript: http://bit.ly/mbp254 Details of the seminar: http://bit.ly/mbpcmdw My video on the X-Rite ColorMunki Photo: http://bit.ly/mbpcmp ColorMunki on B&H: http://bit.ly/mbpbhcmp ColorChecker Passport on B&H: http://bit.ly/mbpbhpassport X-Rite Product Details: http://www.xritephoto.com/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep254.m4a Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:22:18 -0700 23:59 no photography, tips, technique, x-rite, color management, digital workflow, colorchecker passport, colormunki photo, seminar Martin Bailey Today I answer three photography related questions from a listener, about my main tripod, my walkabout lens, and my experience with the Canon EF 100-400mm lens. Images from my 100-400mm Lens: http://bit.ly/mbp100-400 View images shot with other gear here: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/about/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I answer three photography related questions from a listener, about my main tripod, my walkabout lens, and my experience with the Canon EF 100-400mm lens. Images from my 100-400mm Lens: http://bit.ly/mbp100-400 View images shot with other gear here: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/about/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep253.m4a Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:24:51 -0700 24:00 no photography, tips, technique, art, gear, gitzo, tripod, camera support, lens, 100-400mm Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the five winning images of the Cityscape assignment from June. Dan and David's Vancouver City video: http://www.youtube.com/TimeLapseHD#p/u/0/_xMz2SnSWS4 2nd 2010 Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Details of my Color Managed Digital Workflow Seminar: http://bit.ly/mbpcmdw Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we take a look at the five winning images of the Cityscape assignment from June. Dan and David's Vancouver City video: http://www.youtube.com/TimeLapseHD#p/u/0/_xMz2SnSWS4 2nd 2010 Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Details of my Color Managed Digital Workflow Seminar: http://bit.ly/mbpcmdw Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep252.m4a Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:07:33 -0700 23:20 no photography, tips, technique, art, Vancouver City video, assignment Martin Bailey As planning for my move, including creating my first office and small studio, I figured I'd share my plans with you today. Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ As planning for my move, including creating my first office and small studio, I figured I'd share my plans with you today. Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep251.m4a Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:58:36 -0700 20:08 no photography, tips, technique, building an office, studio Martin Bailey In this, the 250th episode, I have a look at the last five years, and how I have changed as a photographer, as well as some information on current and future changes. March 2011 Antarctica and South Antarctic Photo Odyssey: http://luminodyssey.com/march2011/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ In this, the 250th episode, I have a look at the last five years, and how I have changed as a photographer, as well as some information on current and future changes. March 2011 Antarctica and South Antarctic Photo Odyssey: http://luminodyssey.com/march2011/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep250.m4a Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:32:36 -0700 26:51 no photography, tips, technique, art Martin Bailey Today I take you through a full monitor and printer calibration with the X-Rite ColorMunki Photo, and we also take a look at how to optimize a printer profile. View the full sized video: http://bit.ly/mbp249 Today I take you through a full monitor and printer calibration with the X-Rite ColorMunki Photo, and we also take a look at how to optimize a printer profile. View the full sized video: http://bit.ly/mbp249 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4v?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/xritecolormunkiphoto_ipod.m4v Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:35:04 -0700 25:05 no X-Rite, ColorMunki, Photo, calibration, color management, photography Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the winning images from the May MBP/WebSpy Photography Assignment, and hear some of the photographers' back-stories. Dan Newcomb's Light-painting Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-9ltgephj0 New Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Win a Kata 3N1-33 Bag! http://bit.ly/mbpga2 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we take a look at the winning images from the May MBP/WebSpy Photography Assignment, and hear some of the photographers' back-stories. Dan Newcomb's Light-painting Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-9ltgephj0 New Assignment Prizes: http://bit.ly/mbpwsy2 Win a Kata 3N1-33 Bag! http://bit.ly/mbpga2 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep248.m4a Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:23:38 -0700 24:20 no photography, tips, technique, art, assignment, flowerscape Martin Bailey I was surprised by the confusion of what makes a good Flowerscape, as people discussed this following the May Assignment. Today I'm going to dissect this genre of flower photography that I have created. View all of my Flowerscapes: http://bit.ly/flowerscapes Win a Kata 3N1-33 Bag! http://bit.ly/mbpga2 Color Wheel: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php Learning Digital Photography Podcast: http://www.canonblogger.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ I was surprised by the confusion of what makes a good Flowerscape, as people discussed this following the May Assignment. Today I'm going to dissect this genre of flower photography that I have created. View all of my Flowerscapes: http://bit.ly/flowerscapes Win a Kata 3N1-33 Bag! http://bit.ly/mbpga2 Color Wheel: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php Learning Digital Photography Podcast: http://www.canonblogger.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep247.m4a Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:46:07 -0700 21:22 no photography, tips, technique, flowerscape, flower, art Martin Bailey The iPad is more suited to the photographer than any other professional or hobbyist. Here's how I'm using the iPad now that the initial excitement is over. Images, Transcript and Links: http://bit.ly/mbp246 Win a Kata 3N1-33 Bag! http://bit.ly/mbpga2 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ The iPad is more suited to the photographer than any other professional or hobbyist. Here's how I'm using the iPad now that the initial excitement is over. Images, Transcript and Links: http://bit.ly/mbp246 Win a Kata 3N1-33 Bag! http://bit.ly/mbpga2 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep246.m4a Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:58:58 -0700 42687806 no ipad, review, itunes, app store, evernote, dropbox, the early edition, photographer, tweetdeck, twitterrific Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the 3N1-33, which is an incredibly versatile Sling and Backpack style camera bag, from Kata Bags. View Images here: http://bit.ly/mbpkbr Kata-Bags online: http://kata-bags.com/ 3N1-33 Page: http://kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=19773 Win a 3N1-33 Bag! http://bit.ly/mbpga2 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we take a look at the 3N1-33, which is an incredibly versatile Sling and Backpack style camera bag, from Kata Bags. View Images here: http://bit.ly/mbpkbr Kata-Bags online: http://kata-bags.com/ 3N1-33 Page: http://kata-bags.com/product.asp?p_Id=19773 Win a 3N1-33 Bag! http://bit.ly/mbpga2 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep245.m4a Mon, 31 May 2010 07:02:56 -0700 20:24 no photography, gear, review, kata bags, innovation, lightweight, protective, camera, photo, bag Martin Bailey Today I relay a story of how I got my creative juices flowing again after a short slump. The Moon video: http://bit.ly/belvKD X-Rite Coloratti Announcement: http://bit.ly/mbpxrc Here's David Lee's 365 day project Flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/davejp/sets/72157612095217264/ Music Mvt 1, Piano Sonata 14 (Moonlight Sonata) Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven Publisher: Public Domain Recording Licensed from the UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc. Today I relay a story of how I got my creative juices flowing again after a short slump. The Moon video: http://bit.ly/belvKD X-Rite Coloratti Announcement: http://bit.ly/mbpxrc Here's David Lee's 365 day project Flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/davejp/sets/72157612095217264/ Music Mvt 1, Piano Sonata 14 (Moonlight Sonata) Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven Publisher: Public Domain Recording Licensed from the UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep244.m4a Tue, 25 May 2010 06:33:31 -0700 27:40 no photography, tips, techniques, creation, creativity, slump, break out, yips, rut Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the winning images from the April MBP and WebSpy Photography Assignment, with members' back-stories and Martin's comments. Voting status and winning images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_1.php Prizes to be awarded next month: http://bit.ly/61LAXU Blog post on the Canon Lens Thermos Travel Mug giveaway: http://bit.ly/mbpga1 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we take a look at the winning images from the April MBP and WebSpy Photography Assignment, with members' back-stories and Martin's comments. Voting status and winning images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_1.php Prizes to be awarded next month: http://bit.ly/61LAXU Blog post on the Canon Lens Thermos Travel Mug giveaway: http://bit.ly/mbpga1 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep243.m4a Mon, 17 May 2010 06:22:01 -0700 20:45 no photography, assignment, competition, urban decay, haikyo Martin Bailey Today I explain all about the new Martin Bailey Photography Podcast Companion App, now available in the iTunes App Store! See the app page here: http://bit.ly/mbpapp Circle of Confusion info: http://bit.ly/mbp65 CoC sizes by Camera: http://www.dofmaster.com/digital_coc.html Music: Studies In Ether, by Andrew Aversa - UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc. Today I explain all about the new Martin Bailey Photography Podcast Companion App, now available in the iTunes App Store! See the app page here: http://bit.ly/mbpapp Circle of Confusion info: http://bit.ly/mbp65 CoC sizes by Camera: http://www.dofmaster.com/digital_coc.html Music: Studies In Ether, by Andrew Aversa - UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep242.m4a Mon, 10 May 2010 06:21:54 -0700 22:05 no photography, tips, technique, app, MBP Podcast Companion Martin Bailey Following on from Episode 237, this week we look at some images from the Landscape leg of the 2010 Hokkaido Workshop. We also hear participants comments from the entire Hokkaido Tour. Episode 237: http://bit.ly/mbp237 All Hokkaido 2010 images: http://bit.ly/mbph2010 Following on from Episode 237, this week we look at some images from the Landscape leg of the 2010 Hokkaido Workshop. We also hear participants comments from the entire Hokkaido Tour. Episode 237: http://bit.ly/mbp237 All Hokkaido 2010 images: http://bit.ly/mbph2010 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep241.m4a Mon, 03 May 2010 04:26:24 -0700 33:11 no photography, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, workshop, winter, landscape Martin Bailey As I didn't talk about the February Assignment winners last month, here goes with a two month installment, including winners' back-stories. Voting status and winning images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_1.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ As I didn't talk about the February Assignment winners last month, here goes with a two month installment, including winners' back-stories. Voting status and winning images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_1.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep240.m4a Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:51:45 -0700 25:40 no photography, tips, techniques, assignment Martin Bailey I recently figured out how to mount my cameras and lenses fitted with Really Right Stuff plates, to my Manfrotto 519 Pro Video Fluid Head, and today share my secrets with you. See the full sized video on my blog here: http://bit.ly/mbp239 Or on Vimeo here: http://vimeo.com/11002725 Manfrotto 519 Pro Video Fluid Head: http://bit.ly/mbp519fh Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate: http://bit.ly/m501pl Gitzo GT5541LS Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs: http://bit.ly/bOvmcB Mounting the 519 head on Gitzo legs requires a Gitzo GS5320V75 75mm Bowl Adapter: http://bit.ly/cVm2UO Really Right Stuff 80mm Quick Release Clamp. Search for "B2 LLR II" at: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ Music: Studies In Ether, by Andrew Aversa – Recording Licensed from the UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc. I recently figured out how to mount my cameras and lenses fitted with Really Right Stuff plates, to my Manfrotto 519 Pro Video Fluid Head, and today share my secrets with you. See the full sized video on my blog here: http://bit.ly/mbp239 Or on Vimeo here: http://vimeo.com/11002725 Manfrotto 519 Pro Video Fluid Head: http://bit.ly/mbp519fh Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate: http://bit.ly/m501pl Gitzo GT5541LS Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs: http://bit.ly/bOvmcB Mounting the 519 head on Gitzo legs requires a Gitzo GS5320V75 75mm Bowl Adapter: http://bit.ly/cVm2UO Really Right Stuff 80mm Quick Release Clamp. Search for "B2 LLR II" at: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ Music: Studies In Ether, by Andrew Aversa – Recording Licensed from the UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep239.m4a Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:19:27 -0700 12:17 no photography, tips, techniques, video, HDDSLR, fluid head, Really Right Stuff, lens, plate, bracket Martin Bailey I recently figured out how to mount my cameras and lenses fitted with Really Right Stuff plates, to my Manfrotto 519 Pro Video Fluid Head, and today share my secrets with you. See the full sized video on my blog here: http://bit.ly/mbp239 Or on Vimeo here: http://vimeo.com/11002725 Manfrotto 519 Pro Video Fluid Head: http://bit.ly/mbp519fh Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate: http://bit.ly/m501pl Gitzo GT5541LS Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs: http://bit.ly/bOvmcB Mounting the 519 head on Gitzo legs requires a Gitzo GS5320V75 75mm Bowl Adapter: http://bit.ly/cVm2UO Really Right Stuff 80mm Quick Release Clamp. Search for "B2 LLR II" at: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ Music: Studies In Ether, by Andrew Aversa – Recording Licensed from the UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc. I recently figured out how to mount my cameras and lenses fitted with Really Right Stuff plates, to my Manfrotto 519 Pro Video Fluid Head, and today share my secrets with you. See the full sized video on my blog here: http://bit.ly/mbp239 Or on Vimeo here: http://vimeo.com/11002725 Manfrotto 519 Pro Video Fluid Head: http://bit.ly/mbp519fh Manfrotto 501PL Sliding Quick Release Plate: http://bit.ly/m501pl Gitzo GT5541LS Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs: http://bit.ly/bOvmcB Mounting the 519 head on Gitzo legs requires a Gitzo GS5320V75 75mm Bowl Adapter: http://bit.ly/cVm2UO Really Right Stuff 80mm Quick Release Clamp. Search for "B2 LLR II" at: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ Music: Studies In Ether, by Andrew Aversa – Recording Licensed from the UniqueTracks Production Music Library Inc. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/manfrottoandrss_iphone.mp4 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:19:14 -0700 9:56 no photography, tips, techniques, video, HDDSLR, fluid head, Really Right Stuff, lens, plate, bracket Martin Bailey Today I released my first short movie "Meguro River Sakura" as this week's Podcast episode, along with just a little bit of background information on the project. See the full sized video on my blog here: http://bit.ly/mbp238 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today I released my first short movie "Meguro River Sakura" as this week's Podcast episode, along with just a little bit of background information on the project. See the full sized video on my blog here: http://bit.ly/mbp238 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep238_1.m4a Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:35:08 -0700 12:16 no photography, Meguro, Tokyo, cherry blossom, sakura, video, HDDSLR Martin Bailey Here's my first short movie "Meguro River Sakura", depicting the various ways the Japanese enjoy the Sakura (cherry blossom) that indicates the arrival of spring. See the full sized video on my blog here: http://bit.ly/mbp238 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Here's my first short movie "Meguro River Sakura", depicting the various ways the Japanese enjoy the Sakura (cherry blossom) that indicates the arrival of spring. See the full sized video on my blog here: http://bit.ly/mbp238 Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_meguro_river_sakura_ipod.mp4 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:32:15 -0700 8:29 no photography, Meguro, Tokyo, cherry blossom, sakura, video, HDDSLR Martin Bailey This week I take you on a brief tour the first half of our Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop from 2010. This link shows all Hokkaido 2010 images: http://bit.ly/mbph2010 Check out the details of the 2011 Workshops here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ This week I take you on a brief tour the first half of our Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshop from 2010. This link shows all Hokkaido 2010 images: http://bit.ly/mbph2010 Check out the details of the 2011 Workshops here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep237.m4a Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:21:13 -0700 31:13 no photography, travelogue, hokkaido, wildlife, nature, workshop Martin Bailey This week we look at the results of tests of the new EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM lens with 1.4X and 2X Extenders fitted. See the test results here: http://bit.ly/mbp236 Buying this lens from B&H? Use this link and support MBP: http://bit.ly/mbp70-200 1.4X and 2X Extenders from B&H as well: http://bit.ly/mbp1_4X http://bit.ly/mbp2X Cornell University's Resolution Test Chart: http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/~westin/misc/res-chart.html View all of my 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM Lens images: http://bit.ly/70-200VII Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ This week we look at the results of tests of the new EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM lens with 1.4X and 2X Extenders fitted. See the test results here: http://bit.ly/mbp236 Buying this lens from B&H? Use this link and support MBP: http://bit.ly/mbp70-200 1.4X and 2X Extenders from B&H as well: http://bit.ly/mbp1_4X http://bit.ly/mbp2X Cornell University's Resolution Test Chart: http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/~westin/misc/res-chart.html View all of my 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM Lens images: http://bit.ly/70-200VII Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep236.m4a Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:53:37 -0700 21:23 no photography, Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM, lens, gear, review, extender, teleconverter Martin Bailey On March 19th, 2010, Canon released the updated version of their famed workhorse, the EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM lens. I have spent the last three days taking mine through its paces, and today I'm going to share my findings. See all images from this episode on my blog: http://bit.ly/mbp235 Lens Align Pro Focus Calibration: http://bit.ly/mbplap Tim Jackson's Focus Test Chart: http://focustestchart.com/chart.html Cornell University's Resolution Test Chart: http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/~westin/misc/res-chart.html View all of my 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM Lens images: http://bit.ly/70-200VII Use this link to buy this lens from B&H and support the MBP site: http://bit.ly/mbp70-200 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ On March 19th, 2010, Canon released the updated version of their famed workhorse, the EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM lens. I have spent the last three days taking mine through its paces, and today I'm going to share my findings. See all images from this episode on my blog: http://bit.ly/mbp235 Lens Align Pro Focus Calibration: http://bit.ly/mbplap Tim Jackson's Focus Test Chart: http://focustestchart.com/chart.html Cornell University's Resolution Test Chart: http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/~westin/misc/res-chart.html View all of my 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM Lens images: http://bit.ly/70-200VII Use this link to buy this lens from B&H and support the MBP site: http://bit.ly/mbp70-200 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep235.m4a Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:42:30 -0700 34:28 no photography, Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM, lens, gear, review Martin Bailey Today I bring you quick update on the Camera and Photo Imagine Show that I visited on Saturday March 13th, 2010. View the images and transcript on my blog: http://bit.ly/mbpp234 CP+ Web site: http://cpplus.jp/ Kata Bags: http://www.kata-bags.com/ The new Kata 3N1-33 Sling Backpack: http://www.kata-bags.com/productFRM2HS.asp?p_Id=19773&Version=Photo WebSpy giveaway: http://www.webspy.com.au/blogs/index.php/new-webspy-soho-giveaway/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I bring you quick update on the Camera and Photo Imagine Show that I visited on Saturday March 13th, 2010. View the images and transcript on my blog: http://bit.ly/mbpp234 CP+ Web site: http://cpplus.jp/ Kata Bags: http://www.kata-bags.com/ The new Kata 3N1-33 Sling Backpack: http://www.kata-bags.com/productFRM2HS.asp?p_Id=19773&Version=Photo WebSpy giveaway: http://www.webspy.com.au/blogs/index.php/new-webspy-soho-giveaway/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep234.m4a Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:03:35 -0700 30:56 no photography, camera, gear, event, CP+ Martin Bailey This week we take a look at some images from my Snow Monkey Photography Tour and Workshop, from Jan 28th to Jan 30, 2010. View all images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Jigokudani_Jan2010 Workshops Web site: http://www.mbpworkshops.com WebSpy giveaway: http://www.webspy.com.au/blogs/index.php/new-webspy-soho-giveaway/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ This week we take a look at some images from my Snow Monkey Photography Tour and Workshop, from Jan 28th to Jan 30, 2010. View all images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Jigokudani_Jan2010 Workshops Web site: http://www.mbpworkshops.com WebSpy giveaway: http://www.webspy.com.au/blogs/index.php/new-webspy-soho-giveaway/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep233.m4a Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:14:10 -0800 28:44 no photography, snow monkey, nature, wildlife, jigokudani Martin Bailey Today I'm joined by Australian nature photographer David Burren, to tell you all about our photography expedition to South Georgia and Antarctica this coming November. Antarctica 2010 : A Photo Odyssey: http://antarctica2010.com/ More on David Burren: http://www.davidburren.com/ WebSpy giveaway: http://www.webspy.com.au/blogs/index.php/new-webspy-soho-giveaway/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I'm joined by Australian nature photographer David Burren, to tell you all about our photography expedition to South Georgia and Antarctica this coming November. Antarctica 2010 : A Photo Odyssey: http://antarctica2010.com/ More on David Burren: http://www.davidburren.com/ WebSpy giveaway: http://www.webspy.com.au/blogs/index.php/new-webspy-soho-giveaway/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep232.m4a Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:07:37 -0800 55:10 no photography, Antarctica, South Georgia, expedition Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the results of the January MBP/WebSpy Photography Assignment, on the theme of Square Crop. See the assignment scores and images here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_1.php Here’s the blog post with details of the current MBP/WebSpy six month assignment prizes: http://bit.ly/61LAXU For a preview of my Hokkaido 2010 images: http://bit.ly/hokkaido2010 And on flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/martin_bailey/sets/72157623361538837/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we take a look at the results of the January MBP/WebSpy Photography Assignment, on the theme of Square Crop. See the assignment scores and images here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2010_1.php Here’s the blog post with details of the current MBP/WebSpy six month assignment prizes: http://bit.ly/61LAXU For a preview of my Hokkaido 2010 images: http://bit.ly/hokkaido2010 And on flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/martin_bailey/sets/72157623361538837/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep231.m4a Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:17:09 -0800 17:59 no photography, assignment, competition Martin Bailey Just back from my Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshops, today I’m going to give you some initial impressions of the new Canon EOS 1D Mark IV camera. All 1D Mark IV images in my gallery: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=mcamera&search=Canon%20EOS%201D%20Mark%20IV Rob Galbraith's review: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10048-10484 AI Servo Custom Function Guide: http://lightingmods.blogspot.com/2010/02/exclusive-canon-eos-1dmarkiv-custom.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Just back from my Snow Monkey and Hokkaido Photography Tour and Workshops, today I’m going to give you some initial impressions of the new Canon EOS 1D Mark IV camera. All 1D Mark IV images in my gallery: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=mcamera&search=Canon%20EOS%201D%20Mark%20IV Rob Galbraith's review: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10048-10484 AI Servo Custom Function Guide: http://lightingmods.blogspot.com/2010/02/exclusive-canon-eos-1dmarkiv-custom.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep230.m4a Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:36:43 -0800 29:16 no photography, Canon, EOS, 1D Mark IV, camera, review Martin Bailey Here's a recent episode of the Focus Ring that I participated in, just in case you don't. The Photocast Network is a great group of Photography related Podcasts, that can all be found at http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ You can also subscribe to the Focus Ring Podcast in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=214222016 Here's a recent episode of the Focus Ring that I participated in, just in case you don't. The Photocast Network is a great group of Photography related Podcasts, that can all be found at http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ You can also subscribe to the Focus Ring Podcast in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=214222016 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep229.m4a Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:24:34 -0800 1:14:17 no photography, podcast, tips, techniques, art talk, focus ring Martin Bailey Having just finished the Snow Monkey Workshop and Photography Tour, here's a brief update and some participant comments from the bus as we arrived back in Tokyo. Here's a blog post with the first few images I selected from the Workshop: http://bit.ly/mbp228 Having just finished the Snow Monkey Workshop and Photography Tour, here's a brief update and some participant comments from the bus as we arrived back in Tokyo. Here's a blog post with the first few images I selected from the Workshop: http://bit.ly/mbp228 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep228.m4a Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:42:28 -0800 20:15 no photography, snow monkey, tour, workshop, Nagano Martin Bailey Today I'm going to take you through some of the basic operations of the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport. Blog post with video: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2010/01/27/podcast-227-x-rite-colorchecker-passport-review There's a full sized video version, released as episode 227. X-Rite ColorChecker Passport: http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_product_overview.aspx?id=1257 Today I'm going to take you through some of the basic operations of the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport. Blog post with video: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2010/01/27/podcast-227-x-rite-colorchecker-passport-review There's a full sized video version, released as episode 227. X-Rite ColorChecker Passport: http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_product_overview.aspx?id=1257 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep227_iphone.mp4 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:01:15 -0800 28:23 no photography, x-rite colorchecker passport, calibration, color management Martin Bailey Today I'm going to take you through some of the basic operations of the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport. Blog post with video: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2010/01/27/podcast-227-x-rite-colorchecker-passport-review There's also an iPhone optimized version released as episode 227.1. X-Rite ColorChecker Passport: http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_product_overview.aspx?id=1257 Today I'm going to take you through some of the basic operations of the X-Rite ColorChecker Passport. Blog post with video: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2010/01/27/podcast-227-x-rite-colorchecker-passport-review There's also an iPhone optimized version released as episode 227.1. X-Rite ColorChecker Passport: http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_product_overview.aspx?id=1257 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep227_large.mp4 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:43:14 -0800 28:23 no photography, x-rite colorchecker passport, calibration, color management hidden Martin Bailey This week we look at the three winning images from the December 2009 Assignment which was on the theme "Quiet Light". Dan Newcomb's Vancouver Fog Time Lapse Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqWTV8rzz3s Here's the blog post with details of the current MBP/WebSpy six month assignment prizes: http://bit.ly/61LAXU This week we look at the three winning images from the December 2009 Assignment which was on the theme "Quiet Light". Dan Newcomb's Vancouver Fog Time Lapse Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqWTV8rzz3s Here's the blog post with details of the current MBP/WebSpy six month assignment prizes: http://bit.ly/61LAXU http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep226.m4a Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:48:08 -0800 21:20 no photography, tips, techniques, back-story Martin Bailey The MBP Roundtable is back, after a two year break! Today I chat with Landon Michaelson and Dan Newcomb on some great photography related topics! Landon Michaelson's Web site: http://www.bksecret.com/photography/ Also find Landon on Twitter Here: http://twitter.com/bksecretphoto Dan Newcomb's Time Lapse Photography on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TimeLapseHD Gear Tips: Timer: http://bit.ly/ebaytimer RadioPopper JrX Transmitter: http://radiopopper.com/products/jrx-transmitter/ X-Rite ColorMunki Photo: http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=1115 X-Rite ColorChecker Passport: http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=1257 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ The MBP Roundtable is back, after a two year break! Today I chat with Landon Michaelson and Dan Newcomb on some great photography related topics! Landon Michaelson's Web site: http://www.bksecret.com/photography/ Also find Landon on Twitter Here: http://twitter.com/bksecretphoto Dan Newcomb's Time Lapse Photography on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TimeLapseHD Gear Tips: Timer: http://bit.ly/ebaytimer RadioPopper JrX Transmitter: http://radiopopper.com/products/jrx-transmitter/ X-Rite ColorMunki Photo: http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=1115 X-Rite ColorChecker Passport: http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=1257 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep225.m4a Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:36:03 -0800 1:19:55 no photography, tips, techniques, time lapse Martin Bailey Following in tradition, for the third year running, here's my personal top ten images from 2009, with a little info on each photograph. 2008 Top 10: http://bit.ly/mbp170 2007 Top 10: http://bit.ly/mbp119 Following in tradition, for the third year running, here's my personal top ten images from 2009, with a little info on each photograph. 2008 Top 10: http://bit.ly/mbp170 2007 Top 10: http://bit.ly/mbp119 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep224.m4a Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:52:44 -0800 21:06 no photography, top ten, showcase Martin Bailey As 2009 draws to an end, we look back at my achievements for the year and set some new goals 2010. I was a guest on Scott Bourne's Photofocus Podcast: http://photofocus.com/2009/12/25/photofocus-podcast-episode-25/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ As 2009 draws to an end, we look back at my achievements for the year and set some new goals 2010. I was a guest on Scott Bourne's Photofocus Podcast: http://photofocus.com/2009/12/25/photofocus-podcast-episode-25/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep223.m4a Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:10:55 -0800 25:02 no photography, goals, achievements Martin Bailey Today I'm going to talk about how I make pictures, as opposed to take pictures, and as usual, include a few real-world examples. This post was also prompted by a recent blog post by Rick Sammon; "On Making Pictures": http://rickrawrulessammon.blogspot.com/2009/12/on-making-pictures.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I'm going to talk about how I make pictures, as opposed to take pictures, and as usual, include a few real-world examples. This post was also prompted by a recent blog post by Rick Sammon; "On Making Pictures": http://rickrawrulessammon.blogspot.com/2009/12/on-making-pictures.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep222.m4a Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:40:01 +0900 19:09 no photography, tips, techniques, making pictures, composition, timing Martin Bailey Today it gives me great pleasure to announce the winners of the first MBP/WebSpy Photography Assignment accumulated vote winners for the last six month's assignments. Here are the scores for November and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Here's the blog post with details of the prizes: http://bit.ly/61LAXU Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today it gives me great pleasure to announce the winners of the first MBP/WebSpy Photography Assignment accumulated vote winners for the last six month's assignments. Here are the scores for November and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Here's the blog post with details of the prizes: http://bit.ly/61LAXU Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep221.m4a Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:30:28 +0900 19:23 no photography, tips, techniques, assignment, competition, prizes, winners Martin Bailey It gives me great pleasure to announce the Martin Bailey Photography Fine Art Folios! MBP Fine Art Folios: http://www.fineartfolios.jp/ WebSpy Soho icon vote page: http://www.webspy.com/soho Episode 215 on soft-proofing: http://bit.ly/mbp215 It gives me great pleasure to announce the Martin Bailey Photography Fine Art Folios! MBP Fine Art Folios: http://www.fineartfolios.jp/ WebSpy Soho icon vote page: http://www.webspy.com/soho Episode 215 on soft-proofing: http://bit.ly/mbp215 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep220.m4a Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:46:11 +0900 25:37 no photography, tips, techniques, fine art, folio, portfolio, print Martin Bailey Following on from my recent two Photography Fundamentals episodes, here are a few slightly more advanced "next steps" to keep in mind. See the earlier Fundamentals episodes and transcripts here: Part #1: http://bit.ly/60Hecq Part#2: http://bit.ly/7D1y4P Why Focus-Recompose Sucks: http://visual-vacations.com/Photography/focus-recompose_sucks.htm Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Following on from my recent two Photography Fundamentals episodes, here are a few slightly more advanced "next steps" to keep in mind. See the earlier Fundamentals episodes and transcripts here: Part #1: http://bit.ly/60Hecq Part#2: http://bit.ly/7D1y4P Why Focus-Recompose Sucks: http://visual-vacations.com/Photography/focus-recompose_sucks.htm Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep219.m4a Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:13:38 +0900 25:51 no photography, tips, techniques, fundamentals, basics, next step Martin Bailey Today we look at the results of the October MBP/WebSpy Assignment on the theme Only 50mm! We have some great back-stories to share too! Back-stories forum posts: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3221&start=30 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we look at the results of the October MBP/WebSpy Assignment on the theme Only 50mm! We have some great back-stories to share too! Back-stories forum posts: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3221&start=30 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep218.m4a Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:51:09 +0900 26:49 no photography, tips, techniques, assignment, contest, winners Martin Bailey We're going back to basics! This is the second part of a 2009 version of a five year old post in which I gave advice for the photographer just starting out. Here is the forum post on this from 5 years ago: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=170 Here's the Contrasting (Complementary) Colours Episode that I mentioned: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=31#Ep31 And here's the colour wheel: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ We're going back to basics! This is the second part of a 2009 version of a five year old post in which I gave advice for the photographer just starting out. Here is the forum post on this from 5 years ago: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=170 Here's the Contrasting (Complementary) Colours Episode that I mentioned: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=31#Ep31 And here's the colour wheel: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep217.m4a Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:19:22 +0900 23:04 no photography, tips, techniques, fundamentals, basics, composition, focusing Martin Bailey We're going back to basics! This is the 2009 version of a five year old post in which I gave advice for the photographer just starting out. Here is the original 5 year old forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=170 Depth-of-Field Explained in detail: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/09/09/podcast-132-depth-of-field-explained/ DoF Calc: http://www.apptism.com/apps/dof-calculator Barnack: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ We're going back to basics! This is the 2009 version of a five year old post in which I gave advice for the photographer just starting out. Here is the original 5 year old forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=170 Depth-of-Field Explained in detail: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/09/09/podcast-132-depth-of-field-explained/ DoF Calc: http://www.apptism.com/apps/dof-calculator Barnack: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep216.m4a Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:22:56 +0900 31:21 no Photography, tips, techniques, fundamentals, basics, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure Martin Bailey This week I discuss soft-proofing in Photoshop CS4 for the best possible results when printing. This version audio only, so do consider grabbing the iPhone optimized or full sized video versions available in iTunes and on my blog. View the video or download the full sized video or iPhone optimized version on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/11/04/podcast-215-soft-proofing-for-best-print-results This week I discuss soft-proofing in Photoshop CS4 for the best possible results when printing. This version audio only, so do consider grabbing the iPhone optimized or full sized video versions available in iTunes and on my blog. View the video or download the full sized video or iPhone optimized version on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/11/04/podcast-215-soft-proofing-for-best-print-results http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep215.mp3 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:49:32 +0900 42:37 no photography, tips, techniques, soft proof, Photoshop CS4 Martin Bailey This week I discuss soft-proofing in Photoshop CS4 for the best possible results when printing. This is a full sized video, but there are also iPhone optimized and MP3 versions available in iTunes and on my blog. View the video or download other formats on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/11/04/podcast-215-soft-proofing-for-best-print-results This week I discuss soft-proofing in Photoshop CS4 for the best possible results when printing. This is a full sized video, but there are also iPhone optimized and MP3 versions available in iTunes and on my blog. View the video or download other formats on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/11/04/podcast-215-soft-proofing-for-best-print-results http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep215_large.mp4 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:49:25 +0900 42:37 no photography, tips, techniques, soft proof, Photoshop CS4 hidden Martin Bailey This week I discuss soft-proofing in Photoshop CS4 for the best possible results when printing. This version is optimized for the iPhone but there are also full sized MP4 and MP3 versions available in iTunes and on my blog. View the video or download other formats on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/11/04/podcast-215-soft-proofing-for-best-print-results This week I discuss soft-proofing in Photoshop CS4 for the best possible results when printing. This version is optimized for the iPhone but there are also full sized MP4 and MP3 versions available in iTunes and on my blog. View the video or download other formats on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/11/04/podcast-215-soft-proofing-for-best-print-results http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep215_iphone.mp4 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:49:17 +0900 42:37 no photography, tips, techniques, soft proof, Photoshop CS4 Martin Bailey This week we take a look at the three winning images from the September 2009 photography assignment on Mirror Image. This assignment is sponsored by WebSpy. Back-stories forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3175&start=15 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ This week we take a look at the three winning images from the September 2009 photography assignment on Mirror Image. This assignment is sponsored by WebSpy. Back-stories forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3175&start=15 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep214.m4a Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:26:35 +0900 22:28 no Photography, tips, techniques, competition, assignment, mirror image, reflection Martin Bailey This is the second part of the interview of Martin that we recorded with Jack Andrys, CEO of WebSpy, on Oct 12, 2009. Images discussed are included in the Enhanced Podcast, but can also be seen on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/19/213-martin-interview-by-jack-andrys-webspy-ceo-part-2 This is the second part of the interview of Martin that we recorded with Jack Andrys, CEO of WebSpy, on Oct 12, 2009. Images discussed are included in the Enhanced Podcast, but can also be seen on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/19/213-martin-interview-by-jack-andrys-webspy-ceo-part-2 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep213.m4a Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:35:20 +0900 1:06:30 no photography, Martin Bailey, history, childhood, school photo, photography chat Martin Bailey Today, Martin talks about himself and photography in an interview by sponsor WebSpy's CEO, Jack Andrys. Images discussed are included in the Enhanced Podcast, but can also be seen on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/12/212-martin-interview-by-jack-andrys-webspy-ceo-part-1 Today, Martin talks about himself and photography in an interview by sponsor WebSpy's CEO, Jack Andrys. Images discussed are included in the Enhanced Podcast, but can also be seen on the blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/12/212-martin-interview-by-jack-andrys-webspy-ceo-part-1 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep212.m4a Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:21:28 +0900 1:12:36 no photography, Martin Bailey, history, childhood, school photo, photography chat Martin Bailey The Bokeh Monster is here! Today I bring you a hands-on review of Canon's new EF 100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens, with the world's first Hybrid Image Stabilizer system. Check the blog to see all images from this episode: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/06/podcast-211-canon-ef-100mm-f2-8-l-macro-is-usm-lens-review All shots from my Oct 4, 2009 visit to Shouwakinenkouen (Showa Memorial Park): http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shouwakinenkouen_Oct_4_2009 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ The Bokeh Monster is here! Today I bring you a hands-on review of Canon's new EF 100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens, with the world's first Hybrid Image Stabilizer system. Check the blog to see all images from this episode: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/06/podcast-211-canon-ef-100mm-f2-8-l-macro-is-usm-lens-review All shots from my Oct 4, 2009 visit to Shouwakinenkouen (Showa Memorial Park): http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shouwakinenkouen_Oct_4_2009 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep211.m4a Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:16:31 +0900 32:04 no photography, tips, techniques, lens, gear, review, Canon, 100mm Macro, Hybrid, Image, Stabilizer, Stabilization Martin Bailey Today I'm going to walk you through a recent indoor portrait shoot using wireless strobes, umbrellas, a gray backdrop and reflectors. Lem's Web site: http://www.robots-dreams.com/ Lem on Twitter: http://twitter.com/robots_dreams Backdrop from Backdrop-Alley: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=588575&is=REG Impact Background Support System: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=437786&is=REG Photoflex 60" Umbrella: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42512-REG/Photoflex_UM_RUT60_Convertible_Umbrella_60_.html Photoflex 45" Umbrella: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42515-REG/Photoflex_UM_ADH45_Umbrella_with_Adjustable_Frame_45_.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I'm going to walk you through a recent indoor portrait shoot using wireless strobes, umbrellas, a gray backdrop and reflectors. Lem's Web site: http://www.robots-dreams.com/ Lem on Twitter: http://twitter.com/robots_dreams Backdrop from Backdrop-Alley: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=588575&is=REG Impact Background Support System: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=437786&is=REG Photoflex 60" Umbrella: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42512-REG/Photoflex_UM_RUT60_Convertible_Umbrella_60_.html Photoflex 45" Umbrella: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42515-REG/Photoflex_UM_ADH45_Umbrella_with_Adjustable_Frame_45_.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep210.m4a Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:32:03 +0900 23:47 no Photography, tips, technique, strobist, speedlite, studio, umbrella, flash, strobe Martin Bailey This week we take a look at the three winning images from the August 2009 photography assignment on Juxtaposition, sponsored by WebSpy. Back-stories forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3113&start=15 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php "The Demise of a Canon EOS 5D Mark II" blog post: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/09/22/the-demise-of-a-canon-eos-5d-mark-ii/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. This week we take a look at the three winning images from the August 2009 photography assignment on Juxtaposition, sponsored by WebSpy. Back-stories forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3113&start=15 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php "The Demise of a Canon EOS 5D Mark II" blog post: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/09/22/the-demise-of-a-canon-eos-5d-mark-ii/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep209.m4a Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:30:15 +0900 13:35 no photography, tips, techniques, assignment, competition, back-story Martin Bailey I recently visited a Special Preview event at the Canon, in Tokyo, to look at the new 7D and the 100mm F2.8L Macro lens. Today I'm going to relay more a preview than a review, to share some of my thoughts on these two new pieces of kit. Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ I recently visited a Special Preview event at the Canon, in Tokyo, to look at the new 7D and the 100mm F2.8L Macro lens. Today I'm going to relay more a preview than a review, to share some of my thoughts on these two new pieces of kit. Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep208.m4a Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:11:16 +0900 30:07 no photography, tips, techniques, gear, review, preview, Canon EOS 7D, Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Lens, Canon S Tower Martin Bailey I'm a proponent of ensuring that we charge for our work, but there are times when your confidence is not quite there, and you are not comfortable taking money from your client. Today I offer some advice on what to do in this situation. Joe McNally's blog post in which he mentions apprehension regarding the client's reaction to photographs shot on assignment: http://www.joemcnally.com/blog/2009/08/14/joes-version-of-children-of-the-corn/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ I'm a proponent of ensuring that we charge for our work, but there are times when your confidence is not quite there, and you are not comfortable taking money from your client. Today I offer some advice on what to do in this situation. Joe McNally's blog post in which he mentions apprehension regarding the client's reaction to photographs shot on assignment: http://www.joemcnally.com/blog/2009/08/14/joes-version-of-children-of-the-corn/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep207.m4a Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:50:34 +0900 19:53 no photography, tips, techniques, tricks, charging, client work, assignment Martin Bailey Today we talk about dynamic range, exposure values, how much dynamic range our cameras can capture and the possibility of having too much! Great Dynamic Range article: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/dynamic-range.htm Camera dynamic range and other measured data: http://www.dxomark.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we talk about dynamic range, exposure values, how much dynamic range our cameras can capture and the possibility of having too much! Great Dynamic Range article: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/dynamic-range.htm Camera dynamic range and other measured data: http://www.dxomark.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep206.m4a Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:27:15 +0900 26:35 no photography, tips, techniques, dynamic range, exposure value Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the top three images from the July 2009 Assignment with the theme Backlit. We also review the overall scores for the WebSpy Competition of which July was the second month. Here's the text that I need you to tweet on Twitter: Thanks to @WebSpy for sponsoring the @MartinBailey photography podcast! #photog Scores and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Assignment prizes: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/competition-prizes/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we take a look at the top three images from the July 2009 Assignment with the theme Backlit. We also review the overall scores for the WebSpy Competition of which July was the second month. Here's the text that I need you to tweet on Twitter: Thanks to @WebSpy for sponsoring the @MartinBailey photography podcast! #photog Scores and accumulated votes: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Assignment prizes: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/competition-prizes/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep205.m4a Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:21:21 +0900 22:51 no photography, assignment, critique, WebSpy, competition Martin Bailey Today I answer another listener question on how I digitally sign images for the Web and physically sign my fine art prints. Timothy Armes' LR2/Mogrify plug-in: http://timothyarmes.com/lr2mogrify.php Jeffrey Friedl's Export to Flickr plug-in: http://regex.info/blog/lightroom-goodies/flickr Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I answer another listener question on how I digitally sign images for the Web and physically sign my fine art prints. Timothy Armes' LR2/Mogrify plug-in: http://timothyarmes.com/lr2mogrify.php Jeffrey Friedl's Export to Flickr plug-in: http://regex.info/blog/lightroom-goodies/flickr Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep204.m4a Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:30:27 +0900 29:08 no photography, tips, techniques, Q&A, sign, autograph, fine art print, digital watermark Martin Bailey Today I answer a question from a listener about shooting under a grey sky, and I also go into detail on why I use Manual Mode, especially in challenging exposure situations. Do you know why you need to use Manual mode from time to time? Today I answer a question from a listener about shooting under a grey sky, and I also go into detail on why I use Manual Mode, especially in challenging exposure situations. Do you know why you need to use Manual mode from time to time? http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep203.m4a Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:46:07 +0900 35:49 no photography, tips, techniques, manual mode, exposure, grey skies Martin Bailey Today I do a more in-depth review of the Lensbaby Composer, an amazingly sharp lens where it needs to be, and the perfect aid to photographic creativity. Martin's Lensbaby Composer shots: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Lensbaby_Composer Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today I do a more in-depth review of the Lensbaby Composer, an amazingly sharp lens where it needs to be, and the perfect aid to photographic creativity. Martin's Lensbaby Composer shots: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Lensbaby_Composer Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep202.m4a Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:10:37 +0900 26:06 no photography, tips, techniques, gear, review, lensbaby composer, lens Martin Bailey Today we look at some shots from the Towada Lake, which is where I stayed during my recent trip to the Oirase Mountain Stream that we looked at last week. All images from my July 2009 trip to Oirase and Towada Lake: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Tohoku_July2009 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today we look at some shots from the Towada Lake, which is where I stayed during my recent trip to the Oirase Mountain Stream that we looked at last week. All images from my July 2009 trip to Oirase and Towada Lake: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Tohoku_July2009 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep201.m4a Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:13:09 +0900 22:07 no photography, tips, techniques, long exposure, black and white, lake, water Martin Bailey Images with tips and techniques from a recent trip to the Oirase Mountain Steam. Plus, this is the 200th Episode of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast!! Display all images from my recent trip up North: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Tohoku_July2009 Blog Post with images and transcript: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/07/20/podcast-200-oirase-mountain-stream-200th-episode/ The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Images with tips and techniques from a recent trip to the Oirase Mountain Steam. Plus, this is the 200th Episode of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast!! Display all images from my recent trip up North: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Tohoku_July2009 Blog Post with images and transcript: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/07/20/podcast-200-oirase-mountain-stream-200th-episode/ The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep200.m4a Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:25:23 +0900 26:16 no photography, tips, techniques, fresh, foliage, oirase, mountain, stream Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the winners of the June 2009 Assignment with the theme "Everything in Focus". You can see the votes for this assignment and accumulated votes to date here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Here are the details of the photography assignment prizes that WebSpy has kindly sponsored too: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/competition-prizes/ The blog post for this episode: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/07/15/podcast-199-june-09-assignment-results This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we take a look at the winners of the June 2009 Assignment with the theme "Everything in Focus". You can see the votes for this assignment and accumulated votes to date here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Here are the details of the photography assignment prizes that WebSpy has kindly sponsored too: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/competition-prizes/ The blog post for this episode: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/07/15/podcast-199-june-09-assignment-results This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep199.m4a Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:30:00 +0900 22:34 no photography, assignment, winner, critique, art, prize Martin Bailey Today I talk about six things that I would not like to be without in my photography adventures. Transcript, images and show-notes for this Podcast: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/07/05/podcast-198-more-things-i-would-not-like-to-be-without Hatch X-TAK 100 Knee Pads: http://www.hatch-corp.com/detail.aspx?pid=XTAK%20100/200/300/400 The Black Rapid Web site: http://blackrapid.com/ The LED LENSER P7 flashlight: http://www.ledlenserusa.com/product_info.php?modelNum=8407 The Gitzo Four Season Jacket: http://www.gitzo.com/Jahia/site/gitzo/pid/17148 The Really Right Stuff Long Lens support: http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/Customkititems.asp?kc=CB-YS-QR-Pkg&eq= This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I talk about six things that I would not like to be without in my photography adventures. Transcript, images and show-notes for this Podcast: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/07/05/podcast-198-more-things-i-would-not-like-to-be-without Hatch X-TAK 100 Knee Pads: http://www.hatch-corp.com/detail.aspx?pid=XTAK%20100/200/300/400 The Black Rapid Web site: http://blackrapid.com/ The LED LENSER P7 flashlight: http://www.ledlenserusa.com/product_info.php?modelNum=8407 The Gitzo Four Season Jacket: http://www.gitzo.com/Jahia/site/gitzo/pid/17148 The Really Right Stuff Long Lens support: http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/Customkititems.asp?kc=CB-YS-QR-Pkg&eq= This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep198.m4a Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:52:34 +0900 31:29 no photography, tips, techniques, gear, tools Martin Bailey In Episode 151 of this Podcast we looked at my Speedlite studio lighting. Today we're going to take a look at a simple way to light products to shoot with ambient light. Here is the blog post with the photos of the simple ambient light product shoot setup: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/30/podcast-197-ambient-light-product-shoot The backdrop I used in this shoot is from Horiuchi Color, but I'm not sure these are available outside of Japan: http://www.horiuchi-color.co.jp Here is the Blog post in which we take a look at the tear-sheets from a book that I did a lot of work for that is just back from the printers: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/28/the-four-seasons-of-namiki-tearsheets/ Here's the blog post with the self-portrait that I mentioned too: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/24/lessons-learned-from-the-luxury-of-self-portrait/ Here's a link to the forum post from Episode 151. Here you'll find the Lighting Setup Diagram for my simple studio lighting, using speedlites and umbrellas: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2299 Listen to me as the special guest question answerer on Scott Bourne's great photography podcast and Web site, Photofocus here: http://photofocus.com/2009/06/25/photofocus-podcast-episode-7/ This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ In Episode 151 of this Podcast we looked at my Speedlite studio lighting. Today we're going to take a look at a simple way to light products to shoot with ambient light. Here is the blog post with the photos of the simple ambient light product shoot setup: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/30/podcast-197-ambient-light-product-shoot The backdrop I used in this shoot is from Horiuchi Color, but I'm not sure these are available outside of Japan: http://www.horiuchi-color.co.jp Here is the Blog post in which we take a look at the tear-sheets from a book that I did a lot of work for that is just back from the printers: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/28/the-four-seasons-of-namiki-tearsheets/ Here's the blog post with the self-portrait that I mentioned too: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/24/lessons-learned-from-the-luxury-of-self-portrait/ Here's a link to the forum post from Episode 151. Here you'll find the Lighting Setup Diagram for my simple studio lighting, using speedlites and umbrellas: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2299 Listen to me as the special guest question answerer on Scott Bourne's great photography podcast and Web site, Photofocus here: http://photofocus.com/2009/06/25/photofocus-podcast-episode-7/ This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep197.m4a Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:32:10 +0900 21:41 no photography, tips, techniques, ambient light, product shoot Martin Bailey As impatient as I can be with some things, I can be very patient with photography itself, and sometimes it pays off. Listen to this episode to see what I'm talking about. View the full transcript for this Podcast with images and audio on my blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/22/podcast_196_good_things_come_to_those_who_wait/ This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ As impatient as I can be with some things, I can be very patient with photography itself, and sometimes it pays off. Listen to this episode to see what I'm talking about. View the full transcript for this Podcast with images and audio on my blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/22/podcast_196_good_things_come_to_those_who_wait/ This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep196.m4a Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:15:16 +0900 22:23 no photography, tips, techniques, patience, waiting, reward, bird, turtle dove Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the winners of the May Assignment with the theme "Nothing in Focus", and congratulate the winner of the first Accumulated vote Grand Prize of 2009. You can see the votes for this assignment and accumulated votes to date here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php You can see all the images entered for the Nothing in Focus Assignment here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/thumbnails.php?album=800 Here are the details of the photography assignment prizes that WebSpy has kindly sponsored too: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/competition-prizes/ This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we take a look at the winners of the May Assignment with the theme "Nothing in Focus", and congratulate the winner of the first Accumulated vote Grand Prize of 2009. You can see the votes for this assignment and accumulated votes to date here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php You can see all the images entered for the Nothing in Focus Assignment here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/thumbnails.php?album=800 Here are the details of the photography assignment prizes that WebSpy has kindly sponsored too: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/competition-prizes/ This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep195.m4a Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:13:27 +0900 26:56 no photography, assignment, winner, critique, art, prize, fine art, focus Martin Bailey I recently had the pleasure of attending a party to mark the opening of Tokyo based photographer, Jon Sheer's exhibition, Eternal Japan. Today I'm pleased to bring you a great interview with Jon. For extended show-notes, including some of Jon's amazing images, visit my new blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/jon-sheers-eternal-japan-exhibition/ Grab a demo of Lightzone, the image processing software that Jon mentions here: http://www.lightcrafts.com/lightzone/ A wonderful selection of Jon's work can be seen on his BLUECANVAS site: http://www.bluecanvas.com/jraptor You can also find Jon under the guise of JRaptor on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jraptor/ This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. Here are the details of the photography assignment prizes that WebSpy has kindly sponsored too: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/competition-prizes/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ I recently had the pleasure of attending a party to mark the opening of Tokyo based photographer, Jon Sheer's exhibition, Eternal Japan. Today I'm pleased to bring you a great interview with Jon. For extended show-notes, including some of Jon's amazing images, visit my new blog: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/jon-sheers-eternal-japan-exhibition/ Grab a demo of Lightzone, the image processing software that Jon mentions here: http://www.lightcrafts.com/lightzone/ A wonderful selection of Jon's work can be seen on his BLUECANVAS site: http://www.bluecanvas.com/jraptor You can also find Jon under the guise of JRaptor on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jraptor/ This episode is sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. Here are the details of the photography assignment prizes that WebSpy has kindly sponsored too: http://blog.martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/06/09/competition-prizes/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep194.m4a Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:21:27 +0900 1:04:14 no photography, tips, techniques, HDR, high dynamic range, tone mapping, exhibition, eternal Japan, art Martin Bailey With the plethora of fine art inkjet papers available today, I figured I'd select a subset and run some tests. This is the second part two episodes in which we take a look at the results and my testing methods. You can download my test chart for your own testing with the links in Episode 192's shownotes. I didn't include them again here, because they are the same files, and I didn't want to make people download them twice. You can make your own Granger Chart and Gamut Chart very easily in Photoshop. I found the instructions for this on the Luminous Landscape here: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/test-charts.shtml There is also a PDF document that I released as episode 192.1, that gives a full explanation of the tests and results with the images. The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast is proud to be sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. Visit our landing page at http://www.webspy.com/mbp/ and use the discount code in the Podcast to access your special MBP discount. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ With the plethora of fine art inkjet papers available today, I figured I'd select a subset and run some tests. This is the second part two episodes in which we take a look at the results and my testing methods. You can download my test chart for your own testing with the links in Episode 192's shownotes. I didn't include them again here, because they are the same files, and I didn't want to make people download them twice. You can make your own Granger Chart and Gamut Chart very easily in Photoshop. I found the instructions for this on the Luminous Landscape here: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/test-charts.shtml There is also a PDF document that I released as episode 192.1, that gives a full explanation of the tests and results with the images. The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast is proud to be sponsored by WebSpy, the Internet Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Specialists. Visit our landing page at http://www.webspy.com/mbp/ and use the discount code in the Podcast to access your special MBP discount. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep193.m4a Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:35:37 +0900 30:16 no Photography, tips, techniques, printing, test, gamut chart, granger chart, fine art, inkjet Martin Bailey This is the PDF document that I mentioned last week, to accompany Episodes 192 and 193. This is basically the transcript of the episodes with some additional content. You can listen along to this document with Episodes 192 and 193 here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=192#Ep192 http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=193#Ep193 This is the PDF document that I mentioned last week, to accompany Episodes 192 and 193. This is basically the transcript of the episodes with some additional content. You can listen along to this document with Episodes 192 and 193 here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=192#Ep192 http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=193#Ep193 http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/fine_art_inkjet_paper_print_test_and_results.pdf Sun, 31 May 2009 20:44:35 +0900 0:30 no Photography, tips, techniques, printing, test, gamut chart, granger chart, fine art, inkjet, PDF Martin Bailey With the plethora of fine art inkjet papers available today, I figured I'd select a subset and run some tests. Today and next week we take a look at the results and my testing methods. You can download my test chart for your own testing here (it's a big file though, so please only download it if you intend to use it.): http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/downloads/Martin_Bailey_Inkjet_Print_Test_Image_ProPhotoRGB.tif By all means, remove the text and copyrights etc for your own tests, but if you decide to redistribute the graphic, please use the one that contains my site address and the copyright notice. Thanks! You can also download the loose files in JPEG form here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/downloads/Fine_Art_Inkjet_Print_Test_JPGs.zip You can make your own Granger Chart and Gamut Chart very easily in Photoshop. I found the instructions for this on the Luminous Landscape here: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/test-charts.shtml There will also be a PDF document that I'll release a day or two after this, as episode 192.1. That gives a full explanation of the tests and results with the images. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ With the plethora of fine art inkjet papers available today, I figured I'd select a subset and run some tests. Today and next week we take a look at the results and my testing methods. You can download my test chart for your own testing here (it's a big file though, so please only download it if you intend to use it.): http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/downloads/Martin_Bailey_Inkjet_Print_Test_Image_ProPhotoRGB.tif By all means, remove the text and copyrights etc for your own tests, but if you decide to redistribute the graphic, please use the one that contains my site address and the copyright notice. Thanks! You can also download the loose files in JPEG form here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/downloads/Fine_Art_Inkjet_Print_Test_JPGs.zip You can make your own Granger Chart and Gamut Chart very easily in Photoshop. I found the instructions for this on the Luminous Landscape here: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/test-charts.shtml There will also be a PDF document that I'll release a day or two after this, as episode 192.1. That gives a full explanation of the tests and results with the images. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep192.m4a Tue, 26 May 2009 23:09:24 +0900 29:09 no Photography, tips, techniques, printing, test, gamut chart, granger chart, fine art, inkjet Martin Bailey Today we take a look at the winning images from the April 2009 Assignment which was on the theme of Humorous. You can see the scores and winning images for 2009 here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we take a look at the winning images from the April 2009 Assignment which was on the theme of Humorous. You can see the scores and winning images for 2009 here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep191.m4a Mon, 18 May 2009 22:34:17 +0900 22:34 no photography, tips, techniques, critique, competition, contest Martin Bailey It's been a while since we talked specifically about a technique, so today, let's discuss Long Exposures. I share 10 steps with lots of advice for getting great long exposure images. Noise Ninja from PictureCode can be found here: http://www.picturecode.com/ NeatImage can be found here: http://www.neatimage.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ It's been a while since we talked specifically about a technique, so today, let's discuss Long Exposures. I share 10 steps with lots of advice for getting great long exposure images. Noise Ninja from PictureCode can be found here: http://www.picturecode.com/ NeatImage can be found here: http://www.neatimage.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep190.m4a Tue, 12 May 2009 22:46:33 +0900 32:59 no Photography, tips, tricks, long, exposure, technique Martin Bailey I've just released the details of next Winter's workshop and photography tours. I've added Snow Monkeys in Nagano, and an extra day shooting Red-Crowned Cranes in Hokkaido, as well as all the other wonderful wildlife and landscapes that you know. See details of next Winters workshop and photography tour plans here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. I've just released the details of next Winter's workshop and photography tours. I've added Snow Monkeys in Nagano, and an extra day shooting Red-Crowned Cranes in Hokkaido, as well as all the other wonderful wildlife and landscapes that you know. See details of next Winters workshop and photography tour plans here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep189.m4a Wed, 06 May 2009 22:15:09 +0900 1:11:33 no photography, workshop, snow monkey, hokkaido, wildlife, nature, tour, winter, wonderland Martin Bailey Martin Bailey's nature photography portfolio in a 54 image slideshow with music. Make sure you have your speakers turned up! This is the large size video version of the slideshow. There is also a portable iPhone or iPod version available as episode 188.1. To view full screen on a Windows PC, please go to my portfolios page here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php There is also a Flash version on my portfolios page. You can send feedback or comment on the slideshow here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2825 Martin Bailey's nature photography portfolio in a 54 image slideshow with music. Make sure you have your speakers turned up! This is the large size video version of the slideshow. There is also a portable iPhone or iPod version available as episode 188.1. To view full screen on a Windows PC, please go to my portfolios page here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php There is also a Flash version on my portfolios page. You can send feedback or comment on the slideshow here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2825 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mov?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/thenatureofjapanv3.mov Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:27:58 +0900 7:05 no Photography, slideshow, portfolio, nature, wildlife, Japan, Hokkaido, animal, landscape hidden Martin Bailey Martin Bailey's nature photography portfolio in a 54 image slideshow with music. Make sure you have your speakers turned up! This is the iPhone or iPod version of the slideshow. There is also a large video available as episode 188.2. To view full screen on a Windows PC, please go to my portfolios page here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php There is also a Flash version on my portfolios page. You can send feedback or comment on the slideshow here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2825 Martin Bailey's nature photography portfolio in a 54 image slideshow with music. Make sure you have your speakers turned up! This is the iPhone or iPod version of the slideshow. There is also a large video available as episode 188.2. To view full screen on a Windows PC, please go to my portfolios page here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php There is also a Flash version on my portfolios page. You can send feedback or comment on the slideshow here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2825 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/thenatureofjapanv3.mp4 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:25:57 +0900 7:05 no Photography, slideshow, portfolio, nature, wildlife, Japan, Hokkaido, animal, landscape Martin Bailey I'm adding an optional excursion to my 2010 Winter Wonderland Workshop to photograph Snow Monkeys. This year I went on a reconnaissance trip, the results of which we're going to look at today. Here's a link to all 45 images that I uploaded to my Web site from the Snow Monkey shoot: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Jigokudani_Feb2009 Here's a link to the Livecam at the monkey partk in Jigokudani, Nagano prefecture, Japan. Remember that Japan is GMT : 9 hours: http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/livecam/monkey/index.htm Here is Scott Bourne's "Follow Friday - The Top 10 Photography-related People on Twitter" list: http://photofocus.com/2009/04/17/follow-friday-the-top-10-photography-related-people-on-twitter/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ I'm adding an optional excursion to my 2010 Winter Wonderland Workshop to photograph Snow Monkeys. This year I went on a reconnaissance trip, the results of which we're going to look at today. Here's a link to all 45 images that I uploaded to my Web site from the Snow Monkey shoot: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Jigokudani_Feb2009 Here's a link to the Livecam at the monkey partk in Jigokudani, Nagano prefecture, Japan. Remember that Japan is GMT : 9 hours: http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/livecam/monkey/index.htm Here is Scott Bourne's "Follow Friday - The Top 10 Photography-related People on Twitter" list: http://photofocus.com/2009/04/17/follow-friday-the-top-10-photography-related-people-on-twitter/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep187.m4a Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:19:04 +0900 38:07 no photography, tips, tricks, wildlife, monkey, macaque, snow monkey, Japanese macaque, animal, portrait Martin Bailey Today we hear who won the March 2009 Assignment, with the theme of Complexity. See the winning images and vote counts here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we hear who won the March 2009 Assignment, with the theme of Complexity. See the winning images and vote counts here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep186.m4a Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:25:36 -0500 18:58 no Photography, assignment, competition, critique Martin Bailey Today I'm honored, humbled, and totally thrilled to bring you a chat with Scott Bourne. See Scott's "Cranes in the Fire Mist" photograph here: http://twipphoto.com/archives/1816 Find Scott's new Managing Your Digital Life site and Podcast at: http://MYDL.ME/ Visit the This Week in Photography Web site and Podcast: http://TWIPPHOTO.COM Follow Scott on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ScottBourne Also, Scott has a critique site that is very insightful: http://scottcritiques.com/ You can read the Interview that Scott did with Martin that we mentioned here: http://twipphoto.com/archives/2384 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I'm honored, humbled, and totally thrilled to bring you a chat with Scott Bourne. See Scott's "Cranes in the Fire Mist" photograph here: http://twipphoto.com/archives/1816 Find Scott's new Managing Your Digital Life site and Podcast at: http://MYDL.ME/ Visit the This Week in Photography Web site and Podcast: http://TWIPPHOTO.COM Follow Scott on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ScottBourne Also, Scott has a critique site that is very insightful: http://scottcritiques.com/ You can read the Interview that Scott did with Martin that we mentioned here: http://twipphoto.com/archives/2384 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep185.m4a Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:34:50 +0900 1:07:59 no Photography, tips, techniques, wildlife, nature, Scott Bourne, marketing, business Martin Bailey This is the final episode in our series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. This is the final episode in our series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep184.m4a Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:02:40 +0900 28:12 no Photography, workshop, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, Japan, nature, landscape, snow, winter, waterfall Martin Bailey This week we continue a multi-episode series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Tim Linn's photography can be found here: http://www.tlinn.com You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 Take a look at details of the Daisetsuzan National Park on Wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisetsuzan_National_Park Here's a link to the article I mentioned which talked about hunter's response: http://outside.away.com/outside/magazine/0197/9701fefreez.html Follow Martin on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/MartinBailey The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. This week we continue a multi-episode series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Tim Linn's photography can be found here: http://www.tlinn.com You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 Take a look at details of the Daisetsuzan National Park on Wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisetsuzan_National_Park Here's a link to the article I mentioned which talked about hunter's response: http://outside.away.com/outside/magazine/0197/9701fefreez.html Follow Martin on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/MartinBailey The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep183.m4a Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:56:59 +0900 37:21 no Photography, workshop, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, Japan, wildlife, nature, landscape, snow, winter Martin Bailey This week we continue a multi-episode series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. This week we continue a multi-episode series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep182.m4a Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:18:10 +0900 46:31 no Photography, workshop, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, Japan, wildlife, nature, Japanese red-crowned crane, bird, snow, winter Martin Bailey I'm tired of hearing people mispronounce the Japanese word Bokeh, meaning the out of focus part of a photograph. As the master of bokeh in my photography, and having lived in Japan and speaking the language for the last 18 years, I thought I'd put the record straight once and for all, and tell you how the Japanese actually pronounce it, and give you a little background on the meaning of the word. Read the transcript to this week's podcast here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2750 I'm tired of hearing people mispronounce the Japanese word Bokeh, meaning the out of focus part of a photograph. As the master of bokeh in my photography, and having lived in Japan and speaking the language for the last 18 years, I thought I'd put the record straight once and for all, and tell you how the Japanese actually pronounce it, and give you a little background on the meaning of the word. Read the transcript to this week's podcast here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2750 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep181.m4a Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:05:19 +0900 5:35 no Photography, boke, bokeh, pronunciation, Martin Bailey And the winner of the Minimalism assignment is... Find the winning images and score graphs here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php And the winner of the Minimalism assignment is... Find the winning images and score graphs here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep180.m4a Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:12 +0900 10:45 no Photography, tips, techniques, critique, contest, competition, assignment Martin Bailey This week we continue a multi-episode series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Here is the forum post with the before and after things for my image of the Line of Trees, that I mention: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2740 You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. This week we continue a multi-episode series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ Here is the forum post with the before and after things for my image of the Line of Trees, that I mention: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2740 You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep179.m4a Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:59:41 +0900 33:13 no Photography, workshop, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, Japan, wildlife, nature, Japanese red-crowned crane, bird, snow, winter Martin Bailey This week we start a multi-episode series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. This week we start a multi-episode series to walk you through the February 2009 Hokkaido Workshop and Photography Tour. For details of the workshop itself, including next year's workshop once the site it updated, please check out my workshops Web site here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ You can see all of the photos I posted from this year's visit here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Workshop_2009 The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep178.m4a Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:06:02 +0900 33:20 no Photography, workshop, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, Japan, wildlife, nature, Japanese red-crowned crane, bird, snow, winter Martin Bailey Today we're going to look at Martin's top five apps for the iPhone, from the perspective of a photographer. Check out NDCalc with a screenshot, and jump to the iTunes store from this page: http://www.nsonic.de/blog/software/ndcalc-iphone/ Check out DoF Calc here: http://www.apptism.com/apps/dof-calculator You can find the VelaClock app for the iPhone here, with a link to the iTunes Store: http://www.veladg.com/velaclockapp.html Today we're going to look at Martin's top five apps for the iPhone, from the perspective of a photographer. Check out NDCalc with a screenshot, and jump to the iTunes store from this page: http://www.nsonic.de/blog/software/ndcalc-iphone/ Check out DoF Calc here: http://www.apptism.com/apps/dof-calculator You can find the VelaClock app for the iPhone here, with a link to the iTunes Store: http://www.veladg.com/velaclockapp.html http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep177.m4a Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:34:14 +0900 38:26 no photography, iphone, tips, techniques, applications, app store, velaclock, ndcalc, dof calc Martin Bailey Just a quick episode today to announce the results of the Composite assignment. Here you can find links to the winners and vote counts for the assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php Just a quick episode today to announce the results of the Composite assignment. Here you can find links to the winners and vote counts for the assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009.php http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep176.m4a Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:14:09 +0900 13:30 no photography, assignment, critique, composite Martin Bailey Today we welcome wedding photographer Becker to the show, and chat about sharing and collaboration in photography, as well as the latest digital technology and how it changes the game. Find the [B] School here: http://www.thebschool.com/ Here's Beckers blog: www.beckersblog.com And you can find Becker on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/thebecker The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we welcome wedding photographer Becker to the show, and chat about sharing and collaboration in photography, as well as the latest digital technology and how it changes the game. Find the [B] School here: http://www.thebschool.com/ Here's Beckers blog: www.beckersblog.com And you can find Becker on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/thebecker The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep175.m4a Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:54:39 +0900 38:14 no Photography, Becker, tips, techniques, sharing, collaboration, referal, facebook, twitter Martin Bailey Having a few problems putting a standard show together this week, I thought I'd just update you on a bunch of stuff that's happening right now. I was interviewed by Scott Bourne for TWIPPHOTO! See the interview here: http://twipphoto.com/archives/2384 Also, the Cooliris window embedded on my site now has dynamic resizing that works. Click the screen resolution links here to see what I mean: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/cooliris.php The February assignment is Minimalism. Here's what Wikipedia has to say about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimalism See the assignment guidelines here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=625 Having a few problems putting a standard show together this week, I thought I'd just update you on a bunch of stuff that's happening right now. I was interviewed by Scott Bourne for TWIPPHOTO! See the interview here: http://twipphoto.com/archives/2384 Also, the Cooliris window embedded on my site now has dynamic resizing that works. Click the screen resolution links here to see what I mean: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/cooliris.php The February assignment is Minimalism. Here's what Wikipedia has to say about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimalism See the assignment guidelines here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=625 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep174.m4a Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:58:45 +0900 28:47 no Photography, TWIPPHOTO, interview, tips, techniques, Minimalism Martin Bailey In the last few days on 2008, I went to the Inawashiro Lake in the Fukushima prefecture, for a break with my wife, and to get some photography in. Today's episode is the latter of a two part series to look at some of the shots from the trip. Here's a link to all of the shots from my December visit to the Inawashiro Lake: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_Lake_Dec_2008 Follow Martin on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MartinBailey Add Martin as a contact on Flickr at http://flickr.com/photos/martin_bailey/ In the last few days on 2008, I went to the Inawashiro Lake in the Fukushima prefecture, for a break with my wife, and to get some photography in. Today's episode is the latter of a two part series to look at some of the shots from the trip. Here's a link to all of the shots from my December visit to the Inawashiro Lake: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_Lake_Dec_2008 Follow Martin on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MartinBailey Add Martin as a contact on Flickr at http://flickr.com/photos/martin_bailey/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep173.m4a Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:24:19 +0900 33:35 no Photography, tips, tricks, techniques, swan, duck, bird, water, snow, winter, blizzard Martin Bailey In the last few days on 2008, I went to the Inawashiro Lake in the Fukushima prefecture, for a break with my wife, and to get some photography in. Today we start a two part series to look at some of the shots from the trip. Here's a link to all of the shots from my December visit to the Inawashiro Lake: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_Lake_Dec_2008 Here's a link to the VelaClock Application for the iPhone. This is a must have application for any photographer working in the great outdoors. http://www.veladg.com/velaclockapp.html In the last few days on 2008, I went to the Inawashiro Lake in the Fukushima prefecture, for a break with my wife, and to get some photography in. Today we start a two part series to look at some of the shots from the trip. Here's a link to all of the shots from my December visit to the Inawashiro Lake: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_Lake_Dec_2008 Here's a link to the VelaClock Application for the iPhone. This is a must have application for any photographer working in the great outdoors. http://www.veladg.com/velaclockapp.html http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep172.m4a Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:28:45 +0900 34:40 no Photography, tips, techniques, snow, winter, nature, cold, water, lake, tree Martin Bailey Today we announce the winner of the Portrait Assignment and announce the theme of the next assignment. We're also moving to a monthly format, so listen up for details. See the scores for the Portrait Assignment here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's the forum post with the details of the new theme rules: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2580 Here's the forum topic about composites: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2564 See the poll forum topic to select flickr or mbpgalleries for our future assignment uploads here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2579 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we announce the winner of the Portrait Assignment and announce the theme of the next assignment. We're also moving to a monthly format, so listen up for details. See the scores for the Portrait Assignment here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's the forum post with the details of the new theme rules: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2580 Here's the forum topic about composites: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2564 See the poll forum topic to select flickr or mbpgalleries for our future assignment uploads here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2579 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep171.m4a Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:18:19 +0900 23:51 no Photography, assignment, winner, composite Martin Bailey Looking back at 2008, I've chosen my favourite 10 images, and today talk a little about why I like each of them. Here's a link to view all 10 images in a list: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=2008_Best_10 Looking back at 2008, I've chosen my favourite 10 images, and today talk a little about why I like each of them. Here's a link to view all 10 images in a list: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=2008_Best_10 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep170.m4a Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:12 +0900 36:08 no Photography, tips, techniques, best ten, nature, flowers, landscape Martin Bailey Looking back at 2008, and looking forward to 2009. I did a similar Podcast to this at the end of 2007, which was episode 119, which can be found here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=119#Ep119 Find our Hokkaido 2008 Winter Wonderland Workshop book on blurb here: http://www.blurb.com/user/MartinBailey Here's a link to my Flickr Photostream. Take a look and make me a contact: http://flickr.com/photos/martin_bailey/ Check out the PhotocastNetwork Focus Ring Podcast in iTunes or here: http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Looking back at 2008, and looking forward to 2009. I did a similar Podcast to this at the end of 2007, which was episode 119, which can be found here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=119#Ep119 Find our Hokkaido 2008 Winter Wonderland Workshop book on blurb here: http://www.blurb.com/user/MartinBailey Here's a link to my Flickr Photostream. Take a look and make me a contact: http://flickr.com/photos/martin_bailey/ Check out the PhotocastNetwork Focus Ring Podcast in iTunes or here: http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep169.m4a Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:41:54 +0900 31:26 no Photography, tips, techniques, retrospective, looking forward Martin Bailey The last of three episodes in which I've reviewed three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not talked about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM Lens. Here's a link to view all images in my online gallery that were shot with the Canon EF 14mm F2.8 II USM lens: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20EF%2014mm%20F2.8L%20II%20USM I've also updated my site so that each album and category can be launched in Cooliris with a links in the breadcrumb navigation bar, below the top toolbar in the gallery. Here's a link to the Cooliris site too: http://www.cooliris.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ The last of three episodes in which I've reviewed three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not talked about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM Lens. Here's a link to view all images in my online gallery that were shot with the Canon EF 14mm F2.8 II USM lens: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20EF%2014mm%20F2.8L%20II%20USM I've also updated my site so that each album and category can be launched in Cooliris with a links in the breadcrumb navigation bar, below the top toolbar in the gallery. Here's a link to the Cooliris site too: http://www.cooliris.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep168.m4a Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:59:47 +0900 29:29 no photography, lens, review, wide angle, 14mm Martin Bailey The second of three episodes in which I'm reviewing three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not talked about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8 Lens. Here's a nice article on Tilt-Shift photography in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift Here's another link from the above article to an explanation of the Scheimpflug principle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheimpflug_principle Here's a link to view all images in my online gallery that were shot with the TS-E 90mm F2.8 lens: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20TS-E%2090mm%20F2.8L%20(58mm) Here's a link to the Cooliris site too: http://www.cooliris.com/ Grab the plugin then check out my Wall, linked to the top page of my site. You can find our Hokkaido book on Blurb here: http://www.blurb.com/books/480398 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ The second of three episodes in which I'm reviewing three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not talked about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8 Lens. Here's a nice article on Tilt-Shift photography in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt-shift Here's another link from the above article to an explanation of the Scheimpflug principle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheimpflug_principle Here's a link to view all images in my online gallery that were shot with the TS-E 90mm F2.8 lens: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20TS-E%2090mm%20F2.8L%20(58mm) Here's a link to the Cooliris site too: http://www.cooliris.com/ Grab the plugin then check out my Wall, linked to the top page of my site. You can find our Hokkaido book on Blurb here: http://www.blurb.com/books/480398 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep167.m4a Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:11:19 +0900 32:54 no Photography, lens, review, Canon EF, Tilt-shift, TS-E Martin Bailey Over the next three episodes I'm going to do a review of three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not had a chance to talk about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon EF 135mm F2L USM lens. You can find our Hokkaido book on Blurb here: http://www.blurb.com/user/MartinBailey The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Over the next three episodes I'm going to do a review of three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not had a chance to talk about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon EF 135mm F2L USM lens. You can find our Hokkaido book on Blurb here: http://www.blurb.com/user/MartinBailey The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep166.m4a Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:40:37 +0900 16:58 no Photography, lens review, tips, techniques, Canon Martin Bailey Today TIME, LIFE and National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan joins us to talk about his life in Photography, and about his latest book projects, America at Home and UK at Home. Here are the Web sites for the latest projects. There's a promo code in the Podcast to get a discount on the book too, so listen out for that. http://www.MyAmericaAtHome.com http://www.UKatHome.co.uk Here's the 25 Coolest Companies in America list from Fortune Magazine: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1995/07/10/204249/index.htm The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today TIME, LIFE and National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan joins us to talk about his life in Photography, and about his latest book projects, America at Home and UK at Home. Here are the Web sites for the latest projects. There's a promo code in the Podcast to get a discount on the book too, so listen out for that. http://www.MyAmericaAtHome.com http://www.UKatHome.co.uk Here's the 25 Coolest Companies in America list from Fortune Magazine: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1995/07/10/204249/index.htm The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep165.m4a Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:59:57 +0900 53:07 no Photography, interview, Rick Smolan, book, Against All Odds Productions, America at Home, UK at Home Martin Bailey I was lucky enough to go to China for a few days last week, and today share some very rushed images from the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Here's a Wikipedia article on the Great Wall of China: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_great_wall_of_china The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ I was lucky enough to go to China for a few days last week, and today share some very rushed images from the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Here's a Wikipedia article on the Great Wall of China: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_great_wall_of_china The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep164.m4a Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:19:54 +0900 31:01 no Photography, tips, techniques, China, The Great Wall, Forbidden City Martin Bailey Today we look at the winners of Assignment #17 on Agriculture, and kick off the next Assignment on Portraits. Here is a forum post with the details of the rules and schedule for the assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2482 Find the scores for this and recent assignments here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The intro music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we look at the winners of Assignment #17 on Agriculture, and kick off the next Assignment on Portraits. Here is a forum post with the details of the rules and schedule for the assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2482 Find the scores for this and recent assignments here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The intro music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep163.m4a Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:47:25 +0900 24:04 no Photography, assignment, contest, agriculture, portrait Martin Bailey This week we take a look at some shots of the first colour of autumn, 2008. I also talk about some panning shots of a waterfall. LR2Mogrify is a new plugin for Adobe that enables you to add resize, sharpen and add frames to images during export. This is just what I've been waiting for, and you can find it here: http://timothyarmes.com/lr2mogrify.php?sec=main This week we take a look at some shots of the first colour of autumn, 2008. I also talk about some panning shots of a waterfall. LR2Mogrify is a new plugin for Adobe that enables you to add resize, sharpen and add frames to images during export. This is just what I've been waiting for, and you can find it here: http://timothyarmes.com/lr2mogrify.php?sec=main http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep162.m4a Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:57:35 +0900 50:54 no Photography, panning, LR2Mogrify, tips, techniques, waterfall, autumn, leaves Martin Bailey Today I complete a two part review of the new PowerShot G10 from Canon. Today we take a look at some images actually shot with the G10. Find the full sized images in the zip file linked from this forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2435 The PDF with all of the images was released as Episode 160.1 here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=160.1#Ep160.1 Here's a link to the camera on Canon's Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17624 Please also vote for the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast every day until November 6th, 2008 at: http://www.podcastawards.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I complete a two part review of the new PowerShot G10 from Canon. Today we take a look at some images actually shot with the G10. Find the full sized images in the zip file linked from this forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2435 The PDF with all of the images was released as Episode 160.1 here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=160.1#Ep160.1 Here's a link to the camera on Canon's Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17624 Please also vote for the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast every day until November 6th, 2008 at: http://www.podcastawards.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep161.m4a Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:59:51 +0900 25:44 no Photography, Canon PowerShot G10 Review, tips, techniques Martin Bailey This is a companion PDF document for Episodes 160 and 161. It contains all the images from both episodes. Here's a link to the PowerShot G10 page on Canon USA's Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17624 This is a companion PDF document for Episodes 160 and 161. It contains all the images from both episodes. Here's a link to the PowerShot G10 page on Canon USA's Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17624 http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_canon_powershot_g10_review_images.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:50:26 +0900 0:01 no Photography, Canon PowerShot G10 Review, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Today I start a two part review of the new PowerShot G10 from Canon. I have been waiting for this camera for some time, as I miss having a camera in my bag for those moments when you need one, but don't have your DSLR with you. Here's a link to the PowerShot G10 page on Canon USA's Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17624 Please also vote for the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast every day until November 6th, 2008 at: http://www.podcastawards.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I start a two part review of the new PowerShot G10 from Canon. I have been waiting for this camera for some time, as I miss having a camera in my bag for those moments when you need one, but don't have your DSLR with you. Here's a link to the PowerShot G10 page on Canon USA's Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17624 Please also vote for the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast every day until November 6th, 2008 at: http://www.podcastawards.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep160.m4a Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:49:32 +0900 33:30 no photography, tips, techniques, powershot g10, canon, review Martin Bailey Today we look at a number of Cosmos Flower "Flowerscapes" from the end of my day shooting the Equinox Flowers, that we looked at last week. See all the shots from the day, including the Equinox Flowers with this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kinchakuda_Sept_2008 Here is the link that I mentioned, to list all of my "Flowerscape" images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=flowerscape The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we look at a number of Cosmos Flower "Flowerscapes" from the end of my day shooting the Equinox Flowers, that we looked at last week. See all the shots from the day, including the Equinox Flowers with this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kinchakuda_Sept_2008 Here is the link that I mentioned, to list all of my "Flowerscape" images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=flowerscape The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep159.m4a Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:04:21 +0900 30:36 no Photography, tips, tricks, techniques, cosmos, flower, dragonfly, flowerscape Martin Bailey On September 23rd, the Autumnal Equinox, I went to shoot, what else? Equinox Flowers! Today we look at 10 shots from the day. Here is a link to see all shots from the day: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kinchakuda_Sept_2008 You can find me on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/MartinBailey The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. On September 23rd, the Autumnal Equinox, I went to shoot, what else? Equinox Flowers! Today we look at 10 shots from the day. Here is a link to see all shots from the day: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kinchakuda_Sept_2008 You can find me on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/MartinBailey The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep158.m4a Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:12:05 +0900 34:34 no Photography, tips, techniques, art, flower, equinox flower, LiveView Martin Bailey I explain all about the 2009 Hokkaido Photography Tour & Workshop. Where we go, what we'll see, what you'll learn and what you'll need if you intend to join us. You can see full details of the Tour with some links to slideshows from the last Workshop, and some still photographs as examples of the sort of things we'll see here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ I explain all about the 2009 Hokkaido Photography Tour & Workshop. Where we go, what we'll see, what you'll learn and what you'll need if you intend to join us. You can see full details of the Tour with some links to slideshows from the last Workshop, and some still photographs as examples of the sort of things we'll see here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep157.m4a Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:24:23 +0900 48:10 no Photography, workshop, Hokkkaido, tour, widlife, landscape, winter, wonderland Martin Bailey Today I announce the winners of the Shadows Assignment and kick-off the next Assignment on Agriculture. See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here is a post with the details of the Agriculture Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2369 Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The intro music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today I announce the winners of the Shadows Assignment and kick-off the next Assignment on Agriculture. See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here is a post with the details of the Agriculture Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2369 Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The intro music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep156.m4a Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:46:06 +0900 26:56 no Photography, assignment, winner, scores, shadows, shadow Martin Bailey Today we look at some images from another recent client shoot, where I photographed a Maki-e artist at work. Here's a link to the album with all the shots I uploaded from the shoot: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=64 This links will also list the shots, in case I ever change the album: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Maki_e_Shoot_Aug_2008 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we look at some images from another recent client shoot, where I photographed a Maki-e artist at work. Here's a link to the album with all the shots I uploaded from the shoot: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=64 This links will also list the shots, in case I ever change the album: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Maki_e_Shoot_Aug_2008 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep155.m4a Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:00:41 +0900 47:36 no Photography, tips, techniques, lacquer, maki-e, craftsman, studio, strobe, umbrella Martin Bailey Having used Lightroom 2 for over a month now, I figured I'd talk today about some of the new features. This is not a comprehensive look at everything new, rather concentrating on what I'm finding useful or cool. You can take a look at more details on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, and download a free fully functional trial version here at Adobe's Web site: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/ You can find John Arnold's PhotoWalkthrough Podcast that I mentioned here: http://www.photowalkthrough.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Having used Lightroom 2 for over a month now, I figured I'd talk today about some of the new features. This is not a comprehensive look at everything new, rather concentrating on what I'm finding useful or cool. You can take a look at more details on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, and download a free fully functional trial version here at Adobe's Web site: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/ You can find John Arnold's PhotoWalkthrough Podcast that I mentioned here: http://www.photowalkthrough.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep154.m4a Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:32:24 +0900 37:39 no Photography, Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, tips, techniques, features Martin Bailey Preceding my assignment work, that we looked at last week, I spent a day in Joboji shooting and getting to know the area. Today we look at some of the resulting images. Preceding my assignment work, that we looked at last week, I spent a day in Joboji shooting and getting to know the area. Today we look at some of the resulting images. Here's a link to all of the shots from my Joboji trip, including the shots from the assignment work: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Joboji_Aug2008 Here's a link to the Singh-Ray Color Combo filter: http://www.singh-ray.com/colorcombo.html By the way, the MBP Podcast is 3 years old today. Episode 1 was released on this day, September 1st, 2005. Thanks to all of you that continue to listen! Without you there'd be no point. The intro Music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. The ending music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Preceding my assignment work, that we looked at last week, I spent a day in Joboji shooting and getting to know the area. Today we look at some of the resulting images. Preceding my assignment work, that we looked at last week, I spent a day in Joboji shooting and getting to know the area. Today we look at some of the resulting images. Here's a link to all of the shots from my Joboji trip, including the shots from the assignment work: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Joboji_Aug2008 Here's a link to the Singh-Ray Color Combo filter: http://www.singh-ray.com/colorcombo.html By the way, the MBP Podcast is 3 years old today. Episode 1 was released on this day, September 1st, 2005. Thanks to all of you that continue to listen! Without you there'd be no point. The intro Music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. The ending music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep153.m4a Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:16:44 +0900 25:24 no Photography, joboji, Iwate prefecture, tips, techniques, landscape, rural Japan Martin Bailey Today I share some of the photos and experiences from a client assignment shoot that I did in August 2008. You can find all the images I uploaded from the shoot here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=63 Just in case I move these photos to a new album in the future, here's a link by keyword too: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Joboji_Aug2008 Today I share some of the photos and experiences from a client assignment shoot that I did in August 2008. You can find all the images I uploaded from the shoot here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=63 Just in case I move these photos to a new album in the future, here's a link by keyword too: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Joboji_Aug2008 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep152.m4a Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:33:57 +0900 29:53 no Photography, client shoot, urushi, lacquer, craftsman, artisan, portrait Martin Bailey Today we take a look at some shots from a recent client shoot, when I photographed some pets. I also go into some detail about the portable studio I used for the job. Here's a link to the forum post I mention, in which you'll find the Lighting Setup Diagram and the crop of the eyes of one of the dogs, in which you can see the umbrella's reflections: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2299 The Lighting Diagram was made with the Lighting Setup File, courtesy of Kevin Kertz, which you can find here: http://www.kevinkertz.com/ Here's a link to all the shots from the shoot that I uploaded to my gallery: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Client_Shoot_July272008 Music in this Podcast created and produced by UniqueTracks. Today we take a look at some shots from a recent client shoot, when I photographed some pets. I also go into some detail about the portable studio I used for the job. Here's a link to the forum post I mention, in which you'll find the Lighting Setup Diagram and the crop of the eyes of one of the dogs, in which you can see the umbrella's reflections: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2299 The Lighting Diagram was made with the Lighting Setup File, courtesy of Kevin Kertz, which you can find here: http://www.kevinkertz.com/ Here's a link to all the shots from the shoot that I uploaded to my gallery: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Client_Shoot_July272008 Music in this Podcast created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep151.m4a Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:50:22 +0900 33:56 no Photography, lighting, strobist, portable studio, speedlite, strobe, pets, portrait Martin Bailey Today I'm going to answer a couple of listener questions, namely on focusing and then quickly recomposing, and a second on print resolution settings in Lightroom. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I'm going to answer a couple of listener questions, namely on focusing and then quickly recomposing, and a second on print resolution settings in Lightroom. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep150.m4a Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:02:47 +0900 28:56 no Photography, tips, techniques, focusing, print resolution Martin Bailey Today I'm releasing my "The Nature of Japan" portfolio video. This version is formatted for the iPod. Episode 149.1 is the full size video. Enjoy! This is a 40 image portfolio of Nature Photographs from around Japan put to music. Make sure you have your speakers turned on or your earphones in your iPod, as it adds to the overall experience. You can also check out this video on my Web site with the below link. The Web version allows Windows users to right click and go full screen for the best possible viewing experience, though you will need to install the Photodex plug-in, if you don't already have it on your computer. Here's the link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php?portfolio=1&type=win Today I'm releasing my "The Nature of Japan" portfolio video. This version is formatted for the iPod. Episode 149.1 is the full size video. Enjoy! This is a 40 image portfolio of Nature Photographs from around Japan put to music. Make sure you have your speakers turned on or your earphones in your iPod, as it adds to the overall experience. You can also check out this video on my Web site with the below link. The Web version allows Windows users to right click and go full screen for the best possible viewing experience, though you will need to install the Photodex plug-in, if you don't already have it on your computer. Here's the link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php?portfolio=1&type=win http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/thenatureofjapanv2.mp4 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:21:27 +0900 7:05 no Photography, slideshow, portfolio, nature of japan Martin Bailey Today I'm releasing my "The Nature of Japan" portfolio video. This is full size video, and will be followed by a smaller video formatted for the iPod. Enjoy! This is a 40 image portfolio of Nature Photographs from around Japan put to music. Make sure you have your speakers turned on or your earphones in your iPod, as it adds to the overall experience. You can also check out this video on my Web site with the below link. The Web version allows Windows users to right click and go full screen for the best possible viewing experience, though you will need to install the Photodex plug-in, if you don't already have it on your computer. Here's the link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php?portfolio=1&type=win Today I'm releasing my "The Nature of Japan" portfolio video. This is full size video, and will be followed by a smaller video formatted for the iPod. Enjoy! This is a 40 image portfolio of Nature Photographs from around Japan put to music. Make sure you have your speakers turned on or your earphones in your iPod, as it adds to the overall experience. You can also check out this video on my Web site with the below link. The Web version allows Windows users to right click and go full screen for the best possible viewing experience, though you will need to install the Photodex plug-in, if you don't already have it on your computer. Here's the link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php?portfolio=1&type=win http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mov?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/thenatureofjapanv2.mov Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:19:45 +0900 7:05 no Photography, slideshow, portfolio, nature of japan hidden Martin Bailey Today I announce the winners of the Irony Assignment and kick-off the next Assignment on Shadows. See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Shadows Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2266 Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I announce the winners of the Irony Assignment and kick-off the next Assignment on Shadows. See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Shadows Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2266 Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep148.m4a Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:44:12 +0900 28:39 no Photography, assignment, contest Martin Bailey I have just sold my old faithful 100-400mm L lens, and feel a little sad to see it go. Today I'm going to reflect on this lens a little, because it really changed my photography. See all images shot with this lens with this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20EF%20100-400mm%20F4.5-5.6L%20IS%20USM%20(77mm) Music in this Podcast created and produced by UniqueTracks. I have just sold my old faithful 100-400mm L lens, and feel a little sad to see it go. Today I'm going to reflect on this lens a little, because it really changed my photography. See all images shot with this lens with this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20EF%20100-400mm%20F4.5-5.6L%20IS%20USM%20(77mm) Music in this Podcast created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep147.m4a Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:59:41 +0900 23:11 no photography, lens, tribute, 100-400mm Martin Bailey This is the iPod version of a slideshow compilation of photographs from the MBP Winter Wildlife Wonderland Workshop, held in Hokkaido, Japan, in January 2008. There is also a full sized video that will look great on your computer screen, or Apple TV, which is Episode #146.1. If you want to grab both, be my guest, but the download will take a while. If you use Windows, you can also view the video with the Photodex Plugin, and right click to view full screen. The download is much smaller too, though the quality is top class. Find the Photodex version here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008Slideshow.php And if you want to see the Adobe Flash version, that's here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008FlashSlideshow.php This is the iPod version of a slideshow compilation of photographs from the MBP Winter Wildlife Wonderland Workshop, held in Hokkaido, Japan, in January 2008. There is also a full sized video that will look great on your computer screen, or Apple TV, which is Episode #146.1. If you want to grab both, be my guest, but the download will take a while. If you use Windows, you can also view the video with the Photodex Plugin, and right click to view full screen. The download is much smaller too, though the quality is top class. Find the Photodex version here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008Slideshow.php And if you want to see the Adobe Flash version, that's here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008FlashSlideshow.php http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp4?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbphokkaidoworkshopwinter2008.mp4 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:54:01 +0900 10:49 no Photography, Hokkaido, Workshop, Slideshow Martin Bailey This is the full sized version of a slideshow compilation of photographs from the MBP Winter Wildlife Wonderland Workshop, held in Hokkaido, Japan, in January 2008. There is also a version of this video formated for the iPod, which is Episode #146.2. If you use Windows, you can also view the video with the Photodex Plugin, and right click to view full screen. The download is much smaller too, though the quality is top class. Find the Photodex version here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008Slideshow.php And if you want to see the Adobe Flash version, that's here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008FlashSlideshow.php This is the full sized version of a slideshow compilation of photographs from the MBP Winter Wildlife Wonderland Workshop, held in Hokkaido, Japan, in January 2008. There is also a version of this video formated for the iPod, which is Episode #146.2. If you use Windows, you can also view the video with the Photodex Plugin, and right click to view full screen. The download is much smaller too, though the quality is top class. Find the Photodex version here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008Slideshow.php And if you want to see the Adobe Flash version, that's here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008FlashSlideshow.php http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mov?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbphokkaidoworkshopwinter2008.mov Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:53:48 +0900 10:49 no Photography, Hokkaido, Workshop, Slideshow hidden Martin Bailey This week is a first for the MBP Podcast, as I'm going to release a video slideshow of photographs from the MBP Hokkaido Workshop in January 2008. The video files are pretty large, so please only download the one you want. There is a full sized video that will look great on your computer screen, or Apple TV. This is Episode #146.1. There is also a smaller version for use on iPods, which is Episode #146.2. If you want both, be my guest, but the download will take a while. If you use Windows, you can also view the video with the Photodex Plugin, and right click to view full screen. The download is much smaller too, though the quality is top class. Find the Photodex version here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008Slideshow.php And if you want to see the Adobe Flash version, that's here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008FlashSlideshow.php Music in this Podcast created and produced by UniqueTracks. This week is a first for the MBP Podcast, as I'm going to release a video slideshow of photographs from the MBP Hokkaido Workshop in January 2008. The video files are pretty large, so please only download the one you want. There is a full sized video that will look great on your computer screen, or Apple TV. This is Episode #146.1. There is also a smaller version for use on iPods, which is Episode #146.2. If you want both, be my guest, but the download will take a while. If you use Windows, you can also view the video with the Photodex Plugin, and right click to view full screen. The download is much smaller too, though the quality is top class. Find the Photodex version here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008Slideshow.php And if you want to see the Adobe Flash version, that's here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/HokkaidoWorkshop2008FlashSlideshow.php Music in this Podcast created and produced by UniqueTracks. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep146.m4a Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:53:27 +0900 7:34 no Photography, Hokkaido Workshop, Slideshow, Hokkaido, Workshop Martin Bailey Companion PDF for MBP-Podcast #145 : Canon Pixma Pro9500 Printer (No More Borders!). Contains Canon PIXMA Pro9500 Printer Test Photos. Get rid of Canon's 35mm top and bottom borders! Listen to Episode 145 to fully understand what I'm trying to say in with this document: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=145#Ep145 Companion PDF for MBP-Podcast #145 : Canon Pixma Pro9500 Printer (No More Borders!). Contains Canon PIXMA Pro9500 Printer Test Photos. Get rid of Canon's 35mm top and bottom borders! Listen to Episode 145 to fully understand what I'm trying to say in with this document: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=145#Ep145 http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbp_canon_pixma_pro9500_printer_test_photos.pdf Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:33:05 +0900 1:00 no Photography, printer profiles, Canon PIXMA Pro9500, 35mm border Martin Bailey Following on from the last episode, today I spill the beans on how to overcome the 35mm border restriction with Fine Art papers that Canon enforce with the driver software for the PIXMA Pro9500 A3+ pigment ink printer. Note that I will also release an episode 145.1, which contains a PDF file with some photographs of a number of test prints that I did. (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=145.1#Ep145.1) You can see details of the printer on the Canon Web site here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=182&modelid=12414 There's also a pretty cool flash page with lots of information about Canon's professional range of printers here: http://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/proPrinter/index.html Following on from the last episode, today I spill the beans on how to overcome the 35mm border restriction with Fine Art papers that Canon enforce with the driver software for the PIXMA Pro9500 A3+ pigment ink printer. Note that I will also release an episode 145.1, which contains a PDF file with some photographs of a number of test prints that I did. (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=145.1#Ep145.1) You can see details of the printer on the Canon Web site here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=182&modelid=12414 There's also a pretty cool flash page with lots of information about Canon's professional range of printers here: http://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/proPrinter/index.html http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep145.m4a Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:32:46 +0900 36:29 no Photography, Canon PIXMA Pro9500, printer, review, fine art print, 35mm border Martin Bailey Today in this first part of a two part review of the Canon PIXMA Pro9500 A3+ pigment ink printer, I share my initial impressions, and my likes and dislikes after creating Fine Art prints, doing a lot of experimentation with the printer for about a month. You can see details of the printer on the Canon Web site here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=182&modelid=12414 There's also a pretty cool flash page with lots of information about Canon's professional range of printers here: http://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/proPrinter/index.html Today in this first part of a two part review of the Canon PIXMA Pro9500 A3+ pigment ink printer, I share my initial impressions, and my likes and dislikes after creating Fine Art prints, doing a lot of experimentation with the printer for about a month. You can see details of the printer on the Canon Web site here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=182&modelid=12414 There's also a pretty cool flash page with lots of information about Canon's professional range of printers here: http://www.usa.canon.com/app/html/proPrinter/index.html http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep144.m4a Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:18:10 +0900 33:30 no Photography, Canon PIXMA Pro9500, printer, review, fine art print, 35mm border Martin Bailey This week, we complete our trilogy of episodes, tracing my steps around the Yachiho Highlands area in Nagano Prefecture, taking a look at the "Big Falls", among other things. Here's a link to the poll I mention at the end of the Podcast asking if you prefer smaller downloads or better audio quality: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16447 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ This week, we complete our trilogy of episodes, tracing my steps around the Yachiho Highlands area in Nagano Prefecture, taking a look at the "Big Falls", among other things. Here's a link to the poll I mention at the end of the Podcast asking if you prefer smaller downloads or better audio quality: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16447 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep143.m4a Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:21:23 +0900 30:01 no Photography, Yachihokougen, Yachiho Highlands, tips, techniques Martin Bailey This week we continue to trace my steps from a recent trip to the Yachiho Highlands as I share some of the images I brought back with me, intermingling tips on decisions I made while photographing the area. Here's a link to all 31 images from the 3 days in the Yachiho Highlands: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Yachihokougen_MayJune2008 Here's a link to the Singh-Ray Color Combo filter: http://www.singh-ray.com/colorcombo.html Here's a link to Mikkel Stegmann's Barnack utility that I reference so much for depth-of-field and hyperfocal distances, and mentioned in the Podcast: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ This week we continue to trace my steps from a recent trip to the Yachiho Highlands as I share some of the images I brought back with me, intermingling tips on decisions I made while photographing the area. Here's a link to all 31 images from the 3 days in the Yachiho Highlands: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Yachihokougen_MayJune2008 Here's a link to the Singh-Ray Color Combo filter: http://www.singh-ray.com/colorcombo.html Here's a link to Mikkel Stegmann's Barnack utility that I reference so much for depth-of-field and hyperfocal distances, and mentioned in the Podcast: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep142.m4a Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:31:42 +0900 37:42 no Photography, hyper focal, hyperfocal distance, tips, techniques, Yachiho, Mountains Martin Bailey I took off to the Yachiho Highlands from May 31 for a few days, and today start to share some of the images I brought back with me, intermingling tips on finding shots, composition, exposure and achieving pan focus when necessary. Here's a link to all 31 images from the 3 days in the Yachiho Highlands: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Yachihokougen_MayJune2008 Check out TinEye here: http://tineye.com/ Here's a link to Mikkel Stegmann's Barnack utility that I reference so much for depth-of-field and hyperfocal distances, and mentioned in the Podcast: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ I took off to the Yachiho Highlands from May 31 for a few days, and today start to share some of the images I brought back with me, intermingling tips on finding shots, composition, exposure and achieving pan focus when necessary. Here's a link to all 31 images from the 3 days in the Yachiho Highlands: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Yachihokougen_MayJune2008 Check out TinEye here: http://tineye.com/ Here's a link to Mikkel Stegmann's Barnack utility that I reference so much for depth-of-field and hyperfocal distances, and mentioned in the Podcast: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep141.m4a Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:01:02 +0900 29:48 no Photography, tips, techniques, depth-of-field, DOF, hyperfocal, Yachiho Highlands Martin Bailey Today I announce the winner of the Abstract Assignment, and kickoff the next assignment, which is on Irony. Fasten your seatbelts, because this is going to be a tough one! See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Irony Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16086 Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=625 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I announce the winner of the Abstract Assignment, and kickoff the next assignment, which is on Irony. Fasten your seatbelts, because this is going to be a tough one! See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Irony Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16086 Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=625 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep140.m4a Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:04:24 +0900 17:13 no Photography, assignment, contest, irony Martin Bailey Today we look at some focusing techniques that I used during a recent Poppy shoot, so I thought I'd use some of these shots to help me explain. Here's a link to view all images from this day: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shouwakinenkouen_Apr27th2008 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we look at some focusing techniques that I used during a recent Poppy shoot, so I thought I'd use some of these shots to help me explain. Here's a link to view all images from this day: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shouwakinenkouen_Apr27th2008 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep139.m4a Wed, 28 May 2008 22:17:39 +0900 40:34 no Photography, focus, focussing, tips, techniques, flowers, poppy, poppies Martin Bailey Following on from last week, we're going to take a look at how to crop for specific paper sizes, automate the cropping in Photoshop and Lightroom, and end with a little food for thought with regards to the ethical aspect of cropping. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Following on from last week, we're going to take a look at how to crop for specific paper sizes, automate the cropping in Photoshop and Lightroom, and end with a little food for thought with regards to the ethical aspect of cropping. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep138.m4a Mon, 19 May 2008 21:56:20 +0900 25:47 no Photography, cropping, techniques, tips, art, Photoshop, Lightroom Martin Bailey Cropping is used for artistic reasons, to overcome technical issues in capture or restrictions of your gear, or not done at all, for ethical reasons. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Cropping is used for artistic reasons, to overcome technical issues in capture or restrictions of your gear, or not done at all, for ethical reasons. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep137.m4a Mon, 12 May 2008 22:05:22 +0900 29:40 no Photography, crop, cropping, tips, techniques, art, artistic reasons Martin Bailey After a visit to Kyoto we went on to Hiroshima, and visited Itsukushima and the Peace Memorial Park. The Park is situated under the hypocenter of the bomb blast, and houses numerous memorials, including the A-Bomb Dome, that we'll look at today. Here's a link to a Wikipedia page on the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Peace_Memorial_Park Here's more information on the dome itself: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-Bomb_Dome There's also a page on the Itsukushima Shrine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itsukushima_Shrine Here's a link to the Vari-ND page on the Singh-Ray filters Web site: http://www.singh-ray.com/varind.html After a visit to Kyoto we went on to Hiroshima, and visited Itsukushima and the Peace Memorial Park. The Park is situated under the hypocenter of the bomb blast, and houses numerous memorials, including the A-Bomb Dome, that we'll look at today. Here's a link to a Wikipedia page on the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroshima_Peace_Memorial_Park Here's more information on the dome itself: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-Bomb_Dome There's also a page on the Itsukushima Shrine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itsukushima_Shrine Here's a link to the Vari-ND page on the Singh-Ray filters Web site: http://www.singh-ray.com/varind.html http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep136.m4a Tue, 06 May 2008 22:32:08 +0900 33:55 no Photography, tips, techniques, art, a-bomb dome, atomic bomb dome, peace memorial, Hiroshima Martin Bailey During a family visit in March 2008, we did a bit of travelling, visiting Kyoto and Hiroshima. Today we're going to look at a number of images I shot during the few days in Kyoto. Here's a link to view all images from the Kyoto trip, and from Hiroshima, which was the next leg: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=kyoto_hiroshima_Mar_Apr_2008 During a family visit in March 2008, we did a bit of travelling, visiting Kyoto and Hiroshima. Today we're going to look at a number of images I shot during the few days in Kyoto. Here's a link to view all images from the Kyoto trip, and from Hiroshima, which was the next leg: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=kyoto_hiroshima_Mar_Apr_2008 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep135.m4a Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:30:45 +0900 22:53 no Photography, tips, techniques, kyoto, cherry blossom, panning, panorama, photo-stitching Martin Bailey In April 2008 I revisited the Market in Bangalore where I'd shot some portrait photos the previous year. I took 10 prints back with me to give to the people in the photos, and today is the second of two Podcasts in which we share that experience. Here's a link to view all images from the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Apr_2008 You can view all shots from the Madivala Market, including my previous visit with this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Madivala_Market In April 2008 I revisited the Market in Bangalore where I'd shot some portrait photos the previous year. I took 10 prints back with me to give to the people in the photos, and today is the second of two Podcasts in which we share that experience. Here's a link to view all images from the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Apr_2008 You can view all shots from the Madivala Market, including my previous visit with this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Madivala_Market http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep134.m4a Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:08:46 +0900 24:29 no Photography, portraits, portraiture, tips, techniques, India, market Martin Bailey In April 2008 I revisited the Market in Bangalore where I'd shot some portrait photos the previous year. I took 10 prints back with me to give to the people in the photos, and today is the first of two Podcasts in which we share that experience. Here's a link to view all images from the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Apr_2008 You can view all shots from the Madivala Market, including my previous visit with this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Madivala_Market The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ In April 2008 I revisited the Market in Bangalore where I'd shot some portrait photos the previous year. I took 10 prints back with me to give to the people in the photos, and today is the first of two Podcasts in which we share that experience. Here's a link to view all images from the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Apr_2008 You can view all shots from the Madivala Market, including my previous visit with this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Madivala_Market The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep133.m4a Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:46:19 +0900 25:56 no Photography, portraits, portraiture, tips, techniques, India, market Martin Bailey This is a PDF with the diagrams to supplement Episode #132. See Episode #132 for the audio explanation of these diagrams: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=132#Ep132 This is a PDF with the diagrams to supplement Episode #132. See Episode #132 for the audio explanation of these diagrams: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=132#Ep132 http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/dof_explained_supplement.pdf Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:13:18 +0900 1:00 no Photography, depth-of-field, depth of field, diagram Martin Bailey Today, with the help of some diagrams, I explain how aperture and subject distance affect depth-of-field. See Episode #132.1 for a PDF of the diagrams. Here is the PDF file that contains the six diagrams I use to explain this topic: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=132.1#Ep132.1 You can also find the diagrams in lower resolution in this forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=15231 Here's a link to Mikkel Stegmann's Barnack utility that I reference so much, and mentioned in the Podcast: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ Here's the blog post from Stefan Neuweger's blog in which Stefan has kindly done a write up on the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast: http://fotos.neuweger.com/2008/04/08/podcast-showcast-mbp-podcast/ Today, with the help of some diagrams, I explain how aperture and subject distance affect depth-of-field. See Episode #132.1 for a PDF of the diagrams. Here is the PDF file that contains the six diagrams I use to explain this topic: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=132.1#Ep132.1 You can also find the diagrams in lower resolution in this forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=15231 Here's a link to Mikkel Stegmann's Barnack utility that I reference so much, and mentioned in the Podcast: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ Here's the blog post from Stefan Neuweger's blog in which Stefan has kindly done a write up on the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast: http://fotos.neuweger.com/2008/04/08/podcast-showcast-mbp-podcast/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep132.m4a Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:12:57 +0900 23:32 no Photography, DOF, depth-of-field, depth of field, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Just a quick report today with some thoughts from the Photo Imaging Expo 2008 at Tokyo Big Sight on March 20th. Here's the forum post I mention with the images from the show: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2011 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Just a quick report today with some thoughts from the Photo Imaging Expo 2008 at Tokyo Big Sight on March 20th. Here's the forum post I mention with the images from the show: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2011 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep131.m4a Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:18:11 +0900 24:12 no Photography, Photo Imaging Expo 2008, Tokyo, Big Site Martin Bailey Today I announce the winners of the "Nostalgia" Assignment, and kickoff the next assignment "Abstract". See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Find Calvin Bradshaw, winner of the Nostalgia assignment's Web site here: http://www.calvinbradshaw.com Take a look at this forum post for details of the dates and links to guidelines etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=15120 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I announce the winners of the "Nostalgia" Assignment, and kickoff the next assignment "Abstract". See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Find Calvin Bradshaw, winner of the Nostalgia assignment's Web site here: http://www.calvinbradshaw.com Take a look at this forum post for details of the dates and links to guidelines etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=15120 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep130.m4a Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:15:02 +0900 14:18 no Photography, assignment, nostalgia, abstract Martin Bailey When pruning a tree, we cut away unwanted branches and parts that appear necessary to enable the tree to grow more healthily in the coming year. I've decided that each year I will prune my gallery and today discuss some observations from the exercise. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ When pruning a tree, we cut away unwanted branches and parts that appear necessary to enable the tree to grow more healthily in the coming year. I've decided that each year I will prune my gallery and today discuss some observations from the exercise. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep129.m4a Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:56:11 +0900 21:12 no Photography, tips, techniques, editing, pruning, image selection Martin Bailey Today, is the final part of a series of Podcasts in which we're looking at shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. I also play a few minute recording of all the guys on the bus heading towards the airport on the final day. Here's the Phoons site I mentioned: http://www.phoons.com/ Here's Arthur Morris' book on CD, a must for all bird and nature photographers, The Art of Bird Photography II: http://www.birdsasart.com/ABPII.htm To view all of my images from the tour, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Winter_Workshop_2008 Today, is the final part of a series of Podcasts in which we're looking at shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. I also play a few minute recording of all the guys on the bus heading towards the airport on the final day. Here's the Phoons site I mentioned: http://www.phoons.com/ Here's Arthur Morris' book on CD, a must for all bird and nature photographers, The Art of Bird Photography II: http://www.birdsasart.com/ABPII.htm To view all of my images from the tour, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Winter_Workshop_2008 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep128.m4a Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:42:50 +0900 31:15 no Photography, Hokkaido, tips, techniques, wildlife, winter, snow, workshop Martin Bailey Today is the third part of a series of Podcasts in which we're looking at shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. To view all of my images from the tour, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Winter_Workshop_2008 Today is the third part of a series of Podcasts in which we're looking at shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. To view all of my images from the tour, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Winter_Workshop_2008 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep127.m4a Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:22:15 +0900 30:35 no Photography, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, winter, snow, wildlife, nature Martin Bailey Today, is the second part of probably three episodes in which we're looking at some shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. To view all of my images from the tour, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Winter_Workshop_2008 Also, check out the PhotoCastNetwork at http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ for more great Photography related Podcasts. Today, is the second part of probably three episodes in which we're looking at some shots from the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. To view all of my images from the tour, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Winter_Workshop_2008 Also, check out the PhotoCastNetwork at http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ for more great Photography related Podcasts. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep126.m4a Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:31:11 +0900 29:56 no Photography, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, winter, snow, wildlife, nature Martin Bailey From today, probably for three weeks, we're going to take a look at a bunch of shots and cover some of the stuff tought on the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. To view all of my images from the tour, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Winter_Workshop_2008 From today, probably for three weeks, we're going to take a look at a bunch of shots and cover some of the stuff tought on the Hokkaido Workshop/Photography Tour held in January 2008. To view all of my images from the tour, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Winter_Workshop_2008 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep125.m4a Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:54:37 +0900 47:30 no Photography, tips, techniques, Hokkaido, winter, snow, wildlife, nature, crane, red-crowned crane, manual mode Martin Bailey Today I announce the winners of the Long Exposure Assignment and the Grand Prize Winner, who will receive a copy of DxO Optics Pro and the Film Pack from DxO Labs. I also kick off the next Assignment which is on Nostalgia. You can find the winning images and the yearly totals here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I announce the winners of the Long Exposure Assignment and the Grand Prize Winner, who will receive a copy of DxO Optics Pro and the Film Pack from DxO Labs. I also kick off the next Assignment which is on Nostalgia. You can find the winning images and the yearly totals here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep124.m4a Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:32:15 +0900 22:54 no Photography, assignment Martin Bailey Today I'm joined by Wayne Grant, Landon Michaelson and Rick Phenicie for the third MBP Roundtable. You can find Landon's 1/day/366 project photos and links to other work here: http://blog.landonmichaelson.com. There is also a feed for all MBP Member's that are doing a photo a day project, kindly created by Capn Scott here: http://onephotoperday.com/ Landon also plugged: http://www.radiopopper.com/ Wayne's MBP Gallery is here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/index.php?cat=10013 Rick plugged the following site: http://www.strobist.com/ My plug, courtesy of Landon is the Web site for the International Crane Foundation, which I had mentioned: http://www.savingcranes.org/ Today I'm joined by Wayne Grant, Landon Michaelson and Rick Phenicie for the third MBP Roundtable. You can find Landon's 1/day/366 project photos and links to other work here: http://blog.landonmichaelson.com. There is also a feed for all MBP Member's that are doing a photo a day project, kindly created by Capn Scott here: http://onephotoperday.com/ Landon also plugged: http://www.radiopopper.com/ Wayne's MBP Gallery is here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/index.php?cat=10013 Rick plugged the following site: http://www.strobist.com/ My plug, courtesy of Landon is the Web site for the International Crane Foundation, which I had mentioned: http://www.savingcranes.org/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep123.m4a Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:48:51 +0900 1:19:59 no Photography, round table, roundtable, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Another Single Exposures episode to catch up on some recent shots that don't form a large enough group individually to fill a Podcast. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Another Single Exposures episode to catch up on some recent shots that don't form a large enough group individually to fill a Podcast. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep122.m4a Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:42:21 +0900 29:25 no Photography, tips, techniques, single exposure Martin Bailey Having shot a nice nightscape through glass recently, I thought I'd share some tips on this. Here's the second shot that I mentioned with Tokyo tower in it: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/displayimage.php?pos=-1680 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Having shot a nice nightscape through glass recently, I thought I'd share some tips on this. Here's the second shot that I mentioned with Tokyo tower in it: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/displayimage.php?pos=-1680 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep121.m4a Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:45:33 +0900 19:53 no Photography, tips, techniques, glass Martin Bailey On Jan 4th, 2008, I visited the Tatsusawa Falls again. With the snow too deep to drive to the car park, I trudged through the snow for a while to get to the falls, and today we're going to take a look at the fruits of my labour. Use this link to list all 10 shots from my 1.1 days in the Inawashiro area: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_Jan2008 Find details of the Singh-Ray Vari-ND filter here: http://www.singh-ray.com/varind.html On Jan 4th, 2008, I visited the Tatsusawa Falls again. With the snow too deep to drive to the car park, I trudged through the snow for a while to get to the falls, and today we're going to take a look at the fruits of my labour. Use this link to list all 10 shots from my 1.1 days in the Inawashiro area: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_Jan2008 Find details of the Singh-Ray Vari-ND filter here: http://www.singh-ray.com/varind.html http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep120.m4a Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:22:32 +0900 34:43 no photography, snow, cold, tips, techniques, winter Martin Bailey Today I'm going to reflect on 2007, including the technology that is making a photographer's life so much easier these days. I also discuss my Top 10 images from the year and touch on what I wanted to do in 2007 but couldn't and what I want to do in 2008. I want to also wish you all a Happy New Year! Check out my updated Portfolio here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php Today I'm going to reflect on 2007, including the technology that is making a photographer's life so much easier these days. I also discuss my Top 10 images from the year and touch on what I wanted to do in 2007 but couldn't and what I want to do in 2008. I want to also wish you all a Happy New Year! Check out my updated Portfolio here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep119.m4a Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:34:47 +0900 39:21 no Photography, tips, techniques, art Martin Bailey It seems that there may be problems caused by the anti-piracy software installed with DxO Optics Pro version 5, so I urge you to hold off on trying the Demo version until we know more. I hope you can still enjoy Episode 118 for now. I will update you again as soon as we get a statement from DxO Labs regarding this. Hopefully we will be able to clear up any problems and continue to enjoy their essentially useful and fun software. If the problems cannot be resolved, we will consider whether or not we should decline the software as a prize for our Assignment Grand Prize winner. If that happens we'll continue to accumulate points until I find another sponsor. It seems that there may be problems caused by the anti-piracy software installed with DxO Optics Pro version 5, so I urge you to hold off on trying the Demo version until we know more. I hope you can still enjoy Episode 118 for now. I will update you again as soon as we get a statement from DxO Labs regarding this. Hopefully we will be able to clear up any problems and continue to enjoy their essentially useful and fun software. If the problems cannot be resolved, we will consider whether or not we should decline the software as a prize for our Assignment Grand Prize winner. If that happens we'll continue to accumulate points until I find another sponsor. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep118_1.m4a Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:28:14 +0900 1:44 no Photography, problem Martin Bailey Today, I talk about DxO Optics Pro V5 and the DxO FilmPack from DxO Labs. These two great programs will be awarded as the Grand Prize that will go to the entrant with the most accumulated votes for the year at the end of the current Assignment. Find DxO Labs' products here: http://www.dxo.com/ Here is the product comparison page I mention, where you can also check out the features that require your gear to be supported, and those that don't: http://www.dxo.com/intl/photo/dxo_optics_pro/product_comparison Here is the forum post I mention with the DxO Optics Pro v5 screenshots: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=13155 Here is the forum post I mention with the DxO Film Pack screenshots: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1821 Here's a link to the Product Comparison page and if you scroll down to the bottom, there is a list of the features that are available in version 5, including those that can be used with any image, and those that only work on support body and body/lens combinations: http://www.dxo.com/intl/photo/dxo_optics_pro/product_comparison The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today, I talk about DxO Optics Pro V5 and the DxO FilmPack from DxO Labs. These two great programs will be awarded as the Grand Prize that will go to the entrant with the most accumulated votes for the year at the end of the current Assignment. Find DxO Labs' products here: http://www.dxo.com/ Here is the product comparison page I mention, where you can also check out the features that require your gear to be supported, and those that don't: http://www.dxo.com/intl/photo/dxo_optics_pro/product_comparison Here is the forum post I mention with the DxO Optics Pro v5 screenshots: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=13155 Here is the forum post I mention with the DxO Film Pack screenshots: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1821 Here's a link to the Product Comparison page and if you scroll down to the bottom, there is a list of the features that are available in version 5, including those that can be used with any image, and those that only work on support body and body/lens combinations: http://www.dxo.com/intl/photo/dxo_optics_pro/product_comparison The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep118.m4a Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:27:40 +0900 41:17 no Photography, DxO Labs, DxO Optics Pro, DxO Film Pack, grain, film emulation Martin Bailey Today, partially in answer to a listener's question, I walk you through the options available when buying a Fine Art Print from my online gallery. The main thing to remember is if you aren't sure about the options, choose the defaults. This will always give the best results, and allows me the creative freedom to crop as necessary leaving a tasteful border. Of course you can always contact me with any queries too, and I'm open to specific requests that you can mail in advance or write into the optional comments field when ordering prints. Today, partially in answer to a listener's question, I walk you through the options available when buying a Fine Art Print from my online gallery. The main thing to remember is if you aren't sure about the options, choose the defaults. This will always give the best results, and allows me the creative freedom to crop as necessary leaving a tasteful border. Of course you can always contact me with any queries too, and I'm open to specific requests that you can mail in advance or write into the optional comments field when ordering prints. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep117.m4a Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:36:07 +0900 46:25 no Photography, fine art print Martin Bailey Today I announce the winners of the Fire Assignment and set the stage for the next Assignment which is on Long Exposures. Also, I explain about our yearly prize, DxO Optics Pro version 5 and Film Pack, kindly donated from DxO Labs! The prize for the (almost) yearly prize is going to be DxO Labs' new DxO Optics Pro version 5 Elite version with Film Pack, worth almost $400. Check out DxO products at their Web site: http://www.dxo.com Here are the winner's images and a graph showing the total accumulated scores for the year to date. The race is on for the DxO software: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Long Exposure Assignment, and links to the Rules and Guidelines page etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=12976 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I announce the winners of the Fire Assignment and set the stage for the next Assignment which is on Long Exposures. Also, I explain about our yearly prize, DxO Optics Pro version 5 and Film Pack, kindly donated from DxO Labs! The prize for the (almost) yearly prize is going to be DxO Labs' new DxO Optics Pro version 5 Elite version with Film Pack, worth almost $400. Check out DxO products at their Web site: http://www.dxo.com Here are the winner's images and a graph showing the total accumulated scores for the year to date. The race is on for the DxO software: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Long Exposure Assignment, and links to the Rules and Guidelines page etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=12976 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep116.m4a Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:21:03 +0900 24:43 no Photography, DxO Optics Pro, Film Pack, assignment, long exposure Martin Bailey It's arrived! I have taken ownership of my Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Today I'm going to do another First Impressions review while looking at the fruits of my first day out with this amazing piece of kit. Here are all of the shots from the 1Ds Mark III from my first day out: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Jindai_Dec1st2007 Here is the forum post with the 100% crop examples from my first day out: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=12832 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ It's arrived! I have taken ownership of my Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Today I'm going to do another First Impressions review while looking at the fruits of my first day out with this amazing piece of kit. Here are all of the shots from the 1Ds Mark III from my first day out: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Jindai_Dec1st2007 Here is the forum post with the 100% crop examples from my first day out: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=12832 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep115.m4a Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:37:12 +0900 43:48 no Photography, tips, techniques, 1Ds Mark III, Canon, camera, pro body Martin Bailey I have recently picked up a Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens, and today I discuss some of my first impressions, including having shot with the 1.4X and 2X Extenders. This is the forum post I mention with the 100% crops of the example images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1765 To see all images shot with the Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM, use this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20EF%20300mm%20F2.8L%20IS%20USM This link will take you to the lens on the Canon US Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=154&modelid=7317 Note there is a lens cap listed under the accessories for this lens on the Canon Web site, but looking at the other lenses that it fits, I don't see how it can fit the 300mm F2.8, unless it is a variable size lens cap of some kind. If anyone knows anything about this, please do let me know and I'll update this information. I have recently picked up a Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM Lens, and today I discuss some of my first impressions, including having shot with the 1.4X and 2X Extenders. This is the forum post I mention with the 100% crops of the example images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1765 To see all images shot with the Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM, use this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20EF%20300mm%20F2.8L%20IS%20USM This link will take you to the lens on the Canon US Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=154&modelid=7317 Note there is a lens cap listed under the accessories for this lens on the Canon Web site, but looking at the other lenses that it fits, I don't see how it can fit the 300mm F2.8, unless it is a variable size lens cap of some kind. If anyone knows anything about this, please do let me know and I'll update this information. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep114.m4a Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:44:36 +0900 27:26 no Photography, tips, techniques, lens, review, 300mm F2.8L Martin Bailey This is a document that I recently created just discussing Photography in general from my perspective. If you'd prefer to listen, listen to episode 113, but please take a flick through the document as well when you have time. This is a document that I recently created just discussing Photography in general from my perspective. If you'd prefer to listen, listen to episode 113, but please take a flick through the document as well when you have time. http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/martin_bailey_on_photography.pdf Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:55:17 +0900 1:00 no Photography, document, PDF Martin Bailey Today I take you through a document that I recently created just discussing Photography in general from my perspective. If you don't want to read the document, take a listen instead, but I suggest you at least flick through the PDF, as it's quite pretty! The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I take you through a document that I recently created just discussing Photography in general from my perspective. If you don't want to read the document, take a listen instead, but I suggest you at least flick through the PDF, as it's quite pretty! The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep113.m4a Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:55:07 +0900 32:12 no Photography, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Here's a 'bonus track' that was recorded after the main topics for the Roundtable #2 recorded last week. We got into some gear talk about the new bodies being released from Canon and Nikon among other things. Thanks again to Landon, Holly and Phil. Thanks too for the PDFs that Landon sent me as a supplement to last week's Podcast. I also released these on the RSS Feed, so check them out if you didn't already see this. Here's a 'bonus track' that was recorded after the main topics for the Roundtable #2 recorded last week. We got into some gear talk about the new bodies being released from Canon and Nikon among other things. Thanks again to Landon, Holly and Phil. Thanks too for the PDFs that Landon sent me as a supplement to last week's Podcast. I also released these on the RSS Feed, so check them out if you didn't already see this. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep112.m4a Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:16:51 +0900 31:56 no Photography, gear Martin Bailey Here is another document that Landon Michaelson put together for us to compliment Episode# 111. This one will be great to print out and keep with you in the field. You'll need the Adobe Reader to read the document. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Here is another document that Landon Michaelson put together for us to compliment Episode# 111. This one will be great to print out and keep with you in the field. You'll need the Adobe Reader to read the document. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/bks_nd_chart.pdf Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:56:07 +0900 1:00 no Photography, ND, Exposure chart Martin Bailey Here is a document that Landon Michaelson put together for us on Dark Frame Subtraction to compliment Episode# 111. You'll need the Adobe Reader to read the document. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Here is a document that Landon Michaelson put together for us on Dark Frame Subtraction to compliment Episode# 111. You'll need the Adobe Reader to read the document. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/darkframesubtraction.pdf Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:17:00 +0900 1:00 no Photography, PDF, Dark Frame Subtraction Martin Bailey Here is a document that Landon Michaelson put together for us on Long Exposure to compliment Episode# 111. You'll need the Adobe Reader to read the document. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Here is a document that Landon Michaelson put together for us on Long Exposure to compliment Episode# 111. You'll need the Adobe Reader to read the document. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/longexposure.pdf Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:29:27 +0900 1:00 no Photography, PDF, Long Exposure Martin Bailey I'm joined by Landon Michaelson, Holly Sisson and Phil Peck for this second Roundtable. Find Holly Sisson's work at: http://www.hollysissonphotography.com/ Find Phil Peck's work on Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/philpeck/ Phil also has a blog page here: http://www.2point33gallons.com/ The online printing service that Phil plugged can be found here: http://www.moo.com Landon Michaelson's Web site is http://www.bksecret.com Landon's work can be found on Flickr too: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bksecretphoto/ I don't really need to plug my main site, but I would like to plug my Hokkaido Winter Workshop next January. For details look here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ I'm joined by Landon Michaelson, Holly Sisson and Phil Peck for this second Roundtable. Find Holly Sisson's work at: http://www.hollysissonphotography.com/ Find Phil Peck's work on Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/philpeck/ Phil also has a blog page here: http://www.2point33gallons.com/ The online printing service that Phil plugged can be found here: http://www.moo.com Landon Michaelson's Web site is http://www.bksecret.com Landon's work can be found on Flickr too: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bksecretphoto/ I don't really need to plug my main site, but I would like to plug my Hokkaido Winter Workshop next January. For details look here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep111.m4a Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:18:13 +0900 1:14:09 no Photography, technique, business, tips, roundtable Martin Bailey The Autumn Colour is here! Today we continue to look through some of my shots from a recent trip to Shigakougen, a Highland Plateau in the Nagano Prefecture north-west of Tokyo. To view all shots from this trip follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shigakougen_Oct2007 Here's a link to the Japanese page for the hotel we stayed in called Green: http://www.shigakogen.jp/green/ The Autumn Colour is here! Today we continue to look through some of my shots from a recent trip to Shigakougen, a Highland Plateau in the Nagano Prefecture north-west of Tokyo. To view all shots from this trip follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shigakougen_Oct2007 Here's a link to the Japanese page for the hotel we stayed in called Green: http://www.shigakogen.jp/green/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep110.m4a Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:25:36 +0900 31:07 no Photography, autumn colour, color, fall, tips, techniques Martin Bailey The Autumn Colour is here! Today we start to look through some of my shots from a recent trip to Shigakougen, a Highland Plateau in the Nagano Prefecture north-west of Tokyo. To view all shots from this trip follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shigakougen_Oct2007 Here's a link to the Japanese page for the hotel we stayed in called Green: http://www.shigakogen.jp/green/ The Autumn Colour is here! Today we start to look through some of my shots from a recent trip to Shigakougen, a Highland Plateau in the Nagano Prefecture north-west of Tokyo. To view all shots from this trip follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shigakougen_Oct2007 Here's a link to the Japanese page for the hotel we stayed in called Green: http://www.shigakogen.jp/green/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep109.m4a Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:23:59 +0900 29:57 no Photography, autumn colour, color, fall, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Today I announce the winners of our Documentary/Photojournalism Assignment and kickoff the new assignment with the theme of Fire. You can find the winning images here, along with the accumulated scores for the yearly grand prize: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Fire Assignment, and links to the Rules and Guidelines page etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=12042 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I announce the winners of our Documentary/Photojournalism Assignment and kickoff the new assignment with the theme of Fire. You can find the winning images here, along with the accumulated scores for the yearly grand prize: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Fire Assignment, and links to the Rules and Guidelines page etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=12042 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep108.m4a Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:11:27 +0900 18:24 no Photography, tips, techniques, assignment, fire, bonfire Martin Bailey No, not an astronomical photography podcast, today we look at some recent photos of Cosmos flowers shot in a lazy afternoon in Jindai Botanical Park. Many of you will remember the drama with the Japanese Green Woodpecker from Episode 93. Today we return to the same park as autumn sets in here in Tokyo, the weather cools, and the autumn flowers grace us with their yearly presence. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ No, not an astronomical photography podcast, today we look at some recent photos of Cosmos flowers shot in a lazy afternoon in Jindai Botanical Park. Many of you will remember the drama with the Japanese Green Woodpecker from Episode 93. Today we return to the same park as autumn sets in here in Tokyo, the weather cools, and the autumn flowers grace us with their yearly presence. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep107.m4a Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:23:08 +0900 28:27 no Photography, tips, techniques, autumn, fall Martin Bailey This is the second of a two part series to talk about a recent brief trip to India, and to look at some of the shots from the trip. To look at all the shots from the trip follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Sept2007 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ This is the second of a two part series to talk about a recent brief trip to India, and to look at some of the shots from the trip. To look at all the shots from the trip follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Sept2007 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep106.m4a Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:17:49 +0900 34:48 no Photography, India, portrait, portraiture, tips, techniques Martin Bailey This is the first of a two part series to talk about a recent brief trip to India, and to look at some of the shots from the trip. To look at all the shots from the trip follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Sept2007 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ This is the first of a two part series to talk about a recent brief trip to India, and to look at some of the shots from the trip. To look at all the shots from the trip follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Sept2007 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep105.m4a Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:32:29 +0900 28:35 no Photography, India, tips, techniques, portrait, portraiture Martin Bailey Today I'm going to talk about a number of images that I've uploaded since our last Single Exposures episode, and wanted to say a few things about. I was in two minds as to whether or not to include a recent self-portrait, but I figured because you've been discussing what I look like in the forum recently, it would be a good chance to put the record straight! :-) The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I'm going to talk about a number of images that I've uploaded since our last Single Exposures episode, and wanted to say a few things about. I was in two minds as to whether or not to include a recent self-portrait, but I figured because you've been discussing what I look like in the forum recently, it would be a good chance to put the record straight! :-) The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep104.m4a Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:12:23 +0900 24:04 no Photography, tips, techniques, Buddha, statue Martin Bailey The Hokkaido Workshop in January 2008 is looking very likely to go ahead, so today I talk about the details and introduce the new MBP Workshops Web site, and let you know how to book your slot. The new MBP Workshops Web site is here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ The Hokkaido Workshop in January 2008 is looking very likely to go ahead, so today I talk about the details and introduce the new MBP Workshops Web site, and let you know how to book your slot. The new MBP Workshops Web site is here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep103.m4a Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:12:20 +0900 1:02:55 no Photography, Workshop, Hokkaido, Tips, Techniques, Cold Martin Bailey This is the first MBP Roundtable! I'm joined by Forrest Tanaka (hqsbud) and Even Solberg (Heimdall) and we talk about Forrest's Digital Workflow and Even ponders on when to stop shooting. I answer a listener's question about Manual Focus. Here's the Redwings Horse Sanctuary Web site that Forrest mentions: http://www.redwings.org And here is Even’s own amazing Web site: http://www.coldbluenight.com This is the first MBP Roundtable! I'm joined by Forrest Tanaka (hqsbud) and Even Solberg (Heimdall) and we talk about Forrest's Digital Workflow and Even ponders on when to stop shooting. I answer a listener's question about Manual Focus. Here's the Redwings Horse Sanctuary Web site that Forrest mentions: http://www.redwings.org And here is Even’s own amazing Web site: http://www.coldbluenight.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep102.m4a Mon, 03 Sep 2007 23:31:23 +0900 57:08 no Photography, roundtable, tips, techniques Martin Bailey I bought a new lens recently, and thought I'd share some details of the tests I did to make sure all was fine before the grace period to take it back runs out. Here's a link to the forum post in which I will put all the test images and links etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=11368 Get Tim Jackson's Back/Front Focus Test Chart here: http://www.focustestchart.com/chart.html You can get the EIA1956 chart here: http://www.bealecorner.com/trv900/respat/#EIA1956 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ I bought a new lens recently, and thought I'd share some details of the tests I did to make sure all was fine before the grace period to take it back runs out. Here's a link to the forum post in which I will put all the test images and links etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=11368 Get Tim Jackson's Back/Front Focus Test Chart here: http://www.focustestchart.com/chart.html You can get the EIA1956 chart here: http://www.bealecorner.com/trv900/respat/#EIA1956 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep101.m4a Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:17:16 +0900 43:19 no Photography, Lens test, lens, tips, techniques Martin Bailey We've reached 100!! Thanks to everyone for your support so far, and I look forward to providing another 100! We also take a look at the winners of the Movement Assignment and set the stage for the next assignment. You can find the winning images here, along with the accumulated scores for the yearly grand prize: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Documentary/Photojournalism Assignment, and links to the Rules and Guidelines page etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=11239 Here's the thread "What's Next?" that I mention: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1568 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ We've reached 100!! Thanks to everyone for your support so far, and I look forward to providing another 100! We also take a look at the winners of the Movement Assignment and set the stage for the next assignment. You can find the winning images here, along with the accumulated scores for the yearly grand prize: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's a forum post with details of the Documentary/Photojournalism Assignment, and links to the Rules and Guidelines page etc.: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=11239 Here's the thread "What's Next?" that I mention: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1568 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep100.m4a Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:26:48 +0900 48:57 no Photography, documentary photo, photojournalism, assignment Martin Bailey Having run out of gas at the end of last week, I couldn't do a normal episode today. If you're OK with listening to an old friend rambling for 25 minutes, with about 5 minutes of real information, play on... Find Barnack here: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ Here is Wacom's Intuos3 4x6 page: http://www.wacom.com/intuos/4x6.cfm The Logicool diNovo Edge Keyboard is here: http://www.logicool.co.jp/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/192&cl=us,en The Wikipedia page on the Circle of Confusion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_confusion Having run out of gas at the end of last week, I couldn't do a normal episode today. If you're OK with listening to an old friend rambling for 25 minutes, with about 5 minutes of real information, play on... Find Barnack here: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ Here is Wacom's Intuos3 4x6 page: http://www.wacom.com/intuos/4x6.cfm The Logicool diNovo Edge Keyboard is here: http://www.logicool.co.jp/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard/devices/192&cl=us,en The Wikipedia page on the Circle of Confusion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_confusion http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep099.m4a Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:31:43 +0900 30:53 no Photography, Barnack, Logicool diNovo Edge keyboard, Wacom Tablet Martin Bailey I finally tried using my sensor swabs for the first time last Saturday, and got in a bit of a mess. Sure, it's not as scary as I imagined, but I ended up using all the swabs in one day, and still didn’t have a clean sensor! My Eclipse Sensor Swabs and cleaning fluid can be found here: http://www.photosol.com/ Here is the Delkin Devices SensorScope System Web page: http://www.delkin.com/products/sensorscope/sensorsystem Here is just the SensorScope, that comes in a handy case with room for your own cleaning fluid and swabs etc: http://www.delkin.com/products/sensorscope/sensoronly Here is a link to a Japanese page with the Pentax Image Sensor Cleaning Kit: http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/accessory/index35_others.html#08 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ I finally tried using my sensor swabs for the first time last Saturday, and got in a bit of a mess. Sure, it's not as scary as I imagined, but I ended up using all the swabs in one day, and still didn’t have a clean sensor! My Eclipse Sensor Swabs and cleaning fluid can be found here: http://www.photosol.com/ Here is the Delkin Devices SensorScope System Web page: http://www.delkin.com/products/sensorscope/sensorsystem Here is just the SensorScope, that comes in a handy case with room for your own cleaning fluid and swabs etc: http://www.delkin.com/products/sensorscope/sensoronly Here is a link to a Japanese page with the Pentax Image Sensor Cleaning Kit: http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/accessory/index35_others.html#08 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep098.m4a Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:44:59 +0900 32:44 no Photography, sensor cleaning, equipment, SensorScope Martin Bailey Today we're going to look into a 4X life-size macrocosm, where 3mm long flies fill a third of the frame! Here's a link to a Wikipedia page on Cicada: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicada The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we're going to look into a 4X life-size macrocosm, where 3mm long flies fill a third of the frame! Here's a link to a Wikipedia page on Cicada: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicada The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep097.m4a Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:59:06 +0900 45:48 no Photography, insect, larger than life, lifesize, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Thanks to all of you we've made it to the shorlist of the 2007 Podcast Awards in the Education category! There's some amazing competition so every one of your votes count, from July 28th through August the 11th. Go to www.martinbaileyphotography.com and click one of the Podcast Awards banners you'll find there, and show your support today. If you have friends that you know enjoy the Podcast, or now of members that are too busy to visit and may miss this, please mail around and get as many people voting as possible. Sorry to be pushy, but I rarely ask stuff of you guys, and like I said before, it's payback time! Thanks to all of you we've made it to the shorlist of the 2007 Podcast Awards in the Education category! There's some amazing competition so every one of your votes count, from July 28th through August the 11th. Go to www.martinbaileyphotography.com and click one of the Podcast Awards banners you'll find there, and show your support today. If you have friends that you know enjoy the Podcast, or now of members that are too busy to visit and may miss this, please mail around and get as many people voting as possible. Sorry to be pushy, but I rarely ask stuff of you guys, and like I said before, it's payback time! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep096_1.m4a Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:29:56 +0900 0:29 no Photography, Podcast Awards, Education, nomination, vote Martin Bailey Today I talk about a bit of luck I had on what was really not much more than a reconnaissance visit to a park. You can find the Focus Ring Podcast from the PhotoCast Network members here: http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I talk about a bit of luck I had on what was really not much more than a reconnaissance visit to a park. You can find the Focus Ring Podcast from the PhotoCast Network members here: http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep096.m4a Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:17:13 +0900 26:14 no Photography, tips, techniques, kingfisher, common kingfisher Martin Bailey More single exposures, with my thinking behind the images along with tips and techniques. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ More single exposures, with my thinking behind the images along with tips and techniques. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep095.m4a Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:57:50 +0900 27:26 no Photography, single exposures, tips, techniques Martin Bailey The 2007 Podcast Award Nominations are in progress, so I need your help for a few minutes before the end of July 15th, 2007. If you enjoy the MBP Podcast and find it useful, please vote for it in the 2007 Podcast Awards. The site can be found at the address below. Martin Bailey Photography Podcast, along with the Photography Forum and Galleries is the Best Photography Education Resource on the Web! Show your support today by nominating me for the Education Category, and if I may be so bold, the People's Choice category too. You can't vote for more than these two categories, so please don't go crazy. Also, if you know of anyone that enjoys the Podcast, mail them and let them know about the nominations so that we can really have a chance of making a noise. Anyway, here's the link for the nomination form: http://podcastawards.com/index.php?option=nominate Remember the Podcast name is: Martin Bailey Photography Podcast The Podcast URL is: www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php It's give-back time!!! :D The 2007 Podcast Award Nominations are in progress, so I need your help for a few minutes before the end of July 15th, 2007. If you enjoy the MBP Podcast and find it useful, please vote for it in the 2007 Podcast Awards. The site can be found at the address below. Martin Bailey Photography Podcast, along with the Photography Forum and Galleries is the Best Photography Education Resource on the Web! Show your support today by nominating me for the Education Category, and if I may be so bold, the People's Choice category too. You can't vote for more than these two categories, so please don't go crazy. Also, if you know of anyone that enjoys the Podcast, mail them and let them know about the nominations so that we can really have a chance of making a noise. Anyway, here's the link for the nomination form: http://podcastawards.com/index.php?option=nominate Remember the Podcast name is: Martin Bailey Photography Podcast The Podcast URL is: www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php It's give-back time!!! :D http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep094_1.m4a Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:44:12 +0900 0:29 no Photography, Podcast Awards 2007, help, support, Education Martin Bailey This episode is the first of a continuous series in which I'll showcase multiple individual or smaller groups of shots that would not in themselves make a full episode, and provide my thinking behind the image along with any relevant tips and techniques. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ This episode is the first of a continuous series in which I'll showcase multiple individual or smaller groups of shots that would not in themselves make a full episode, and provide my thinking behind the image along with any relevant tips and techniques. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep094.m4a Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:21:16 +0900 26:55 no Photography, single exposures, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Today we watch a bit of a drama unfold as a Japanese Green Woodpecker dices death at the hands of a snake, and then is coaxed out of the nest by his mother. Here's a link to view all 24 shots from this park shot over two visits in June 2007. If I go back, I'll add the same keyword so there may be more pictures than this in the future: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Jindaishokubutsukouen Today we watch a bit of a drama unfold as a Japanese Green Woodpecker dices death at the hands of a snake, and then is coaxed out of the nest by his mother. Here's a link to view all 24 shots from this park shot over two visits in June 2007. If I go back, I'll add the same keyword so there may be more pictures than this in the future: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Jindaishokubutsukouen http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep093.m4a Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:18:17 +0900 29:02 no Photography, fledgling, Japanese Green Woodpecker, tips, techniques Martin Bailey Today I announce the winners of the Low Perspective Assignment, and set the stage for the next Assignment which is on Movement. This link will take you to the post with details of the assignment and links pointing to the rules and assignment album etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10818 To see the results of the Simplicity Assignment and the final accumulated scores for the yearly Grand Prize, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I announce the winners of the Low Perspective Assignment, and set the stage for the next Assignment which is on Movement. This link will take you to the post with details of the assignment and links pointing to the rules and assignment album etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10818 To see the results of the Simplicity Assignment and the final accumulated scores for the yearly Grand Prize, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep092.m4a Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:05:11 +0900 22:18 no Photography, movement, assignment, contest Martin Bailey Following on from the last episode, today I talk about the remainder of my Digital Workflow after I've selected which shots to proceed with, including what I do in Photoshop, Web Publishing, printing from Lightroom and my back-up process. The Mozy site was introduced in this MBP Forum thread - http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1368 - and can be found here: http://mozy.com/ Here's a post in the forum with details of the new voting system: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1455 Following on from the last episode, today I talk about the remainder of my Digital Workflow after I've selected which shots to proceed with, including what I do in Photoshop, Web Publishing, printing from Lightroom and my back-up process. The Mozy site was introduced in this MBP Forum thread - http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1368 - and can be found here: http://mozy.com/ Here's a post in the forum with details of the new voting system: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1455 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep091.m4a Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:29:22 +0900 47:42 no Photography, digital workflow, Photoshop, Lightroom Martin Bailey Today I start to explain all the major steps in my Digital Workflow from shooting to printing or showing the images on the Web. This two part Podcast is an update to Episode 12, when I originally described my workflow. It's highly unlikely that anyone hasn't already found this, but here's a link to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, the core of my current digital workflow: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/ Today I start to explain all the major steps in my Digital Workflow from shooting to printing or showing the images on the Web. This two part Podcast is an update to Episode 12, when I originally described my workflow. It's highly unlikely that anyone hasn't already found this, but here's a link to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, the core of my current digital workflow: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep090.m4a Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:32:13 +0900 36:06 no Photography, Adobe, Photoshop, Lightroom, digital workflow, tips, techniques Martin Bailey In Dec 2006, I visited India, which I discussed in Episodes 66 to 68. On my way back, I stopped off in Bangkok for a few hours, and today, I'm finally going to talk about that part of the journey. All five shots are in the Podcast, but just for completeness, here's a link to them in the gallery: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Bangkok_Dec2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ In Dec 2006, I visited India, which I discussed in Episodes 66 to 68. On my way back, I stopped off in Bangkok for a few hours, and today, I'm finally going to talk about that part of the journey. All five shots are in the Podcast, but just for completeness, here's a link to them in the gallery: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Bangkok_Dec2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep089.m4a Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:34:45 +0900 29:29 no Photography, Bangkok, Thailand, Buddha, statue, tips, techniques Martin Bailey On May 19 and 20, 2007, I visited the incredibly beautiful Tatsuzawa Falls near Inawashiro, in the Fukushima prefecture. In this episode I'm going to take you through the images I made during the magical 8 hours or so total time that I spent there. Here's a link to all of the shots from this weekend: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_May2007 On May 19 and 20, 2007, I visited the incredibly beautiful Tatsuzawa Falls near Inawashiro, in the Fukushima prefecture. In this episode I'm going to take you through the images I made during the magical 8 hours or so total time that I spent there. Here's a link to all of the shots from this weekend: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_May2007 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep088.m4a Mon, 28 May 2007 22:45:27 +0900 28:00 no Photography, nature, waterfall, Tatsuzawa Falls, blue, Grey Wagtail, bird Martin Bailey On May 12, 2007 I visited the Yachiho "Nature Garden" in Nagano prefecture and today I'm going to discuss some of the photographs from the day, including some shots of the second most beautiful bird I've seen with my own eyes to date. I couldn't find any English pages, but here's a page with a map of the Nature Garden so that you can get an idea of what it's like: http://yachiho-kogen.jp/sightseeing/shizenen/index.php On May 12, 2007 I visited the Yachiho "Nature Garden" in Nagano prefecture and today I'm going to discuss some of the photographs from the day, including some shots of the second most beautiful bird I've seen with my own eyes to date. I couldn't find any English pages, but here's a page with a map of the Nature Garden so that you can get an idea of what it's like: http://yachiho-kogen.jp/sightseeing/shizenen/index.php http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep087.m4a Tue, 22 May 2007 21:52:11 +0900 30:23 no Photography, Nagano, Yachiho High Plateau, nature, wilderness Martin Bailey Finding time for photography can be tough when you have a day job. Today I'm going to talk a little about how I manage my time using theory learned in business. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Finding time for photography can be tough when you have a day job. Today I'm going to talk a little about how I manage my time using theory learned in business. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep086.m4a Mon, 14 May 2007 23:31:27 +0900 26:57 no Photography, time management, business Martin Bailey Today we look at the winners of the Simplicity Assignment and Yearly Grand Prize for 2007. We also set the stage for the next Assignment, which is all about shooting from a Low Perspective. This link will take you to the post with details of the assignment and links pointing to the rules and assignment album etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9526 To see the results of the Simplicity Assignment and the final accumulated scores for the yearly Grand Prize, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2007.php Today we look at the winners of the Simplicity Assignment and Yearly Grand Prize for 2007. We also set the stage for the next Assignment, which is all about shooting from a Low Perspective. This link will take you to the post with details of the assignment and links pointing to the rules and assignment album etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9526 To see the results of the Simplicity Assignment and the final accumulated scores for the yearly Grand Prize, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2007.php http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep085.m4a Wed, 02 May 2007 23:07:44 +0900 15:32 no Photography, contest, assignment, winner, Lowepro camera bag Martin Bailey In addition to my cameras and lenses etc, there are a number of things that I'd really not like to be without. Today we'll take a look at some of these. Gepe Card Safe Extreme Memory Card case: http://www.gepecardsafe.com/eng/index.asp?mainID=50 STO-FEN Omni Bounce: http://www.stofen.com/ Wimberley's Plamp can be seen here: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/plamp-main.cfm To see the same Really Right Stuff focusing rail that I have, click on "B150-B Package" on this page: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/specialty/index.html Here's a link to the Walkstool Web site: http://www.walkstool.com/uk/indexframe.html And last but not least, here's a link to the WhiBal Web site: http://www.whibal.com/products/whibal/index.html The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ In addition to my cameras and lenses etc, there are a number of things that I'd really not like to be without. Today we'll take a look at some of these. Gepe Card Safe Extreme Memory Card case: http://www.gepecardsafe.com/eng/index.asp?mainID=50 STO-FEN Omni Bounce: http://www.stofen.com/ Wimberley's Plamp can be seen here: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/plamp-main.cfm To see the same Really Right Stuff focusing rail that I have, click on "B150-B Package" on this page: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/specialty/index.html Here's a link to the Walkstool Web site: http://www.walkstool.com/uk/indexframe.html And last but not least, here's a link to the WhiBal Web site: http://www.whibal.com/products/whibal/index.html The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep084.m4a Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:54:09 +0900 29:19 no Photography, gear, equipment, blower, memory case, filter remover, walkstool, sto-fen diffuser, focusing rail, Wimberley Plamp, Martin Bailey I visited the Hitachi (Seaside) Park in April 2007 and shot a few pretty nice flower shots. Today I'm going to focus on some of my favourites from the day with my thoughts behind the photos. Here is a link to view all images. Note that by default this will show the images from newest to oldest. If you want to view in the images in the order shot, click on the last number in the bottom right corner, then work your way back: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hitachikaihinkouen_April2007 I visited the Hitachi (Seaside) Park in April 2007 and shot a few pretty nice flower shots. Today I'm going to focus on some of my favourites from the day with my thoughts behind the photos. Here is a link to view all images. Note that by default this will show the images from newest to oldest. If you want to view in the images in the order shot, click on the last number in the bottom right corner, then work your way back: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hitachikaihinkouen_April2007 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep083.m4a Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:28:43 +0900 36:53 no Photography, flowers, flower, bokeh, boke, dreamy, technique Martin Bailey Today I answer multiple listeners' questions on things to consider when buying a new lens and briefly touch on the reasons I bought most of my current arsenal. Here's the link to listener Eric Wikander's photos as mentioned: http://www.pbase.com/reewik/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I answer multiple listeners' questions on things to consider when buying a new lens and briefly touch on the reasons I bought most of my current arsenal. Here's the link to listener Eric Wikander's photos as mentioned: http://www.pbase.com/reewik/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep082.m4a Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:55:29 +0900 54:39 no Photography, lens, equipment Martin Bailey Today I answer a question from listener John Gant, on what in a scene to meter for 'optimal' exposure, how I go about this, and we'll also look at some histograms. Here's the forum post with the images in Lightroom, showing the histograms for reference: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9043 For Pocket PC users, I've created a post just with the histograms linked to the images on the lite page: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9044 Today I answer a question from listener John Gant, on what in a scene to meter for 'optimal' exposure, how I go about this, and we'll also look at some histograms. Here's the forum post with the images in Lightroom, showing the histograms for reference: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9043 For Pocket PC users, I've created a post just with the histograms linked to the images on the lite page: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9044 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep081.m4a Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:35:33 +0900 33:17 no Photography, histogram, exposure, metering Martin Bailey This is the second of two episodes on shooting at zoos, namely Chester Zoo in the UK, with some hints and advice on how to make this a productive and fun day out. You can see a list of all shots from my afternoon at Chester Zoo here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=chester_zoo Check out Chester Zoo's Web site here: http://www.chesterzoo.org/ This is the second of two episodes on shooting at zoos, namely Chester Zoo in the UK, with some hints and advice on how to make this a productive and fun day out. You can see a list of all shots from my afternoon at Chester Zoo here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=chester_zoo Check out Chester Zoo's Web site here: http://www.chesterzoo.org/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep080.m4a Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:00:10 +0900 30:20 no Photography, zoo, Chester Zoo, animal, nature, wildlife Martin Bailey This is the first of two episodes on shooting at zoos, namely Chester Zoo in the UK, with some hints and advice on how to make this a productive and fun day out. You can see a list of all shots from my afternoon at Chester Zoo here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=chester_zoo Check out Chester Zoo's Web site here: http://www.chesterzoo.org/ You can find the amazingly useful Barnack utility here: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ This is the first of two episodes on shooting at zoos, namely Chester Zoo in the UK, with some hints and advice on how to make this a productive and fun day out. You can see a list of all shots from my afternoon at Chester Zoo here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=chester_zoo Check out Chester Zoo's Web site here: http://www.chesterzoo.org/ You can find the amazingly useful Barnack utility here: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep079.m4a Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:28:24 +0900 41:21 no Photography, zoo, animal, wildlife, nature, Chester Zoo Martin Bailey Today I answer a question from a listener about how I plan my shoots and find new locations etc. Here's a link to the topic/thread I started so that we can all compare notes on our methods, tips and tricks with regards to location planning: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8837 Here's a link to the homepage of my favourite magazine for getting hints on where to shoot in Japan. But be warned, it's all in Japanese! Landscape Photography (bi-monthly): http://fukei-shashin.co.jp/ Here's a link to the topic on the MBP Forum with lots of good sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset times: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525 Also, Ephemeris, the moon phases calculator for Pocket PC can be found here amongst some other great utilities: http://home.comcast.net/~jonsachs/ This too was introduced to us in the MBP Forum here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=716 Today I answer a question from a listener about how I plan my shoots and find new locations etc. Here's a link to the topic/thread I started so that we can all compare notes on our methods, tips and tricks with regards to location planning: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8837 Here's a link to the homepage of my favourite magazine for getting hints on where to shoot in Japan. But be warned, it's all in Japanese! Landscape Photography (bi-monthly): http://fukei-shashin.co.jp/ Here's a link to the topic on the MBP Forum with lots of good sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset times: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525 Also, Ephemeris, the moon phases calculator for Pocket PC can be found here amongst some other great utilities: http://home.comcast.net/~jonsachs/ This too was introduced to us in the MBP Forum here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=716 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep078.m4a Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:50:25 +0900 30:53 no Photography, planning, plan, location, season Martin Bailey Today I announce the winner of the last Assignment, which was on Silence, and we start the new assignment, which is going to be Simplicity with a few examples. You can see a list of all Assignment results to date, and the accumulated yearly votes here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today I announce the winner of the last Assignment, which was on Silence, and we start the new assignment, which is going to be Simplicity with a few examples. You can see a list of all Assignment results to date, and the accumulated yearly votes here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep077.m4a Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:39:56 +0900 17:19 no Photography, simplicity, simple composition, uncluttered Martin Bailey Another miscellaneous thoughts episode. I've been really busy putting together a new PC among other things, so I'm just going to update you on a few things again. Sozz! Here's a link to Photocast Network Web site: http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Another miscellaneous thoughts episode. I've been really busy putting together a new PC among other things, so I'm just going to update you on a few things again. Sozz! Here's a link to Photocast Network Web site: http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep076.m4a Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:58:54 +0900 16:45 no Photography, thoughts, PCN Round Table, Focus Ring Martin Bailey Today, I briefly talk about a few topics at the fore of my mind right now, namely a double backup with my portable storage and a photo exhibition I visited recently. Epson P-5000: http://mbp.ac/nn Epson P-5000 Manual: http://mbp.ac/p500m Meiki Lin's site: http://homepage2.nifty.com/rin-meiki/index.html Tetsuo Kikuchi's site: http://t-kikuchi.com/index.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ Today, I briefly talk about a few topics at the fore of my mind right now, namely a double backup with my portable storage and a photo exhibition I visited recently. Epson P-5000: http://mbp.ac/nn Epson P-5000 Manual: http://mbp.ac/p500m Meiki Lin's site: http://homepage2.nifty.com/rin-meiki/index.html Tetsuo Kikuchi's site: http://t-kikuchi.com/index.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep075.m4a Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:43:05 +0900 24:36 no Photography, Epson P-5000, portable storage, multimedia storage viewer Martin Bailey In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. This is the final part of the series to join me on my photographic adventures. This week I'm going to talk about the final day. Here's a link to all 95 shots from this trip. To view in the order shot, once you see the list, click the last number on the bottom right of the page, to jump to the first image, then click the arrow above the image that is pointing left to go back through the photos: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Dec2006 Check out the interview that Thomaz Trzebiatowski of the Shutterstories Podcast was kind enough to do with me at Thomaz's new Web site: http://www.shutterstoriesmagazine.com In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. This is the final part of the series to join me on my photographic adventures. This week I'm going to talk about the final day. Here's a link to all 95 shots from this trip. To view in the order shot, once you see the list, click the last number on the bottom right of the page, to jump to the first image, then click the arrow above the image that is pointing left to go back through the photos: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Dec2006 Check out the interview that Thomaz Trzebiatowski of the Shutterstories Podcast was kind enough to do with me at Thomaz's new Web site: http://www.shutterstoriesmagazine.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep074.m4a Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:25:41 +0900 42:50 no Photography, Hokkaido, Japanese Red-Crowned Cranes, nature, wildlife, wildlife photography Martin Bailey In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. This is the third part of the series to join me on my photographic adventures. This week I'm going to continue talking about the shooting from the third day. Here's a link to all 95 shots from this trip. To view in the order shot, once you see the list, click the last number on the bottom right of the page, to jump to the first image, then click the arrow above the image that is pointing left to go back through the photos: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Dec2006 In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. This is the third part of the series to join me on my photographic adventures. This week I'm going to continue talking about the shooting from the third day. Here's a link to all 95 shots from this trip. To view in the order shot, once you see the list, click the last number on the bottom right of the page, to jump to the first image, then click the arrow above the image that is pointing left to go back through the photos: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Dec2006 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep073.m4a Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:31:56 +0900 22:48 no Photography, Hokkaido, wildlife, bird, red-crowned crane, nature Martin Bailey In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. Starting last week, you can join me on my photographic adventures. This week I'm going to continue talking about the first days shooting, including the mysterious dark panning shots. Here's a link to all 95 shots from this trip. To view in the order shot, once you see the list, click the last number on the bottom right of the page, to jump to the first image, then click the arrow above the image that is pointing left to go back through the photos: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Dec2006 In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes. Starting last week, you can join me on my photographic adventures. This week I'm going to continue talking about the first days shooting, including the mysterious dark panning shots. Here's a link to all 95 shots from this trip. To view in the order shot, once you see the list, click the last number on the bottom right of the page, to jump to the first image, then click the arrow above the image that is pointing left to go back through the photos: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Dec2006 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep072.m4a Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:24:31 +0900 25:46 no Photography, Hokkaido, wildlife, red-crowned crane, bird, tanchou Martin Bailey In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes and for the next four weeks or so you're going to join me on my photographic adventures. I'm also going to do a bit of a mini-review and comparison between the 1Ds Mark II and the 5D. Here's the camera at the Itoh Crane Sanctuary. You can click the button square button on the bottom right of the Webcam window to take control of the camera for yourself if no one else has control, and zoom in or out and pan around the field looking at the Red-Crowned Cranes doing their thing. http://www.birdfan.net/gallery/live/tsurui/ Note the camera only works from 6AM to 5PM Japan time, which is 9 hours ahead of GMT. The hotel I stayed in in Tsurui town has a Web site here: http://www.hotel-taito.co.jp/ Here's a link to all 95 shots from this trip. To view in the order shot, once you see the list, click the last number on the bottom right of the page, to jump to the first image, then click the arrow above the image that is pointing left to go back through the photos: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Dec2006 In Dec '06 I visited Hokkaido to photograph the Red-Crowned Cranes and for the next four weeks or so you're going to join me on my photographic adventures. I'm also going to do a bit of a mini-review and comparison between the 1Ds Mark II and the 5D. Here's the camera at the Itoh Crane Sanctuary. You can click the button square button on the bottom right of the Webcam window to take control of the camera for yourself if no one else has control, and zoom in or out and pan around the field looking at the Red-Crowned Cranes doing their thing. http://www.birdfan.net/gallery/live/tsurui/ Note the camera only works from 6AM to 5PM Japan time, which is 9 hours ahead of GMT. The hotel I stayed in in Tsurui town has a Web site here: http://www.hotel-taito.co.jp/ Here's a link to all 95 shots from this trip. To view in the order shot, once you see the list, click the last number on the bottom right of the page, to jump to the first image, then click the arrow above the image that is pointing left to go back through the photos: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_Dec2006 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep071.m4a Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:42:51 +0900 35:04 no Photography, Hokkaido, Red-Crowned Cranes, crane, bird, wildlife, nature Martin Bailey The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast has teamed up with top camera bag manufacturer Lowepro to give you the chance to win a Stealth Reporter D650 AW camera bag! To find out how, go to www.martinbaileyphotography.com as soon as is humanly possible!!! Here's the announcement in the Photography Forum: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1148 The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast has teamed up with top camera bag manufacturer Lowepro to give you the chance to win a Stealth Reporter D650 AW camera bag! To find out how, go to www.martinbaileyphotography.com as soon as is humanly possible!!! Here's the announcement in the Photography Forum: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1148 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep070_1.m4a Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:51:10 +0900 00:29 no Photography, Lowepro camera back, stealth reporter, D650 AW, gear, win, competition Martin Bailey This week I discuss the Lowepro Camera bags that I personally use. Also hear how you can win an amazing Lowepro Stealth Reporter D650AW camera bag for yourself! The Lowepro Web site is here: http://www.lowepro.com/ Click the "Product Finder" button to browse by type of bag or use. Here are some links directly to the bags I've mentioned today. Micro Trekker 200: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/classic/Micro_Trekker_200.aspx Nature Trekker AW II: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Nature_Trekker_AW_II.aspx The Trekker Day Pack option for Nature Trekker: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/add_ons_upgrades/Trekker_DayPack_II.aspx Toploader 65 AW: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Toploading/allWeather/Toploader_65_AW.aspx Snap Top AW: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/sliplock_cases/Snap_Top_AW.aspx Lens Trekker 600 AW: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Lens_Trekker_600_AW.aspx Stealth Reporter D650 AW: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/notebook_camera/Stealth_Reporter_650_AW.aspx Here you can see a list of available Lens Cases and other SlipLock Cases and Pouches: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/lens_cases/ http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/sliplock_cases/ The first peice of music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ This week I discuss the Lowepro Camera bags that I personally use. Also hear how you can win an amazing Lowepro Stealth Reporter D650AW camera bag for yourself! The Lowepro Web site is here: http://www.lowepro.com/ Click the "Product Finder" button to browse by type of bag or use. Here are some links directly to the bags I've mentioned today. Micro Trekker 200: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/classic/Micro_Trekker_200.aspx Nature Trekker AW II: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Nature_Trekker_AW_II.aspx The Trekker Day Pack option for Nature Trekker: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/add_ons_upgrades/Trekker_DayPack_II.aspx Toploader 65 AW: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Toploading/allWeather/Toploader_65_AW.aspx Snap Top AW: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/sliplock_cases/Snap_Top_AW.aspx Lens Trekker 600 AW: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/allWeather/Lens_Trekker_600_AW.aspx Stealth Reporter D650 AW: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Shoulder_Bags/notebook_camera/Stealth_Reporter_650_AW.aspx Here you can see a list of available Lens Cases and other SlipLock Cases and Pouches: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/lens_cases/ http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Accessories/sliplock_cases/ The first peice of music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep070.m4a Wed, 10 Jan 2007 01:35:33 +0900 33:57 no Photography, competition, camera bag, lowepro, win Martin Bailey In this episode, I announce the winner of the Sound Photography Assignment, and the next Assignment theme, Silence. Remember you can view the winning images and total accumulated votes to date here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php This link will take you to the post with details of the assignment and pointing to the rules etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1139 You can find the Silence Assignment album here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/thumbnails.php?album=289 You have to create a separate account in the mbpgalleries.com web site where we house the Assignment Gallery, because I have not yet linked this site to the martinbaileyphotography.com site. Please use the same user name and email address when you register though to enable me to link your accounts later when I finally find the time to join the sites together. In this episode, I announce the winner of the Sound Photography Assignment, and the next Assignment theme, Silence. Remember you can view the winning images and total accumulated votes to date here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php This link will take you to the post with details of the assignment and pointing to the rules etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1139 You can find the Silence Assignment album here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/thumbnails.php?album=289 You have to create a separate account in the mbpgalleries.com web site where we house the Assignment Gallery, because I have not yet linked this site to the martinbaileyphotography.com site. Please use the same user name and email address when you register though to enable me to link your accounts later when I finally find the time to join the sites together. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep069.m4a Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:40:42 +0900 10:05 no Photography, Assignment, winner Martin Bailey Today we conclude my travelogue of a brief trip to India, looking at some environmental portraits and architectural silhouettes. Here's a link to all the shots from this short trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Dec2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we conclude my travelogue of a brief trip to India, looking at some environmental portraits and architectural silhouettes. Here's a link to all the shots from this short trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Dec2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep068.m4a Sun, 24 Dec 2006 22:09:27 +0900 39:17 no Photography, India, environmental portrait, portrait, silhouette Martin Bailey Today we continue to look at some shots of the Taj Mahal that I captured on a short excursion during a recent business trip to India. Here's a link to all the shots from this short trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Dec2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we continue to look at some shots of the Taj Mahal that I captured on a short excursion during a recent business trip to India. Here's a link to all the shots from this short trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Dec2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep067.m4a Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:29:25 +0900 23:02 no Photography, Taj Mahal, architecture Martin Bailey Today we look at some portraits from India and shots of the Taj Mahal that I captured on a short excursion during a recent business trip. I also give some tips to help you plan a similar trip to the Taj, and give some hints on what not to do! :D Here's a link to all the shots from this short trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Dec2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Today we look at some portraits from India and shots of the Taj Mahal that I captured on a short excursion during a recent business trip. I also give some tips to help you plan a similar trip to the Taj, and give some hints on what not to do! :D Here's a link to all the shots from this short trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=India_Dec2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep066.m4a Wed, 20 Dec 2006 02:30:29 +0900 31:45 no Photography, Taj Mahal, India, Architecture Martin Bailey Today I talk about what Hyperfocal Distance is and how to calculate it and some tools to help you in the field, and how to apply Hyperfocal Distance practically in our photography. The software for easy printing of the DOFMaster Hyperfocal Chart can be downloaded from here: http://www.dofmaster.com/ There's also a table at DOFMaster.com with the Circle of Confusion sizes for most digital cameras. This is necessary to calculate the Hyperfocal Distance with most tools if you don't just go with the default for 35mm cameras, which is 0.030mm. See here: http://www.dofmaster.com/digital_coc.html Here is where you can find Jonathan Sach's DOF 1.0, Ephemeris 1.0 and Expose 1.0: http://home.comcast.net/~jonsachs/ Here's a link to the Poll I mention about my plan to release a Soft Hard Copy of the MBP Podcast. Please vote or comment if you can spare a minute. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1083 Today I talk about what Hyperfocal Distance is and how to calculate it and some tools to help you in the field, and how to apply Hyperfocal Distance practically in our photography. The software for easy printing of the DOFMaster Hyperfocal Chart can be downloaded from here: http://www.dofmaster.com/ There's also a table at DOFMaster.com with the Circle of Confusion sizes for most digital cameras. This is necessary to calculate the Hyperfocal Distance with most tools if you don't just go with the default for 35mm cameras, which is 0.030mm. See here: http://www.dofmaster.com/digital_coc.html Here is where you can find Jonathan Sach's DOF 1.0, Ephemeris 1.0 and Expose 1.0: http://home.comcast.net/~jonsachs/ Here's a link to the Poll I mention about my plan to release a Soft Hard Copy of the MBP Podcast. Please vote or comment if you can spare a minute. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1083 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep065.m4a Sun, 03 Dec 2006 20:02:17 +0800 24:42 no Photography, Hyperfocal Distance, Hyperfocal, CoC, Circle of Confusion Martin Bailey Today I give guidance on how to choose a Digital SLR in response to a question from a listener. I don't give any direct recommendations, because which camera is right for any individual depends on so many factors. Hopefully this week's episode will be of use to those of you facing the dilemma of which camera to buy from the now pretty large number of DSLRs t choose from. To build a list of cameras to compare, go to http://www.dpreview.com/ and click "Buying Guide" then "Side-by-Side" from the menu on the left of the page. Today I give guidance on how to choose a Digital SLR in response to a question from a listener. I don't give any direct recommendations, because which camera is right for any individual depends on so many factors. Hopefully this week's episode will be of use to those of you facing the dilemma of which camera to buy from the now pretty large number of DSLRs t choose from. To build a list of cameras to compare, go to http://www.dpreview.com/ and click "Buying Guide" then "Side-by-Side" from the menu on the left of the page. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep064.m4a Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:14:08 +0800 21:17 no Photography, Digital SLR, DSLR, guide, advice Martin Bailey As digital gets more and more of a hold on us (for the better I believe) are we forgetting to create physical hard copies? Some thoughts on creating and appreciating a real print... Here's a link to the Poll I mention about my plan to release a Soft Hard Copy of the MBP Podcast. Please vote or comment if you can spare a minute. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1083 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ As digital gets more and more of a hold on us (for the better I believe) are we forgetting to create physical hard copies? Some thoughts on creating and appreciating a real print... Here's a link to the Poll I mention about my plan to release a Soft Hard Copy of the MBP Podcast. Please vote or comment if you can spare a minute. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1083 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep063.m4a Thu, 23 Nov 2006 23:18:38 +0900 23:25 no Photography, hard copy, fine art print, print, photograph Martin Bailey MTF Charts available from some manufacturers can be very useful in evaluating a lens you are thinking of buying, but few people really know how to read them. Listen on and you too will be in the know... Let's look at the Canon 50mm F1.4 lens as an example: http://cweb.canon.jp/ef/lineup/standard/ef50_f14/mtf.html Canon provides MTF Charts for almost all of their lenses on all the country sites that I've seen to date. Here's a link to lens pages on the Canon US Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/eflenses/lineup/index.html Here's a few more examples from the Canon Japan Web site that use Flash so you can resize them to large sizes for easier viewing: http://cweb.canon.jp/ef/lineup/tele_zoom/ef100_400_f45_56l/mtf.html http://cweb.canon.jp/ef/lineup/super_tele/ef400_f28l/mtf.html Nikon's Japanese Web site does contain MTF Charts for their lenses, although the US site does not seem to. As the lens name is displayed mostly in English, it's not difficult to browse from the below pages. Zoom Lenses: http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/lens/af/zoom/index.htm Prime Lenses: http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/lens/af/singlefocal/index.htm Thanks to Tariq Ayad, for providing a link to an English site that has many Nikon MTF charts here: http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/products/lens/index.htm The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 MTF Charts available from some manufacturers can be very useful in evaluating a lens you are thinking of buying, but few people really know how to read them. Listen on and you too will be in the know... Let's look at the Canon 50mm F1.4 lens as an example: http://cweb.canon.jp/ef/lineup/standard/ef50_f14/mtf.html Canon provides MTF Charts for almost all of their lenses on all the country sites that I've seen to date. Here's a link to lens pages on the Canon US Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/eflenses/lineup/index.html Here's a few more examples from the Canon Japan Web site that use Flash so you can resize them to large sizes for easier viewing: http://cweb.canon.jp/ef/lineup/tele_zoom/ef100_400_f45_56l/mtf.html http://cweb.canon.jp/ef/lineup/super_tele/ef400_f28l/mtf.html Nikon's Japanese Web site does contain MTF Charts for their lenses, although the US site does not seem to. As the lens name is displayed mostly in English, it's not difficult to browse from the below pages. Zoom Lenses: http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/lens/af/zoom/index.htm Prime Lenses: http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/products/lens/af/singlefocal/index.htm Thanks to Tariq Ayad, for providing a link to an English site that has many Nikon MTF charts here: http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/products/lens/index.htm The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep062.m4a Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:10:18 +0900 19:32 no Photography, MTF chart, tips, techniques Martin Bailey I first announce the winners of the Reflections Assignment, and then set the stage for the next Assignment which is going to be really tough. Sound!! Remember you can view the winning images and total accumulated votes to date here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php This link will take you to the post with details of the assignment and pointing to the rules etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1032 You can find the Sound! Assignment album here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/thumbnails.php?album=244 Remember that you have to create a separate account in the mbpgalleries.com web site where we house the Assignment Gallery, because I have not yet linked this site to the martinbaileyphotography.com site. Please use the same user name and email address when you register though to enable me to link your accounts later when I finally find the time to join the sites together. Here's the poll to vote whether or not to stop members from voting for their own images in the Photography Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1030 The second piece of music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 I first announce the winners of the Reflections Assignment, and then set the stage for the next Assignment which is going to be really tough. Sound!! Remember you can view the winning images and total accumulated votes to date here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php This link will take you to the post with details of the assignment and pointing to the rules etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1032 You can find the Sound! Assignment album here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/thumbnails.php?album=244 Remember that you have to create a separate account in the mbpgalleries.com web site where we house the Assignment Gallery, because I have not yet linked this site to the martinbaileyphotography.com site. Please use the same user name and email address when you register though to enable me to link your accounts later when I finally find the time to join the sites together. Here's the poll to vote whether or not to stop members from voting for their own images in the Photography Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1030 The second piece of music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep061.m4a Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:48:46 +0900 16:37 no Photography, assignment, contest Martin Bailey This week I answer a number of questions from listeners, and start a new corner. I'm hoping that some of you can record your question from my Web site and I'll include the questions in future shows with the answers. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 This week I answer a number of questions from listeners, and start a new corner. I'm hoping that some of you can record your question from my Web site and I'll include the questions in future shows with the answers. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep060.m4a Thu, 02 Nov 2006 22:24:00 +0900 23:23 no Photography, questions, answers, technique, tips, exposure, compensation Martin Bailey I went back to the location that we discussed in Episode 58, but still didn't get any real winners. I'll have to go back to this place, a four hour drive from Tokyo, a number of times before I get my shot. Determination, persistence and resilience... This link will take you to a list of all shots from October 14th and 15th: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shigakougen_Oct14_15_2006 Here is a link to view all of the shots from this location shot in these two consecutive weekends in October 2006: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shigakougen_Oct_2006 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 I went back to the location that we discussed in Episode 58, but still didn't get any real winners. I'll have to go back to this place, a four hour drive from Tokyo, a number of times before I get my shot. Determination, persistence and resilience... This link will take you to a list of all shots from October 14th and 15th: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shigakougen_Oct14_15_2006 Here is a link to view all of the shots from this location shot in these two consecutive weekends in October 2006: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shigakougen_Oct_2006 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep059.m4a Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:03:14 +0900 31:28 no Photography, landscapes, vista, mountain, scenery, trees, autumn, fall, colour Martin Bailey On October the 7th, 2006, I drove to Nagano to shoot the first Autumn leaves of this year. Today we'll take a look at the results with some reasons behind some composition or artistic decisions, and some technical details behind the shots. You can find a list of all 10 shots uploaded from this shoot here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=ShibutougeOct7_2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 On October the 7th, 2006, I drove to Nagano to shoot the first Autumn leaves of this year. Today we'll take a look at the results with some reasons behind some composition or artistic decisions, and some technical details behind the shots. You can find a list of all 10 shots uploaded from this shoot here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=ShibutougeOct7_2006 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep058.m4a Tue, 10 Oct 2006 23:47:31 +0900 21:56 no Photography, nature, landscape, autumn leaves, fall foliage Martin Bailey I've never really gone into detail on why we use Exposure Compensation, although we do it all the time. So this week, let's take a look at this fundamental concept, and its applications, with real-world examples. I first touched on the subject of exposure compensation in Episode #10 which you can find here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=010#Ep010 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 I've never really gone into detail on why we use Exposure Compensation, although we do it all the time. So this week, let's take a look at this fundamental concept, and its applications, with real-world examples. I first touched on the subject of exposure compensation in Episode #10 which you can find here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=010#Ep010 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep057.m4a Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:42:05 +0900 22:20 no Photography, exposure compensation, technique, artistic Martin Bailey Equinox flowers bloom for a short time coinciding precisely with the autumnal equinox on September 23rd. These are beautiful flowers that I shot for three hours until almost total darkness on Sept 24. I also have an interesting technique to share. These flowers are truly beautiful, but in a strange kind of way. Here how I captured that strange beauty and follow along as I share a few artistic and technical tips too. Here's a link to the current assignment on "Reflections": http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=912 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Equinox flowers bloom for a short time coinciding precisely with the autumnal equinox on September 23rd. These are beautiful flowers that I shot for three hours until almost total darkness on Sept 24. I also have an interesting technique to share. These flowers are truly beautiful, but in a strange kind of way. Here how I captured that strange beauty and follow along as I share a few artistic and technical tips too. Here's a link to the current assignment on "Reflections": http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=912 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep056.m4a Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:39:45 +0900 26:53 no Photography, equinox flower, nature, red, bokeh, zoom Martin Bailey In recent weeks I've been updating, well really creating afresh, my Nature Photography Portfolio, and in this episode discuss the steps taken to get to my initial goal of publishing a professional portfolio presentation to the Web. Manuscript on blog: http://mbp.ac/55 I put my portfolio together with a piece of software from Photodex called ProShow Producer. You can find it here: http://www.photodex.com/ You can order a copy of John Kaplan's book "Photo Portfolio Success" from my Recommended Reading page here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/reading.php Here is a link to StockMusic.Net that I bought the music for my portfolio presentation from: http://www.stockmusic.net/ Here's a link to the Light Impressions Web site, where I bought my portfolio box and case etc: http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 In recent weeks I've been updating, well really creating afresh, my Nature Photography Portfolio, and in this episode discuss the steps taken to get to my initial goal of publishing a professional portfolio presentation to the Web. Manuscript on blog: http://mbp.ac/55 I put my portfolio together with a piece of software from Photodex called ProShow Producer. You can find it here: http://www.photodex.com/ You can order a copy of John Kaplan's book "Photo Portfolio Success" from my Recommended Reading page here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/reading.php Here is a link to StockMusic.Net that I bought the music for my portfolio presentation from: http://www.stockmusic.net/ Here's a link to the Light Impressions Web site, where I bought my portfolio box and case etc: http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep055.m4a Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:37:09 +0900 31:31 no Photography, portfolio, presentation, slideshow Martin Bailey Today we set the scene for the next assignment on "Reflections". Reflections are found almost everywhere in one form or another, so this should not be difficult to enter, but maybe difficult to win, due to the almost endless possibilities! See the announcement of the Reflections Assignment and key dates here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=912 NOTE: I actually said in the Podcast that it will be OK to upload images to the assignment album until the 23rd, but this was a miscalculation. I need to close the album for entries on my 23rd, but this will be the end of the 22nd of October for most of you. Sorry for the confusion. Check the Assignment Rules/Guidelines here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=625 The music in this episode was Reflections by Dreamweaver, provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Today we set the scene for the next assignment on "Reflections". Reflections are found almost everywhere in one form or another, so this should not be difficult to enter, but maybe difficult to win, due to the almost endless possibilities! See the announcement of the Reflections Assignment and key dates here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=912 NOTE: I actually said in the Podcast that it will be OK to upload images to the assignment album until the 23rd, but this was a miscalculation. I need to close the album for entries on my 23rd, but this will be the end of the 22nd of October for most of you. Sorry for the confusion. Check the Assignment Rules/Guidelines here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=625 The music in this episode was Reflections by Dreamweaver, provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep054.m4a Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:32:27 +0900 26:20 no Photography, assignment, tips, techniques, reflections Martin Bailey Today we complete the summary of all episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show was one year old last week. I also announce the winners of the Depicting Culture Photography Assignment. This should also help new listeners to figure out which episode you want to pick out of the archives to listen to. Of course, if you have time, I advice you to listen to all old episodes as there is far more useful information in these archives than I can fit into a few 30 minute summaries. In addition to the main topic, I make a brief comment on the top three placed winners of the Depicting Culture Photography Assignment. Here you can find the final scores. This page will also soon contain an accumulated scores graph for the last three assignments and future episodes until the grand prize is awarded to the participant with the most points in the first year. Note that members with images that unfortunately didn't receive any votes will not appear in the list: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Today we complete the summary of all episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show was one year old last week. I also announce the winners of the Depicting Culture Photography Assignment. This should also help new listeners to figure out which episode you want to pick out of the archives to listen to. Of course, if you have time, I advice you to listen to all old episodes as there is far more useful information in these archives than I can fit into a few 30 minute summaries. In addition to the main topic, I make a brief comment on the top three placed winners of the Depicting Culture Photography Assignment. Here you can find the final scores. This page will also soon contain an accumulated scores graph for the last three assignments and future episodes until the grand prize is awarded to the participant with the most points in the first year. Note that members with images that unfortunately didn't receive any votes will not appear in the list: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep053.m4a Tue, 5 Sep 2006 00:25:18 +0900 23:35 no Photography, nature, assignment, summary, culture Martin Bailey We continue to summarise the episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show is one year old next week. We get to episode 35 this time as we pick up the pace a little. This should also help new listeners to figure out which episode you want to pick out of the archives to listen to. Of course, if you have time, I advice you to listen to all old episodes as there is far more useful information in these archives than I can fit into a few 30 minute summaries. To list all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido in February click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 Take a look at the Colour Wheel I've added to the site at the below link. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 We continue to summarise the episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show is one year old next week. We get to episode 35 this time as we pick up the pace a little. This should also help new listeners to figure out which episode you want to pick out of the archives to listen to. Of course, if you have time, I advice you to listen to all old episodes as there is far more useful information in these archives than I can fit into a few 30 minute summaries. To list all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido in February click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 Take a look at the Colour Wheel I've added to the site at the below link. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep052.m4a Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:12:38 +0900 27:46 no Photography, tips, techniques, nature, wildlife, art, education Martin Bailey We continue this week to summarise the episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show is one year old next week. We get to episode 22 this time as we pick up the pace a little. This should also help new listeners to figure out which episode you want to pick out of the archives to listen to. Of course, if you have time, I advice you to listen to all old episodes as there is far more useful information in these archives than I can fit into a few 30 minute summaries. You can find the Lensbaby Web site that I mention here: http://www.lensbabies.com/ Great fun for less than $100. The ever improving and incredibly useful WhiBal can be found here: http://www.rawworkflow.com/products/whibal/ Here's the thread I mentioned that followed my discussion on the moral dilemma of whether or not to save an animal reaching the natural end of its life: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=338 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 We continue this week to summarise the episodes to date, to both celebrate the 50th episode and the fact that the show is one year old next week. We get to episode 22 this time as we pick up the pace a little. This should also help new listeners to figure out which episode you want to pick out of the archives to listen to. Of course, if you have time, I advice you to listen to all old episodes as there is far more useful information in these archives than I can fit into a few 30 minute summaries. You can find the Lensbaby Web site that I mention here: http://www.lensbabies.com/ Great fun for less than $100. The ever improving and incredibly useful WhiBal can be found here: http://www.rawworkflow.com/products/whibal/ Here's the thread I mentioned that followed my discussion on the moral dilemma of whether or not to save an animal reaching the natural end of its life: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=338 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep051.m4a Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:06:57 +0900 27:26 no Photography, tips, techniques, nature, wildlife, winter Martin Bailey The MBP Podcast has been running for FIFTY EPISODES!!! :D Kind of to celebrate, but also to summarise and update old issues when applicable, from this week we'll cover some key tips and techniques from the last 49 episodes to date. That's 50 weeks of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast! I want to thank all of you that keep on listening. One of the things that I constantly hear from listeners is that you appreciate the tips and techniques that you gain from my experiences in photography via this Podcast, that are applicable to your own photography. From today for a few weeks I'm going to take a brief look at each episode to date, and give a brief mention of what was discussed and mention one or two of the main points of that Podcast. I won't be able to cover all the tips and techniques of course. To do that, you need to listen to the original Podcasts. But kind of to celebrate the achievement of reaching the 50th episode, I'm hoping this will be a way to not only condense the main gist of what I've covered so far, but also give new comers a brief outline of what is in the archives. There are going to be many more pearls hiding in the old episodes, but with so much listening time needed to catch up, it's hard to think of where to start. Hopefully this will give you some pointers. As I go through them, I'll also talk about how things have changed since I first spoke about any particular tip or technique as necessary, so it'll be kind of like a condensed update too. I'll be as brief as possible, but I'm still going to need two or three more weeks to cover everything to date, along with updates, so please bear with me. Hopefully it will be worthwhile. Also, CONGRATULATIONS to Graham Morgan! Graham has just had an amazing double win in the Australian Wildlife Photography Competition with two amazing images. Check out the images and see the announcement on the MBP forum here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=865 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 The MBP Podcast has been running for FIFTY EPISODES!!! :D Kind of to celebrate, but also to summarise and update old issues when applicable, from this week we'll cover some key tips and techniques from the last 49 episodes to date. That's 50 weeks of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast! I want to thank all of you that keep on listening. One of the things that I constantly hear from listeners is that you appreciate the tips and techniques that you gain from my experiences in photography via this Podcast, that are applicable to your own photography. From today for a few weeks I'm going to take a brief look at each episode to date, and give a brief mention of what was discussed and mention one or two of the main points of that Podcast. I won't be able to cover all the tips and techniques of course. To do that, you need to listen to the original Podcasts. But kind of to celebrate the achievement of reaching the 50th episode, I'm hoping this will be a way to not only condense the main gist of what I've covered so far, but also give new comers a brief outline of what is in the archives. There are going to be many more pearls hiding in the old episodes, but with so much listening time needed to catch up, it's hard to think of where to start. Hopefully this will give you some pointers. As I go through them, I'll also talk about how things have changed since I first spoke about any particular tip or technique as necessary, so it'll be kind of like a condensed update too. I'll be as brief as possible, but I'm still going to need two or three more weeks to cover everything to date, along with updates, so please bear with me. Hopefully it will be worthwhile. Also, CONGRATULATIONS to Graham Morgan! Graham has just had an amazing double win in the Australian Wildlife Photography Competition with two amazing images. Check out the images and see the announcement on the MBP forum here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=865 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep050.m4a Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:47:21 +0900 31:29 no Photography, tips, techniques, nature, posture Martin Bailey This week we conclude our travels around Hokkaido, visiting the Shiretoko peninsula and then back to Furano and Biei for the last day. There're are few hints, but the main message is the importance of persevering in visiting any given location many times. As usual, I'll be intertwining useful tips and techniques used during the trip and showing real-world examples of the results. This link will enable you to list all images from the Hokkaido leg of the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_July2006 This link will list all images from both the Hokkaido and Oirase legs that made up the entire trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=OiraseHokkaidoJuly2006 I also found a good English Map of the Central to Eastern part of Hokkaido known as Doutou. You can get right to it here: http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/map5.htm See this link for a map of the entire island though: http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/index.htm Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 This week we conclude our travels around Hokkaido, visiting the Shiretoko peninsula and then back to Furano and Biei for the last day. There're are few hints, but the main message is the importance of persevering in visiting any given location many times. As usual, I'll be intertwining useful tips and techniques used during the trip and showing real-world examples of the results. This link will enable you to list all images from the Hokkaido leg of the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_July2006 This link will list all images from both the Hokkaido and Oirase legs that made up the entire trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=OiraseHokkaidoJuly2006 I also found a good English Map of the Central to Eastern part of Hokkaido known as Doutou. You can get right to it here: http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/map5.htm See this link for a map of the entire island though: http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/index.htm Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep049.m4a Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:34:59 +0900 32:12 no Photography, nature, landscape, rocks, waterfall, flower, wind, breeze Martin Bailey This week we continue on our travels around Hokkaido, visiting a number of sites around the 2,267 square kilometer Taisetsuzan National Park. As usual, I'll be intertwining useful tips and techniques used during the trip and showing real-world examples of the results. This link will enable you to list all images from the Hokkaido leg of the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_July2006 Here is a link to a Wikipedia page on the Taisetsuzan National Park: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taisetsuzan_National_Park I also found a good English Map of the Central to Eastern part of Hokkaido known as Doutou. You can get right to it here: http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/map5.htm See this link for a map of the entire island though: http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/index.htm Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 This week we continue on our travels around Hokkaido, visiting a number of sites around the 2,267 square kilometer Taisetsuzan National Park. As usual, I'll be intertwining useful tips and techniques used during the trip and showing real-world examples of the results. This link will enable you to list all images from the Hokkaido leg of the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_July2006 Here is a link to a Wikipedia page on the Taisetsuzan National Park: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taisetsuzan_National_Park I also found a good English Map of the Central to Eastern part of Hokkaido known as Doutou. You can get right to it here: http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/map5.htm See this link for a map of the entire island though: http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/index.htm Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep048.m4a Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:43:09 +0900 47:50 no Photography, Taisetsuzan, Daisetsuzan, wildlife, nature, chipmunk, bird, mountain Martin Bailey After two weeks traveling to Oirase and then on to Hokkaido, this week I'm starting a short series to cover the trip after making the crossing to Hokkaido. I also touch on my thoughts on sharing knowledge about photography and my reasons for doing so. As usual, I'll be intertwining useful tips and techniques used during the trip and showing real-world examples of the results. This link will enable you to list all images from the Hokkaido leg of the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_July2006 Use this link to view all images from the first few days of the trip that I spent in Oirase: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Oirase_July2006 Here is a link to the MBP Podcast "Link-Back" banners and some sample HTML code. If you have a Web site yourself and wouldn't mind placing one of these graphics in a visible place with a link back to my Web site or Podcast page, that will help to build the listener base and support the Podcast: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=719 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 After two weeks traveling to Oirase and then on to Hokkaido, this week I'm starting a short series to cover the trip after making the crossing to Hokkaido. I also touch on my thoughts on sharing knowledge about photography and my reasons for doing so. As usual, I'll be intertwining useful tips and techniques used during the trip and showing real-world examples of the results. This link will enable you to list all images from the Hokkaido leg of the trip: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Hokkaido_July2006 Use this link to view all images from the first few days of the trip that I spent in Oirase: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Oirase_July2006 Here is a link to the MBP Podcast "Link-Back" banners and some sample HTML code. If you have a Web site yourself and wouldn't mind placing one of these graphics in a visible place with a link back to my Web site or Podcast page, that will help to build the listener base and support the Podcast: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=719 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep047.m4a Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:32:52 +0900 42:47 no Photography, Hokkaido, Furano, Biei, lavender, flowers Martin Bailey Join me on a virtual tour of a few days in Oirase, a Japanese National Park with a Mountain Stream of around 14km that draws people from all over the country. Link to view all images from Oirase: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Oirase_July2006 Join me on a virtual tour of a few days in Oirase, a Japanese National Park with a Mountain Stream of around 14km that draws people from all over the country. Link to view all images from Oirase: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Oirase_July2006 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep046.m4a Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:13:37 +0900 39:08 no Photography, tips, techniques, Oirase, Mountain Stream Martin Bailey First announcing the winners of the Rainy Days assignment, today I'll also set the stage for the next assignment, which is on Depicting Culture with a number of real-world examples as usual. Please take some time to vote for the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast in the Podcast Awards to help increase publicity and support the show: http://www.podcastawards.com/ Also, if you can spare a few dollars to support a fellow Podcaster, please go to Chris Marquardt's Digital Photography Tips from the Top Floor Web site and make a donation for Chris who's unfortunately just had a whole load of camera equipment stolen in a burglary and he did not yet have any insurance. Ouch!! http://www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 First announcing the winners of the Rainy Days assignment, today I'll also set the stage for the next assignment, which is on Depicting Culture with a number of real-world examples as usual. Please take some time to vote for the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast in the Podcast Awards to help increase publicity and support the show: http://www.podcastawards.com/ Also, if you can spare a few dollars to support a fellow Podcaster, please go to Chris Marquardt's Digital Photography Tips from the Top Floor Web site and make a donation for Chris who's unfortunately just had a whole load of camera equipment stolen in a burglary and he did not yet have any insurance. Ouch!! http://www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com/ Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep045.m4a Fri, 7 Jul 2006 21:06:54 +0900 24:49 no Photography, culture, photography assignment Martin Bailey Today we really do come to the end of the Macro Photography Series for now with solutions for some of the issues we are faced with when shooting at magnifications larger than life-size. Again, here is a link to the Really Right Stuff focusing rails. To see details of the one I bought, click on "B150-B Package for Collared Macro Lenses": http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/specialty/index.html Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Today we really do come to the end of the Macro Photography Series for now with solutions for some of the issues we are faced with when shooting at magnifications larger than life-size. Again, here is a link to the Really Right Stuff focusing rails. To see details of the one I bought, click on "B150-B Package for Collared Macro Lenses": http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/specialty/index.html Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep044.m4a Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:58:24 +0900 33:29 no Photography, macro, life-size, magnification Martin Bailey Today we discuss shooting at magnifications larger than life-size and the difficulties it brings. This will now be part II of a three part series, coming to an end next week when I explain the solution to some of these difficulties. Here is a link to the Really Right Stuff focusing rails you see my camera sitting on in today's second photo. To see details of the one I bought, click on "B150-B Package for Collared Macro Lenses": http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/specialty/index.html Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Today we discuss shooting at magnifications larger than life-size and the difficulties it brings. This will now be part II of a three part series, coming to an end next week when I explain the solution to some of these difficulties. Here is a link to the Really Right Stuff focusing rails you see my camera sitting on in today's second photo. To see details of the one I bought, click on "B150-B Package for Collared Macro Lenses": http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/specialty/index.html Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep043.m4a Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:24:47 +0900 22:28 no Photography, focusing rail, macro, magnficiation Martin Bailey This is the first of a two part episode on macro-photography. I'll touch on the basics first explaining some terminology, working distance and then some considerations for keeping your subjects sharp. Next week we'll move on to more advanced topics. Macro-photography is such a complex subject that I'm really probably just scratching the surface of it myself in many respects. I feel confident enough at this point in time to talk to you about what I know, and I'll number these first episodes parts I and II. As I gain experience and learn more about this complex subject though I will almost certainly be following it up at some point in the future with part III or more. Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 This is the first of a two part episode on macro-photography. I'll touch on the basics first explaining some terminology, working distance and then some considerations for keeping your subjects sharp. Next week we'll move on to more advanced topics. Macro-photography is such a complex subject that I'm really probably just scratching the surface of it myself in many respects. I feel confident enough at this point in time to talk to you about what I know, and I'll number these first episodes parts I and II. As I gain experience and learn more about this complex subject though I will almost certainly be following it up at some point in the future with part III or more. Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep042.m4a Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:57:53 +0900 23:15 no photography, macro photography, macro, life-size, working distance Martin Bailey Much of the Nikko area in Tochigi Prefecture, a few hours drive north of Tokyo, is the synergy of Culture and Nature. This week we look more into the cultural side after just one more waterfall and some spring greenery. There is a somewhat badly translated English page with details of the entire Nikko area and history here: http://www.nikko-jp.org/english/index.html Here is a page with details of history of the Toshouguu Temple complex: http://www.nikko-jp.org/english/toshogu/index.html Here is the link again that will allow you to view all the shots from the two Sundays spent in the Nikko area in May 2006: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Nikko_May_2006 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Much of the Nikko area in Tochigi Prefecture, a few hours drive north of Tokyo, is the synergy of Culture and Nature. This week we look more into the cultural side after just one more waterfall and some spring greenery. There is a somewhat badly translated English page with details of the entire Nikko area and history here: http://www.nikko-jp.org/english/index.html Here is a page with details of history of the Toshouguu Temple complex: http://www.nikko-jp.org/english/toshogu/index.html Here is the link again that will allow you to view all the shots from the two Sundays spent in the Nikko area in May 2006: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Nikko_May_2006 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep041.m4a Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:42:54 +0900 25:15 no Photography, nature, culture, traditional Japan, Nikko, temple, shrine, peace, Ieyasu Tokugawa Martin Bailey Much of the Nikko area is perched high in the mountains, and is very close to the Japanese people's hearts. Nikko is a synergy of Culture and Nature. Next week we'll look more at the cultural side, but today let's look at a few waterfalls etc. Take a look here to see all the shots from the two days I'll cover in this two part series of shots from Nikko in May 2006: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Nikko_May_2006 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Much of the Nikko area is perched high in the mountains, and is very close to the Japanese people's hearts. Nikko is a synergy of Culture and Nature. Next week we'll look more at the cultural side, but today let's look at a few waterfalls etc. Take a look here to see all the shots from the two days I'll cover in this two part series of shots from Nikko in May 2006: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Nikko_May_2006 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep040.m4a Wed, 7 Jun 2006 01:25:12 +0900 25:21 no Photography, Nikko, Japan, nature, waterfall Martin Bailey Following on from episode 38, this week I talk about images of fleeting moments in peoples' lives that really could not be recreated without going to a lot of trouble, and even then probably not possible. Being ready to capture the image is everything! Here a link to the site I mention, TrekEarth, conceived and owned by a good friend of mine. http://www.trekearth.com/ If you want to go on a virtual photographic trip around the world, take a look. And here is the site for the exhibition in which five of my images are on display. http://www.lis.trieste.it/ita/museo/mostra.htm It is all in Italian, but you can probably get the idea even if you don't understand the language. If you are interested in the other images I have in this exhibition, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=italy_exhibition_viaggiando_immaginando Here is a link to the MBP Podcast "Link-Back" banners and some sample HTML code. If you have a Web site yourself and wouldn't mind placing one of these graphics in a visible place with a link back to my Web site or Podcast page, that will help to build the listener base and support the Podcast: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=719 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Following on from episode 38, this week I talk about images of fleeting moments in peoples' lives that really could not be recreated without going to a lot of trouble, and even then probably not possible. Being ready to capture the image is everything! Here a link to the site I mention, TrekEarth, conceived and owned by a good friend of mine. http://www.trekearth.com/ If you want to go on a virtual photographic trip around the world, take a look. And here is the site for the exhibition in which five of my images are on display. http://www.lis.trieste.it/ita/museo/mostra.htm It is all in Italian, but you can probably get the idea even if you don't understand the language. If you are interested in the other images I have in this exhibition, take a look here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=italy_exhibition_viaggiando_immaginando Here is a link to the MBP Podcast "Link-Back" banners and some sample HTML code. If you have a Web site yourself and wouldn't mind placing one of these graphics in a visible place with a link back to my Web site or Podcast page, that will help to build the listener base and support the Podcast: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=719 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep039.mp3 Tue, 30 May 2006 22:39:40 +0900 22:13 no Photography, fleeting moment, mood, environmental portraits, memories Martin Bailey Mood, or atmosphere is often an intangible substance that can sometimes be difficult to put into words, and often more difficult to capture on film. I talk about some of the occasions that I think I captured the mood as it was or created it in some way. Here is the link to Fred Miranda's online shop for digital filters that I mention. https://www.fredmiranda.com/shopping/affiliate.php?id=41 Also, here's a link to the tutorial on creating black and white images in Photoshop that Wayne posted on our Web site. Thanks Wayne! http://www.photoshopuser.com/landscape.htm Please do also take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Mood, or atmosphere is often an intangible substance that can sometimes be difficult to put into words, and often more difficult to capture on film. I talk about some of the occasions that I think I captured the mood as it was or created it in some way. Here is the link to Fred Miranda's online shop for digital filters that I mention. https://www.fredmiranda.com/shopping/affiliate.php?id=41 Also, here's a link to the tutorial on creating black and white images in Photoshop that Wayne posted on our Web site. Thanks Wayne! http://www.photoshopuser.com/landscape.htm Please do also take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep038.mp3 Thu, 25 May 2006 00:02:32 +0900 21:53 no photography, mood, atmosphere, create mood Martin Bailey Some photographers stay in doors in inclement weather, but by doing so you're reducing your chances of getting some great shots, that can only be made by shooting in the rain. I also announce the results of the Contrasting Colours Photography Assignment. In addition to the main topic on shooting in wet conditions today, I make a brief comment on the top three placed winners of the Contrasting Colours Assignment. Here you can find the final scores. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Note that the comment and rating features are now enabled in the Contrasting Colours Assignment album, if you want to comment on images as usual. Also, find information about the new "Rainy Days" Assignment here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=703. I can't wait to see what you guys make of this new assignment and start shooting myself. Some photographers stay in doors in inclement weather, but by doing so you're reducing your chances of getting some great shots, that can only be made by shooting in the rain. I also announce the results of the Contrasting Colours Photography Assignment. In addition to the main topic on shooting in wet conditions today, I make a brief comment on the top three placed winners of the Contrasting Colours Assignment. Here you can find the final scores. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Note that the comment and rating features are now enabled in the Contrasting Colours Assignment album, if you want to comment on images as usual. Also, find information about the new "Rainy Days" Assignment here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=703. I can't wait to see what you guys make of this new assignment and start shooting myself. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep037.mp3 Tue, 16 May 2006 00:25:58 +0900 21:50 no Photography, assignment, rainy days, rain, wet, umbrella, cat Martin Bailey There are still certain physical filters that I use and some that I am now shying away from in favour of Photoshop. Listen on for details, along with some real-world examples. In recent years, digital photography has done away with the necessity for some filters, such as daylight filters and warm-up filters etc as most colour correction is now taken care of much more easily by the White Balance feature on our cameras. Check out the Cokin filter systems here http://www.cokin.com/ or here http://www.cokin.co.uk. Here is the discussion I mentioned in which bksecret (Landon) raised some great tips for when using a Polarizer. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=684 And here is the topic on protector filters, discussing whether we even need them, and whether or not you should buy the best, or go for the cheapest you can, as these are sometimes a throw away item. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=677 I also mentioned using a PL filter to reduce the reflection in water in Podcast # 15. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=015#Ep015 Here's a link to the new Podcast "Light" page I mentioned at the end of this episode. Please check it out if you use a small form factor computer like a Pocket PC: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/pcl.php Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 There are still certain physical filters that I use and some that I am now shying away from in favour of Photoshop. Listen on for details, along with some real-world examples. In recent years, digital photography has done away with the necessity for some filters, such as daylight filters and warm-up filters etc as most colour correction is now taken care of much more easily by the White Balance feature on our cameras. Check out the Cokin filter systems here http://www.cokin.com/ or here http://www.cokin.co.uk. Here is the discussion I mentioned in which bksecret (Landon) raised some great tips for when using a Polarizer. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=684 And here is the topic on protector filters, discussing whether we even need them, and whether or not you should buy the best, or go for the cheapest you can, as these are sometimes a throw away item. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=677 I also mentioned using a PL filter to reduce the reflection in water in Podcast # 15. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=015#Ep015 Here's a link to the new Podcast "Light" page I mentioned at the end of this episode. Please check it out if you use a small form factor computer like a Pocket PC: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/pcl.php Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep036.mp3 Fri, 12 May 2006 00:09:48 +0900 40:25 no Photography, filter, polarizer, UV, protector, Cokin Martin Bailey The Chichibu Cement Factory opened in 1923 but now lays almost derelict having stopped product around 1993, after 70 years. Now the only noise to be heard is the sound of a large fan or vacuum as they remove the last remaining cement... View all of shots documenting this wonderful location here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Chichibu_Cement_Factory To view the few shots shortly before and in the Hitsujiyama Park with the Creeping Phlox here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=chichibu_2006_05_01 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 The Chichibu Cement Factory opened in 1923 but now lays almost derelict having stopped product around 1993, after 70 years. Now the only noise to be heard is the sound of a large fan or vacuum as they remove the last remaining cement... View all of shots documenting this wonderful location here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Chichibu_Cement_Factory To view the few shots shortly before and in the Hitsujiyama Park with the Creeping Phlox here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=chichibu_2006_05_01 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep035.mp3 Wed, 3 May 2006 22:30:58 +0900 22:47 no Photography, derelict factory, documentary photographs Martin Bailey I've got a thing about eyes. I'm sure most of us do. It's been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. And sharp eyes are the key to good images that draw us in. When we look at photos with eyes in them, our own eyes automatically search them out, and quickly. In this episode we'll take a look at a number of real world examples to reinforce these statements. Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 I've got a thing about eyes. I'm sure most of us do. It's been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. And sharp eyes are the key to good images that draw us in. When we look at photos with eyes in them, our own eyes automatically search them out, and quickly. In this episode we'll take a look at a number of real world examples to reinforce these statements. Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep034.mp3 Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:11:55 -0700 26:13 no Photography, eyes, sharp eyes, portrait, nature Martin Bailey This week's episode is kind of a follow on from last week about tripods, and I'll talk about ways to further reduce vibration to get even crisper, sharper images. Wireless Remote Control Releases, Cable Releases and Timer Controls etc. are available for all camera systems. Check your instructions or the manufacturers Web site for details. You can take a look at the Wimberley Plamp that I recently picked up here: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/plamp-main.cfm Take a look at the following post for details about the MBP Photography Assignment "Contrasting Colours" and links to the gallery etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=626 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 This week's episode is kind of a follow on from last week about tripods, and I'll talk about ways to further reduce vibration to get even crisper, sharper images. Wireless Remote Control Releases, Cable Releases and Timer Controls etc. are available for all camera systems. Check your instructions or the manufacturers Web site for details. You can take a look at the Wimberley Plamp that I recently picked up here: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/plamp-main.cfm Take a look at the following post for details about the MBP Photography Assignment "Contrasting Colours" and links to the gallery etc: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=626 Please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep033.mp3 Mon, 17 Apr 2006 05:46:41 -0700 15:23 no Photography, plamp, cable release, remote control, remote switch, timer remote controller, stone bag Martin Bailey Keeping your camera stable, particularly in low light, or with long telephoto lenses, is one of the most important things to do to improve the quality of your images. In this episode hear what types of camera supports I use with a few real-world examples. My current equipment is as follows... Tripod #1 Legs: Manfrotto 444 Carbon One Manfrotto's Web site: http://www.manfrotto.com/ Head: Acratech's The Ultimate Ballhead with a Wimberly QR (Quick Release) Clamp C-10 The Ultimate Ballhead: http://acratech.net/ Wimberly QR (Quick Release) Clamp C-10: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/qr-clamps-main.cfm Tripod #2 Legs: Gitzo 1348 Mk2 (with built in level) Gitzo's Web site: http://www.gitzo.com/ Head: Wimberly Head: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/wimberley-main.cfm Monopod: Manfrotto 3245 Head: No head, just a Wimberly QR (Quick Release) Clamp C-10 the same as above. Also check out Michael Reichmann's The Luminous Landscape Video Journal, where I first heard of the Wimberly Head: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/video_journal/index.shtml Keeping your camera stable, particularly in low light, or with long telephoto lenses, is one of the most important things to do to improve the quality of your images. In this episode hear what types of camera supports I use with a few real-world examples. My current equipment is as follows... Tripod #1 Legs: Manfrotto 444 Carbon One Manfrotto's Web site: http://www.manfrotto.com/ Head: Acratech's The Ultimate Ballhead with a Wimberly QR (Quick Release) Clamp C-10 The Ultimate Ballhead: http://acratech.net/ Wimberly QR (Quick Release) Clamp C-10: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/qr-clamps-main.cfm Tripod #2 Legs: Gitzo 1348 Mk2 (with built in level) Gitzo's Web site: http://www.gitzo.com/ Head: Wimberly Head: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/wimberley-main.cfm Monopod: Manfrotto 3245 Head: No head, just a Wimberly QR (Quick Release) Clamp C-10 the same as above. Also check out Michael Reichmann's The Luminous Landscape Video Journal, where I first heard of the Wimberly Head: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/video_journal/index.shtml http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep032.mp3 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:51:55 -0700 26:52 no Photography, tripod, monopod, camera support, Manfrotto, Gitzo Martin Bailey Although including similar colours makes for well balanced images, using contrasting colours can make for dramatic and often pleasing images. Let's take a look at the positions of these colours in a colour wheel for proof of why some images work. Take a look at the Colour Wheel I've added to the site at the below link. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php This Colour Wheel was developed by Jemima Pereira though I've modified it slightly such as adding one more colour to the main list, so that you can see four full pairs of colours etc. Thanks Jemima for your technical skill in putting this together and your generosity in making this available for others to learn from. http://jemimap.ficml.org/style/color/wheel.html MBP Photography Assignment Rules: 1) Only ONE image per member. You can physically upload more but all but your last upload WILL be removed. You can find the "Contrasting Colours" Assignment Album here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/thumbnails.php?album=93 2) Only NEW images please. The idea of the assignment is to shoot with a purpose. Going through old stock and finding something appropriate will not help you to grow as a photographer. Wherever possible ensure that you Save As in Photoshop, not save for Web, as Save As preserves the images EXIF data, so that you can prove that you shot the image after today, April 3rd, 2006. 3) At a certain date, probably the end of April, the album will be locked to prevent further uploads and the voting function will be turned on for a set period of probably one or two weeks. Comments and voting will be off until that point. 4) All members will be able to vote just once for each image and voting will be possible for a week or so. 5) Martin will decide the actual winner while bearing the vote counts and trends in mind. Martin's decision will be final and not negotiable. 6) The prize for the winner will be an original print of your choice from Martin's main gallery at http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/ Also, please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 Although including similar colours makes for well balanced images, using contrasting colours can make for dramatic and often pleasing images. Let's take a look at the positions of these colours in a colour wheel for proof of why some images work. Take a look at the Colour Wheel I've added to the site at the below link. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php This Colour Wheel was developed by Jemima Pereira though I've modified it slightly such as adding one more colour to the main list, so that you can see four full pairs of colours etc. Thanks Jemima for your technical skill in putting this together and your generosity in making this available for others to learn from. http://jemimap.ficml.org/style/color/wheel.html MBP Photography Assignment Rules: 1) Only ONE image per member. You can physically upload more but all but your last upload WILL be removed. You can find the "Contrasting Colours" Assignment Album here: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/thumbnails.php?album=93 2) Only NEW images please. The idea of the assignment is to shoot with a purpose. Going through old stock and finding something appropriate will not help you to grow as a photographer. Wherever possible ensure that you Save As in Photoshop, not save for Web, as Save As preserves the images EXIF data, so that you can prove that you shot the image after today, April 3rd, 2006. 3) At a certain date, probably the end of April, the album will be locked to prevent further uploads and the voting function will be turned on for a set period of probably one or two weeks. Comments and voting will be off until that point. 4) All members will be able to vote just once for each image and voting will be possible for a week or so. 5) Martin will decide the actual winner while bearing the vote counts and trends in mind. Martin's decision will be final and not negotiable. 6) The prize for the winner will be an original print of your choice from Martin's main gallery at http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/ Also, please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep031.mp3 Mon, 03 Apr 2006 09:13:26 -0700 25:37 no Photography, colour wheel, contrasting colours, complementary colours, RGB, CMYK, HSV Martin Bailey On Sunday the 26th or March, 2006, I visited the Photo Imaging Expo or PIE 2006 at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. In this episode I'm going to relay my impressions of the visit, based mainly on what I wanted to get from it. You can see the English page for the PIE 2006 here at the following site. I don't know how long this will be live though: http://www.pie2006.com/ See the Lowepro camera bag systems here: http://www.lowepro.com/ You can drill down to the Epson Printers and portable storage, image viewers that I mention here: http://www.epson.com/ You can find Top Japanese Nature Photographer, Yoshiaki Kobayashi's web site here: http://www.nature-photo.jp/ Much of the text on the site is in Japanese, but the menu is in English. Click the GALLERY button to see some of Kobayashi-Sensei's excellent work. Also, please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 On Sunday the 26th or March, 2006, I visited the Photo Imaging Expo or PIE 2006 at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. In this episode I'm going to relay my impressions of the visit, based mainly on what I wanted to get from it. You can see the English page for the PIE 2006 here at the following site. I don't know how long this will be live though: http://www.pie2006.com/ See the Lowepro camera bag systems here: http://www.lowepro.com/ You can drill down to the Epson Printers and portable storage, image viewers that I mention here: http://www.epson.com/ You can find Top Japanese Nature Photographer, Yoshiaki Kobayashi's web site here: http://www.nature-photo.jp/ Much of the text on the site is in Japanese, but the menu is in English. Click the GALLERY button to see some of Kobayashi-Sensei's excellent work. Also, please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep030.mp3 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 05:29:08 -0800 28:08 no Photography, PIE 2006, Photo Imaging Expo, Tokyo Big Sight, report, camera equipment, camera bag, LowePro, Epson, Canon, Nikon, Martin Bailey A resent trip to one of the local parks reminded me that Spring is in the air! I'll discuss some blossom photos and also a little about the need to stay healthy. Without our health no amount of camera equipment and enthusiasm will get you photos. Spring is a great time for nature and wildlife photography, but with the clear skies and warm, not too hot, weather, it makes for better conditions all round. The Shinjuku Gyoen Park here in Tokyo is a great spot to get away from the middle of the hustle and bustle and captures some dreamy blossom images. Also, please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 A resent trip to one of the local parks reminded me that Spring is in the air! I'll discuss some blossom photos and also a little about the need to stay healthy. Without our health no amount of camera equipment and enthusiasm will get you photos. Spring is a great time for nature and wildlife photography, but with the clear skies and warm, not too hot, weather, it makes for better conditions all round. The Shinjuku Gyoen Park here in Tokyo is a great spot to get away from the middle of the hustle and bustle and captures some dreamy blossom images. Also, please do take 5 minutes to complete the Listener's survey. You'll find a link and some reasons why I'm doing this here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep029.mp3 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 07:10:41 -0800 20:38 no Photography, health, spring, blossom, crow, technique, photography tips Martin Bailey In this the final episode of a photo-journal of my trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan, in Feb 2006. I discuss Some deer shots from the afternoon of the third day and some seal shots from the last hours before heading for the airport. To list all images all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 In this the final episode of a photo-journal of my trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan, in Feb 2006. I discuss Some deer shots from the afternoon of the third day and some seal shots from the last hours before heading for the airport. To list all images all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep028.mp3 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 20:24:11 -0800 23:44 no photography, hokkaido, deer, ezo shika, seal, nature, wildlife, wildlife photography Martin Bailey In this the third of a four part photo-journal of my recent trip to Hokkaido I talk about a two hour trip out on the Sea of Okhotsk from the Rausu port, in which I shot a beautiful sunrise and hordes of Steller's Sea Eagles. To list all images all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 In this the third of a four part photo-journal of my recent trip to Hokkaido I talk about a two hour trip out on the Sea of Okhotsk from the Rausu port, in which I shot a beautiful sunrise and hordes of Steller's Sea Eagles. To list all images all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep027.mp3 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 03:21:48 -0800 25:52 no Photography, nature, wildlife, eagle, ice Martin Bailey In this the second of a multi-episode photo-journal of a trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan I discuss some hand-picked Eagle shots, some typical Hokkaido winter landscape shots, some Omiwatari or "God's Walkway" shots, and some swan shots. To list all images all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 I've posted both the WhiBal Custom White Balance version of the "Kussharo Lake from Bihoro Pass at Dawn #2" shot and the Canon EOS 5D Daylight white balance preset shot in the forum for you to compare and vote on which one you prefer. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=510 In this the second of a multi-episode photo-journal of a trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan I discuss some hand-picked Eagle shots, some typical Hokkaido winter landscape shots, some Omiwatari or "God's Walkway" shots, and some swan shots. To list all images all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 I've posted both the WhiBal Custom White Balance version of the "Kussharo Lake from Bihoro Pass at Dawn #2" shot and the Canon EOS 5D Daylight white balance preset shot in the forum for you to compare and vote on which one you prefer. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=510 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep026.mp3 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 06:18:45 -0800 19:02 no Photography, Hokkaido, nature, wildlife, eagle, Steller's Sea Eagle, White-Tailed Eagle, swan, ice, snow Martin Bailey In this the first of a multi-episode photo-journal of a trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan I discuss some hand-picked Japanese crane shots. I accompanied top Japanese nature photographer Yoshiaki Kobayashi with 12 other participants. To list all images all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 Check out the Web site of Pavel German the Australian based photographer that I met at the Akan International Crane Center here: http://www.australiannature.com/ Also see Tsuneo Hayashida's incredible Crane shots on his Web site here. I spent most of the time at the Center standing next to Hayashida Sensei, who's photos were used for the crane image on the back of the 1,000 Yen note for 20 years until a few years ago. http://www.japanesecrane.com/ Most of the site is in Japanese though, including the navigation, so follow the four links below to see Hayashida Sensei's work through the four seasons: http://www.japanesecrane.com/winter.html http://www.japanesecrane.com/spring.html http://www.japanesecrane.com/summer.html http://www.japanesecrane.com/autum.html In this the first of a multi-episode photo-journal of a trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan I discuss some hand-picked Japanese crane shots. I accompanied top Japanese nature photographer Yoshiaki Kobayashi with 12 other participants. To list all images all images from my four day trip to Hokkaido click the following link. The shots will actually probably be listed in descending order, with newest first. If you want to view the shots in the order they were made, click on the last number on the bottom right of the browser window, below the thumbnails, and then click the very last image. Then you can click the arrow pointing to the left above each image to view them in chronological order. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=hokkaido_feb2006 Check out the Web site of Pavel German the Australian based photographer that I met at the Akan International Crane Center here: http://www.australiannature.com/ Also see Tsuneo Hayashida's incredible Crane shots on his Web site here. I spent most of the time at the Center standing next to Hayashida Sensei, who's photos were used for the crane image on the back of the 1,000 Yen note for 20 years until a few years ago. http://www.japanesecrane.com/ Most of the site is in Japanese though, including the navigation, so follow the four links below to see Hayashida Sensei's work through the four seasons: http://www.japanesecrane.com/winter.html http://www.japanesecrane.com/spring.html http://www.japanesecrane.com/summer.html http://www.japanesecrane.com/autum.html http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep025.mp3 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:40:02 -0800 20:31 no Photography, japanese crane, wildlife, bird, nature Martin Bailey In this episode I talk about Extenders as Canon terms them, or Tele-converters as most other camera manufacturers term them, and also about Extension Tubes, which are similar to teleconverters but behave differently and have different applications. If you didn't listen to episode 23 yet, we basically learned that the longer the lens, the more prone to camera shake your images will be, and I mentioned a few ways we can minimize the risk of this, including the rule of thumb I use, which is using the focal length you are shooting at as the slowest advisable shutter speed. If you are not so confident with this, it might be a good idea to go back to episode 23 first. If you are OK with this I would not say it is essential to listen to these Podcasts sequentially. There are various reasons why you might consider investing in a teleconverter. They are a relatively cheap way to increase the focal length of your existing lenses. This obviously is going to save you money, as you don't need to buy the longer focal length lens. Also, it saves you carrying around the additional weight of multiple lenses. Sometimes you simply want to get even closer to your subject, even with an expensive super-telephoto lens. Whereas we use extenders or tele-converters to increase the focal length of the lens without affecting the minimum and maximum focusing distances, extensions tubes enable you to shorten the minimum focusing distance so that you can focus on subjects much closer to the lens. It is important to note that the maximum focusing distance is greatly reduced also, often to the point where the lens cannot realistically be used for anything other than very close work while the extension tube is attached. The degree to which the focusing distances are reduced depends on the lens you are using it with. Tune in to find out more about Extenders/Teleconverters and Extension Tubes. In this episode I talk about Extenders as Canon terms them, or Tele-converters as most other camera manufacturers term them, and also about Extension Tubes, which are similar to teleconverters but behave differently and have different applications. If you didn't listen to episode 23 yet, we basically learned that the longer the lens, the more prone to camera shake your images will be, and I mentioned a few ways we can minimize the risk of this, including the rule of thumb I use, which is using the focal length you are shooting at as the slowest advisable shutter speed. If you are not so confident with this, it might be a good idea to go back to episode 23 first. If you are OK with this I would not say it is essential to listen to these Podcasts sequentially. There are various reasons why you might consider investing in a teleconverter. They are a relatively cheap way to increase the focal length of your existing lenses. This obviously is going to save you money, as you don't need to buy the longer focal length lens. Also, it saves you carrying around the additional weight of multiple lenses. Sometimes you simply want to get even closer to your subject, even with an expensive super-telephoto lens. Whereas we use extenders or tele-converters to increase the focal length of the lens without affecting the minimum and maximum focusing distances, extensions tubes enable you to shorten the minimum focusing distance so that you can focus on subjects much closer to the lens. It is important to note that the maximum focusing distance is greatly reduced also, often to the point where the lens cannot realistically be used for anything other than very close work while the extension tube is attached. The degree to which the focusing distances are reduced depends on the lens you are using it with. Tune in to find out more about Extenders/Teleconverters and Extension Tubes. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep024.mp3 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 05:07:38 -0800 19:31 no Photography, extender, teleconverter, extension tube Martin Bailey This week I talk about what constitutes a telephoto lens, touch on some general applications, the difficulties we face when using medium to super-telephoto lenses and introduce some advice and techniques to help overcome these difficulties. As usual I have a number of real-world examples of my results when using a super-telephoto lens. Next week I'll be following on from this episode, talking about Extenders as Canon terms them, or Teleconverters and extension tubes. These allow you to increase the focal length of your lenses relatively cheaply, but, at a cost. Tune in next week to find out more. Details of the BetterBeamer mentioned in this episode can be viewed and you can buy one too from the following page: http://www.naturephotographers.net/gs/betterbeamer.html You can also check out the other great gadgets at the naturephotographers.net gift shop here: http://www.naturephotographers.net/gs.html Check out the Wimberley Head that I use primarily for long lenses when using a tripod here: http://www.tripodhead.com/ Here is a link to an online Depth-of-Field calculator to have a play with and see the relationship between the focal length, aperture, distance to subject and size of the film or sensor: http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html If you are interested to see all six images posted from the Kotokunuma (Pond) from last Sunday (February 5th, 2006) shot with the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS USM lens, follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kotokunuma_Feb2006 This week I talk about what constitutes a telephoto lens, touch on some general applications, the difficulties we face when using medium to super-telephoto lenses and introduce some advice and techniques to help overcome these difficulties. As usual I have a number of real-world examples of my results when using a super-telephoto lens. Next week I'll be following on from this episode, talking about Extenders as Canon terms them, or Teleconverters and extension tubes. These allow you to increase the focal length of your lenses relatively cheaply, but, at a cost. Tune in next week to find out more. Details of the BetterBeamer mentioned in this episode can be viewed and you can buy one too from the following page: http://www.naturephotographers.net/gs/betterbeamer.html You can also check out the other great gadgets at the naturephotographers.net gift shop here: http://www.naturephotographers.net/gs.html Check out the Wimberley Head that I use primarily for long lenses when using a tripod here: http://www.tripodhead.com/ Here is a link to an online Depth-of-Field calculator to have a play with and see the relationship between the focal length, aperture, distance to subject and size of the film or sensor: http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html If you are interested to see all six images posted from the Kotokunuma (Pond) from last Sunday (February 5th, 2006) shot with the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS USM lens, follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kotokunuma_Feb2006 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep023.mp3 Tue, 07 Feb 2006 06:52:19 -0800 24:27 no Photography, telephoto lens, tripod, depth-of-field, wildlife, swan Martin Bailey In this episode I discuss a simple but often effective compositional technique of including repeating patterns in your images and introduce a number of real-world examples to illustrate my points. Look for repeating patterns in both urban and rural environments to create somewhat abstract, but effective images. Follow this link to see all examples of Repeating Patterns on my Web site to date. As I add more, the link will automatically pick them up: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=repeating-pattern In this episode I discuss a simple but often effective compositional technique of including repeating patterns in your images and introduce a number of real-world examples to illustrate my points. Look for repeating patterns in both urban and rural environments to create somewhat abstract, but effective images. Follow this link to see all examples of Repeating Patterns on my Web site to date. As I add more, the link will automatically pick them up: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=repeating-pattern http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep022.mp3 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:11:31 -0800 19:59 no photography, repeating patterns, composition Martin Bailey In this, the second part of the colour management Podcast, I discuss setting up Photoshop to use the AdobeRGB colour space, then go on to the options with regards to printer/paper profiles, soft-proofing, then actually printing with the selected profile. Here is a link to a video tutorial that will allow you to see the screens I walked you through in last weeks Episode on monitor calibration. I couldn't show you my screens, as I use the Japanese version of the software, so it wouldn't be much use to most of you. Thanks to Reg Belcher, screen name Mr B from Norwich, in the UK for posting the link in the MBP forum. http://www.dvcamera.co.uk/movies/spyder.htm Check out PhotoKit Sharpener that I mention here: http://www.pixelgenius.com/sharpener/index.html I received word from Pictorico that they no longer produce ICC profiles for their papers. They suggest that you can have profiles made at http://www.colormanagement.com/ for under $100. The site also has lots of information on colour management, so it might be worth checking out even if you aren't looking to get a profile made. If you don't mind fighting the Japanese screens, you can still download profiles for a number of paper/printer combinations here: http://www3.pictorico.co.jp/iccprofile.html (You need to create an account too before you can download them.) In this, the second part of the colour management Podcast, I discuss setting up Photoshop to use the AdobeRGB colour space, then go on to the options with regards to printer/paper profiles, soft-proofing, then actually printing with the selected profile. Here is a link to a video tutorial that will allow you to see the screens I walked you through in last weeks Episode on monitor calibration. I couldn't show you my screens, as I use the Japanese version of the software, so it wouldn't be much use to most of you. Thanks to Reg Belcher, screen name Mr B from Norwich, in the UK for posting the link in the MBP forum. http://www.dvcamera.co.uk/movies/spyder.htm Check out PhotoKit Sharpener that I mention here: http://www.pixelgenius.com/sharpener/index.html I received word from Pictorico that they no longer produce ICC profiles for their papers. They suggest that you can have profiles made at http://www.colormanagement.com/ for under $100. The site also has lots of information on colour management, so it might be worth checking out even if you aren't looking to get a profile made. If you don't mind fighting the Japanese screens, you can still download profiles for a number of paper/printer combinations here: http://www3.pictorico.co.jp/iccprofile.html (You need to create an account too before you can download them.) http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep021.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 06:40:03 -0800 21:15 no Photography, printer profile, paper profile, monitor calibration Martin Bailey The first of two episodes on colour management in which I discuss how I calibrate my monitor to ensure that what I am seeing is the same as anyone else with a correctly calibrated monitor and to ensure that the image I work with can be printed faithfully. For my monitor calibration I use chose Spyder2PRO from ColorVision. Eye-One Display 2 is another great option. Both companies have various offerings at various prices. Below are the links to similar products, so you can take a look and decide what is best for you. Of course, there are other products on the market, but I only compared these two for my needs. Spyder2PRO(TM) Studio 2.0 from ColorVision: http://www.colorvision.com/profis/profis_view.jsp?id=341 Eye-One Display 2 from Gretag Macbeth: http://na.i1color.com/index.cfm/MenuItemID/126.htm The first of two episodes on colour management in which I discuss how I calibrate my monitor to ensure that what I am seeing is the same as anyone else with a correctly calibrated monitor and to ensure that the image I work with can be printed faithfully. For my monitor calibration I use chose Spyder2PRO from ColorVision. Eye-One Display 2 is another great option. Both companies have various offerings at various prices. Below are the links to similar products, so you can take a look and decide what is best for you. Of course, there are other products on the market, but I only compared these two for my needs. Spyder2PRO(TM) Studio 2.0 from ColorVision: http://www.colorvision.com/profis/profis_view.jsp?id=341 Eye-One Display 2 from Gretag Macbeth: http://na.i1color.com/index.cfm/MenuItemID/126.htm http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep020.mp3 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 05:45:33 -0800 17:38 no Photography, monitor calibration, colour management, color management Martin Bailey Sunsets are probably one of the most photographed natural occurrences. So much so, that we need to make them dramatic to set them apart. Also, being able to visualize a photo in advance will give you the edge when it comes to choosing your shoot location. When the sky starts to turn orange then red as the sun goes down, it can make an amazing spectacle, and your emotions will run riot and you might not think much about what you are shooting. To make your image convey the emotion you want to, try to find a dramatic setting to capture your sunset shots, and set them apart. Some sunsets are so spectacular that they will work with nothing else in the screen, but usually you'll want to be somewhere that will allow you to maximize on this amazing event. In this episode I'll introduce some of my sunset shots, including my first good one from 1993, up to a number of shots from Jan 9th 2006, and how I went about getting these shots. Also, the ability to visualize a certain type of condition in your mind will help you to get a mental store of locations to revisit when the conditions are right. Listen on for more details... Sunsets are probably one of the most photographed natural occurrences. So much so, that we need to make them dramatic to set them apart. Also, being able to visualize a photo in advance will give you the edge when it comes to choosing your shoot location. When the sky starts to turn orange then red as the sun goes down, it can make an amazing spectacle, and your emotions will run riot and you might not think much about what you are shooting. To make your image convey the emotion you want to, try to find a dramatic setting to capture your sunset shots, and set them apart. Some sunsets are so spectacular that they will work with nothing else in the screen, but usually you'll want to be somewhere that will allow you to maximize on this amazing event. In this episode I'll introduce some of my sunset shots, including my first good one from 1993, up to a number of shots from Jan 9th 2006, and how I went about getting these shots. Also, the ability to visualize a certain type of condition in your mind will help you to get a mental store of locations to revisit when the conditions are right. Listen on for more details... http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep019.mp3 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 07:20:10 -0800 21:35 no Photography, sunset, drama Martin Bailey Following on from Episode 17 on Winter Photography, in this episode I mention a few things I forgot and some things that site members brought up. Also, I show some more images made in sub-zero conditions, and a new Gallery Web site for MBP Member's. The following link will take you to seventeen shots from a day shooting from the shore of the Inawashiro Lake in Fukushima Prefecture here in Japan: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_Dec2005 The down mittens that I use as over-gloves that I mention in this episode are made by a French company call ValandrAc. I couldn't find a link to a Web ValandrAc page but here is a link to the gloves in an online store: http://www.guideschoice.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=478 The following link will display the Help document I created to show examples of BBCode to embed thumbnails and image from the new MBP Member Galleries site I've just set up for members to showcase and discuss your own work. Ideally photo discussions will take place using the comments feature in the Member Galleries, but use this BBCode when you want to discuss images to make a point or ask advice etc. in the forum. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=376 Following on from Episode 17 on Winter Photography, in this episode I mention a few things I forgot and some things that site members brought up. Also, I show some more images made in sub-zero conditions, and a new Gallery Web site for MBP Member's. The following link will take you to seventeen shots from a day shooting from the shore of the Inawashiro Lake in Fukushima Prefecture here in Japan: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Inawashiro_Dec2005 The down mittens that I use as over-gloves that I mention in this episode are made by a French company call ValandrAc. I couldn't find a link to a Web ValandrAc page but here is a link to the gloves in an online store: http://www.guideschoice.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=478 The following link will display the Help document I created to show examples of BBCode to embed thumbnails and image from the new MBP Member Galleries site I've just set up for members to showcase and discuss your own work. Ideally photo discussions will take place using the comments feature in the Member Galleries, but use this BBCode when you want to discuss images to make a point or ask advice etc. in the forum. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=376 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep018.mp3 Wed, 4 Jan 2006 06:26:46 -0800 23:00 no Photography, Winter, sub-zero temperature, tips, Swans, Landscape Martin Bailey Winter photography can be very rewarding, but also dangerous for the unprepared. Here're some tips on how to keep your camera going and stay safe in harsh weather. Twenty shots from the Shirakawagou village on Dec 17th and 18th, 2005. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shirakawagou_Dec2005 Winter photography can be very rewarding, but also dangerous for the unprepared. Here're some tips on how to keep your camera going and stay safe in harsh weather. Twenty shots from the Shirakawagou village on Dec 17th and 18th, 2005. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shirakawagou_Dec2005 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep017.mp3 Sat, 24 Dec 2005 21:41:14 -0800 20:54 no Photography, shirakawagou, gasshouzukuri, praying hands, snow, danger, safety, harsh winter, bleak Martin Bailey This week I talk about including an accent in your images. When we view images we probe all areas. Add that little extra or compose with this in mind, and your images will have that little touch that once found, will make it stick in the viewers mind. Of course, some images will just explode at us and can fling us into any number of emotional states in an instant. But in addition to this initial response, people want to work for that little extra enjoyment of a work of art. This week I talk about including an accent in your images. When we view images we probe all areas. Add that little extra or compose with this in mind, and your images will have that little touch that once found, will make it stick in the viewers mind. Of course, some images will just explode at us and can fling us into any number of emotional states in an instant. But in addition to this initial response, people want to work for that little extra enjoyment of a work of art. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep016.mp3 Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:46:12 -0800 15:11 no Photography, accent, secondary subject, composition Martin Bailey This week, in addition to talking about using a polarizer to reduce reflection in water, I touch on the controversial topic of whether or not a nature photographer should extend a hand to wild animals in distress or danger. This is a difficult subject indeed, which I can only scratch the surface of here. I've started a poll at the location below to find out your views, and I look forward to hearing from you in the forum too. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=338 Note: Due to some experimentation with my audio gear, there was some background noise through the first half of this week's episode. I didn't have time to go back and re-record though. Sorry! This week, in addition to talking about using a polarizer to reduce reflection in water, I touch on the controversial topic of whether or not a nature photographer should extend a hand to wild animals in distress or danger. This is a difficult subject indeed, which I can only scratch the surface of here. I've started a poll at the location below to find out your views, and I look forward to hearing from you in the forum too. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=338 Note: Due to some experimentation with my audio gear, there was some background noise through the first half of this week's episode. I didn't have time to go back and re-record though. Sorry! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep015.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 06:28:16 -0800 11:31 no Photography, moral dilemma, animal, nature Martin Bailey In this episode I talk about how I deal with White Balance, using the camera presets and when necessary how I set my Custom White Balance. Springing from an interesting thread in Photographic Techniques forum on my Web site this week, I talk about how I deal with White Balance. You can find the thread here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=315 You can find the post with the example photograph of my gray card and Gretag Macbeth Mini-Color Checker card shot in the field and used for subsequent shots that day here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=323 Here's the link from the first post to an excellent article called Understanding White Balance on Sean McHugh's equally excellent Web site, Cambridge in Colour: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/white-balance.htm The WhiBal (White Balance) Reference Card sets also looks great. I haven't used a WhiBal set myself yet, though like a few other members, its now on order. Check out what options are available and buy online here: http://www.rawworkflow.com/products/whibal/ Congratulations to Damaxx (Philip) the winner of the November MBP Active Member Prize! The shot Philip chose is called "Moon Hawk" and you can take a look at it here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/displayimage.php?pos=-754 In this episode I talk about how I deal with White Balance, using the camera presets and when necessary how I set my Custom White Balance. Springing from an interesting thread in Photographic Techniques forum on my Web site this week, I talk about how I deal with White Balance. You can find the thread here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=315 You can find the post with the example photograph of my gray card and Gretag Macbeth Mini-Color Checker card shot in the field and used for subsequent shots that day here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=323 Here's the link from the first post to an excellent article called Understanding White Balance on Sean McHugh's equally excellent Web site, Cambridge in Colour: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/white-balance.htm The WhiBal (White Balance) Reference Card sets also looks great. I haven't used a WhiBal set myself yet, though like a few other members, its now on order. Check out what options are available and buy online here: http://www.rawworkflow.com/products/whibal/ Congratulations to Damaxx (Philip) the winner of the November MBP Active Member Prize! The shot Philip chose is called "Moon Hawk" and you can take a look at it here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/displayimage.php?pos=-754 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep014.mp3 Sun, 4 Dec 2005 01:35:58 -0800 16:04 no Photography, White Balance, custom white balance, WhiBal Reference Card Martin Bailey In this episode I talk about how I use my 24mm Canon TS-E Lens to obtain some creative effects, and maybe breath a little life into your Tilt-Shift lens if you think it's only for straightening up buildings in architecture shots. If you use the Tilt capabilities of these lenses to move the focus plan to run at almost 90 degrees from the film plane, in certain circumstances the results will be quite surreal, looking like a macro shot of a model. In this episode I talk about how I use my 24mm Canon TS-E Lens to obtain some creative effects, and maybe breath a little life into your Tilt-Shift lens if you think it's only for straightening up buildings in architecture shots. If you use the Tilt capabilities of these lenses to move the focus plan to run at almost 90 degrees from the film plane, in certain circumstances the results will be quite surreal, looking like a macro shot of a model. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep013.mp3 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 06:48:31 -0800 17:12 no Photography, TS-E Lens, Tilt Shift Lens, surreal image, surreal photo, model Martin Bailey In this longer than usual episode I walk you through my Digital Workflow, touching on all major aspects, from transferring the image files to my PC, to sharpening for print and backing up files. I explain all the major steps for you to think about including transferring files, how I organize my directories and view by date using third party software. On to rating and selecting my best shots to take further into the workflow and exporting to Photoshop or opening in PhotoShop RAW, and some of the fine tuning I do to the image. I also explain about the different versions I save off, and sharpening for Web or printing, and finally discussing my backup process, though I'm not really happy with this right now. Below are some links I mention in the episode. The Adobe Camera RAW Plug-in version 3.3 Beta does not seem to recognize Canon's new Picture Style settings. I don't know if this is as designed or will be fixed, but you can see some example photos in a post on my forum here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=284 Check out the Digimarc MyPictureMarc digital image watermarking technology here: http://www.digimarc.com/mypicturemarc/ For sharpening I use a third party product that is a Photoshop plug-in called PhotoKit Sharpener from Pixelgenius. Check out the product page here: http://www.pixelgenius.com/sharpener/index.html There's a new Photography Podcast from the Radiant Vista. Take a look and subscribe here: http://www.radiantvista.com/ In this longer than usual episode I walk you through my Digital Workflow, touching on all major aspects, from transferring the image files to my PC, to sharpening for print and backing up files. I explain all the major steps for you to think about including transferring files, how I organize my directories and view by date using third party software. On to rating and selecting my best shots to take further into the workflow and exporting to Photoshop or opening in PhotoShop RAW, and some of the fine tuning I do to the image. I also explain about the different versions I save off, and sharpening for Web or printing, and finally discussing my backup process, though I'm not really happy with this right now. Below are some links I mention in the episode. The Adobe Camera RAW Plug-in version 3.3 Beta does not seem to recognize Canon's new Picture Style settings. I don't know if this is as designed or will be fixed, but you can see some example photos in a post on my forum here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=284 Check out the Digimarc MyPictureMarc digital image watermarking technology here: http://www.digimarc.com/mypicturemarc/ For sharpening I use a third party product that is a Photoshop plug-in called PhotoKit Sharpener from Pixelgenius. Check out the product page here: http://www.pixelgenius.com/sharpener/index.html There's a new Photography Podcast from the Radiant Vista. Take a look and subscribe here: http://www.radiantvista.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep012.mp3 Mon, 21 Nov 2005 06:35:33 -0800 32:12 no photography, digital workflow, Adobe Camera RAW Plugin, Canon Digital Photo Professional, sharpening, data backup, file transfer Martin Bailey Good planning is very important, and doing as much as you can to improve your chances of getting the shot is paramount, but at the end of the day, a winning shot may be as much down to luck as it is planning. This week I talk about the first location on my five day Tohoku (North-Eastern) Japan trip, and how I was lucky to get that extra touch for a shot, but was aided by ensuring I'd visit the site twice. Of course, as they say about the lottery, you've got to be in it to win it, so I am a big believer in doing as much planning as possible to hedge your bets, but luck definitely plays a big part in getting your shot. To view all shots from this Touhoku trip, including those uploaded after the date of this Podcast, follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=TouhokuNov2005 Good planning is very important, and doing as much as you can to improve your chances of getting the shot is paramount, but at the end of the day, a winning shot may be as much down to luck as it is planning. This week I talk about the first location on my five day Tohoku (North-Eastern) Japan trip, and how I was lucky to get that extra touch for a shot, but was aided by ensuring I'd visit the site twice. Of course, as they say about the lottery, you've got to be in it to win it, so I am a big believer in doing as much planning as possible to hedge your bets, but luck definitely plays a big part in getting your shot. To view all shots from this Touhoku trip, including those uploaded after the date of this Podcast, follow this link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=TouhokuNov2005 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep011.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 04:16:59 -0800 21:34 no Photography, luck, planning, winning shot, rainbow, waterfall Martin Bailey In this episode hear about Exposure, Exposure Compensation, EV (Exposure Value) and the times that I switch to Manual mode when shooting. This is especially useful when shooting high contrast scenes when the subject might move between high contrast areas. Switching to manual is often a little scary, especially until you master exposure. This episode is a bit heavy going, but hopefully will help you to master exposure and give you the push to try manual mode, when necessary. See other shots from the February 2004 Hokkaido shoot here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=HokkaidoFeb2004-Travelogue See the Exposure Value or EV table in my forum here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=164 Using a light meter will help your understanding of exposure, even if your camera has a built in meter. It will also improve the accuracy of your exposures too in some conditions, though not so necessary now that built-in meters are so good. My hand-held light meter is called a Flash Meter VI from Konica-Minolta: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/eprise/main/kmpi/content/cam/cam_Product_Pages/Flash_Meter_VI The winner of October's member award is Marisa Firpi. An original print of the photograph you chose, "Distant Tokachi Mountain", will be with you very soon. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/displayimage.php?pos=-663 In this episode hear about Exposure, Exposure Compensation, EV (Exposure Value) and the times that I switch to Manual mode when shooting. This is especially useful when shooting high contrast scenes when the subject might move between high contrast areas. Switching to manual is often a little scary, especially until you master exposure. This episode is a bit heavy going, but hopefully will help you to master exposure and give you the push to try manual mode, when necessary. See other shots from the February 2004 Hokkaido shoot here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=HokkaidoFeb2004-Travelogue See the Exposure Value or EV table in my forum here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=164 Using a light meter will help your understanding of exposure, even if your camera has a built in meter. It will also improve the accuracy of your exposures too in some conditions, though not so necessary now that built-in meters are so good. My hand-held light meter is called a Flash Meter VI from Konica-Minolta: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/eprise/main/kmpi/content/cam/cam_Product_Pages/Flash_Meter_VI The winner of October's member award is Marisa Firpi. An original print of the photograph you chose, "Distant Tokachi Mountain", will be with you very soon. http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/displayimage.php?pos=-663 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep010.mp3 Sat, 5 Nov 2005 01:17:16 -0800 22:35 no photography, manual, exposure, exposure value, exposure compensation Martin Bailey Following a business trip to India, I've decided to do a Podcast on a subject I'm not so confident with; portraiture. I include some shots from the little free time I had during my trip, explaining my shooting methods, and exposure compensation hints. Predominantly a nature photographer, although I try, I'm not very good at making portraits. The actual photos will speak for themselves, so you can make up your own mind about that, but the actual making of the photos doesn't come very naturally to me. My main problem is that I get a little shy when pointing my camera at people instead of animals or landscapes that don't have the ability to say "No". Afraid that I might upset the person I'm making the photo of, I get a little knotted up. I have included a number of shots in the Podcast, but I uploaded a total of 12 shots from this trip. To view all of them follow this link : http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=IndiaOct2005 Following a business trip to India, I've decided to do a Podcast on a subject I'm not so confident with; portraiture. I include some shots from the little free time I had during my trip, explaining my shooting methods, and exposure compensation hints. Predominantly a nature photographer, although I try, I'm not very good at making portraits. The actual photos will speak for themselves, so you can make up your own mind about that, but the actual making of the photos doesn't come very naturally to me. My main problem is that I get a little shy when pointing my camera at people instead of animals or landscapes that don't have the ability to say "No". Afraid that I might upset the person I'm making the photo of, I get a little knotted up. I have included a number of shots in the Podcast, but I uploaded a total of 12 shots from this trip. To view all of them follow this link : http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=IndiaOct2005 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep009.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:12:30 -0800 20:23 no photography, portraiture, overcoming shyness, express intension Martin Bailey Although I love a wide sweeping landscape, it is often very effective to get in close, and just cut out a small area of the scene. The human eye has an amazing propensity to zoom in on many areas of a scene in an instant, but we tend to record the whole scene in memory. The areas we zoom in on are those that take our interest. It is up to the photographer to realize where those areas are and record them to film or digital memory. Listen at the end of this week's Podcast for news of a new monthly prize open to forum members. The winner of October's prize, worth around US$160 or 85 UK pounds will be annoucned in Episode 10! Thanks this week to listener Robert Rodriguez Jr. for his mail and support! You can see Rob's work on his online gallery: http://jbzone.net:8000/gallery2/main.php Also, Rob points us to an interesting link on Photographer Paul Butzi's Web site about luck in photography. Take a look for yourself if you're interested: http://www.butzi.net/articles/luck.htm The MBP-Podcast is now included in the new Yahoo Podcast directory. Take a look at the directory here: http://podcasts.yahoo.com/ To subscribe to the MBP Podcast via Yahoo, click the link below, and please rate the show or write a review too: http://podcasts.yahoo.com/series?s=08555dfc1f9b6e3e7b64e8cb508e9457&as=a Although I love a wide sweeping landscape, it is often very effective to get in close, and just cut out a small area of the scene. The human eye has an amazing propensity to zoom in on many areas of a scene in an instant, but we tend to record the whole scene in memory. The areas we zoom in on are those that take our interest. It is up to the photographer to realize where those areas are and record them to film or digital memory. Listen at the end of this week's Podcast for news of a new monthly prize open to forum members. The winner of October's prize, worth around US$160 or 85 UK pounds will be annoucned in Episode 10! Thanks this week to listener Robert Rodriguez Jr. for his mail and support! You can see Rob's work on his online gallery: http://jbzone.net:8000/gallery2/main.php Also, Rob points us to an interesting link on Photographer Paul Butzi's Web site about luck in photography. Take a look for yourself if you're interested: http://www.butzi.net/articles/luck.htm The MBP-Podcast is now included in the new Yahoo Podcast directory. Take a look at the directory here: http://podcasts.yahoo.com/ To subscribe to the MBP Podcast via Yahoo, click the link below, and please rate the show or write a review too: http://podcasts.yahoo.com/series?s=08555dfc1f9b6e3e7b64e8cb508e9457&as=a http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep008.mp3 Sat, 22 Oct 2005 03:38:29 -0700 12:18 no photography, isolate interest areas, landscape, sunset, hagoromo falls, waterfall Martin Bailey A somewhat controversial subject, but this week I talk about the need to protect yourself and photography as a profession, by learning how to negotiate and stick with negotiation to get your price. It's incredibly tempting to give your work up for free, especially when you think of the amount of publicity you'd be passing up, but if you don't pass it up, you'll be doing nothing more than helping to knock the bottom out of the very market from which you may one day hope to making a living. I've created a page on my site called Recommended Reading, and started with a few titles on pricing photography, invoices and contracts. The page can be found here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/reading.php Also check out the October 9 episode of Dennis Hays' excellent Podcast, The Secrets of Digital Imaging Audio Magazine, in which Dennis gave some great information on Copyrighting your images. If you're not yet subscribed, here's the link to the Web site: http://imagingsecrets.libsyn.com/ A somewhat controversial subject, but this week I talk about the need to protect yourself and photography as a profession, by learning how to negotiate and stick with negotiation to get your price. It's incredibly tempting to give your work up for free, especially when you think of the amount of publicity you'd be passing up, but if you don't pass it up, you'll be doing nothing more than helping to knock the bottom out of the very market from which you may one day hope to making a living. I've created a page on my site called Recommended Reading, and started with a few titles on pricing photography, invoices and contracts. The page can be found here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/reading.php Also check out the October 9 episode of Dennis Hays' excellent Podcast, The Secrets of Digital Imaging Audio Magazine, in which Dennis gave some great information on Copyrighting your images. If you're not yet subscribed, here's the link to the Web site: http://imagingsecrets.libsyn.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep007.mp3 Tue, 18 Oct 2005 06:59:42 -0700 21:02 no photography, negotiation, contract, invoice, protecting photography, copyright Martin Bailey Learn how to use Boke or out of focus area of an image to add a dreamy feel to your shots. Plus something to try beforehand to lessen the shock of loosing extra zoom when switching to a full size sensor DSLR with no crop factor, such as the Canon EOS 5D. Following on from my Canon EOS 5D review last week, in reply to a question from a listener, I briefly discuss a possible way to check if you can handle loosing that x1.6 focal length from APS size sensor camera's such as the 20D. The main topic for this episode is using foreground "Boke" or the blurred area of an image to add a dreamy feel to your shots, including four real-world examples. For technical details of Boke, take a look at "Understanding Boke" by Harold M. Merklinger on Michael Reichmann's Web site, the Luminous Landscape: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/bokeh.shtml Learn how to use Boke or out of focus area of an image to add a dreamy feel to your shots. Plus something to try beforehand to lessen the shock of loosing extra zoom when switching to a full size sensor DSLR with no crop factor, such as the Canon EOS 5D. Following on from my Canon EOS 5D review last week, in reply to a question from a listener, I briefly discuss a possible way to check if you can handle loosing that x1.6 focal length from APS size sensor camera's such as the 20D. The main topic for this episode is using foreground "Boke" or the blurred area of an image to add a dreamy feel to your shots, including four real-world examples. For technical details of Boke, take a look at "Understanding Boke" by Harold M. Merklinger on Michael Reichmann's Web site, the Luminous Landscape: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/bokeh.shtml http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep006.mp3 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:47:55 -0700 14:37 no photography, technique, boke, blur, rule of thirds, dreamy images Martin Bailey Having spent a few days with my new Canon EOS 5D, here is a first impressions based review, in which I explain the merits and demerits of the 5D, plus give you some examples shots from the field. In this episode I give a first impressions review of the Canon EOS 5D. This is not going to be a full technical review. See below for links to online technical reviews and other links of interest. The 100 percent view of the centre of the White Cosmos shot can be viewed in my Podcast Forum: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=247 There are a number of interesting articles and reviews on Michael Reichmann's excellent site, the Luminous Landscape: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/ For a technical review and an outline of the spec, check out the review on DPReview: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos5d/ Take a look too at Lensbabies.com for more info on this amazingly fun twist on photography: http://www.lensbabies.com/ Enjoy... Having spent a few days with my new Canon EOS 5D, here is a first impressions based review, in which I explain the merits and demerits of the 5D, plus give you some examples shots from the field. In this episode I give a first impressions review of the Canon EOS 5D. This is not going to be a full technical review. See below for links to online technical reviews and other links of interest. The 100 percent view of the centre of the White Cosmos shot can be viewed in my Podcast Forum: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=247 There are a number of interesting articles and reviews on Michael Reichmann's excellent site, the Luminous Landscape: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/ For a technical review and an outline of the spec, check out the review on DPReview: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos5d/ Take a look too at Lensbabies.com for more info on this amazingly fun twist on photography: http://www.lensbabies.com/ Enjoy... http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep005.mp3 Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:38:04 -0700 36:37 no camera review, Canon EOS 5D, DSLR, photography, equipment Martin Bailey An explanation of a photographic technique called 'Panning', with real-world examples. When panning you shoot a moving subject with a lowish shutter speed to blur the background and make dynamic images with plenty of movement. When panning you shoot a moving subject with a lowish shutter speed to blur the background and make dynamic images with plenty of movement. Steady stance and twisting from the waist is important, but also shoot through the shot, and don't stop when you think you have it! An explanation of a photographic technique called 'Panning', with real-world examples. When panning you shoot a moving subject with a lowish shutter speed to blur the background and make dynamic images with plenty of movement. When panning you shoot a moving subject with a lowish shutter speed to blur the background and make dynamic images with plenty of movement. Steady stance and twisting from the waist is important, but also shoot through the shot, and don't stop when you think you have it! http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep004.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2005 01:59:17 -0700 16:27 no photography, panning, technique, swan, bicycle, sea eagle Martin Bailey In this episode we'll discuss how to see or anticipate a shot and ways to raise your shots to a higher level. Before we raise our camera to our eye, compose the shot and choose the aperture and shutter speed and release the shutter, we must first 'see' or 'anticipate' the shot, but this simple action is not always as easy as it seems. In this episode we'll discuss how to see or anticipate a shot and ways to raise your shots to a higher level. Before we raise our camera to our eye, compose the shot and choose the aperture and shutter speed and release the shutter, we must first 'see' or 'anticipate' the shot, but this simple action is not always as easy as it seems. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep003.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2005 06:02:56 -0700 13:54 no photography, seeing, anticipating, perspective Martin Bailey Using my Great Tit shot I explain how to increase your chances of getting the shot in low light. Using a few simple techniques including a stable kneeling posture and Image Stabilizer lenses you can succeed in getting the shot even in relatively low light conditions. Using my Great Tit shot I explain how to increase your chances of getting the shot in low light. Using a few simple techniques including a stable kneeling posture and Image Stabilizer lenses you can succeed in getting the shot even in relatively low light conditions. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep002.mp3 Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:33:09 -0700 16:30 no Photography, image stabilizer, bird, ambient light, stable posture Martin Bailey The first Podcast from Tokyo based photographer Martin Bailey, discussing his shot - The Pink Flamingo's Stare In this episode I walk you through how I made the photo, Depth of Field and the ethical side of shooting in a zoo The first Podcast from Tokyo based photographer Martin Bailey, discussing his shot - The Pink Flamingo's Stare In this episode I walk you through how I made the photo, Depth of Field and the ethical side of shooting in a zoo http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep001.mp3 Thu, 1 Sep 2005 09:19:45 -0700 12:32 no photography, flamingo, pink, zoo, depth of field, technique Martin Bailey This episode is an introduction to the photography learning experience of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast, Web sites and Forum. Podcasts: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php Members' galleries: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ This episode is an introduction to the photography learning experience of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast, Web sites and Forum. Podcasts: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php Members' galleries: http://www.mbpgalleries.com/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/ http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.bokeaji.com/podcasts/mbpp_ep000.m4a Sat, 04 Nov 2006 16:58:39 +0900 12:00 no Photography, Martin Bailey Photography, introduction, creativity, art, technique, composition