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Episode #136 : Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Episode #135 : Kyoto - March 2008
Episode #134 : India Apr 2008 - Madivala Market Part#2
Episode #133 : India Apr 2008 - Madivala Market Part#1
Episode #132.1 : DOF Explained - Lens Diagrams
Episode #132 : Depth-of-Field Explained
Episode #131 : Observations from PIE 2008
Episode #130 : Assignment #14 – Abstract
Episode #129 : Observations from Gallery Pruning
Episode #128 : Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Day 5
Episode #127 : Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Days 3 & 4
Episode #126 : Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Day 2

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MBP-Podcast Episode #136 : Hiroshima Peace Memorial


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

Image# 1766 - Itsukushima Shintou Gate Image# 1767 - A-Bomb Dome as Night Falls Image# 1768 - A-Bomb Dome #2 Image# 1769 - A-Bomb Dome #3 Image# 1771 - A-Bomb Dome #5 Image# 1773 - A-Bomb Dome #7

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Length: 33:55

Date Released: Tue, 06 May 2008 22:32:08 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #135 : Kyoto - March 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

Image# 1758 - Kyoto Reflection Image# 1759 - Kinkakuji Reflection Image# 1760 - Reflections from Water Image# 1761 - Chibi Jizou Image# 1762 - Kiyomizu Temple Image# 1763 - Cherry Blossom Trio Image# 1764 - Framed Hatch

Use these links to view images on the Light page with no EXIF data etc: 1758 1759 1760 1761 1762 1763 1764 
Length: 22:53

Date Released: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:30:45 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #134 : India Apr 2008 - Madivala Market Part#2


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

Image# 1747 - Three Merchants Image# 1748 - Man and Child Image# 1749 - Cool Fishmonger Image# 1751 - Brothers Image# 1754 - Grape Seller Image# 1755 - Fruit Stall Man Image# 1756 - Banana Leave Workers Image# 1757 - Happy Boy

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Length: 24:29

Date Released: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:08:46 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #133 : India Apr 2008 - Madivala Market Part#1


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

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Image# 1740 - The Fish Mongers Image# 1741 - Fish Mongers with Catfish Image# 1742 - Tough Fishmongers Image# 1743 - Three Wonderful Smiles Image# 1746 - Merchant Revisited

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Length: 25:56

Date Released: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:46:19 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #132.1 : DOF Explained - Lens Diagrams


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See Episode #132 for the audio explanation of these diagrams: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=132#Ep132

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MBP-Podcast Episode #132 : Depth-of-Field Explained


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/

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Date Released: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:12:57 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #131 : Observations from PIE 2008


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

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Date Released: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:18:11 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #130 : Assignment #14 – Abstract


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

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Image# m8669 - Finding Father Image# m8544 - Car Image# m8642 - Great Expectations

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Image# 1153 - Abstract Rain Image# 1323 - Peacock Feathers #3 [C] Image# 1639 - Kimono?

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Length: 14:18

Date Released: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:15:02 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #129 : Observations from Gallery Pruning


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.

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Date Released: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:56:11 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #128 : Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Day 5


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

Image# 1725 - Hokkaido Fox Image# 1726 - Twig Image# 1729 - Five Fun Fellows Image# 1732 - Pre-dawn Huddle

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Length: 31:15

Date Released: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:42:50 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #127 : Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Days 3 & 4


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

Image# 1711 - Kussharo Dawn Image# 1713 - Bearing the Winter Image# 1715 - Ice Pillars Image# 1718 - Blakiston’s Fish Owl Image# 1719 - Time to Go Image# 1722 - Ice Floe Sunset Image# 1724 - Oshin Koshin 2008

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Length: 30:35

Date Released: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:22:15 +0900
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MBP-Podcast Episode #126 : Hokkaido Workshop/Tour Jan 2008 - Day 2


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.

Image# 1693 - X-Wings Image# 1695 - Angel's Wake Image# 1697 - Indifferent Friends Image# 1701 - Mirrored Generations Image# 1704 - Distant Dance Image# 1705 - View from Otowa Bridge Image# 1706 - Swan's Stroll Image# 1707 - Swan Society Image# 1708 - Goodnight Image# 1709 - Gathering Speed

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Length: 29:56

Date Released: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:31:11 +0900
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