Photographing The West Podcast

Welcome to Photographing the West episode #132 and the last one. While I’ve enjoyed every moment of my interviews over the last 6 ½ years, it’s time to move on. To those of you who have stuck around since episode 1, my sincerest thanks. For everyone else, thanks for tuning in. I’ve certainly learned a lot from all these interviews and I hope you have too. For those that want to catch up on one or more episodes, they will be available on www.flanaganfotos.com until July 31 of this year. Finally, a great big thanks to all those photographers who have given of their time and expertise to keep these episodes interesting, educational and entertaining. You have my undying gratitude. So that’s it! Goodbye and all the best to each and every one of you!

Jim Zuckerman talks about his unique approach to polar bear photography. No tundra buggies! Unique photos of polar bears in their environment that you can't get from a tundra buggy. Tune in to learn how he does it and how you can too! Links: https://www.jimzuckerman.com/ Photos: Thanks for listening! Kirby kirby@flanaganfotos.com

If Patagonia is on your bucket list, you won't want to miss this podcast. Steve and Marie discuss their Patagonia trips, make recommendations on camera gear and settings, where to go and how to get there. Don't miss it! Links: https://aperturephotoarts.com/ Photos: Thanks for listening! Kirby

Chris is the acknowledged expert in trail camera photography and especially videography. In this episode he shares his extensive experience with trail camera videography and we look at a wonderful example of his mountain lion videos. Links: http://cameratrapcodger.blogspot.com/ https://vimeo.com/user34715862?embedded=true&source=owner_name&owner=34715862 Or https://bit.ly/3vH00Lh https://www.youtube.com/user/cameratrapcodger Camera Trap Camera Reviews: https://www.trailcampro.com/ Thanks for listening! Kirby

Travel photographer Tom Schwabel transforms iconic landscapes into something fresh, beautiful and unique. In this episode, we discuss his approach to travel photography and his gorgeous landscape photos from around the world. Join us for his insights into the world of travel photography. Website: https://tom-schwabel.pixels.com/ Flicker: https://www.flickr.com/photos/schwabel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomschwabelphotography/?hl=en Photos: Resources The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 F

Please join biologist and photographer Diana McPherson and I while we discuss whales, where to find them and how to photograph them. Learn a little about whale behavior and identification along the way too. It'll be fun and lots to learn too. Website: http://www.friendsinnature.com/ Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finimages Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fin_images/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-mcpherson/ Photo's: Whale Sighting Site's: https://www.pacificwhale.org/research/hawaii-wdt-sightings-map/ http://www.orcanetwork.org/Main/index.php?categories_file=Sightings  Outfitter's Diana Likes: https://sandiegowhalesanddolphins.com/ San Diego, CA, boat - zodiac https://adventurewhalewatchingsandiego.com/ San Diego, CA, boat - zodiac https://sbsail.com/santa-barbara-whale-watching/ Santa Barbara, CA, boat - catamaran https://kayakconnection.com/ Santa Cruz/Moss Landing, CA, boat - kayak https://bluewaterventures.org/tour/whales-and-wildlife-by-kayak-moss-landing/ Mos

If you want to learn more about the business of photography from a photographer who's been there, done that, this episode is for you. Lisa Langell is a professional wildlife and nature photographer who has been through all the ups and downs of starting a photography business. She shares her experiences and knowledge gained to short cut your journey. Sixty minutes of photography business goodness. Don't miss it! Websites: https://www.langellphotography.com/ https://community.focusyourart.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/LisaLangellPhotography/ https://www.instagram.com/langellphoto/?hl=en Photos: Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200 lens: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70 lens: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24 lens: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap

Bayou Josh aka Joshua Brown is an avid bird photographer who has a practical, down to earth approach to bird photography that results in beautiful, intimate portraits of birds. We discuss his approach to bird photography in general as well as the nitty gritty of photographing birds. There's a lot to learn here. Website: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bayou_josh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bayoujosh Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/c/bayoujosh Photos: Resources The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2

Where to find red foxes and how to photograph them with Matt Miller and Kirby Flanagan. Although common throughout the U.S., red foxes can be hard to find and photograph. Matt and I discuss tracking red foxes in the snow, clues to red fox behavior and some tips on red fox photography. Cool Green Science Blog: blog.nature.org Photos:  Photo by Bryant Olson Red Fox Photography: https://bit.ly/3LfPv7q https://www.naturettl.com/how-to-photograph-foxes/ Red Fox Dens: https://allthingsfoxes.com/fox/-den https://bit.ly/3B2gMG3 Resources The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Ni

Tune in for an in-depth episode on bird photography with excellent wildlife photographer Nancy Elwood. Nancy's images capture the beauty of birds and their behavior in a very special way. Join us and learn how you too can up your bird photography game. Website: https://www.naturesportal.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnelwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.elwood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/naturesportal Photo's: Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: http

If you want to learn how to photograph mountain lions with trail cameras, this episode is for you. LA based Johanna Turner talks about her experiences photographing mountain lions using camera traps in the mountains around LA. And shares her secrets to success along the way. You don't want to miss this one! Website: www.cougarmagic.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cougarmagic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cougarmagic/?hl=en  Photos: My Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200 mm lens: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24 mm lens: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA G

Discover how to photograph birds in winter--photo techniques, gear and how to keep yourself safe in the process. Practical advice from naturalist and wildlife photographer Diana McPherson. Website: http://www.friendsinnature.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finimages/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fin_images/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fin_images Locations Mentioned: Bosque del Apache NWR: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/bosque_del_apache/ Gilbert Water Ranch: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/riparian-preserve-at-water-ranch Rio Solado Audubon Center: https://riosalado.audubon.org/ Columbia NWR: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Columbia/Visit/Plan_Your_Visit.html Photos: Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3v

If you want to find out more about where and how to photograph the Desert SW, be sure to watch this episode with fine art landscape photographer Alan Majchrowicz. We go off the beaten path in Utah to find unique and beautiful places away from the crowds. Websites: https://alanmajchrowicz.com/ and https://www.alancrowephotography.com/ Photos: Locations: Grand Staircase Escalante NM: https://on.doi.gov/3GNTANq Bears Ears NM: https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/bears-ears-national-monument Natural Bridges NM: https://www.nps.gov/nabr/index.htm  Capitol Reef NP: https://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm Resources: Our National Monuments: https://amzn.to/3dTdfiv The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT B

Kerrick has lived in, explored and photographed Arizona for 30 years. Kerrick shares his experiences and his photos with us. Tune in to discover where to go and what to photograph in the Grand Canyon State. Website: https://kerrickjames.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerrick.james.5  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrickjames5  Photos: Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gearlight 2500 Flashlight: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cyta  

To photograph owls, you need to know where to find them. Matt Miller and I explore ways to find owls including knowing the habitat of owls, using online resources to better understand owls and which apps give you recent sightings. Owl Resources: Cool Green Science: https://blog.nature.org/science/ Birds of the World: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/home E-bird: https://ebird.org iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/  The Nature Conservancy: https://www.nature.org/en-us/   My Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200 mm lens: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70 mm lens: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24 mm lens: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Bi

Dan Cox is a wildlife photographer who specializes in polar bear photography through his work with Polar Bear International. He shares his expertise on polar bears and polar bear photography. Learn all aspects of polar bear photography in Churchill, Manitoba including tundra buggies, photography guides and DIY trips. Website: https://naturalexposures.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/danieljcoxne/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/naturalexposures Photos: Resources: The items below are Amazon Affiliate links. Buying from these links will provide a small commission to me at no extra cost to you. This helps support this podcast. My Gear and Products: D500: https://amzn.to/2Z2nopn Z7: https://amzn.to/2Z2qmKx 500 mm lens: https://amzn.to/30LFoVv 70-200: https://amzn.to/3vs6njQ 24-70: https://amzn.to/3pcLici 12-24: https://amzn.to/3BSwanT BlackRapid Strap: https://amzn.to/2Z0WBcs Wimberly Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3G0S2Qu Gitzo Tripod: https://amzn.to/3DT6J6c Nikon Monarch HG Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3aRyNdA Gea

The Ruby Mountains are a remote and rugged mountain range in far northeastern Nevada. Nestled in the Ruby Mountains is the 37,632 acre Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Please join me while I photograph the wildlife and waterfowl of the refuge. Website: www.flanaganfotos.com Photos: Thanks for listening! Tune in on October 30th for an episode with Daniel J. Cox on bear photography particularly polar bear photography. Kirby kirby@flanaganfotos.com

Jimmy Breitenstein explains the advantages of a floating blind, how best to prepare to use a floating blind and how to get great photos using a floating blind. Then we review some of Jimmy's gorgeous waterfowl shots from a floating blind. IG: jimmyb_intothewild YT: Jimmy Breitenstein Photos: Thanks for listening! Please tell your friends about us. Kirby kirby@flanaganfotos.com

Join me and professional wildlife photographer Jeff Rich for an Alaska coastal brown bear adventure. Jeff visited Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park and Kodiak Island in search of brown bear photos and he shares them with you. Website: https://jeffrichphoto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffrichphoto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.rich.395 Alaska Brown Bear Guide: https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/the-katmai-effect-experiencing-alaskas-brown-bears Books: https://jeffrichphoto.com/books/ Photos:   Thanks for listening! Do me a big favor and subscribe! Talk soon. Kirby kirby@flanaganfotos.com      

Learn about photographing wild cats from cougars to snow leopards with an expert. Sebastian is on a mission to travel the world and photograph all of the forty species of wild cats common and rare. Listen and watch how an expert does it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pumapix Tours: https://catexpeditions.com/Photos: Thanks for listening! Tune in on September 15th for an episode on photographing brown bears in Alaska with Jeff Rich. Kirby