Episode 53
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, the hosts welcome wildlife photographer Danny Coyne, who shares his journey into wildlife photography, the therapeutic benefits of being in nature, and the importance of community engagement and conservation efforts. The conversation delves into the role of social media in wildlife photography, the importance of citizen science, and personal experiences with wildlife encounters, including encounters with lynx and bobcats. Danny emphasizes the need for patience and connection with nature, while also discussing the impact of sharing experiences through photography.
Episode 52
In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, hosts Mark and Jason welcome back wildlife photographer Taylor Thomas Albright for a second discussion. They explore Taylor's recent adventures in Alaska, including encounters with orcas, gray whales, and the unique spirit bear. The conversation delves into Taylor's conservation efforts, including participation in fundraisers like '100 for the Ocean' and 'Remembering Wildlife.' They also discuss the importance of wildlife photography in raising awareness for conservation and share memorable stories about polar bears, brown bears, and wolves. The episode concludes with Taylor's plans for future adventures and a reminder of the significance of supporting wildlife conservation efforts.
Episode 40
In this episode, the Beyond the Wild crew welcome guest Jimmy MacDonald, a wildlife guide and photographer who has worked with major network film crews, recounts unique encounters with wolves and polar bears that truly highlight the wonders of nature. Jimmy shares thrilling experiences from wildlife filmmaking, emphasizing the excitement of capturing moments in nature, and discusses the dual role of a guide, balancing safety and creativity while working with film crews. In this episode, the conversation delves into the thrilling world of wildlife adventures, focusing on the intricacies of wildlife filming and the respect needed for nature's predators. The speakers share personal experiences from the field, discuss the challenges of wildlife documentaries, and highlight the importance of understanding animal behavior.
Episode 39
Yellowstone has produced many great adventures for Jason Loftus, but the wolves of Yellowstone have evaded his camera and lens - until now. Jason shares his recent mindblowing adventures in Yellowstone National Park where he photographed over 15 different wolves along with coyotes, foxes, eagles, elk and bison. It was also a big video trip for Jason, and he, Ron and Mark shared insights about winter wildlife behavior, the thrill of capturing wolves in action, and the importance of photography etiquette in public spaces. The conversation highlights the beauty of nature, the challenges of wildlife encounters, and the camaraderie among photographers in the field. This episode also digs into some of the recent new lens announcements, which spark excitement about the latest advancements in photography equipment. The conversation also touches on the excitement of planning future photography challenges, and wide-angle wildlife photography is on the menu with the potential for a future challenge involving listeners. This is a great episode to listen to but an even better episode to watch on YouTube. Please subscribe to be alerted of more great episodes.