The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast

The main video for this post is a tutorial showing how to process images of the recent total lunar eclipse, and two other related videos. Visit https://mbp.ac/848 to view the videos and see links.

Today, I update you on what I've been up to for the last few months, and walk you through 45 images from my January 2025 Hokkaido Landscape Photography Tour. This is a low-resolution version of my 4K video, so please jump to YouTube to watch it full size here: https://youtu.be/yBJdXXak7i4 I'm experimenting with going to a YouTube-centric show, and will, for the time being at least, be re...

During my Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure, I recorded a conversation with an old friend, David Lee, and reminisced about how we met and discussed his new passion for storm chasing. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/845 Music by Martin Bailey

Today, I reflect a little on 2024, including an album of my personal top ten images for the year, and finish with a wish for world peace. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/844 Music by Martin Bailey

Having recently bought a Canon PRO1100 printer, this week I'm sharing a video of my first few test prints. Wow! Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/843 The video is here: https://vimeo.com/1031881998 Music by Martin Bailey

This week I share 11 images that I've shot in and around our new home prefecture of Gunma over the last three months. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/842 Check our tour availability here: https://mbp.ac/tours Music by Martin Bailey

Today, I share a video of the new audio studio I have been working on since moving house, including advice for budding podcasters. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/841 Music by Martin Bailey

Today, I've selected ten images from the last three days of my 2024 Complete Namibia Tour, all from the Etosha National Park. Detailsl on blog: http://mbp.ac/840 Music by Martin Bailey

Today, I'll walk you through the first few weeks of my 2024 Complete Namibia Tour. Next, we'll round it off with three days in the Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/839 Music by Martin Bailey

Today, we cover the second half of my Japan Winter Wildlife Tours for 2024 with the Whooper Swans and Sea Eagles and comments from the guests. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/838 Music by Martin Bailey

Five months after I finished these tours, today, we finally see Snow Monkeys and Red-Crowned Cranes, along with a few other species. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/837 Music by Martin Bailey

Having moved house, set up a new studio, and completing my Complete Namibia Tour, here is a review of the Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/836 Music by Martin Bailey

After a long hiatus, I just released a video of this year's Hokkaido Landscape Photography Adventure. We're also crazy busy as we bought a house! Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/835 Music by Martin Bailey

After a long hiatus, as I travel on my winter tours, I explain what I've been up to between tours, and walk you through our Hokkaido Landscape Photography Adventure. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/834 Music by Martin Bailey

In this episode, I share my thoughts as I whittle down 1060 final selects from my 2023 tours and shoots to what I consider to be my best ten images. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/833 Music by Martin Bailey

A quick roundup update as 2023 draws to an end with my cataract surgery, Glacier backup, and I have a new DJI Air 3 drone, so I'm airborne again! Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/832 Music by Martin Bailey

Today I share the fruits of a Sunday project to photograph food coloring being dropped into water. Only some pigment and a little milk got hurt. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/831 Music by Martin Bailey

A short video to demonstrate the reason I use Manual Exposure instead of Exposure Compensation, especially for winter wildlife. Full sized video on blog: https://mbp.ac/830

I've recently started to stand for at least half a day when doing office work, aided by a new desk with adjustable height. I love it! Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/829 Music by Martin Bailey

Today I share a handful of images from a recent walk in the park, and an update on my NAS cloud backup to Amazon Glacier via Starlink. Big thumbs up! Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/828 Music by Martin Bailey

Photographer Matt Jacob interviewed me for his podcast, and I think you might find parts of our chat inspiring, so check it out on the blog. Video at https://mbp.ac/827

This week I talk about how I created some stunning black and white animal portraits, including a video to show you the processing. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/826 The video here: https://vimeo.com/877425255 Music by Martin Bailey

A conversation with my friend David duChemin. We discuss his decision to have his leg amputated and go on to talk about risk and the creative process. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/825 Music by Martin Bailey

A video for this week's episode, walking you through an update of my Namibia portfolio to share tips on working with collections and editing. Visit https://mbp.ac/823 to view the video.

Catching my breath at the end of September, today I'm sharing a roundup of recent events, including a new software release and my cataract surgery. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/824 Music by Martin Bailey