The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/72

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/71

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! Details: https://mbp.ac/70

In this episode, I announce the winner of the Sound Photography Assignment, and the next Assignment theme, Silence. Details: https://mbp.ac/69

Today we conclude my travelogue of a brief trip to India, looking at some environmental portraits and architectural silhouettes. Details: https://mbp.ac/68 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. Details: https://mbp.ac/67 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. Details: https://mbp.ac/66

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/65

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/64

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... Details: https://mbp.ac/63

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... Details: https://mbp.ac/62

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!! Details: https://mbp.ac/61

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/60 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://www.music.podshow.com/

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... Details: https://mbp.ac/59

On October the 7th, 2006, I drove to Nagano to shoot the first Autumn leaves of this year. Details: https://mbp.ac/58

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/57

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/56

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/55

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! More info: https://mbp.ac/54 Music from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network: http://www.music.podshow.com/

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/53

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/52

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/51

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. Details: https://mbp.ac/50

This week we conclude our travels around Hokkaido, visiting the Shiretoko peninsula and then back to Furano and Biei for the last day. Details: https://mbp.ac/49

This week we continue on our travels around Hokkaido, visiting a number of sites around the 2,267 square kilometer Taisetsuzan National Park. Details: https://mbp.ac/48