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Wild Nature Photography Podcast

Joshua Holko - M.Photog II

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In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Finland in Autumn. This is a deeper dive into my mindset and what I look for when I am out photographing in Nature. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJos...

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In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Finland in Autumn. This is a deeper dive into my mindset and what I look for when I am out photographing in Nature. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJos...

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Wild Nature Photography Podcast

12.05.2025 - New Camera Lens and Telephoto Lens Rumours

In this episode, I discuss my latest lens acquisition as well as Canon's 100-300mm f2.8L lens and the much rumoured 200-500 and 300-600mm telephoto zoom lenses. Also on the agenda is the date announcement for my 2027 South Africa wildlife masterclass; which will back-to-back with my Namibia Dune Sea Landscape workshop. Lastly, I also discuss the investigation findings of the Svalbard Governors office on the Polar Bear harassment incident and the lack of transparency from their office (documen...

1 day ago

17 minutes

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26.04.2025 - The Polar Bear Incident and the Norwegian Polar Institute

In this episode, I recount the full event of the harassment and sedation of the Polar Bear by the Norwegian Polar Institute on my recent April Svalbard expedition (Full Trip Report Coming Soon). This is a true and accurate recounting of the events as they unfolded in front of my eyes and the eyes of twelve other photographers (plus the ships captain and first mate) from the bridge of the expedition ship M.S Freya. Sign the Petition HERE Written Polar Bear Report Written Polar Bear Report Upda...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

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14.04.2025 - Wrapping up Svalbard Snow Mobile Expedition

In this episode, I discuss the latest article by Peta Pixel on my Polar photography, and wrap up the snowmobile expedition I just finished up here in Svalbard for Arctic Fox and Reindeer. The conversation also includes the destruction of the 200-800mm lens, also featured on Canon rumours and Peta-Pixel in the last few days. PetaPixel Article and Spotlight Interview Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com S...

4 weeks ago

16 minutes

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02.04.2025 - Book Review Nature as Art

In this episode, I review photographer Alex Pansier's new book, Nature as Art and discuss the release of my new short film, Arctic Survivors. Nature as Art by Alex Pansier Edit: Slight correction: this book's purchase price is 89 Euro, not 60 Euro as referred to in the podcast. I also omitted a discussion surrounding the print quality (jetlag at my end). Rest assured, the print quality is outstanding for a matt paper with deep inky blacks and clean crisp highlights. Arctic Survivors - A new s...

1 month ago

13 minutes

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30.03.2025 - Departing for Sweden and Svalbard

In this episode, I discuss my recent competition results in the Asia / Pacific Photography awards as well as my upcoming expeditions to Svalbard on snow mobile and ship. I am going to try and squeeze in one more podcast from Sweden - a book review. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social ...

1 month ago

11 minutes

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26.03.2025 - How I Got Started in Photography

In this requested episode, I discuss my history of photography, how I got started in the industry and how I transitioned from the corporate world as a sales and marketing director to working as a full time professional Nature Photographer. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Fac...

1 month ago

27 minutes

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11.03.2025 - Polar Bear Trophy Hunting in Eastern Greenland

In this episode, I discuss and expose the active trophy hunting of Polar Bears that is still going on in Eastern Greenland under the guise of traditional subsistence hunting and how the Danish government is facilitating and even actively encouraging this ongoing killing. WWF Exposed Wildlife Photographic Magazine Cover Shot and Feature Article Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fe...

2 months ago

13 minutes

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27.02.2025 - Interview with Photographer Kevin Hall

In this episode, we welcome our first podcast guest and talk with photographer Kevin Hall about his recent experiences photographing Arctic Foxes in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve during our back-to-back workshops in Northern Iceland. Kevin shares his insights on his experience and his thoughts on the new Canon EOS R1 in an all-things-photography discussion. www.kevinhallphotography.co.uk Bird Photographer of the Year Finalist 2025 Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Worksh...

2 months ago

31 minutes

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05.02.2025 - Those Who Lead and Those Who Follow

In this episode, I touch on some recent Travel Photographer of the Year competition news and dive into a really interesting email I received last week from a regular reader and follower of my work, the crux of which is included below: 'Hey Josh, You know I love your photography as this isn't my first email :-). You have a unique minimalist style that really sets your work apart; its truly wonderful that you not only find and create such amazing photographic art in this insane world but that y...

3 months ago

12 minutes

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22.01.2025 - Wrapping up Mongolia 2025

In this episode, I wrap up both the Pallas Cat and Snow Leopard workshops to the Eastern and Western regions of Mongolia. I also announce an all now scouting trip for Snow Leopard in Mongolia for just three people in mid January, 2026. Full details: https://jholko.com/workshops/ultimate-snow-leopard-of-mongoliaSupport the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https:/...

3 months ago

15 minutes

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11.01.2025 - Happy New Year 2025 Canon EOS R1 in Mongolia

I have just published episode 112 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, we welcome the new 2025 year and season five of the podcast. I also give my thoughts and impressions on shooting Pallas cats with the Canon EOS R1 here in the far eastern Steppe region of Mongolia for the last week in the frigid winter and discuss a workaround for assigning pre-capture to a custom shooting mode.https://jholko.com/workshopsCanon EOS R1 and EOS R5 MK2 PresetsSupport the showWild Nature Pho...

4 months ago

8 minutes

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30.12.2024 - 2024 A Retrospective and 2025 What's in Store?

In this episode, I look back at the incredible year 2024, the travel, the countries, experiences, and photographs, and I look forward to travelling and participating in workshops in 2025. 2025 kicks off in just a few days with travel from Australia to Mongolia for back-to-back workshops for Pallas Cat and Snow Leopard in both the far east and west of this amazing country. This will be quickly backed up by two back-to-back Arctic Fox workshops in the far north of Iceland. It's promising ...

4 months ago

39 minutes

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19.12.2024 - Canon EOS R1 Field Report

In this episode, I discuss my experiences with the Canon EOS R1 after photographing Emperor Pens with two of these cameras on the sea ice deep in Antarctica earlier this month. These were the world's first Canon EOS R1s to travel to Antarctica and photograph Emperor Penguins. How did they perform?Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.co...

4 months ago

15 minutes

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24.11.2024 - Canon EOS R1 Set-Up and Birding Punta Arenas

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the setup of the Canon EOS R1, including what is new and improved and what is missing (but coming via firmware). I also discuss my experience with a local guide birding around Punta Arenas in South America for half a day—a few short hours just outside of town that proved highly productive.Canon EOS R1 Lightroom Adaptive ISO Pre-setsSupport the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.c...

5 months ago

12 minutes

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16.11.2024 - Canon EOS R1 Arrival and Departing for Antarctica

In this episode, I discuss my first impressions of the new Canon EOS R1 flagship camera and my thoughts on the upcoming Emperor Penguin Antarctica expedition, with departure now just a few days away.Canon EOS R5 MK2 and Canon EOS R1 Set-Up GuidePhoto of the Month November 2024BenQ Webinar Nik Post ProductionSupport the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buym...

5 months ago

18 minutes

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07-11-2024 - Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 9 Book Review

In this episode, I discuss the Canon camera equipment and accessories I plan to take to Antarctica to photograph the Emperor Penguins in a few weeks. I also review the latest hardcover Volume 9 edition of the Bird Photographer of the Yearbook.BenQ Webinar Post Production of Arctic and Antarctic WildlifeBird Photographer of the Year ShopSupport the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature P...

6 months ago

25 minutes

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26-10-2024 - Nordens Ark Wildlife Park Sweden

In this episode, I give my thoughts (a short short rant) on YouTube 'Click Bait' titles in relation to the as-yet-unreleased Canon EOS R1 camera. As of today, the 26th of October, 2024, there are no production Canon EOS R1 cameras in the hands of end users or YouTubers in Australia (according to my reliable source at Canon Australia). Production EOS R1 Cameras are still slated for mid-November delivery, and any EOS R1 cameras currently in the field in Australia are pre-production models...

6 months ago

12 minutes

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12-10-2024 - BenQ Post-Production Webinars

In this podcast episode, I discuss the upcoming webinars for BenQ on the post production of Arctic and Antarctic wildlife and Advanced Post-Production using Nik Software. I also discuss my thoughts on the November delivery date for the new Canon EOS R1 camera, the success of the recently completed East Greenland expedition as well as my experiences with the SKB / Think Tank Roller camera hard case.Think Tank / SKB Camera Case blog post and the problem of flying with Camera EquipmentOctober Ph...

7 months ago

19 minutes

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03.10.2024 - Canon EOS R5 MK2 Musings from the Arctic

I have just published episode 104 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on the new Canon EOS R5 MK2 camera now that I have had an opportunity to use the camera in the Arctic for several weeks of intense photography (Eastern Greenland and South Western Iceland). I first tested the camera back in September in Australia over three days of landscape photography down the Great Ocean Road. During this shoot, I was photographing only from a tripod and had not ...

7 months ago

14 minutes

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28.08.2024 - Canon EOS R1 or Canon EOS R5 MK2?

In this episode I discuss the noise reduction pre-sets I have just released for the Canon EOS R5MK2 as well as my first outing and experience with the camera in the field. Now that the dust has settled on the official announcement of the Canon EOS R1 and the Canon EOS R5MKII, I want to take a few moments to discuss the differences between these two cameras, their key features and who they are intended for.Canon EOS R5MK2 Optimised Lightroom Noise Reduction Pre-setsChristmas in Antarctica - Wi...

8 months ago

15 minutes