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 releasing videos rather than Podcasts. To ensure that you receive notifications, please subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://mbp.ac/youtube. For further details visit https://mbp.ac/846

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

Finally, the problems I've been having with my Internet provider are over, thanks to Starlink! Today I share my thoughts and a few cabling tricks. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/822 Music by Martin Bailey

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the height of Japanese hospitality in the elegant space that is Kuon, from my friends at Kokuya Hotel. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/821 Music by Martin Bailey

An interview with awesome photographer Matt Jacob, in which we discuss his life and love of fine art portraiture while reviewing ten of his images. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/820 Music by Martin Bailey

Following advice from a friend, I've switched my backup strategy to AWS Glacier and will gradually migrate over from the iDrive service. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/819 Music by Martin Bailey

Thinking of using iDrive for your cloud backup? If you have over a few terabytes to store, read or listen to this post first. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/818 Music by Martin Bailey

We conclude my travelogue of my second Complete Namibia Tour for 2023 today, with some elephants, a Dik Dik, and a Cheetah with two cubs. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/817 Music by Martin Bailey

After a crazy June, I'm back in the podcasting pilot seat with an update to share the best work from my second Complete Namibia Tour for 2023. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/816 Music by Martin Bailey

In this post, we conclude my review of the rest of my Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop with a larger-than-usual set of 18 images. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/815 Music by Martin Bailey

We pick up the trail on my April 2023 Complete Namibia Tour with a second afternoon in Kolmanskop, then on to the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/814 Music by Martin Bailey

Follow along with my first Namibia tour for 2023 as we visit the Quiver Tree Forest and deserted diamond mine tours at Kolmanskop and Elizabeth Bay. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/813 Music by Martin Bailey

Today I share details of my shiny new Really Right Stuff not-so-light Ultralight tripod having finally managed to break my old BH-55. A Good excuse! Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/812 Music by Martin Bailey

This week we look at a few items of gear that I picked up recently for very little money but which I'm relatively excited about. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/811 Music by Martin Bailey

This week we complete our travelogue series for my second Japan Winter Wildlife tour with ten photographs of the Steller's and White-Tailed Eagles. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/810 Check out our Tours & Workshops page here: https://mbp.ac/tours Music by Martin Bailey

We continue our series to walk you through my second Japan Winter Wildlife Tour, with more Red-Crowned Cranes and the clumsy, adorable Whooper Swans. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/809 Music by Martin Bailey

Part one of a three-part series covering my second Japan Winter Wildlife Tour and Workshop for 2023, starting with Snow Monkeys and Red-Crowned Cranes. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/808 Music by Martin Bailey

This is the final part of three episodes to walk you through our antics on the first of my two Japan Winter Wildlife Tours for 2023. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/807 Music by Martin Bailey

We pick up the trail of my Japan Winter Wildlife Tour 1 for 2023 as we photograph a Ural Owl and the Red-Crowned Cranes in the mist with hoar frost. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/806 Music by Martin Bailey

This week we start a three-part series in which you can join us on my first Japan Winter Wildlife tour in three years, starting with the snow monkeys! Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/805 Music by Martin Bailey

Today we complete a virtual tour as you join me on my Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure, which I recently ran for the first time in three years. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/804 Music by Martin Bailey

We pick up the trail on a virtual tour as we continue our Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure, which I recently ran for the first time in three years. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/803 Music by Martin Bailey

Join me on a virtual tour as we start our Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure for the first time in three years. Parts two and three are coming soon! Details on Blog: https://mbp.ac/802 Music by Martin Bailey

This week I share details of setting up a new Synology DS923+ NAS drive and discuss my plans as I change my backup strategy moving away from Drobo. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/801 Music by Martin Bailey

Celebrating the 800th episode of the Podcast and discussing the importance of learning image selection skills with my 2022 Top Ten photo selection. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/800 Music by Martin Bailey

I've reshot my bio photo self-portrait, shot a second, more challenging portrait with my archery bow, and I share the process in this week's post. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/799 Music by Martin Bailey

I finally found a quality 4K projector that only half breaks the bank. Check out my review of the fantastic XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/798 Music by Martin Bailey.