The Wild Eye Podcast is hosted by Gerry van der Walt and the Wild Eye team and will include discussions, interviews, Q&As and various different and unique approaches to wildlife photography, specialist guiding, travel and the wild places of the world. Join our online platforms and allow us to change the way you see the world!
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Welcome to a place where inspiration, positivity, purpose, and a dash of humour collide! I'm here to help you make a positive impact, find motivation, and make a difference, all while staying true to my South African roots and values. I feel passionately that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and the pursuit of possibility is something we should all strive for every day. So let's work together, have some fun and make the most of every moment while affecting positive and lasting change!
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#509 - Presentations and iPhone Photography
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In this episode Gerry shares some details on the Wild Eye presentations he recently hosted in the USA as well as some thoughts on iPhone photography.De către Wild Eye
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#508 - Would you book an Uber safari?
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In this Gerry shares some thoughts on the new Uber Safari that has bene launched and how it compares to the real thing. What do you think?De către Wild Eye
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#507 - Field to Frame: Why you need a holistic workflow
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In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on why you will be a better wildlife photographer if you considered, and focused on, your entire workflow rather than just one or two of the aspects you feel most comfortable with.De către Wild Eye
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#506 - When should you leave a sighting?
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In this episode Gerry asks, when should you leave a wildlife sighting when you're on safari or an expedition?De către Wild Eye
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#505 - Are you in a photographic rut of competence?
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In this episode Gerry asks whether you're in a photographic rut of competence and shares some thoughts on the Dunning-Kruger effect in wildlife photography. Episode mentioned: https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/499-are-you-photographically-coachableDe către Wild Eye
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#504 - Gabby Sykora and the Young Wildlife Photographers of South Africa
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In this episode Gerry has a conversation Gabby Sykora, the founder of the Young Wildlife Photographers of South Africa. You can connect with Gabby here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabby_sykora You can connect with YWP SA here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngwildlife_photographers_sa…
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#503 - Anchoring yourself on safaris and expeditions
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In this episode Gerry shares some thought on how you can 'anchor' yourself on safaris and expeditions. Even though this episode speaks more to guide working in the industry, there is real value for anybody that travels often.De către Wild Eye
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In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts behind using a 1/30 or slower shutter speed for a whole week in the Mara.De către Wild Eye
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#501 - What if you were to start over?
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In this episode Gerry asks what you would, and could, do differently if you were to start your photographic journey over today.De către Wild Eye
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In episode 500 of the podcast, Gerry shares some thoughts and audio from 13 years ago when him and Andrew started the Wild Eye journey online.De către Wild Eye
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#499 - Are you photographically coachable?
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In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts and tips on being photographically coachable and more intentional about your own photographic journey. You can listen to the previous episode on being photographically coachable here: https://wildeyepodcast.captivate.fm/episode/episode-359-are-you-photographically-coachable…
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#498 - Technology, AI and ethical wildlife photography
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In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Max (aka ChatGPT) about technology, AI and how it's affecting the future of ethical wildlife photography.De către Wild Eye
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#497 - Expectations when going on a photo tour
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In this episode Gerry shares some perspective on why it's important not to base your own expectations on travel and photographic influencers on social media.De către Wild Eye
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#496 - 5 lessons from a wildlife photography seminar
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In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Andrew and they share 5 lessons from the recent wildlife photography seminar they hosted together at Sabi Sabi and Mala Mala.De către Wild Eye
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#495 - Helly Hansen South Africa
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In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Oliver Lohmeier, the brand manager for Helly Hansen South Africa. You can connect with Helly Hansen SA here: Website: www.hellyhansen.co.za | Mail: info@hullabaloo.co.za Phone: +27.12.660.0016 | WhatsApp: 27.61.667.0016 Sandton Store: sandton@hellyhansen.co.za…
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#494 - Camera settings and the mode you shoot in
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This episode Gerry share some thoughts on camera settings, why you don't need to know all of them as well as how you need to choose the camera mode that works best for you.De către Wild Eye
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#493 - Why do you do wildlife photography?
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In this episode Gerry asks the question: Why do you do wildlife photography?De către Wild Eye
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#492 - Are you a pro or amateur wildlife photographer?
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In this episode Gerry looks at the difference between being a pro or amateur wildlife photographer and how some people seem to think that this is all that matters.De către Wild Eye
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#491 - More thoughts on Photo AI 3 from Topaz
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In this episode, as a follow up to episode #488, Gerry shares some thoughts on the latest version of Topaz Labs' Photo AI plugin for Lightroom and Photoshop.De către Wild Eye
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#490 - Getting attention with your wildlife photography images
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In this episode Gerry explores ways in which some photographers rely on extreme types of images to get attention online which includes things like drones and unethical behavior.De către Wild Eye
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#489 - Luminar and having fun with your photography
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In this episode Gerry shares some details on the new Luminar for iPad as well as thoughts on having fun with your photography.De către Wild Eye
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#488 - Topaz versus NIK Filters
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In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on the Topaz and NIK Filters and how you could use these photographic tools in your own workflow.De către Wild Eye
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#487 - When it comes to wildlife photography, what do you want to learn?
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In this episode Gerry ask you two questions. What would you like to learn? And what do you suck at?De către Wild Eye
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#486 - Thoughts on creativity in wildlife photography
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In this episode Gerry explores creativity in nature photography and shares some food for thought for your own photographic journey.De către Wild Eye
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#485 - Social structures of African carnivores
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In this episode Gerry looks at the social structures of some of the African carnivores you might see on your next safari. This includes, lions, hyena, leopard and wild dog.De către Wild Eye
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