The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast

I've got a thing about eyes. I'm sure most of us do. It's been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. And sharp eyes are the key to good images that draw us in. Details: https://mbp.ac/34

This week's episode is kind of a follow on from last week about tripods, and I'll talk about ways to further reduce vibration to get even crisper, sharper images. Details: https://mbp.ac/33

Keeping your camera stable, particularly in low light, or with long telephoto lenses, is one of the most important things to do to improve the quality of your images. In this episode hear what types of camera supports I use with a few real-world examples. Details: https://mbp.ac/32

Although including similar colours makes for well balanced images, using contrasting colours can make for dramatic and often pleasing images. Details: https://mbp.ac/31

On Sunday the 26th or March, 2006, I visited the Photo Imaging Expo or PIE 2006 at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition center. In this episode I'm going to relay my impressions of the visit, based mainly on what I wanted to get from it. Details: https://mbp.ac/30

A resent trip to one of the local parks reminded me that Spring is in the air! I'll discuss some blossom photos and also a little about the need to stay healthy. Details: https://mbp.ac/29

In this the final episode of a photo-journal of my trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan, in Feb 2006. I discuss Some deer shots from the afternoon of the third day and some seal shots from the last hours before heading for the airport. Details: https://mbp.ac/28

In this the third of a four part photo-journal of my recent trip to Hokkaido I talk about a two hour trip out on the Sea of Okhotsk from the Rausu port, in which I shot a beautiful sunrise and hordes of Steller's Sea Eagles. Details: https://mbp.ac/27

In this the second of a multi-episode photo-journal of a trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan I discuss some hand-picked Eagle shots, some typical Hokkaido winter landscape shots, some Omiwatari or "God's Walkway" shots, and some swan shots. Details: https://mbp.ac/26

In this the first of a multi-episode photo-journal of a trip to Hokkaido the northern-most island of Japan I discuss some hand-picked Japanese crane shots. Details: https://mbp.ac/25

In this episode I talk about Extenders or Tele-converters and Extension Tubes. Details: https://mbp.ac/24

This week I talk about what constitutes a telephoto lens and a few other topics. Details: https://mbp.ac/23

In this episode I discuss a simple but often effective compositional technique of including repeating patterns in your images. Details: https://mbp.ac/22

In this, the second part of the colour management Podcast, I discuss setting up Photoshop to use the AdobeRGB colour space, then go on to the options with regards to printer/paper profiles, soft-proofing, then actually printing with the selected profile. Details: https://mbp.ac/21

The first of two episodes on colour management in which I discuss how I calibrate my monitor to ensure that what I am seeing is the same as anyone else with a correctly calibrated monitor and to ensure that the image I work with can be printed faithfully. Details: https://mbp.ac/20

Sunsets are probably one of the most photographed natural occurrences. So much so, that we need to make them dramatic to set them apart. Details: https://mbp.ac/19

Following on from Episode 17 on Winter Photography, in this episode I mention a few things I forgot and some things that site members brought up. Details: https://mbp.ac/18

Winter photography can be very rewarding, but also dangerous for the unprepared. Here're some tips on how to keep your camera going and stay safe in harsh weather. Details: https://mbp.ac/17

This week I talk about including an accent in your images. When we view images we probe all areas. Add that little extra or compose with this in mind, and your images will have that little touch that once found, will make it stick in the viewers mind. Details: https://mbp.ac/16

This week, in addition to talking about using a polarizer to reduce reflection in water, I touch on the controversial topic of whether or not a nature photographer should extend a hand to wild animals in distress or danger. Details: https://mbp.ac/15