Recently Jim toured the northeast including Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio.  In each location he stopped at several state and local parks to photograph waterfalls.  The first in this series is Hocking Hills State Park located in Logan, Ohio.  There are 7 trails in the park, the longest is 3 miles and shortest are about 1/4 mile.  One trail is even wheelchair accessible.  The park is an incredible landscape including caves and lots of water falls!   The Black Hills Photo Shootout registration is now live at https://blackhillsphotoshootout.com/ and the pre-workshop at Teddy Roosevelt Nation Park registration is available HERE!

Recently Jim toured the northeast including Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio.  In each location he stopped at several state and local parks to photograph waterfalls.  The first in this series is Hocking Hills State Park located in Logan, Ohio.  There are 7 trails in the park, the longest is 3 miles and shortest are about 1/4 mile.  One trail is even wheelchair accessible.  The park is an incredible landscape including caves and lots of water falls!   The Black Hills Photo Shootout registration is now live at <a href="https://blackhillsphotoshootout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blackhillsphotoshootout.com/</a> and the pre-workshop at Teddy Roosevelt Nation Park registration is available <a href="https://jgrammondphotography.net/dakota-adventure-theodore-roosevelt-national-park" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>!

Fotobug Episode 316 - Hocking Hills State Park Ohio

Jim and Fred are proud to welcome Michaell Magrutsche to the podcast to discuss photography, art and just why we are interested!  Michaell is originally from Vienna and now lives in California.  He is an artist, filmmaker and photographer.  Please check out his web site at https://michaellm.com/ and from there you can also check out his podcast.  The Black Hills Photo Shootout website for 2022 is now live - to register go to https://blackhillsphotoshootout.com/ 

Jim and Fred are proud to welcome Michaell Magrutsche to the podcast to discuss photography, art and just why we are interested!  Michaell is originally from Vienna and now lives in California.  He is an artist, filmmaker and photographer.  Please check out his web site at <a href="https://michaellm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://michaellm.com/</a> and from there you can also check out his podcast.  The Black Hills Photo Shootout website for 2022 is now live - to register go to <a href="https://blackhillsphotoshootout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blackhillsphotoshootout.com/</a><a href="https://blackhillsphotoshootout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>

Fotobug Episode 315 - Conversation with Michaell Magrutsche

Jim was one of the early backers of the new Platypod eXtreme and was one of the first to receive it.  Platypod has been busy with the new Ergo and Eliite ball heads and now the improved Platypod eXtreme.  Jim and Fred show off the new ball heads as well as demonstrate the advantages of the newest Platypod.  In addition, they point out a couple things to be aware of when using the Platyballs! Please check out and subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube Page.

Jim was one of the early backers of the new Platypod eXtreme and was one of the first to receive it.  Platypod has been busy with the new Ergo and Eliite ball heads and now the improved Platypod eXtreme.  Jim and Fred show off the new ball heads as well as demonstrate the advantages of the newest Platypod.  In addition, they point out a couple things to be aware of when using the Platyballs! Please check out and subscribe to <a href="www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fotobug YouTube Page</a>.

Fotobug Episode 314 - Platypod Products - eXtreme

After Jim sent back his damaged GoPro Hero 7 for replacement, he received a Hero 9.  Since Fred already had a Hero 8, we decided it might be nice to do a side by side comparison of the Hero 8, 9 and 10!  So we checked out the image stabilization, the auto white balance as well as the night photo mode.  If you have additional information on any of these cameras, please leave your comments on our YouTube channel!

After Jim sent back his damaged GoPro Hero 7 for replacement, he received a Hero 9.  Since Fred already had a Hero 8, we decided it might be nice to do a side by side comparison of the Hero 8, 9 and 10!  So we checked out the image stabilization, the auto white balance as well as the night photo mode.  If you have additional information on any of these cameras, please leave your comments on our <a href="www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>!

Fotobug Episode 313 - Compare GoPro Hero 8, Hero 9 and Hero 10

Audio is as important as video for filmmakers and so microphones are an important tool.  Wireless microphones allow the video maker more flexibility with less restrictive movement. There are several good systems on the market and Jim and Fred check out the Hollyland Lark 150 and offer up some important tips to get the most of out this system.  Please share any tips you might have discovered if you use the Hollyland system. Please subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel for even more important videos!

Audio is as important as video for filmmakers and so microphones are an important tool.  Wireless microphones allow the video maker more flexibility with less restrictive movement. There are several good systems on the market and Jim and Fred check out the Hollyland Lark 150 and offer up some important tips to get the most of out this system.  Please share any tips you might have discovered if you use the Hollyland system. Please subscribe to <a href="www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fotobug YouTube channel </a>for even more important videos!

Fotobug Episode 312 - Hollywood Lark 150 review & tips

Skip Cohen

Skip Cohen is the CMO of Platypod and agreed to come onto The Fotobug to talk about the new Kickstarter project for the Platypod eXtreme.  The eXtreme is the latest version of the Platypod with even more features that make it even easier to use!  The eXtreme is currently available on Kickstarter and will be starting to ship in late May. Be sure to check out and subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel!

Skip Cohen is the CMO of Platypod and agreed to come onto The Fotobug to talk about the new Kickstarter project for the Platypod eXtreme.  The eXtreme is the latest version of the Platypod with even more features that make it even easier to use!  The eXtreme is currently available on Kickstarter and will be starting to ship in late May. Be sure to check out and subscribe to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fotobug YouTube channel</a>!

Fotobug Episode 311 - Platypod eXtreme with Skip Cohen

Something a bit different!  Sometimes we don't always have our cameras with us, but we do have our smartphones.  Smartphone cameras are getting better and better with each new model and in this podcast review, Fred presents his thoughts on the new Google Pixel 6 Pro and the photographic capabilities of it's camera.  While we are not advocating replacing your DSLR or mirrorless camera with a smartphone camera, smartphone cameras can be nice to have with you in a pinch. Don't forget to subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel!! www.youtube.com/thefotobug 

Something a bit different!  Sometimes we don't always have our cameras with us, but we do have our smartphones.  Smartphone cameras are getting better and better with each new model and in this podcast review, Fred presents his thoughts on the new Google Pixel 6 Pro and the photographic capabilities of it's camera.  While we are not advocating replacing your DSLR or mirrorless camera with a smartphone camera, smartphone cameras can be nice to have with you in a pinch. Don't forget to subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel!! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/thefotobug</a>

Fotobug Episode 310 - Galaxy Pixel 6 Pro Review

In September 2021, GoPro released the new Hero10 Black.  Jim and Fred take a look at the new features of this latest action camera - is it worth buying or upgrading?  They also compare the camera to previous models and show off some footage captured with the new camera. Please subscribe to The Fotobug Youtube channel - www.youtube.com/thefotobug for more reviews and interviews with interesting photographers!

In September 2021, GoPro released the new Hero10 Black.  Jim and Fred take a look at the new features of this latest action camera - is it worth buying or upgrading?  They also compare the camera to previous models and show off some footage captured with the new camera. Please subscribe to The Fotobug Youtube channel - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/thefotobug</a> for more reviews and interviews with interesting photographers!

Fotobug Episode 309 - GoPro Hero10 Review

The San Blas islands are located on the Caribbean side of Panama and are known as the Comarca de Guna Yala.  These islands are controlled by the Guna Yala indigenous people who gained their independence in 1925.  Our guide, Jesus Prestan talks about the revolution (which is celebrated the entire month of February) and the development of their flag.  Please note that some confuse the symbol with the Nazi swastika, but it is actually based on a Hindu symbol.  The islands are ideal for snorkeling!

The San Blas islands are located on the Caribbean side of Panama and are known as the Comarca de Guna Yala.  These islands are controlled by the Guna Yala indigenous people who gained their independence in 1925.  Our guide, Jesus Prestan talks about the revolution (which is celebrated the entire month of February) and the development of their flag.  Please note that some confuse the symbol with the Nazi swastika, but it is actually based on a Hindu symbol.  The islands are ideal for snorkeling!

Fotobug Episode 308 - San Blas Island with the Guna Yala

Jim just returned from a photo tour of Panama - yes we are finally traveling internationally again!  This tour was conducted by our friends Essdras Suarez and M-J Adelman of EMS Photo Tours.  This will be a two part series - this first part is an overview of Panama and part two in the next podcast will cover the San Blas islands and the Guna Yala people!  Stay tuned!

Jim just returned from a photo tour of Panama - yes we are finally traveling internationally again!  This tour was conducted by our friends Essdras Suarez and M-J Adelman of EMS Photo Tours.  This will be a two part series - this first part is an overview of Panama and part two in the next podcast will cover the San Blas islands and the Guna Yala people!  Stay tuned!

Fotobug Episode 307 - EMS Photo Tour Panama

The Fotobug Photography podcast for travel and nature photographers. Interviews, training, reviews, and more!

Jim recently picked up a Canon R5 and gives his first impression of the camera after a couple months of use.  He is about to head out to Panama and will be using the new R5 on the trip.  In his impression, he lists pros and a few cons. Check it out and please subscribe to the Fotobug YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/thefotobug

Jim recently picked up a Canon R5 and gives his first impression of the camera after a couple months of use.  He is about to head out to Panama and will be using the new R5 on the trip.  In his impression, he lists pros and a few cons. Check it out and please subscribe to the Fotobug YouTube channel - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/thefotobug</a>

Fotobug Episode 306 - Canon R5, First Impression

Fred and Jim catch up - live and in person! - with our friend Roman Kurywczak at Honeymoon Island State Park.  Roman recently moved to south Florida.  We urge you to check out Roman's web page at roaminwithroman.com and consider taking advantage of his photo workshops!  Coming up next time - Jim gives an overview and his thoughts on the Canon R5 mirrorless camera.   Be sure to subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel for free photo instruction! www.youtube.com/thefotobug

Fred and Jim catch up - live and in person! - with our friend Roman Kurywczak at Honeymoon Island State Park.  Roman recently moved to south Florida.  We urge you to check out Roman's web page at <a href="http://roaminwithroman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roaminwithroman.com </a>and consider taking advantage of his photo workshops!  Coming up next time - Jim gives an overview and his thoughts on the Canon R5 mirrorless camera.   Be sure to subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel for free photo instruction! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/thefotobug</a>

Fotobug Episode 305 - Roamin’ with Roman!

Fred and Jim look into their crystal ball (or AI monitors) and give their best stab at what may come in 2022 in the world of Photography.  In addition they cover the highlights of 2021 (Spoiler alert - Covid wasn't one of them!).  We would also love your comments - do you think the Fotobug guys are way off base and contribute your own forecast! Make a resolution for 2022 to subscribe to The Fotobug Youtube channel! www.youtube.com/thefotobug

Fred and Jim look into their crystal ball (or AI monitors) and give their best stab at what may come in 2022 in the world of Photography.  In addition they cover the highlights of 2021 (Spoiler alert - Covid wasn't one of them!).  We would also love your comments - do you think the Fotobug guys are way off base and contribute your own forecast! Make a resolution for 2022 to subscribe to The Fotobug Youtube channel! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/thefotobug</a>

Fotobug Episode 304 - Photo year in Review and Year to Come!

Erik Kuna

Erik Kuna is a photographer and trainer for Kelbyone who specializes in NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin rocket launches as well as aviation and night sky photography.  Fred and Jim sit down with Erik at Kelbyone studios and discuss his wonderful photography and Erik shares suggestions for photographers interested in space photography as well as night skies!  This is one interview you don't want to miss.

Erik Kuna is a photographer and trainer for Kelbyone who specializes in NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin rocket launches as well as aviation and night sky photography.  Fred and Jim sit down with Erik at Kelbyone studios and discuss his wonderful photography and Erik shares suggestions for photographers interested in space photography as well as night skies!  This is one interview you don't want to miss.

Fotobug Episode 303 - Interview with Erik Kuna

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Fred and Jim just completed a Photo Walk at Fort DeSoto sponsored by Skylum Software!  Thank you to Robert Vanelli and everyone from Skylum for making this happen and to all those who showed up on a foggy morning! This is the last Fotobug Podcast of 2021!  To finish the year, Jim and Fred share some gift ideas, for yourself or for another photographer friend or family member!  Stay safe and be sure to tune in next year!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Fred and Jim just completed a Photo Walk at Fort DeSoto sponsored by Skylum Software!  Thank you to Robert Vanelli and everyone from Skylum for making this happen and to all those who showed up on a foggy morning! This is the last Fotobug Podcast of 2021!  To finish the year, Jim and Fred share some gift ideas, for yourself or for another photographer friend or family member!  Stay safe and be sure to tune in next year!

Fotobug Episode 302 - Last Minute Photo GIfts

The Luna Display was a Kickstarter project from Astropad and currently sells for $129 - https://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay/ .  Jim was a backer of the project and presents a review of the Luna Display HDMI verision for the PC.  The Luna Display comes in two versions, one for the HDMI port and another for the USB-C port, so be sure to purchase the one that will work best on your PC or Mac.   For the upcoming Holiday this might make a nice present for the photographer who uses a laptop!  It will extend the laptop display to an iPad! Coming up on December 10th, Skylum Software is sponsoring a Photo Walk at Fort De Soto park in St. Petersburg, FL with Jim and Fred.  There will be prizes and free versions of Luminar AI for those who register.  CLICK HERE to register and get your free software!  Hope to see you there!

The Luna Display was a Kickstarter project from Astropad and currently sells for $129 - <a href="https://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://astropad.com/product/lunadisplay/</a> .  Jim was a backer of the project and presents a review of the Luna Display HDMI verision for the PC.  The Luna Display comes in two versions, one for the HDMI port and another for the USB-C port, so be sure to purchase the one that will work best on your PC or Mac.   For the upcoming Holiday this might make a nice present for the photographer who uses a laptop!  It will extend the laptop display to an iPad! Coming up on December 10th, Skylum Software is sponsoring a Photo Walk at Fort De Soto park in St. Petersburg, FL with Jim and Fred.  There will be prizes and free versions of Luminar AI for those who register.  <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capture-nature-and-fort-desoto-photo-walk-tickets-218619235017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>to register and get your free software!  Hope to see you there!

Fotobug Episode 301 - Review Luna Display

Yes, this is The Fotobug 300th episode!  So, Fred and Jim decided to celebrate and pull a piece from the vault from a couple years back.  Breakthrough Photography filters are still available and they have even more to offer than when this episode first aired.  These filters have a life time warranty and are very color neutral, so are excellent to use for long daytime exposures.  Have a happy holiday!  Don't forget to subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel!

Yes, this is The Fotobug 300th episode!  So, Fred and Jim decided to celebrate and pull a piece from the vault from a couple years back.  Breakthrough Photography filters are still available and they have even more to offer than when this episode first aired.  These filters have a life time warranty and are very color neutral, so are excellent to use for long daytime exposures.  Have a happy holiday!  Don't forget to subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel!

Fotobug Episode 300 - Breakthrough Photography Filters

Fred and Jim recently returned from North and South Dakota conducting workshops for The Black Hills Photo Shootout.  In South Dakota, The Fotobug guys were asked to demonstrate DSLR and mirrorless video capabilities by making a movie at 1880 Town.  We are proud to present the movie "Time Lapse" here for the first time!  We are quite proud of the finished product in view of the fact we only had 3 hours to film most of the 1880 scenes!  We want to thank all those who helped and Tony Dutoit for agreeing to act as the town sheriff.  If you would like to learn more about our production techniques, let us know!  The video is also available on The Fotobug Youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug. In the news we talked about a March 2021 discounted photo trip to India from EMS Photo Tours led by Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Essdras Suarez.  For more information go to https://emsphotoadventures.com

Fred and Jim recently returned from North and South Dakota conducting workshops for The Black Hills Photo Shootout.  In South Dakota, The Fotobug guys were asked to demonstrate DSLR and mirrorless video capabilities by making a movie at 1880 Town.  We are proud to present the movie "Time Lapse" here for the first time!  We are quite proud of the finished product in view of the fact we only had 3 hours to film most of the 1880 scenes!  We want to thank all those who helped and Tony Dutoit for agreeing to act as the town sheriff.  If you would like to learn more about our production techniques, let us know!  The video is also available on The Fotobug Youtube channel at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug</a>. In the news we talked about a March 2021 discounted photo trip to India from EMS Photo Tours led by Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Essdras Suarez.  For more information go to <a href="https://emsphotoadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emsphotoadventures.com</a>

Fotobug Episode 299 - 1880 Town movie

Jim and Fred once again headed to South Dakota for the annual Black Hills Photo Shootout.  In addition, they stopped in Louisville Ky to visit Mike Mathews and Chris Klapheke and even had dinner with Adam Jones. Be sure to save the date for the last week of September next year for BHPS 2022! Be sure to subscribe the The Fotobug YouTube channel to see the western scifi film Jim and Fred photographed at 1880 town in South Dakota! www.youtube.com/thefotobug

Jim and Fred once again headed to South Dakota for the annual Black Hills Photo Shootout.  In addition, they stopped in Louisville Ky to visit Mike Mathews and Chris Klapheke and even had dinner with Adam Jones. Be sure to save the date for the last week of September next year for BHPS 2022! Be sure to subscribe the The Fotobug YouTube channel to see the western scifi film Jim and Fred photographed at 1880 town in South Dakota! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thefotobug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/thefotobug</a>

Fotobug Episode 298 - Highlights Black Hills Photo Shootout 2021

Platypod is coming out with a new and unique design for a ball head that is pure genius!  Funded via Kickstarter, there are two models, the Elite and the Ergo.  While Jim was an early backer of the project, due to Covid and supply chain issues, the final release of both units was delayed, but Skip Cohen, marketing VP for Platypod, loaned out two pre-production units.  This is an early look at the two ball heads.  The final versions should be available to the public after the first of the year!

Platypod is coming out with a new and unique design for a ball head that is pure genius!  Funded via Kickstarter, there are two models, the Elite and the Ergo.  While Jim was an early backer of the project, due to Covid and supply chain issues, the final release of both units was delayed, but Skip Cohen, marketing VP for Platypod, loaned out two pre-production units.  This is an early look at the two ball heads.  The final versions should be available to the public after the first of the year!

Fotobug Episode 297 - First Look: Platyball

Very funny and informative!  Keep up the great work!

Great photography podcast !

Really enjoy these guys and fantastic interviews.  Not just for travel and nature photographers!!!

Great!

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