The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast

Today we announce the winner of the Portrait Assignment and announce the theme of the next assignment. We're also moving to a monthly format, so listen up for details. See the scores for the Portrait Assignment here: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here's the forum post with the details of the new theme rules: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2580 Here's the forum topic about composites: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2564 See the poll forum topic to select flickr or mbpgalleries for our future assignment uploads here: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2579 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/

Looking back at 2008, I've chosen my favourite 10 images, and today talk a little about why I like each of them. Here's a link to view all 10 images in a list: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=2008_Best_10

Looking back at 2008, and looking forward to 2009. I did a similar Podcast to this at the end of 2007, which was episode 119, which can be found here: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=119#Ep119 Find our Hokkaido 2008 Winter Wonderland Workshop book on blurb here: http://www.blurb.com/user/MartinBailey Here's a link to my Flickr Photostream. Take a look and make me a contact: http://flickr.com/photos/martin_bailey/ Check out the PhotocastNetwork Focus Ring Podcast in iTunes or here: http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks.

The last of three episodes in which I've reviewed three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not talked about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM Lens. Here's a link to view all images in my online gallery that were shot with the Canon EF 14mm F2.8 II USM lens: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&narrowdown=lens&search=Canon%20EF%2014mm%20F2.8L%20II%20USM I've also updated my site so that each album and category can be launched in Cooliris with a links in the breadcrumb navigation bar, below the top toolbar in the gallery. Here's a link to the Cooliris site too: http://www.cooliris.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/

The second of three episodes in which I'm reviewing three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not talked about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8 Lens. Details: https://mbp.ac/167 Music from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com/

Over the next three episodes I'm going to do a review of three lenses that I have picked up in the last few months, and not had a chance to talk about yet. Today we'll take a look at some shots from the Canon EF 135mm F2L USM lens. You can find our Hokkaido book on Blurb here: http://www.blurb.com/user/MartinBailey The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/

Today TIME, LIFE and National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan joins us to talk about his life in Photography, and about his latest book projects, America at Home and UK at Home. Here are the Web sites for the latest projects. There's a promo code in the Podcast to get a discount on the book too, so listen out for that. http://www.MyAmericaAtHome.com http://www.UKatHome.co.uk Here's the 25 Coolest Companies in America list from Fortune Magazine: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1995/07/10/204249/index.htm The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks.

I was lucky enough to go to China for a few days last week, and today share some very rushed images from the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Here's a Wikipedia article on the Great Wall of China: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_great_wall_of_china The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/

Today we look at the winners of Assignment #17 on Agriculture, and kick off the next Assignment on Portraits. Here is a forum post with the details of the rules and schedule for the assignment: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2482 Find the scores for this and recent assignments here: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The intro music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks.

This week we take a look at some shots of the first colour of autumn, 2008. I also talk about some panning shots of a waterfall. LR2Mogrify is a new plugin for Adobe that enables you to add resize, sharpen and add frames to images during export. This is just what I've been waiting for, and you can find it here: http://timothyarmes.com/lr2mogrify.php?sec=main

Today I complete a two part review of the new PowerShot G10 from Canon. Today we take a look at some images actually shot with the G10. Details: https://mbp.ac/161 Music from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com/

Today I start a two part review of the new PowerShot G10 from Canon. I have been waiting for this camera for some time, as I miss having a camera in my bag for those moments when you need one, but don't have your DSLR with you. Here's a link to the PowerShot G10 page on Canon USA's Web site: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17624 Please also vote for the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast every day until November 6th, 2008 at: http://www.podcastawards.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/

Today we look at a number of Cosmos Flower "Flowerscapes" from the end of my day shooting the Equinox Flowers, that we looked at last week. See all the shots from the day, including the Equinox Flowers with this link: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kinchakuda_Sept_2008 Here is the link that I mentioned, to list all of my "Flowerscape" images: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=flowerscape The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks.

On September 23rd, the Autumnal Equinox, I went to shoot, what else? Equinox Flowers! Today we look at 10 shots from the day. Here is a link to see all shots from the day: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kinchakuda_Sept_2008 You can find me on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/MartinBailey The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks.

I explain all about the 2009 Hokkaido Photography Tour & Workshop. Where we go, what we'll see, what you'll learn and what you'll need if you intend to join us. You can see full details of the Tour with some links to slideshows from the last Workshop, and some still photographs as examples of the sort of things we'll see here: http://www.mbpworkshops.com/

Today I announce the winners of the Shadows Assignment and kick-off the next Assignment on Agriculture. See the winning images and accumulated votes on the Scores page here: http://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here is a post with the details of the Agriculture Assignment: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2369 Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The intro music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks.

Today we look at some images from another recent client shoot, where I photographed a Maki-e artist at work. Here's a link to the album with all the shots I uploaded from the shoot: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=64 This links will also list the shots, in case I ever change the album: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Maki_e_Shoot_Aug_2008 The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/

Having used Lightroom 2 for over a month now, I figured I'd talk today about some of the new features. This is not a comprehensive look at everything new, rather concentrating on what I'm finding useful or cool. You can take a look at more details on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, and download a free fully functional trial version here at Adobe's Web site: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/ You can find John Arnold's PhotoWalkthrough Podcast that I mentioned here: http://www.photowalkthrough.com/ The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/

Preceding my assignment work, that we looked at last week, I spent a day in Joboji shooting and getting to know the area. Today we look at some of the resulting images. Details: https://mbp.ac/153 Music from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network: http://music.podshow.com/

Today I share some of the photos and experiences from a client assignment shoot that I did in August 2008. You can find all the images I uploaded from the shoot here: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=63 Just in case I move these photos to a new album in the future, here's a link by keyword too: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Joboji_Aug2008