21.09.2025 - Finland an Introspective

In this episode, I wrap up the recent workshop to the Camargue region in France to photograph the stunning white horses of this region.Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Finland in Autumn. This is a deeper dive into my mindset and what I look for when I am out photographing in Nature.Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I review Daniel Bergmann's wonderful new book 'Birds in Iceland - A Visual Journey'. In case you want to skip the podcast (you shouldn't), I will give you the short of it - Buy it. It is a fabulous example of how a photographic book should be approached, designed and executed. Even more importantly, it's a visual journey of more than twenty years of outstanding bird photography by Iceland's leading bird photographer. This book transcends mere documentation and gives us wonderful insights into the genius of a master bird photographer.www.danielbergmann.comSupport the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts (the good, the bad and the ugly) on my experiences photographing the rare and stunning Iberian Lynx in Southern Spain over the last few days. Wild Wolves of the Taiga Forest Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I round up the latest batch of news, including the exciting news that I have again made the semi-finals in Nature's Best Photography (more details to come when the finalists/winners are announced). The Svalbard Winter expedition 2026 is now sold out, and we have only a few places left on our Winter Pallas Cat workshop to Mongolia in January. I also have my thoughts on the Canon EOS R1, having shot with it in the field for more than 8 months (also recently published to Canon Rumours). Some additional information on my upcoming exhibition in Sharjah in the UAE next January 2026, and lastly, my preparations and thoughts for the forthcoming Spain and Finland workshops.Nature's Best Photography Canon EOS R1 8 Months of ExperienceXposure White Nature ExhibitionMr. Jan Gear Floating HideSupport the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I discuss the August photograph of the month, my departure for Sweden, as well as my thoughts on the camera rumour mill problem and how it affects photographers and the quality of the work they produce.August Photograph of the MonthSupport the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I review David Neilson's new book 'Restless Fury'. A photographic study of Prairie Chickens from Nebraska in the United States. In short, 'Restless Fury' is an outstanding example of photographic passion, commitment and dedication to one's craft. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in wildlife photography.Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I discuss some of the upcoming Wild Nature Photo Travel workshops and expeditions, as well as my latest lens acquisition (hint - it's a zoom!). Also in this podcast, some exciting news on my new exhibition at Xposure in the United Arab Emirates early next year, as well as pre-orders for the new Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10, Canon Firmware fiasco, and my thoughts on the judging of the recent Australian Photographic Prize.Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10Australian Photographic Prize 2025Xposure Exhibition 2025 Antarctica White NatureWild Nature Photo Travel Workshops UpcomingGrimsey Island Workshop Report 2025Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I briefly recap the workshop I recently completed for Arctic Fox cubs in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland, and then dive deeper into my thoughts on the current state of image storage and backup in the field, as well as backup strategies for storing hundreds of thousands of precious photographs.Wildlife Photographic MagazineOWC Computing Thunderblade SSD drivesSupport the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]

In this episode, I dive into my thoughts on the auto focus performance of the Canon EOS R1 when photographing Atlantic Puffins and Razor Bills in northern Iceland on my recently completed workshop (Trip Report Coming Soon). This podcast also includes an onsite update on my Ultimate Polar Bear expedition from 81.4º degrees north in the permanent pack ice.Grimsey Island Puffins 2026Support the showWild Nature Photo TravelPhotography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worldwww.wildnaturephototravel.comSupport the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membershipFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshuaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaholko/Need to Contact us? [email protected]