29.03.2026 - Tripods, Fluid Heads, Gimbals or Hand Held?

In this episode, I discuss tripods, gimbals, skimmer pods and fluid heads, and when you should ditch them all and go handheld. This topic covers the equipment I am currently using, when I use it, when I prefer to ditch it and what I recommend for polar environments.Sachter TripodsGitzo TripodsLeoFotoSupport 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 whether we should be collectors of camera equipment or collectors of photographs. Should you be worried about exposing your expensive equipment to the elements as a Nature Photographer? Or should you be more worried about getting the shot?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 offer a strong opinion about why the 'People's Choice Award' is a bad idea in photographic competitions. Such categories are never won by the 'best' photograph in class but are invariably taken out by whoever can scream the loudest on social media, 'Vote for Me!' This approach is the exact antithesis of why anyone should be entering a photographic competition, and such categories do little to foster the promotion of quality photography. Entering photography competitions should (if we enter for the right reasons) be about improving our work, growing as photographers through the feedback of our professional peers and competing against ourselves, and not worrying about social media popularity.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 briefly discuss the Auto Focus Guide Canon has published for the Canon EOS R1 and dive into a discussion on the ideal boots for cold-weather photography. I will publish a fairly extensive blog post on boots for cold-weather photography, as well as gloves and camera bags, in the near future. This podcast is therefore a preview for the upcoming, more extensive article where I deep dive into my choice of the best boots for cold-weather photography.Härkila Aatamik GTX BootsIrish Setter Ice Trek BootsBaffin Eiger BootsArctic Sport Muck BootsSupport 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 wrap up the three workshops I just completed in Iceland (two back-to-back workshops for the Arctic Fox in Hornstrandir and a private landscape trip to the south-west and south-eastern regions - trip reports coming soon). I also discuss what I want to see next from Canon and why dynamic range is just not that important as a camera metric. What I want next from CanonWhy Dynamic Range is not that ImportantSupport 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 (late) episode, I wrap up my recent workshop to the Andes region of Colombia for birds and discuss my recent blog post on pre-capture in the Canon EOS R1. I also discuss my upcoming workshops in Iceland for Arctic Fox, as well as the spy photograph of the new Canon 600mm lens that appeared on the Ordinary Filmmaker's YouTube channel.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 wrap up the photography festival Xposure in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and share my thoughts on this industry-leading event. Event organisers around the world should take note of what has been achieved and continues to be achieved in the UAE in relation to photography and photographic festivals and events. Sharjah and the Xposure organisers are setting both a world and industry-leading standard for others to follow. If you want to know where the cutting edge of photography festivals is occurring you need look no further than Xposure in the UAE. A full walk-through of my exhibition from Xposure Antarctica - White Silence is included below here: Walk ThroughSupport 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 wrap up my recently completed Snow Leopard workshop to north western Mongolia, discuss the era of zero accountability in airline travel (after an awful experience with Turkish Airlines), Canon's latest firmware upgrade for the RF 24-105mm F4L Lens, as well as the upcoming photo expo in Sharjah. I also discuss how to shoot for magazine covers and what it takes to score the cover of a major photography magazine.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 wrap up the 2026 workshop for Pallas cat in the far eastern Steppe region of Mongolia (Read the Trip Report) and share my thoughts and insights on shooting in the field with the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS. I also discuss my Snow Leopard workshop (currently underway) and the upcoming photography festival in Sharjah in February.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 the year 2025: My travels, equipment, and thoughts on the year that was. This podcast also includes my book pick of the year (Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10), equipment selection of the year (The Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L & the Tilta Cage for the Canon EOS R1), and favourite photograph from 2025. 2025 was also the year I shot, produced and released Guardians of the Forest with my good friend Chris Nemes. All up, it was an extremely productive year full of travel, fantastic shared experiences and wonderful photographic opportunities. Thank you to all of you who made it such a fantastic year. Podcast 138 rounds out Season 5 of the podcast and kicks us into Season 6. Onward and upward!2025 Trip ReportsSupport 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]