About this episode
Yellowstone has produced many great adventures for Jason Loftus, but the wolves of Yellowstone have evaded his camera and lens - until now. Jason shares his recent mindblowing adventures in Yellowstone National Park where he photographed over 15 different wolves along with coyotes, foxes, eagles, elk and bison. It was also a big video trip for Jason, and he, Ron and Mark shared insights about winter wildlife behavior, the thrill of capturing wolves in action, and the importance of photography etiquette in public spaces. The conversation highlights the beauty of nature, the challenges of wildlife encounters, and the camaraderie among photographers in the field. This episode also digs into some of the recent new lens announcements, which spark excitement about the latest advancements in photography equipment. The conversation also touches on the excitement of planning future photography challenges, and wide-angle wildlife photography is on the menu with the potential for a future challenge involving listeners. This is a great episode to listen to but an even better episode to watch on YouTube. Please subscribe to be alerted of more great episodes. Sound Bites "It's been a real winter." "It's hard to explain." "It's a numbers game." "That one day makes a whole trip." "It's a dream opportunity." "We all could just do better." "Winter's a great time to go up there." "New gear is always fun." "Be patient with your editing." "Enjoy the photography experience." "You've got the best job in the world." "It sounds like a Ron story." "Failure is part of success." "The rules are there are no rules." "It's coming." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Winter Updates 03:08 Wildlife Encounters and Photography Adventures 06:03 Experiences in Yellowstone National Park 12:09 The Thrill of Wolf Photography 18:12 Wildlife Behavior Observations 24:03 Photography Etiquette and Road Safety 34:46 Respect and Kindness in Photography 35:51 Winter Adventures and Wildlife Encounters 38:29 Weather Challenges and Wildlife Photography 39:00 New Gear Announcements and Excitement 47:52 Pro Tips for Patience in Photography 54:02 Philosophical Reflections on the Photography Journey 55:47 Innovative Photography Techniques 01:00:15 Learning from Failures 01:05:31 The Power of Wide-Angle Shots 01:11:10 Planning for Future Challenges Thanks for listening to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Remember to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.