Photo#m11110,m11152,m11066 : 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: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2482 Find the scores for this and recent assignments here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/scores.php Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The intro music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=163#Ep163 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#1944,1946,1945,1947,1948,1950,1951 : 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 Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=162#Ep162 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

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. Find the full sized images in the zip file linked from this forum post: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2435 The PDF with all of the images was released as Episode 160.1 here: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=160.1#Ep160.1 Here's a link to the camera on Canon'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/ Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=161#Ep161 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

This is a companion PDF document for Episodes 160 and 161. It contains all the images from both episodes. 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 Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=160.1#Ep160.1 This Episode is Adobe PDF based. You will need the Adobe Reader from http://www.adobe.com/ to view the file.

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/ Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=160#Ep160 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#1933,1934,1935,1936,1937 : 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: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Kinchakuda_Sept_2008 Here is the link that I mentioned, to list all of my "Flowerscape" images: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=flowerscape The music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=159#Ep159 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#1914,1916,1920,1921,1923,1924,1925,1928,1931,1932 : 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: http://www.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. Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=158#Ep158 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#1704,886,1724,267,874,1729,1079 : 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/ Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=157#Ep157 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#m10486,m10181,m10340 : 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: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2369 Here is another post with the Rules and Guidelines for the Assignment: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=625 The intro music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=156#Ep156 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#1897,1899,1900,1901,1902,1904,1905,1907,1909 : 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: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=64 This links will also list the shots, in case I ever change the album: http://www.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/ Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=155#Ep155 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

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/ Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=154#Ep154 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1893,1894 : 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. 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. Here's a link to all of the shots from my Joboji trip, including the shots from the assignment work: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Joboji_Aug2008 Here's a link to the Singh-Ray Color Combo filter: http://www.singh-ray.com/colorcombo.html By the way, the MBP Podcast is 3 years old today. Episode 1 was released on this day, September 1st, 2005. Thanks to all of you that continue to listen! Without you there'd be no point. The intro Music in this Podcast was created and produced by UniqueTracks. The ending music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=153#Ep153 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#1874,1875,1877,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886 : 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: http://www.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: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Joboji_Aug2008 Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=152#Ep152 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Photo#1858,1860,1861,1863,1866,1867,1869,1870,1871,1873 : Today we take a look at some shots from a recent client shoot, when I photographed some pets. I also go into some detail about the portable studio I used for the job. Here's a link to the forum post I mention, in which you'll find the Lighting Setup Diagram and the crop of the eyes of one of the dogs, in which you can see the umbrella's reflections: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2299 The Lighting Diagram was made with the Lighting Setup File, courtesy of Kevin Kertz, which you can find here: http://www.kevinkertz.com/ Here's a link to all the shots from the shoot that I uploaded to my gallery: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Client_Shoot_July272008 Music in this Podcast created and produced by UniqueTracks. Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=151#Ep151 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Today I'm going to answer a couple of listener questions, namely on focusing and then quickly recomposing, and a second on print resolution settings in Lightroom. The music in this episode is from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com/ Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=150#Ep150 This Podcast is also available as an MP3 audio file. The MP3 file does not contain chapters that automatically display the discussion photos, but it is compatible with many more audio devices and utilities. To download the MP3 file and for more details, see the above page or subscribe to the MP3 Podcast feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php).

Today I'm releasing my "The Nature of Japan" portfolio video. This version is formatted for the iPod. Episode 149.1 is the full size video. Enjoy! This is a 40 image portfolio of Nature Photographs from around Japan put to music. Make sure you have your speakers turned on or your earphones in your iPod, as it adds to the overall experience. You can also check out this video on my Web site with the below link. The Web version allows Windows users to right click and go full screen for the best possible viewing experience, though you will need to install the Photodex plug-in, if you don't already have it on your computer. Here's the link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php?portfolio=1&type=win Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=149.2#Ep149.2 There is also an all MP3 version of this feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php) if you would prefer to subscribe to that for greater audio player compatibility.

Today I'm releasing my "The Nature of Japan" portfolio video. This is full size video, and will be followed by a smaller video formatted for the iPod. Enjoy! This is a 40 image portfolio of Nature Photographs from around Japan put to music. Make sure you have your speakers turned on or your earphones in your iPod, as it adds to the overall experience. You can also check out this video on my Web site with the below link. The Web version allows Windows users to right click and go full screen for the best possible viewing experience, though you will need to install the Photodex plug-in, if you don't already have it on your computer. Here's the link: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/portfolios.php?portfolio=1&type=win Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotograhy.com/podcasts.php Go directly to THIS EPISODE with all photos on the Martin Bailey Photography Web site: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?dt=ti&ep=149.1#Ep149.1 There is also an all MP3 version of this feed (http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/podcastmp3.php) if you would prefer to subscribe to that for greater audio player compatibility.