The Wild Eye Podcast
The Wild Eye Podcast is hosted by Gerry van der Walt and the Wild Eye team. We bring you conversations, interviews, and Q&A sessions focused on travel, safaris and photography. Join our online community and let us change the way you see the world!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 210
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
#525 - A Quick Podcast Update
This episode brings you some fresh news about what's coming up for the podcast, plus Gerry wants to hear directly from you about what topics you're dying to have us cover next.
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#524 - The Black Leopard of Laikipia
In this episode, Johan van Zyl and Michael Laubscher unpack the exhilarating journey to Laikipia, Kenya, to track Giza, the iconic black leopard. They explore the unique chance to witness this elusiv…
#523 - A Conversation With Donovan Cross
In this episode Gerry has a conversation with Donovan Cross, the latest addition to the Wild Eye guiding team.
You can find Donovan on IG at: http://instagram.com/donovancrossss/
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#522 - What Makes A Safari Great?
In this episode, Gerry explores the different options for safari experiences and how they vary in their balance between accommodations and wildlife viewing and the tradeoffs between luxury lodges wit…
#521 - Timeless Luxury and Purposeful Safari
In this episode, Andrew sits down with Jacques Smit, Marketing Director of the celebrated private game reserve Sabi Sabi, to uncover the secrets behind unforgettable safari experiences.
From luxuriou…
#520 - The Third Dimension in Wildlife Photography
In this episode, Gerry reveals how mastering the third dimension—changing your physical position up, down, or sideways—transforms ordinary wildlife shots into extraordinary visual narratives. Discove…
#519 - An update and some changes
In this episode, Gerry shares some updates from the last few weeks as well as some changes coming up on the podcast.
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#518 - One lens and one destination
In this episode, Gerry explores a fascinating thought experiment for photographers: If you could only choose one lens and one destination, what would they be and where would you go? Join him as he sh…
#517 - Discover the Enkishui Wild Eye Mara Camp
In today's episode, we're thrilled to announce our upcoming Wild Eye Mara Camp safari dates! Join Gerry as he breaks down the key differences between our two distinct Mara safari experiences. Whethe…
#516 - Photographic experience versus experiencing photography
Join Gerry as he explores the fascinating contrast between simply taking photos and truly experiencing the art of photography. What's the difference between chasing shots and being present in photogr…
#515 - The future landscape of photography and AI
In this episode, Gerry dives into the latest AI breakthroughs, asking crucial questions about photography's future and sharing some must-see platforms along the way.
#514 - What is your bucket list photographic subject?
What is your bucket list photographic subject? In this episode Gerry asks " how hard are you willing to work for it?"
#513 - Is your photography getting better?
In this episode Gerry asks "in your photography getting better?" and shares why you shouldn't just be a passenger on a photo safari.
#512 - Why your backgrounds matter
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on why your backgrounds matter in nature photography and how focusing on just the subject can make for one dimensional images.
#511 - The experience of travel
In this episode Gerry share some thoughts about the experience of travel from Alta, a small town in Northern Norway.
#510 - Five Core Pillars of Wildlife Photography
In this episode Gerry shares his five pillars for wildlife photography which you can use to extract more value for your own photographic journey.
#509 - Presentations and iPhone Photography
In this episode Gerry shares some details on the Wild Eye presentations he recently hosted in the USA as well as some thoughts on iPhone photography.
#508 - Would you book an Uber safari?
In this Gerry shares some thoughts on the new Uber Safari that has bene launched and how it compares to the real thing. What do you think?
#507 - Field to Frame: Why you need a holistic workflow
In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on why you will be a better wildlife photographer if you considered, and focused on, your entire workflow rather than just one or two of the aspects you fee…
#506 - When should you leave a sighting?
In this episode Gerry asks, when should you leave a wildlife sighting when you're on safari or an expedition?