Episode 16

Episode 16

Update: 2024-08-22
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In this episode of Beyond the Wild, host Mark Raycroft relays all the details of his recent trip to Australia. But before he can get into his experiences, Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus steal the spotlight with discussions about the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II and EOS RI.  The guys then discuss various topics, including travel experiences, car rentals, and the upcoming release of new camera technology. The conversation is light-hearted and informative, providing travel tips and insights. The beauty of Australia comes to life in Mark’s essay on this diverse and enlightening continent.  The conversation covered various topics, including wildlife in Australia, bird photography, and whale watching. The hosts shared their experiences and observations, highlighting Australia’s unique natural history and biodiversity. They also discussed the use of smartphones for photography and the importance of giving oneself time to adjust to jet lag when traveling to distant destinations.

Takeaways

• Booking preferred seating on flights can provide extra legroom and comfort
• Car rental prices can fluctuate, so it's worth checking regularly for better deals
• The new camera technology released by Canon in the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R1 offers a leap in improved features for both photography and videography
• Australia offers beautiful landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique experiences
• Australia is home to diverse wildlife, including diverse and colorful birds and amazing humpback whale experiences
• Whale watching in Australia can be a thrilling and memorable experience, especially during the mating season.
• Using smartphones for photography can yield impressive results, especially when shooting in RAW format.
• Jet lag should be considered when planning a trip to a distant destination.

Sound Bites

"If you have status with an airline, you can choose your seat within reason and often get extra legroom in the exit row."

"Australia offers beautiful landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique experiences."

"The insides of their prey melts inside and they suck it down."

"Why does yogurt hurt you know?"

"It wasn't just a breach. I mean, it was like full almost all the way out of the water."

Chapters

01:00 Introduction and Reunion
04:16 Jason's Travel Restrictions and Plans
08:20 Weather and Environmental Conditions
11:19 Insurance and Car Rental Experiences
15:23 Mark's Perspective on Traveling and Recent Trip to Australia
19:23 Excitement for New Camera Technology
31:41 Venomous Animals and Paralyzing Prey
40:19 Thrilling Encounters with Humpback Whales
51:23 The Versatility of Smartphone Photography
56:23 Adjusting to Jet Lag When Traveling

Thanks for listening to another episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast.To see more of our show and to watch the hosts, as well as the photos and videos that they discuss, tune into their Beyond the Wild Podcast YouTube channel.

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Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.

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