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A podcast that explores the unexplained and explains the unexplored, Blurry Photos seeks the facts behind the fiction of the world’s most fascinating, unbelievable, and chilling mysteries and legends. Focusing on lesser-known topics of Forteana, conspiracy, history, and folklore, Blurry Photos is driven by the desire for a better understanding of fringe subjects through research, storytelling, and rational thinking. Prepare your butts, because it’s time to learn something weird.
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Learn techniques, tips, and tricks for improving your wildlife, travel, landscape, and general nature photography with Court Whelan. Whether you consider yourself a beginner, serious hobbyist, or advanced professional, this is the way to rapidly understand and implement new skills to elevate your photography to new heights.
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Send us a Text Message. If you know you know...these are highly revered and often photographers' go-to lenses. But how do they stack up for wildlife, landscape, travel, and general nature photography? Well, I just returned from a Borneo Photo Expedition and found that I had this on my camera about 80% of the time. Yep, they're that good. In this ep…
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Send us a Text Message. Chris is one of the most accomplished and talented photographers in today's day and age, known for everything from extraordinary aerial landscape photography, to surf photography, to epic storytelling in the nature and adventure space. He's authored multiple books, has directed and produced sensational films, and has a busin…
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Send us a Text Message. When you see a professional landscape photo, usually in a gallery, a magazine cover or photobook, there is just something different...it's jumps out to you as "pro level." In today's episode, I do a deep dive into how you can achieve this same look and vibe in your own photography. Spoiler alert, there is no shortcut. But, I…
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David is joined once again by journalist, editor, producer, and author Laura Krantz to talk about her podcast Wild Thingand her newest book Is There Anybody Out There! Host of the serial podcast Wild Thing, Laura Krantz now has a second middle-grade book out. She joins David to discuss her latest book, Is There Anybody Out There, a look at extra-te…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we're talking with Rich--a phenomenal photographer, African safari guide, and just great person all-around. Having had a long, yet still ascending guiding career, he's got a lot of sage advice for seasoned photographers and budding photographers alike. We go over a lot, and there is so much to take away from this conve…
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Send us a Text Message. The wide angle lens is a thing of beauty--it's probably the most crucial piece of any photographer's gear bag. They're a must for landscape photography, but also really excellent at travel and cultural photography, and even wildlife photography if you get the right one. Plus, they give you a lot of bang for your buck and are…
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Flora is back with the 12th installment of Ghost Stories to close out a late Blurry Photober! Killer curiosity, a rainy classic, a creepy poem and more are in store for you in this edition of ghost stories. David lays out four nerve-chilling tales and one poem to keep you shivering with the cold winter nights. There is also an update about the docu…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is full of so many gems! Today I talk with Arthur Lefo, an extraordinary wildlife photographer out of Denver (and Jackson Hole) whose meteoric rise with photography has been nothing short of inspirational. In this episode, we talk a lot about his strategy, thoughts, and workflow when setting up, taking the photo…
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Blurry Photober is late this year, but David is back with an episode all about Highgate Cemetery! An incredible feat of gothic greatness, Highgate Cemetery has an interesting history and hauntings to boot. David had the fortune to take a tour of the Grade I historic location, and also interviewed the tour guide, John Waite. John and David go over t…
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Flora, Derek, and Zenger return to the roundtable to discuss the new Newkirk movie The Unbinding! From the creators of Hellier, The Unbinding follows Greg and Dana Newkirk on their quest to investigate a cursed object and the entity possibly trapped within it. The boys discuss the film and share their thoughts on it. How does it compare to Hellier?…
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Send us a Text Message. It's shocking, demoralizing and just wrong...you nail the shot but then you go back later and look at your "prized" photos and they all have a slight blur to them. Or worse, they're really blurry! Either way, I have the explanation and solution for you. It this episode, I do a deep dive into all the reasons this happens, and…
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Flora is a little late with this year's campfire ghost stories, but it fits well with Blurry Photober! This year's campfire ghost stories selections have some pretty disturbing tales. Clowns, kids, and cackling crones are all on the menu. Tell 'em around the fire or just play this episode late at night when you're catching the remnants of summer ou…
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Flora is joined by journalist, podcaster, and author Laura Krantz to discuss her podcast and book The Search for Sasquatch! Creator and host of Wild Thing podcast, Laura Krantz has parlayed her experience in Bigfoot research into a show and now book. New to the field of Sasquatchery, she dove right in with boots on the ground journalism and intervi…
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David is back and kicking off with some Irish mythical artifacts! The rich mythology of the Emerald Isle has many Irish mythical artifacts supplementing its heroes and legends, and Flora brings you 15 to discuss! Not only from Ireland, but the rest of the British Isles as well. Swords, cauldrons, harps, stones - there's a little bit of everything! …
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Send us a Text Message. Zoom Telephoto lenses are the workhorses of wildlife photography. However, there are many attributes that differ between each "class" of zoom telephoto. Whether you're deciding which telephoto to bring on your next trip or are just wanting to know what to look for in your next purchase, this covers it all. In this episode, w…
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Send us a Text Message. The blue hour is a fantastic time of day for creating unique scenes out of the ordinary. That time just after sunset and prior to pure darkness has a special hue to the sky. Not only is it great to photograph during this time of day, but it's a logical "transition" from sunset photography. Listen for a full digest on how to …
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On Blurry Hysteria this week we grapple with revelation from the seemingly otherworldly. Our focus today is on a groundbreaking article that's swept the globe: INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN. We’re untangling the clandestine testimonies and examining startling admissions from a highly-credible whistleblower …
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Season 11 draws to a close, and David updates you with the latest news on Blurry Photos. Check out David's new podcast, 5-Minute Frights! Stories compiled and edited by Tom Lyons, narrated by David, quick little spooky/tense encounters perfect for binging. Search for the title, or by Tom or David's name on your podcatcher to find it and subscribe!…
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Send us a Text Message. Bear photography is one of the most spectacular forms of wildlife photography on planet earth. It's also one of the most popular, with summertime Brown Bear photography in places like Alaska and Yellowstone National Park being a yearly ritual for many wildlife photographers. In this episode, I dive into the many strategies a…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I go through all of my camera gear discussing what I have and why I have each piece, whether its a lens, a tripod, an accessory, etc. I've always found this to be a super useful tool in broadening ones horizons with photography and learning from others. In addition to the things I do have, I mention certain t…
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Back at the roundtable, the boys discuss the 2009 film I Know What I Saw. Written and directed by James Fox, I Know What I Saw is a documentary about UFO witnesses and investigators around the world and their experiences in ufology. David, Derek, and Zenger talk about how well the film has stood up in the decade since its release. Decent interviews…
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I Know What I Saw (2009) Back at the roundtable, the boys discuss the 2009 film I Know What I Saw. Written and directed by James Fox, I Know What I Saw is a documentary about UFO witnesses and investigators around the world and their experiences in ufology. David, Derek, and Zenger talk about how well the film has stood up in the decade since its r…
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David is back with the conclusion of the Devil and the history attached to him! Covering other cultures, names, looks, and breakdowns of the info, the Devil gets fleshed out and examined in great detail. We pick back up with various forms of Evil in other cultures through history. Then many of the countless names of this entity are dissected and ex…
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Old Scratchin’ that itch for more info! David is back with the conclusion of the Devil and the history attached to him! Covering other cultures, names, looks, and breakdowns of the info, the Devil gets fleshed out and examined in great detail. We pick back up with various forms of Evil in other cultures through history. Then many of the countless n…
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Send us a Text Message. When you're a traveling nature photographer, having a great camera bag is a must. In this snapshot episode I talk about the components of a great camera bag and give recommendations for my favorite styles for each type of photo adventure. My Full Camera Kit: Canon R5 Body Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 Canon 24-105mm f/4 Canon 100-500m…
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Send us a Text Message. Extraordinary wildlife, stunning scenery, and a travel vibe that is just plain awesome--African safaris are the best! Today we dive deep into all things African safari photography including gear advice, trip planning advice, as well as specific photo strategies for wildlife, sunrise, blue hour, and landscape photography (and…
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Send us a Text Message. Today's digital cameras have SO many settings and modes! This can be overwhelming, but it's actually a good thing once you understand the perfect settings for your photography. In this episode you'll hear my go-to settings for every time I'm out in our wild world taking wildlife and landscape photos. If you match my settings…
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Flora begins an epic deep dive into the history of the Devil with the first of a 2-part episode! Known the world over as the arch-fiend of all that is good, the Devil enjoys a sinister reputation, but is it truly deserved? Join David on a journey through history as he presents his research on this figure of malevolence. In part 1, David begins with…
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Hittin’ you with a low diablo! Flora begins an epic deep dive into the history of the Devil with the first of a 2-part episode! Known the world over as the arch-fiend of all that is good, the Devil enjoys a sinister reputation, but is it truly deserved? Join David on a journey through history as he presents his research on this figure of malevolenc…
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David is back from a vacation in the U.K. and brings some experience of a gothic Glasgow nature. Vincent, creator of the Gothic Glasgow walking tour, joins the show to discuss his tour and stories from the Scottish city. The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow has seen a copious amount of history. Vincent has researched the dark and creepy parts of t…
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Flora is back with spooky stories in Ghost Stories 11! Featuring some meaty original tales, Ghost Stories 11 brings tense and terrifying storytelling. An annual tradition on Blurry Photos, these narrative episodes mark the end of Blurry Photober. A story about a the odd disappearance of personal belongings. A story about a ghost train. A poem by no…
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Groana Lisa Flora is back with spooky stories in Ghost Stories 11! Featuring some meaty original tales, Ghost Stories 11 brings tense and terrifying storytelling. An annual tradition on Blurry Photos, these narrative episodes mark the end of Blurry Photober. A story about a the odd disappearance of personal belongings. A story about a ghost train. …
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EXPLICIT Language warning! Lots of F-bombs in this one. The boys of Monster Fuzz Podcast are back! David, Rob, and Eamonn discuss stories and topics of Halloween, including favorite films, costumes, and near-deadly experiences. Rob and Eamonn bring favorite films and TV shows to talk about, while David tries to pick a favorite. The boys also discus…
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