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πŸ“· Nikon Photographer πŸ“· "The Camera Cafe Show "🎧Podcast Host🎧 Always trying to Inspire people to pick up a Camera 😊 https://thecameracafeshow.com/

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https://thecameracafeshow.com/episode/jim-richardson-small-town-roots-to-global-adventures-part-1

https://thecameracafeshow.com/episode/jim-richardson-small-town-roots-to-global-adventures-part-1

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One of National Geographic's great legends!πŸ“Έ Jim Richardson's career spans 50+ stories, from Kansas to Scotland, covering food, water, and the future of the planet🌍Hear his wisdom in our epic two-part interview! πŸ€©πŸ’― Listen Now on Spotify, Apple podcasts or our website πŸš€

23.10.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a wonderful project and an amazing book by @carolynmendelsohn.bsky.social - such meaningful work😍. And thank you @nikontom.bsky.social for this incredibly touching birthday gift πŸ₯°πŸ˜˜

30.07.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

My pleasure! πŸ˜ŠπŸ™ I thought it would be a nice gift knowing you enjoy her work too πŸ“ΈπŸ˜

02.08.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Tony πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

14.07.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Too much work in Summer Alan, and I can't keep up with all socials! πŸ˜… Working almost every day and little sleep, but he, I don't complain πŸ˜„πŸ™

14.07.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful πŸ˜ŠπŸ“Έ Hope all good on your end Glen! πŸ‘Œ

14.07.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope the month goes good Alan! πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

14.07.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a cool bird! Hope all good amigo πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘Œ

14.07.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Graham Watson didn’t just photograph bike races β€” he lived them, from the back of a motorbike, chasing the world’s greatest cyclists through cobbled streets, Alpine climbs, and chaotic sprints for over 40 years.
In this episode, Graham joins us from his porch in New Zealand to reflect on a career that started in a London portrait studio and somehow led to shooting legends like Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Lance Armstrong, Tom Boonen, Greg Lemond, Marco Pantani, Bernard Hinault and many more β€” often at 50 km/h, with a camera in hand and no second chances.
We talk about how photography evolved over four decades on the road β€” from film to digital, darkroom prints to wireless image delivery, Nikon FM2s to the D5. Graham shares how he handled pressure, what made a good race a photographer’s dream, great personal stories and why chasing light and landscapes was just as important as chasing the riders.
We also talk about a photographer's retirement, life in New Zealand, Belgian beer, and the making of his beautiful book 40 Years of Cycling Photography β€” a visual time capsule of a life spent chasing moments most of us only ever see from the sidelines.
Whether you're a photographer who loves cycling, or a cyclist who loves photography β€” this one’s for you.
*****
πŸ“Έ See more of Graham’s work:
https://www.grahamwatson.com/

Graham Watson didn’t just photograph bike races β€” he lived them, from the back of a motorbike, chasing the world’s greatest cyclists through cobbled streets, Alpine climbs, and chaotic sprints for over 40 years. In this episode, Graham joins us from his porch in New Zealand to reflect on a career that started in a London portrait studio and somehow led to shooting legends like Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Lance Armstrong, Tom Boonen, Greg Lemond, Marco Pantani, Bernard Hinault and many more β€” often at 50 km/h, with a camera in hand and no second chances. We talk about how photography evolved over four decades on the road β€” from film to digital, darkroom prints to wireless image delivery, Nikon FM2s to the D5. Graham shares how he handled pressure, what made a good race a photographer’s dream, great personal stories and why chasing light and landscapes was just as important as chasing the riders. We also talk about a photographer's retirement, life in New Zealand, Belgian beer, and the making of his beautiful book 40 Years of Cycling Photography β€” a visual time capsule of a life spent chasing moments most of us only ever see from the sidelines. Whether you're a photographer who loves cycling, or a cyclist who loves photography β€” this one’s for you. ***** πŸ“Έ See more of Graham’s work: https://www.grahamwatson.com/

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40 years. A Camera. Lots of Bicycles πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈπŸ“· Meet Graham Watson β€” the man who made Cycling History visible and showed us the Glory of the World’s Greatest Riders πŸ† 🀩Amazing Stories included 🎧 πŸ“·πŸš€ Listen now on Apple, Spotify or www.thecameracafeshow.com

13.07.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He 😊 That is not such a problem, since we've done many interviews with non English native speakers, it depends a bit. Are you mostly from Spain? I am too, but the podcast is in English. Write us an email if you like and we'll talk πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

25.06.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Let me know how I get a signed copy Will πŸ˜‰πŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing 😍

23.06.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful! Enjoy the day Pete πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy the day Mandeep πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy the day Damian up there πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy the day Alan, nice one! πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy the day Therese πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy the day πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He guys and girls, let me know how you feel about doing a podcast episode with you somewhere this year, about NWN πŸ˜ŠπŸŽ§πŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice!

23.06.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let's do a video podcast about it Will, maybe somewhere after Summer πŸ˜‰πŸ‘πŸ»

23.06.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
https://thecameracafeshow.com/claire

From the Mongolian steppe to the frontline hospitals of Mosul, this episode goes where photojournalism gets real.
This week on The Camera CafΓ© Show, we’re joined by Claire Thomas β€” a Welsh photojournalist whose path to storytelling was anything but expected. A photo she took while traveling ended up being published in National Geographic, and from there, her career took off β€” across Iraq, Ukraine, Greece, and much of the Middle East, where she’s spent the past decade photographing conflict, culture, and the human condition.
Claire’s work has appeared in leading publications and with organizations such as Amnesty International, Save the Children, Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, and various UN agencies. But her story is not just about the places she’s been β€” it’s about the people she’s photographed and the relationships she’s built.
In this episode, we talk about:
πŸ“· Her project on the wives and mothers of ISIS fighters
❀️ The GoFundMe photo that helped a young Iraqi girl, Maya, living with a rare skin condition
🐴 Her lifelong love of horses (and photographing while riding!)
⚠️ Losing press access in a war zone
🩺 What it feels like to photograph inside a trauma clinic during a battle
Claire brings humor, humility, and honesty to a conversation that reminds us that photojournalism is not just about getting the shot β€” it’s about the people, the ethics, and the purpose behind the lens.

https://thecameracafeshow.com/claire From the Mongolian steppe to the frontline hospitals of Mosul, this episode goes where photojournalism gets real. This week on The Camera CafΓ© Show, we’re joined by Claire Thomas β€” a Welsh photojournalist whose path to storytelling was anything but expected. A photo she took while traveling ended up being published in National Geographic, and from there, her career took off β€” across Iraq, Ukraine, Greece, and much of the Middle East, where she’s spent the past decade photographing conflict, culture, and the human condition. Claire’s work has appeared in leading publications and with organizations such as Amnesty International, Save the Children, Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, and various UN agencies. But her story is not just about the places she’s been β€” it’s about the people she’s photographed and the relationships she’s built. In this episode, we talk about: πŸ“· Her project on the wives and mothers of ISIS fighters ❀️ The GoFundMe photo that helped a young Iraqi girl, Maya, living with a rare skin condition 🐴 Her lifelong love of horses (and photographing while riding!) ⚠️ Losing press access in a war zone 🩺 What it feels like to photograph inside a trauma clinic during a battle Claire brings humor, humility, and honesty to a conversation that reminds us that photojournalism is not just about getting the shot β€” it’s about the people, the ethics, and the purpose behind the lens.

What does it take to photograph War, Loss, and Survival β€” and still care deeply?β€οΈπŸ“·
Photojournalist Claire Thomas has covered conflict zones for over a decade, working with Amnesty, Oxfam & more 🎧 Hit play to hear the powerful story on Spotify, Apple or our website πŸŽ™οΈπŸ’―

22.06.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always nice to capture happy people 😊

10.06.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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10.06.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, it's a good start of the week πŸ˜„

10.06.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good for a Monday 😁

10.06.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘Œ

10.06.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great age to be in πŸ˜‰πŸ˜

10.06.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If the heat slows down a bit I'll be fine! πŸ˜…πŸ˜†

10.06.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Something else then bugs Becky πŸ˜‰πŸ˜

10.06.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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