Sandra Bartocha - Judging Nature Photography Competitions

Welcome to episode 260 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week I was joined by a German nature photographer, <a href='https://www.bartocha-photography.com/'>Sandra Bartocha</a>. Sandra is the 1st Vice President of the German Society for Nature Photography, otherwise known as the <a href='https://www.gdtfoto.de/seiten/index_en.html'>GDT</a>. She is a well-established nature photography judge, having judged several competitions, including our very own <a href='https://naturallandscapeawards.com/'>Natural Landscape Photography Awards</a>. Sandra's photography has a unique look and feel that is difficult for me to describe to viewers, and as such, she has differentiated herself in our crowded field of nature photography - a topic we cover at great length in today's podcast.   On this week's episode we discuss: <ul><li> Sandra's journey into nature photography and how she has been able to create unique and compelling work, </li> <li> How getting involved in photography organizations can improve your work, </li> <li> What Sandra looks for when she judges nature photography competitions, </li> <li> Why people should or should not enter photography competitions, </li> <li> How to think about entering a photography competition, </li> <li> How we can differentiate ourselves as photographers, </li> <li> Her new book project, <a href='https://www.lys-publishing.com/'>Rhythm of Nature</a> (it will be on this page soon). </li> <li> And a lot more! </li> </ul> Links to topics discussed on this week's show: <ul><li>Support the show on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a>.</li> <li>Support Sandra by purchasing her new book, the Rhythm of Nature.</li> <li>Gary Randall & Alyce Bender <a href='https://www.gary-randall.com/product/caddo-lake-swamp-photography-adventure/'>Caddo Lake Workshop</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Here is who Sandra recommended on the podcast this week:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://emmadaviesphotography.com/'>Emma Davies</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://isabeldiez.c