#388 PHOTOWALK: THE ‘SECRET’ WORD OF TRUST
A podcast that takes a mailbag, a camera, your thoughts (and a dog) out into nature, spending time together making pictures and sharing inspirational stories. Today's guest, documentary photographer Paul Choy from Mauritius shares what he's found to be the 'secret' word of trust whilst recording 'unscripted moments of everyday life he encounters all over the world'. Also today, being 'just a bloke' with a camera, aerial scenes of delight, goldfish; the snack of the walker and will ai make you a better friend?
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REFERENCES AND GALLERIES FROM TODAY’S SHOW
MoMA’s focus on Dorothea Lange, as mentioned within today’s interview.
Wikipedia’s focus upon Steve McCurry’s Afghan Girl.
Kamil’s link to a YouTube film from the Lex Fridman podcast regarding AI and mental health, plus his photograph referenced in the show of the deer through the forest.
Paul Choy’s article on the cultural importance of Thai Boxing.
Alys Tomlinson, who sets today’s assignment.
PAUL CHOY
Photographs from today’s guest Paul Choy. See more of his work on his website and social media.
VIKTOR WINTERGLÖD
See more Viktor’s stunning aerial angles on his Instagram.
KELVIN BROWN
NEALE JAMES
Sketchbook photographs from today’s photowalk recording.
VIDEO LIBRARY
The following videos/subjects are referenced within today’s show.
Paul Choy’s Ted Talk.
Lex Fridman’s conversation about ai with Mark Zuckerberg.
