2014 « Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Jack Panzeca: Great Photography and Fire Sale

The Streak Continues: 308

I have now received all of four DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion Guide manuscripts from the reviewers via e-mail and will begin the fifth and final edit this morning. I will ship the revised ms off to Arash so that he can create the PDF as soon as my work is done. […]

Getting a 7D Mark II on Monday! George Lepp's Comments on the 7D II. This Could Be You!

The Streak Continues: 307

I have now received three of the four DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion Guide manuscripts from the reviewers via e-mail and will begin the fifth and final round of editing this weekend. I will ship the revised ms off to Arash so that he can create the PDF. After arising at 2:15am […]

Winging It With AF and An Enlightening Eye-opener...

The Streak Continues: 306

My 2013 tax return was sent to the accountant yesterday. I have received two of the four DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion Guide manuscripts via e-mail and will begin the fifth and final edit this weekend. Then I will ship it off to Arash so that he can create the PDF. I […]

A Whole New World? Soft As a Baby's Tush, and DPP V3.14.41/EOS-7D Mark II Info

The Streak Continues: 305

With any luck I will shoot my 2013 tax return to the experts this afternoon for final review. This blog post, the 305th in a row, took me about 2 1/2 hours to prepare. It was published at about 7:30am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

To show your […]

Hard to Understand..../Image Design Principles/Shorebird ID/Time is Running Out

The Streak Continues: 304

I have just about finished with my 2013 tax return; today I need to add the car stuff and go over all of the credit card statements with a fine-toothed comb. It was sunny for the first time in what seemed like a month for yesterday’s 2/3 mile swim. Morning meditation, […]

Big-time Exposure Mystery/Blur Haters Welcome. Are you as smart as Denise Ippolito? I was not...

The Streak Continues: 303

Yesterday I made more progress on my 2013 tax return. Swim, nap, meditation, ice bath, and a another good night’s sleep. And lots of boring NFL games on the big screen. This blog post, the 303rd in a row, took me about three hours to prepare. It was published at about […]

Don't Be a Square/How Would You Crop This One? And a Killer, Free, CS-6 Crop Tool Tutorial

The Streak Continues: 302

Yesterday I made more progress on my 2013 tax return. Swim, nap, meditation, ice bath, and a another good night’s sleep. This blog post, the 302nd in a row, took me about three hours to prepare. It was published at about 7:15am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

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Creating a Two-Puffin Composite...

The Streak Continues: 301

Yesterday I made more progress on my 2013 tax return. Swim, nap, meditation, ice bath, and a another good night’s sleep. This blog post, the 301st in a row, took me about three hours to prepare. It was published at about 7:00am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

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Variety, the Spice of Life. And Death...

The Streak Continues: 300

Yesterday I made more progress on my 2013 tax return. Swim, nap, meditation, ice bath, and a another good night’s sleep. This blog post, the 300th in a row, took me more than 4 1/2 hours to prepare. It was published at about 9:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, […]

Like Writing, Image Optimization is a Process/Learn a Ton By Not Peeking Ahead...

The Streak Continues: 299

Yesterday I made some more progress on my 2013 tax return. Swim, nap, meditation, ice bath, and a another good night’s sleep. This blog post, the 299th in a row, took me more than 4 hours to prepare. It was published at about 8:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, […]

Important 2nd-IBPC Prize Information and Lots of Great Bird Images

The Streak Continues: 298

Yesterday I made progress on my 2013 tax return. Swim, nap, meditation, ice bath, and a good night’s sleep. This blog post, the 298th in a row, took me close to 4 hours to prepare. It was published at about 6:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

As […]

What Are The Problems and the Solutions?/MLB Feel-Good Story/Health Basics Update & San Diego Stuff

The Streak Continues: 297

Well, I finally started my 2013 taxes yesterday. After about a gradual but steady five-year decline, BAA gross income rose quite significantly in 2013. So here is a big-time thank you to everyone who patronized BIRDS AS ART that year (and since!). I am never, however, sure how total receipts affect […]

Health Basics Follow-Up, Lots of New Used Gear Listings, and an Important Perspective Diagram Question...

The Streak Continues: 296

Yesterday was mostly NFL on the big LCD screen. The NY football Giants finally won a game. Whoohoo! This blog post, the 296th in a row, took me about 3 hours to prepare. It was published at about 8:00am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

As always, I […]

Difficult Questions Answered & Perspective and Image Design Education...

The Streak Continues: 295

After our one hour phone conference with Arash Hazeghi yesterday, I cleaned up a bunch of stuff that I had not quite understood; the way it works is that I ask the questions and Arash “‘splains” things. This morning I will spend another hour or two on stylistic issues and consistency […]

Stress, High Blood Pressure, and Breathing & Shedding Light on Canon EOS-7D Mark II Battery Misconceptions

The Streak Continues: 294

I finally finished editing/re-writing Arash Hazeghi’s first draft the new DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion e-Guide that we are doing together. We have another phone conference scheduled for this morning. This blog post, the 294th in a row, was published just before 7:30am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

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The Canon EOS-7D Mark II: Wading Through the Morass & DPP 4.0 Camera Compatibility Issues and Info

The Streak Continues: 293

I am having a great time being at home and taking good care of myself. Eating just two meals a day, breakfast and lunches of protein and vegetables only, I have lost more than five pounds slowly. My left knee and my right shoulder are both improving a lot. I spent […]

Canon EOS-7D Mark II AF at f/8 & Mode Dial Info/ DPP 4.0 Before and After Magic

The Streak Continues: 292

I am almost finished with the first edit of the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide that I am doing with Arash Hazeghi. We spoke on the phone yesterday for a bit so I have some re-writing to do today. We will spend an hour or two on the phone on Saturday […]

Difficult Questions

EOS-7D Mark II Thanks!

Thanks a stack to the 15 folks who pre-ordered their EOS 7D Mark II bodies (and lots of accessories) using a BAA affiliate link. If you missed all of yesterday’s excitement, click here. And best of luck to Geoffrey Cuff of the Cayman Islands with the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO […]

My Take on the Comparative EOS-7D Mark II Specs

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I was excused early from jury duty yesterday. Then it was back to work. I woke before 4am, did 45 minutes of meditation, and then got to work on this blog post. This post, published at about 6:45am, took me about 1 3/4 hours to prepare and makes 290 in a […]

Finally: The Canon EOS-7D Mark II

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The Canon EOS-7D Mark II

I know that many of you who use a Canon 1.6 crop factor camera have been waiting too long for the rumored replacement for the EOS-7D. The Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera (body only) is now available for pre-order. If […]