2014 « Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Exposure Compensation Quiz Answers and Explanations

The Streak Continues: 289

I totally couch-potatoed it yesterday afternoon with the Fed-Ex golf and NFL on the big screen. In a zombie-like state, I fell asleep several times until I finally got into bed at about eleven. I woke at 3:45am and was trying to decide whether to try to go back to sleep […]

The EF 300mm f2.8L IS II: How Sharp is Sharp? Part VI of a Series

The Streak Continues: 288

Sleeping till after 6:00am was a rare treat. I guess that I needed it. I did spend lots more time yesterday working on the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide and enjoyed a short, easy swim of about 2/3 mile. That and a short afternoon nap. This post, published at about 7:45am, […]

Personal Insights on Getting Close/Texture City/Depth-of-field Question, and More...

The Streak Continues: 287

After spending lots of time on Friday working on the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide,I got inspired at about 4:00pm and just about finished Saturday morning’s blog post. A rare occurrence. After a great night’s sleep of more than 8 hours, today’s offering was published at 5:45am from my home in […]

More Fort DeSoto in Fall, Ladies, and Make Your Hotel Reservations Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

The Streak Continues: 286

After falling asleep early on the couch last night I was up and working just after 4:00am this morning, just a bit earlier than average. This blog was published at about 5:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed another long swim of just under a mile […]

Blower Brush Sensor Cleaning Tip & New Used Photo Gear Listings

The Streak Continues: 285

This blog was published just before 7:00am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed another long, easy swim of just under a mile and another short nap. I spent another four solid hours working on the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide, learning a ton as I go. […]

Head Throw Photography & Word Association

The Streak Continues: 284

This blog was published at about 5:15am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed another long, easy swim of just under a mile and a short nap. I spent four solid hours working on the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide. This post, which took me about 2 […]

Fort DeSoto in Fall & the First-ever BAA ITF/MWS: $50

The Streak Continues: 283

This blog was published just after 7:15am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed another long, easy swim of just under a mile and another too-long nap. This post, which took me about 2 1/2 hours to prepare, makes 283 in a row. 365 is well within […]

This Could Be You! Plus Exposure Quiz and Lots More

The Streak Continues: 282

This blog was published just after 6:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed a long, easy swim of just under a mile and a too-long nap. Plus lots of golf, tennis, and the NFL on the big flat screen TV. I was in bed early at […]

A Strange Night's Sleep/How Did I Miss This One? & Sensor Cleaning /Lens Pen Mini Pro News

The Streak Continues: 281

This blog was published at about 6:30am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL after a strange night’s sleep. I was in bed by 10:00pm, a bit on the late side for me. I awoke at midnight to persistent but strong dull aches in both my right shoulder and my […]

Despicable Tales, 1D X Frame Rate, & Matters of Opinion

The Streak Continues: 280

This blog was published at about 6:15am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL after another good night’s sleep. I enjoyed a nice swim again yesterday and a rather lazy day. Though both the left shoulder and right knee are feeling pretty darned good this morning, only time will reveal […]

Ah, The Insanity Of It...

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This blog was published at 7:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL after another good night’s sleep. I enjoyed an easy swim yesterday; only time will reveal the effects of the stem cell/PRP/Prolozine injections in my right shoulder (the 2nd set) and left knee. Healing takes time. This post, […]

Mysterious All Around...

Helen Hayes/Great Island “CBS This Morning” Feature Aired Yesterday

It was wonderfully done. Older daughter Jennifer and I laughed a lot. Helen’s understated humor cracked us up. When Michelle Miller asked “How did you learn to get along with them?” Helen answered, “Oh, I got a hat. That made all the difference.” (Tern researchers wear […]

Catching Up on Photography Fine Points

Important “CBS This Morning” News Flash Update Helen Hayes/Great Island Feature Re-scheduled.

8:51am EDT. The feature just aired. It was wonderful and I laughed a lot. And they used some of my images. I hope that each of you got it on tape or Tivo or got to watch it. It is not too late […]

Mommy, Why are Their Bills So Red?

Important “CBS This Morning” News Flash Update Helen Hayes/Great Island Feature Re-scheduled.

The Helen Hays/Great Gull island feature that was slated to air this morning has–as per the e-mail below from CBS producer Alberto Moya–been tentatively re-scheduled to air tomorrow morning between 8:00 and 9am nationally on the “CBS This Morning” show. I do hope […]

Important CBS This Morning News Flash for Tuesday, September 2, 2014

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This blog was published just after 5:30am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL after another great night’s sleep. I will be here for the better part of the next ten weeks with no plane flights on the horizon until I fly to ABQ for a long stretch at Bosque. […]

Flowers and Trees Three Ways...

The Streak Continues: 274

This blog was published just after 8:00am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL after a great night’s sleep. I will be here for the better part of the next ten weeks with no plane flights on the horizon until I fly to ABQ for a long stretch at Bosque. […]

The Importance of Being Early III

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This blog was published just before 6:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. I will be here for the better part of the next ten weeks with no plane flights on the horizon until I fly to ABQ for a long stretch at Bosque. Then home for four days […]

Revisiting Japan in Winter...

The Streak Continues: 272

This blog was published at 6:30am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. My flight yesterday from Islip to Orlando was uneventful. Right now it is looking like an unprecedented ten weeks with no plane flights on the horizon until I fly to ABQ for a long stretch at Bosque. […]

You Need a Clear Head at Sunrise on the Beach at Nickerson

The Streak Continues: 271

This blog was published at 6:15am from my Mom’s home in Holbrook, Long Island, NY. It was early to bed last night. At the time of publication I have about three hours to shower, shave, and pack. Younger daughter Alissa is picking me up at 9:15am. Then my flight from ISP […]

You Will Need to Put Your Thinking Cap on for This One...

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This blog was published at 4:00am, again from my Mom’s home on Long Island. I am heading to Nickerson for another busman’s holiday. I am on Long Island until this coming Thursday while visiting my elderly (gonna be 92 soon) Mom, my younger sister Arna, my younger daughter Alissa and her […]