2019 « Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Bird Photography Involves Thinking Fast & Acting Decisively

The Pre-copulatory Stand and the Cloacal Kiss An 11-second Photo Mechanic Movie

Many species of larger birds including gulls, terns, and cranes, employ the pre-copulatory stand as part of their courtship rituals. The male mounts the female, raises its wings, and practices balancing atop the female. At times, I have seen a male Royal […]

Sony a-1 ii -- First Impressions. Should You Buy One?

Sony a-1 ii — First Impressions and more …

My Sony a-1 ii arrived on Friday afternoon and I began setting it up on Friday evening. The good news for me is that the Menu is virtually identical to that of the a9 iii. I finished the job early on Saturday morning and worked with […]

For Want of a Bird

For Want of a Bird

What’s a bird photographer to do when there are no birds? Look for something interesting and attempt to photograph it well.

Your Calls?

Which two of today’s five featured images do you like best? Why for each? Which of the five is the most boring photo? I will share my […]