2022 « Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

A Dark Morning's Walk. ISO 5000 Is No Big Deal Anymore

NANPA Tidbit of the Day

Jaime Konarski Davidson clicked on this link in the Important Announcement from NANPA e-mail that NANPA sent to the membership yesterday and left this short comment that succinctly explains why so many NANPA members are very upset:

Obviously, I am vehemently opposed to this merger. Even more, I am beyond […]

NANPA Board Exposed. And Willets in the Sebastian Surf

NANPA Board Exposed

The small group that is trying to save NANPA had a great day on Saturday. We gathered enough votes to serve the board with a Referendum requiring that they put the question of a merger with ASMP to a vote. That they attempted to execute this merger in complete secrecy is at […]

Three Oldies but Goodies!

Photographing Pelicans in Southern California with Arthur Morris A B&H Event Space Program Photographing Pelicans in Southern California with Arthur Morris

On Tuesday Nov 22, 2022, I will be presenting another B&H Event Space program from 5:00pm – 6:00pm ET.

Arthur Morris, one of the world’s premier photographic educators, has been photographing the […]

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? More on Background Clean-up. And, is Sony Mirrorless Gear, with Zebras for stills and science-fiction-like autofocus, unfair to flying birds?

What’s Up?

Still, too much work, too little play. I was feeling just a bit under-the-weather yesterday, so I skipped my swims and my walk. I did not make it down to the lake. I did, however, get lots of work done on the NANPA issue; the small group I am working with is just […]

B&H Event Space II & the Skinny on the Down Low

Photographing Pelicans in Southern California with Arthur Morris A B&H Event Space Program Photographing Pelicans in Southern California with Arthur Morris

On Tuesday Nov 22, 2022, I will be presenting another B&H Event Space program from 5:00pm – 6:00pm ET.

Arthur Morris, one of the world’s premier photographic educators, has been photographing the […]

Down the Hatch. And a great monopod vertical grip/tip!

What’s Up?

Again, not much. I swam a mile — 48 lengths in the morning and that was about it as I had to run into town to do some errands.

Today is Wednesday 16 November 2022. I got lots accomplished yesterday but still have tons more work to do on the urgent and […]

Some days are stones. Except when they're not!

What’s Up?

Again, not much. I swam a mile — 44 lengths in the morning, and then 44 more in the afternoon.

Many wonder why I spend so much time watching every NFL game on TV (courtesy of Direct TV’s NFL Package). The ending of the Buffalo Bill/Minnesota Vikings game was far beyond remarkable. […]

Some Days are Diamonds IV. This one, in the rough.

What’s Up?

Not much. I swam 48 lengths (a bit more than 1/2-mile) in the morning, walked 2.5 miles on the golf course in the late afternoon, and watched NFL games on TIVO for the rest of the day. Go Blue! (The New York Giants football team had been hopeless and hapless for many years; […]

Soft Light and the In-Heaven Motif

What’s Up?

I swam on Saturday morning and drove over to Lakeland in the afternoon under clear skies with a nice breeze from the west. There were about a zillion Anhingas at Lake Parker, but very few parking spots so I headed over to Lake Morton. There, I learned that it is much better in […]

Some Days are Diamonds III: Black & White or Gold?

What’s Up?

After driving almost 90 minutes to Sebastian Inlet State Park, I arrived only to find it closed. Driving over the bridge, I was stunned to see not a single person on either jetty. There were, however, dozens of Osprey over the inlet. I learned that the park was without power after the recent […]

Some Days are Diamonds -- II. A GBH & a dried up catfish

What’s Up?

On Thursday, the storm fizzled with only a drizzle in the morning. I swam 48 lengths in the morning and walked 2.8 miles on the golf course in the afternoon. If you missed the B&H Event Space program — Photographing Bald Eagles at Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska, you can see it online here.

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Some Days are Diamonds: Part I -- Anhinga/Spanish Moss-scape. A Near-Mint R6 & the Homer B&H Event Space Link

Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera Body

BAA Record-low Price!

Victor Banerjee is offering a Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera body in near-mint condition for a BAA record-low $1898.00. The sale includes the original box, the front body cover, the original battery and charger, the strap, the manual, and and insured ground shipping via major courier […]

See you this afternoon in Homer! And IV Hard to Believes

Photographing Bald Eagles (and more) at Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska A B&H Event Space Program Photographing Bald Eagles (and more) at Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska

Today, Wednesday Nov 9, 2022, I will be presenting a B&H Event Space program from 5:00pm – 6:00pm ET.

I have been photographing bald eagles (and […]

Please Help Stop a Silent but Deadly Killer

Please Help Stop a Deadly Killer

Please schedule an annual check-up with your physician. If you do not have a physician, find one by asking neighbors and friends.

If your doctor does not include an a1c test with your blood work, insist that he or she adds it. If they refuse, find a new […]

Lots of Fishing But Not Much Catching

What’s Up?

It was cloudy-dark when I got to Sebastian Inlet at about 7:00am. Several dozen Osprey were in the air north of the bridge fishing. Because of the low light, I went with the 400mm f/2.8 GM lens with the 1.4X TC and an a1. None dove. I moved out on the jetty. The […]

Homer: It Ain't Just Eagles. And a Back-lit Exposure Tip

Photographing Bald Eagles (and more) at Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska A B&H Event Space Program Photographing Bald Eagles (and more) at Kachemak Bay, Homer, Alaska

On Wednesday Nov 9, 2022, I will be presenting a B&H Event Space program from 5:00pm – 6:00pm ET.

I have been photographing bald eagles (and […]

A Blog Post to Inspire Your Compositional Creativity

A Blog Post to Inspire Your Compositional Creativity

While I am proud of every blog post, I am especially proud of today’s offering.

When we head out with our gear, everyone is on the same playing field. We get to choose our subjects. We all have the same light and wind and weather to […]

Beating the Dead Horse. Is Flopped Better?

What’s Up?

The last morning of the third DeSoto IPT was spectacular. Again, I headed out with the 400mm f/2.8/1.4X TC/Sony a1 rig. This time, a little birdie told me to bring the monopod, so I did. The results were fabulous. In the pre-dawn, the American White Pelicans finally cooperated, not by flying, but by […]

560mm Handheld and Loving It at DeSoto

On Getting Better

Consider joining me on a BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT). The San Diego, Homer, and the yet-to-be announced Spring DeSoto IPTs, the July 2023 Jacksonville IPT, and the July 2024 Galapagos Photo-Cruise of a Lifetime, all offer the opportunity for you to dramatically improve your skills both in the field and […]

Philly's Mike De Rosa Hits a Home Run!

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM Lens

BAA Record-low Price!

Multiple IPT veteran Bill Wingfield is offering a Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM lens in Excellent Plus Condition fora BAA Record-low by far $9499.00. The sale includes the rear lens cap, the front lens cover, a LensCoat, and insured ground shipping via […]