2022 « Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

One of the Nicest Things About Pacific-race Brown Pelicans

Get Well Soon Jim

Longtime friend and employee Jim Litzenberg is recovering at home from a mild case of COVID. He will likely be back to work on Monday 17 October. If you placed an order and need it ASAP, please forward your receipt to me via e-mail and I will get it to you […]

Spectacular Flight Pose of Sandwich Tern as Cruise Missile

Get Well Soon Jim

Longtime friend and employee Jim Litzenberg is recovering at home from a mild case of COVID. He will likely be back to work on Monday 17 October. If you placed an order and need it ASAP, please forward your receipt via e-mail and I will get it to you as quickly […]

Photos from a Bad (?) Morning Session at Fort DeSoto

Fort DeSoto in fall is rife with tame birds. All the images on this card were created at Fort DeSoto in either late September or very early October. I hope that you can join me there this fall. Click on the composite to enjoy a larger version.

Clockwise from upper left to […]

When Shutter Priority Mode is Just Fine

Fort DeSoto in fall is rife with tame birds. All the images on this card were created at Fort DeSoto in either late September or very early October. I hope that you can join me there this fall. Click on the composite to enjoy a larger version.

Clockwise from upper left to […]

Dead as a Doornail, But Beautiful

What’s Up?

The first morning of the 2nd DeSoto IPT was fair to good. The early pink/purple/blue western sky was lovely, as were the Snowy Egrets and a single juvie Little Blue Heron in a dead calm pond — white on white, but they flew off too soon. My backup location was quite good with […]

Pelican Head Throws and The Earl of Clinton

This all-new card includes only images created on my JAN 2022 visit to San Diego. Click on the composite to enjoy a larger version.

The 2022/23 San Diego Brown Pelicans (and more!) IPTs San Diego IPT #1. 3 1/2 DAYS: WED 21 DEC thru the morning session on Saturday 24 DEC […]

Young Pacific-race Brown Pelicans

This all-new card includes only images created on my JAN 2022 visit to San Diego. Click on the composite to enjoy a larger version.

The 2022/23 San Diego Brown Pelicans (and more!) IPTs San Diego IPT #1. 3 1/2 DAYS: WED 21 DEC thru the morning session on Saturday 24 DEC […]

Anita North Visits the Spirit Bears

What’s Up?

Not much. I walked/rope flow walked early on another gorgeous day; one small benefit of Hurricane Ian has been the fabulous dry weather it left in its wake. I stopped briefly at the Vulture Trees without much success. I swam early, finally finished my 2021 taxes, and got the information to my accountant, […]

Three Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Bird Photography

DeSoto #2 IPT Late Registration Discount Info

To learn about DeSoto #2 IPT late registration discount or pro-rated days on this or any other IPT, please get in touch via e-mail.

Fort DeSoto in fall is rife with tame birds. All the images on this card were created at Fort DeSoto in […]

Look What I Found on the Railing of the ILE Pier!

On Improving Your Bird Photography

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

Destructive Renovation Courtesy of Hurricane Ian

On Improving Your Bird Photography

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

What You See is What You Get! Depth of Field at f/2.8

Homer IPT Multiple Trip Discounts Increased

Save $1,500.00 by doing back-to-back trips. Save $2500 by doing all three trips. Please e-mail for couples’ discount info.

On Getting Better

Consider joining me on a BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT). The DeSoto, San Diego, Homer, and the yet-to-be announced July 2023 Jacksonville and July 2024 […]

ILE After Hurricane Ian

What’s Up?

Thankfully, not much.

Today is Friday 30 September 2022. I will be heading down to the lake early for a walk. Wherever you are, and whatever you are doing, I hope that you too have a great day. This blog post took about 90 minutes to prepare and makes one hundred eighty-nine […]

Before and After Hurricane Ian at Indian Lake Estates, FL. Wind Lessons. And Nikon PF (and more) Price Drops

After Hurricane Ian at Indian Lake Estates, FL

When I hit the sack last night at about 9:30pm — late for me, the forecast for ILE was for winds as strong as 77mph peaking at midnight. I slept pretty well and never heard the wind. I woke twice during the night and was surprised to […]

Any Port in a Storm -- Tripod on Railing Tips

The BIRDS AS ART Current Workflow e-Guide (Digital Basics II).

You can order your copy from the BAA Online Store here, by sending a PayPal for $40 here, or by calling Jim or Jennifer weekdays at 863-692-0906 with your credit card in hand. Be sure to specify Digital Basics II.

The […]

Over-exposed? Or Not? Best-ever TV Sunning Image

Change Your Life

Consider changing your life and becoming a much better bird photographer by joining me on a BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT). DeSoto, San Diego, Homer, and the yet-to-be announced July 2024 Galapagos Photo-Cruise of a Lifetime, all offer the opportunity for you to improve your skills both in the field and […]

Your Image Optimization Skills Matter!

Change Your Life

Consider changing your life and becoming a much better bird photographer by joining me on a BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT). DeSoto, San Diego, Homer, and the yet-to-be announced July 2024 Galapagos Photo-Cruise of a Lifetime all offer the opportunity for you to improve your skills both in the field and […]

70-200mm Versatility is the Name of the Game at La Jolla

Change Your Life

Consider changing your life and becoming a much better bird photographer by joining me on a BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT). DeSoto, San Diego, Homer, and the yet-to-be announced July 2024 Galapagos Photo-Cruise of a Lifetime all offer the opportunity for you to improve your skills both in the field and […]

I Kid You Not!

Homer IPT Multiple Trip Discounts Increased

Save $1,500.00 by doing back-to-back trips. Save $2500 by doing all three trips. Please e-mail for couples discount info.

Change Your Life

Consider changing your life and becoming a much better bird photographer by joining me on a BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT). DeSoto, San Diego, Homer, […]

Another Free YouTube Raw Conversion Video -- Snowy Egret. And Follow-up Color Correction Work after the Fact

Fort DeSoto in fall is rife with tame birds. All the images on this card were created at Fort DeSoto in either late September or very early October. I hope that you can join me there this fall. Click on the composite to enjoy a larger version.

Clockwise from upper left to […]