2022 « Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

A Clever Solution to a Snowy In-the-Field Problem. New Used Gear: a Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS II lens and a super-zoom bridge camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV

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 […]

Life is About Choices: Blue Sky or White Sky?

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 […]

Bon Voyage to Clemens! How Did I Wind Up Using the Canon 300mm f/2.8 Lens for Eagles in Homer in 2020?

All images from Homer or Kachemak Bay, AK 2023 Homer/Kachemak Bay Bald Eagle IPTs IPT #1: MON 20 FEB 2023 through the full day on FRI 24 FEB 2023. Five full days/20 hours on the boat: $5500.00. Limit 5 photographers/Openings: 3.

IPT #2: SAT 25 FEB 2023 through the full day on […]

It Could've Been Me. Birds in Trees As Art

If …

If you learn a lot by reading today’s blog post and studying the images, think how much you could learn on a BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tour. Check out the schedule here, and then give Jim a call to leave your deposit. Remember, we only live once.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS […]

Stuck in the Mud? The Tiny Green Square Gets Even Better!

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 […]

Could Anita Gail Erica North Have Been Right?

All images from Homer or Kachemak Bay, AK 2023 Homer/Kachemak Bay Bald Eagle IPTs IPT #1: MON 20 FEB 2023 through the full day on FRI 24 FEB 2023. Five full days/20 hours on the boat: $5500.00. Limit 5 photographers/Openings: 3.

IPT #2: SAT 25 FEB 2023 through the full day on […]

The Candelabra Vulture Tree -- Hard to Resist

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 […]

Musings, and Clearing Up Confusions

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 […]

Lots on Avian Kleptoparasitism. And a Fall DeSoto IPT #1 late registration discount offer

Canon 100-400mm EF f/4.5-5.6L IS II Zoom Lens

BAA Record-low Price!

Many multiple IPT veteran Warren Robb is offering a Canon 100-400mm EF f/4.5-5.6L IS II zoom lens in near-mint condition for a BAA record-low $1248.00. The sale includes the rear lens cap, the front lens cap, the lens case, the original product box, a […]

When You've Got Mangroves, Consider Mangrove Soup

Weapons of Mass Destruction Arriving

Steve Elkins of Bedfords let me know that he will be receiving two Sony 600mm f/4 GM lenses this week. These have been nearly impossible to come by. If you want to change your life, order one right now and be sure to use the BIRDSASART code at checkout to […]

Insta-Delete or Dead Solid Perfect Exposure?

Weapons of Mass Destruction Arriving

Steve Elkins of Bedfords let me know that he will be receiving two Sony 600mm f/4 GM lenses this week. These have been nearly impossible to come by. If you want to change your life, order one right now and be sure to use the BIRDSASART code at checkout to […]

Is This a Ridiculous Crop?

Weapons of Mass Destruction Arriving

Steve Elkins of Bedfords let me know that he will be receiving two Sony 600mm f/4 GM lenses this week. These have been nearly impossible to come by. If you want to change your life, order one right now and be sure to use the BIRDSASART code at checkout to […]

Unique Image. Western Gull Optimization YouTube Video

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 […]

A Bit Crabby, But Not Shabby! And Monopod Follow-ups

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 […]

Have You Ever Seen an Unfledged Black Skimmer Chick Fly?

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 […]

YouTube Video: Tips and Thoughts on Using a Monopod with Big Glass. And a Compendium: Everything you wanted to know about using a monopod but were afraid to ask

What’s Up?

Tuesday was much like Monday had been. I took an early 2.4 miles rope flow walk, got some work done on my taxes, did some food shopping in town, napped, did my bursts, did the Mattes isolated active stretching routine for my shoulders, swam, and took a 1.7 mile walk down by the […]

Understanding Exposure Basics: soft light versus full sun

Which Lighting do you Prefer for Bald Eagle Images?

Do you like images made in cloudy conditions, like Image #1? Or do you prefer those made in full sun, like Image #2? Why?

What’s Up

Monday was more of the same but for the fact that I ditched my rope and walked from home […]

From 24-600mm. Practical Decisions: When to tote a wide-angle lens. And How Do I Decide whether to bring the 600mm f/4 GM lens or the 200-600 G lens to the beach ...

What’s Up?

Sunday: worked on taxes, took a 2.4-mile flow rope walk, watched US Open Tennis, swam 1/2-mile, napped, and did my bursts.

Today is Monday 5 September 2022. The schedule for today: finish this blog post, watch the Kyrgios/Medvedev US Open Tennis match, take an early flow rope walk, take care of some […]

Soft Pink Cropping Options

Gear Questions and Advice

Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of photographers whom I see in the field and on BPN, are — out of ignorance — using the wrong gear, especially when it comes to tripods and more especially, tripod heads. And the same is true in spades when ordering new camera […]

Tight Pelican Flight -- Why and How

Your Call?

Which of today’s two sharp, tight flight images do you like best? Why? I have a clear choice.

What’s Up?

On Friday, I got some work done on my 2021 taxes and got into the pool for my 1/2-mile swim for the first time in more than a month. Older daughter Jennifer […]