2023 « Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

World's Best Emoji and The Amazing Sony CJ Story

Stick Marsh In-the-Field Sessions

I am offering two Stick Marsh In-the-Field Sessions later this week: $300 for two solid hours of detailed photographic instruction. I have one sign-up for each day. There are many, many reasons to attend one or both of these sessions. If you are at all interested in learning why or in […]

Dunce of the Year Award for Mr. Famous Bird Photographer. And My First 2023 Stick Marsh Visit

Stick Marsh In-the-Field Sessions

I am offering two Stick Marsh In-the-Field Sessions later this week: $300 for two solid hours of detailed photographic instruction. There are many reasons to attend one or both of these sessions. If you are at all interested in learning why or in joining me, please get in touch via e-mail […]

Stunned by Sony a1 Autofocus. Lens, TC, and focal length?

Galapagos 2023 Opening

Due to a cancellation, I have an opening for a single male photographer on the Galapagos 2023 Photo-Cruise of a Lifetime IPT, the world’s finest photographic cruise of the famed archipelago. I am offering it with a substantial discount. If you are interested in joining a great group, or have questions, please […]

Blessed by Sandhill Crane Chicks, Eaglets, and More at ILE

What’s Up?

I headed down to the lake on Friday morning not expecting much. Both young eagles were flying around and returning to the nest. I found a silly-tame ten-day old crane chick and then found two tiny chicks in the marsh tended by both adults. I had an Osprey on The Perch II, but […]

Announcing the 2024 Homer/Kachemak Bay Bald Eagle IPT. And On Handholding the 400mm f/2.8 with the 2X TC

artie, knackered in Seattle i-Phone photo by Bob […]

Homer's Last Morning's Special Gifts

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On getaway day, Bob Eastman and I were greeted by a glorious sunrise over China Post. Monte Brown joined us in our search for the Great Gray Owl that had been hanging out by the airport. Incredibly, Wilderness Bob spotted the owl along the edge of a huge, dense, spruce grove as we […]

Parting Shots: Momma Moose and a Volcanic Sunset

Galapagos 2023 Opening

Due to a cancellation, I have an opening for a single male photographer on the Galapagos 2023 Photo-Cruise of a Lifetime IPT, the world’s finest photographic cruise of the famed archipelago. I am offering it with a substantial discount. If you are interested in joining a great group, or have questions, please […]

Do You Agree With This Premise?

Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (Grand Master) Lens

Price reduced $200.00 on 7 March 2023

Anthony Ardito is offering a Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens (USA warranty) in like-new condition for a ridiculously low $1498.00 (was $1,698.00). The sale includes the original product box and everything that came in it including the ALC-F82S 82mm […]

Silhouette Exposures. Transforming an Eagle into a Rock.

Homer 2024

I have my dates for the two February 2024 Homer/Kachemak Bay Bald Eagle IPTs. If you would be interested in doing both 5-day trips (with a discount) and driving from Anchorage and Homer and back with me, please get in touch via e-mail.

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Thanks to the those who commented on […]

Would You Go Silhouette or Natural?

Homer 2024

I have my dates for the two February 2024 Homer/Kachemak Bay Bald Eagle IPTs. If you would be interested in doing both 5-day trips (with a discount) and driving from Anchorage and Homer and back with me, please get in touch via e-mail.

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Please remember that the blog is meant […]

There is More Than One Way to Skin a Pelican in Photoshop

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

The 2023/2024 San Diego Brown Pelicans (and more!) IPTs San Diego IPT #1. 3 1/2 DAYS: WED 27 DEC thru the morning session on Saturday 30 DEC 2023. […]

Keep or Delete? Why? Your Image Optimization Thoughts?

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Please remember that the blog is meant to be interactive. Even if you do not opt to leave a comment, run through the questions in your head. Doing so will help you improve your bird photography. All comments are of course, greatly appreciated.

The last morning of the 2nd Homer IPT was […]

A Favorite From the Mega-Epic Day. And Sitting For Flight

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The long dreamed of epic photo session arrived a day late for Homer IPT group #2. I created 6470 images (a record) and kept a ridiculous 698 images after the first edit (a record by far). It was snowing when we left the harbor at 8:30am and quit at about ten. We had […]

Larus Glaucescens Five Ways

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As far as sleeping through the great Northern Lights Display, I was not, for several reasons), bothered much at all by missing it. Based on the information that I had, I made the decision to get some needed rest. So I did. In addition, I had seen them on a bone-chilling night in […]

I Slept Through This! How Would You Have Felt?

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We sailed twice on Monday and enjoyed two excellent sessions and a second consecutive colorful sunset. Today is Tuesday 28 February 2023. The long-predicted heavy snowfall began at about 4:00am. We are having breakfast (again) at the Duncan House Diner in town and will be on the boat for a very long session […]

The Continuing Quest for New and Different

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Again, studying the wind and sky conditions carefully, we sailed only in the afternoon and did pretty darned well. I spent the morning helping Bear Bob and Monte with Photo Mechanic. I was glad to learn of the sale of Anthony Ardito’s Sony 600mm f/4 GM lens and the pending sale of Dennis […]

On Improving My Flight Photography

Sony a9 II Mirrorless Camera Body

BAA Record-low Price!

Dennis Westover is offering a Sony a9 II mirrorless camera body in excellent condition for a BAA record-low $2198.00. The sale includes the original box and everything that came in it including the manuals, one battery, the charger, the front body cap, the strap, the USB […]

A Little-Known Fact About Fort DeSoto. On Shooting Low

The Spring Fort DeSoto IPT #1: Practically Private The Spring Fort DeSoto IPT #1. Tuesday 28 March through the morning session on 31 March 2023. 3 1/2 Days: $1899.00 includes three working brunches. Limit six photographers.

With no-one signed up for the first DeSoto IPT, you can sign up right now and be assured of […]

A Swiss Army Knife of a Lens

Your Call

All are invited to leave a comment stating their preference for each of today’s four featured images. Please put them in order with your favorite image first and your least favorite of the four. Ambitious folks can comment on why they made their choices. I will share my list and my reasons with […]

The Fast, Versatile, Handhold-able Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM Lens is Ideal for the Low Light Conditions in Homer

Your Call

All are invited to leave a comment stating their preference for each of today’s three featured images. Please put them in order with your favorite image first and your least favorite of the three last. Ambitious folks can comment on why they made their choices. I will share my list and my reasons […]