Comments for Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Comment on The Fatal Flaw and Lots More… by Chris C

Chris C — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:03:51 +0000

I actually liked the adult head angle! But now that you mentioned it. it seems a bit odd… I must needs work more on head angles…

Comment on The Fatal Flaw and Lots More… by Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:54 +0000

YAW Jon. As I am looking through the viewfinder head angle is pretty much my #1 concern.

Comment on The Fatal Flaw and Lots More… by Jon Rista

Jon Rista — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:07 +0000

Thank you for the “Fatal Flaw” insight. I was one of those who thought the lack of feet behind the ridge, and the way the ridge blended into the background, was the “fatal” flaw. I wouldn’t have guessed the adult’s HA was the issue. I guess I still have a lot to learn about that! Good to know you’re always on the lookout for that over on BPN. I’ll have to upload some of my more recent shorebird photos there, and see what I learn! Thanks for sharing your knowledge so freely! I really appreciate it!

Comment on The Big Attractions/Big Screw-Up/Coming Attractions by Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:26:32 +0000

Thanks for the info. Now I need to figure out when!

Which godwit, bar-tailed?

Comment on Tough Call On Hey Bud by Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:07:55 +0000

Just as it says: I’d get lower and move side to side to line up a clean BKGR of only grass….

Comment on The Fatal Flaw and Lots More… by Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:37:19 +0000

Thanks Doug. Fixed it. artie

Comment on The Fatal Flaw and Lots More… by Doug West

Doug West — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:34:28 +0000

Little typo Artie…

BAA Bulletin #400 is online and can be accessed

You have 400 instead of 440.

Doug

Comment on Tough Call On Hey Bud by Mike Vanecek

Mike Vanecek — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:21:26 +0000

You say, “move from side to side .” Does this mean you move around to find the best composition and then take the HDR photographs? Or are there other actions that are done as you move side to side?

Comment on The Big Attractions/Big Screw-Up/Coming Attractions by David Teskey

David Teskey — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:04:42 +0000

Hi Again Arthur
Actually anytime is a good time to visit NZ! We have very mild weather all year round (compared to North America) and our winters do not get really cold. Yes, there is snow during winter on the mountains and in the south of the South Island, but we do have a relatively moderate climate. Right now we are just going into our Autumn season and the trees are covered in golden shades.
Just to tempt you – the Seabird Coast (Miranda Foreshore) which is situated approximately 100 kilometres south-east of Auckland city is visited by over 130 different bird species every year and offers unique opportunities to observe and photograph birds in their natural habitat. October heralds the arrival of the godwit whose record-breaking migration from the northern hemisphere is an amazing feat, (These little birds fly 11,500km from Alaska to New Zealand non-stop in about 8 days!). There are in fact many opportunities to photograph birds and wildlife in their natural habitat.
I hope you are able to spend some time in NZ – I’m sure you won’t regret the trip!
Kind Regards
David

Comment on Fatal Flaw? I Coulda Been Famous… by Chris C

Chris C — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:06:22 +0000

Thanks for sharing! I loved the barnacle comparison!