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Summary I worked with the new Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS lens extensively for the past three mornings. The lens is indeed one to be reckoned with. It is small, relatively light and amazingly versatile. I was able to handhold it for hours with only a bit of fatigue coming on at the end […] This Just In 9:11am on Thursday 2 July. I just got back from the lake and am glad to report that the Smooth/Tight problem with the new 100-400 II that I mention (at length) below turned out to be pretty much a non-issue; I was able to zoom out easily from 400mm with the switch […] Summary June 23rd was not a great day for bird photography here at ILE. But, using two different lenses, I made one very nice image just after sunrise and another very good one just before sunset. And while preparing this blog post, I (re-)learned an important lesson about creating JPEGs. I share that with you […] Six Months of Flight Photography on YouTube: Crucial Lessons from a 79-1/2 Year-Old Professional I always wanted to master flight photography. With my Sony gear, I’m finally there. Check out this 25-minute video to see the portfolio I built in the six months leading up to my 80th birthday — proof that the pursuit […] The B&H Summer Event Click on the logo above or here to access some amazing summer deals from B&H. Save $100.00 on a Trekker Lite BP 150 AW Backpack Gray, 18.5L ($49.00 today only) or a fabulous $600.00 on a SANSUI S55VOUG 55″ 4K Smart OLED TV! These discounts expire tonight at midnight. Be […] Your Call? Which of today’s featured images is the strongest? Why? Summary Simply getting out in nature for a walk can provide inspiration for future photographic sessions. As long as you keep your eyes and your mind open. The spot that I discovered on my Wednesday afternoon walk should continue to be excellent near […] Summary With the winds variable and early clouds for the past few days I have enjoyed some great chances with the juvenile Ospreys and the Black-bellied Whistling Ducks. My goal as I head out is always the same, to make one good image that makes me happy. Yesterday, I made two very good ones. […] Your Call? Which of today’s eight featured songbird images best floats your boat? Why did you make your choice? OK to pick two if you wish. In the Last Blog Post Thanks for all the excellent comments at the A Strange But Very Happy Birthday Gift blog post here. Most folks preferred Image #2 […] Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-.6 GM OSS Lens with Extras Used Gear Page regular, IPT Veteran, Used Gear Page regular, and BAA friend Dane Johnson is offering a Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens in like-new condition for $1,895.00. The sale includes the original product box, the owner’s manuals and all original paperwork, the lens […] An Old Man’s Take on the Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM & TCs The Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM lens is the lightest and smallest in its class and is hand-holdable by most folks, including old codgers like me. It is fast and super-sharp, allows you to be mobile, is amazing for flight and action, and […] For Sale Suped Up Super-Fast MacBook Pro M2 Yours truly is offering a used, 100% suped up, 2023 MacBook Pro M2 Max in excellent plus condition that was recently refurbished by Apple with a new Logic Board (motherboard) and a new Touch ID Board (track pad). The screen is also in excellent plus condition. Space […] For Sale Suped Up MacBook Pro M2 Yours truly is offering a used, 100% suped up, 2023 MacBook Pro M2 Max in excellent plus condition that was recently refurbished by Apple with a new Logic Board (motherboard) and a new Touch ID Board (track pad). The screen is also in excellent plus condition. Space Gray. […] Summary In a perfect world, the wind would always be blowing directly away from the sun so that the birds are flying right at us. When the sun, however, is more than 90° off the wind direction on a sunny day, bird photography will always be difficult. Learn how artie dealt with such conditions last […] Summary In early May, Anke Frohlich and artie spent three mornings photographing warblers (and other migrant songbirds) at the water feature near the southwest corner of the South Padre Island Convention Center on the South Texas coast. Both used the Sony 600mm f/4 lens, artie always with the 1.4X TC. Anke always used the lens […] Summary When the wind is blowing hard and right at the sun as it was on Monday past, making a single good image is a gigantic challenge. Keep reading to learn why and check out my results. Your Call? Which (if any) of today’s four featured photos do you like best? Why? Or should […] Photographing Migrant Songbirds Photographing migrant songbirds simply by taking a walk in the woods is a huge challenge. The birds are small and fast and rarely sit on a clean perch for more than a second or two. Using audio playback or attracting the birds to a water feature designed specifically for bird photography can […] In The Last Blog Post Thanks to the many who commented. My favorite by a mile was Image #1, the incoming Black Skimmer, because of the sharpness, the wing position, and the yellow underwing linings and flanks. Yes, it would have been a bit better with more separation between the bill tip and the beach […] Your Call? Which of today’s five featured images is the strongest? Why did you make your choice. My #1 pick stands well above the other four. I will share my thoughts on that one with you in the next blog post. My Call Thanks to the many who commented on Ellen Anon’s incredibly creative photography. […] Ellen Anon I have known Ellen (and Dr. Jack) Anon for several decades. The Anons hired me for a few days of instruction somewhere in Florida in the mid-1990s. Ellen, a Photoshop expert, quickly became a skilled and creative photographer and remains a great friend. She co-led many Instruction Photo-Tours with me, most especially to […] Your Call? Which of today’s ten featured images is the strongest? Why did you make your choice. My #1 pick here is not as definitive as it was in the last blog post. But I will share my thoughts soon. My Call Thanks to the many who commented at the last blog post. As […] |
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