2016 « Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART

Amazing Luck + A Venerable Animal + Surreal Light = A Wonderful Photographic Opportunity...

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I am working on this blog post on Tuesday afternoon. Jim and I are headed to Sarasota for the opening of Lou Newman’s photographic exhibit. Lou is a record-holding 26 time IPT veteran. No kidding: twenty six!

I was doing much better on Tuesday after my reassuring talk with Dr. Parsons yesterday. And […]

This Just In: You Are Invited. Act Fast!

Short-eared Owl image courtesy of and copyright Lou Newman

Lou created this image on the 2015 Galapagos IPT.

Lou Newman Exhibit

Lou Newman is a good friend who has been a BAA client seemingly forever. He is the all time IPT veteran with 26 BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo Tours under […]

The Gemsbok Answer. Bad Truck Luck. And lots more to learn from a single image...

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I have had a bit of post-op distress that fits nicely into the TMI category. I just got off the phone with the surgeon, Dr. Parsons–the guys\ surely leads the league in bedside manner–and together we seem to have figured out a few things. I am looking forward to getting better slowly.

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Old Dog/New Night Photography Trick...

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I got out of bed at 3:45am on Sunday, more than 75 minutes later than on Saturday. The best news it that I have not yet felt like a jet-lagged Zombie and am getting lots of work done. On Sunday I enjoyed another swim and will be taking another ice bath in the […]

My Favorite Namibia Image: Does It Get Any Better Than This? Only Two...

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I thought that I was well on my way to being back in the eastern time zone but after hitting the sack at about 9pm I awoke for good at 2:30am, which is 7:30am Namibia time. I answered lots of e-mails. I headed into town to do some food shopping and to order […]

The Namibia Trip Report, The Grand Finale (Not!), and Home Sweet Home

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After another long travel experience–details below, I arrived at my office home in Indian Lake Estates, FL at 2:30pm on the afternoon of Friday, April 19, 2016.

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Quivering at Sunset…

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I should be almost home if everything has gone according to plan. I hope to be visiting with y’all on a regular, more personal basis again here soon. I should be back in the office late on the afternoon of Friday, April 29.

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Exposure Question: How Far to the Right? And Still More 100-400 II Versatility

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I should be well on my way home if everything had gone according to plan. I hope to be visiting with y’all on again soon. I will be back in the office late on the afternoon of Friday, April 29.

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100-400II Versatility: Japanese Bone China...

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We are staying in a lovely hotel in Swakopmund, Namibia. On Wednesday, April 20 we enjoyed one of our best days of the trip. We photographed Great White Pelicans in the morning and both Lesser and Greater Flamingoes in the afternoon. Then another great dinner, this one at Swakopmund Brauhaus. Wim has me […]

Too Much, Not Enough, Or Just Right?

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I hope that I am doing well somewhere in Namibia. If all goes well and I stay out of trouble, I will be back in the office late on the afternoon of Friday, April 29.

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Sharing Finds, Inspiration, and Lenses...

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Hopefully I am still somewhere in Namibia and still feeling pretty darned good. If all goes as planned, I should be back at Indian Lake Estates on the afternoon of April 29. Folks sending new inquiries about selling used gear are best advised to get in touch with me at the end of […]

Why You Should Never Use AWB With Changing Backgrounds...

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I hope that I am doing well somewhere in Namibia. If all goes well and I stay out of trouble, I will be back in the office late on the afternoon of Friday, April 29.

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Heart Attack Ridge Oryx...

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I am working on this blog post in Swakopmund, Namibia on the way to a Walvis Bay Great White Pelican boat trip. The Namibia trip so far has been challenging, rewarding, and productive. The photographic opportunities have been as fantastic as advertised and I have learned several new techniques. Those include sharp star […]

Fifteen Percent Late Registration Discount: CES October 22-November 6, 2016 South Georgia/Falklands Expedition

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We headed to Etosha early this morning and should be photographing at the fabled water holes this afternoon and evening. I will be offline until April 28 or 29th and hope to be home on the later afternoon of April 29, 2016. The streak will be intact when I get home.

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Point Your Shadow Where?

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I hope that I am doing well somewhere in Namibia. If all goes well and I stay out of trouble, I will be back in the office late on the afternoon of Friday, April 29.

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Working in Manual Mode Re-Visited

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Hopefully, I am somewhere in Namibia feeling well and having fun.

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Too Many Lessons to List...

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I hope that I am doing well somewhere in Namibia. If all goes well and I stay out of trouble, I will be back in the office late on the afternoon of Friday, April 29.

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Focus Stacking 101 Primer

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I wrote this blog post on the morning of Friday, April 15, 2016. We leave Luderitz this morning to meet the group this afternoon at the Quiver Tree forest for afternoon and late night shooting sessions. We will not have internet for about four days.

Please remember that folks sending new inquiries […]

Adapting on the Fly... Great Mongoose News! And Induro Tripod (& Ballhead) News

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I hope that I am doing well somewhere in Namibia. If all goes well and I stay out of trouble, I will be back in the office late on the afternoon of Friday, April 29.

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Nile Green: More 100-400 II Versatility

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I had been thinking of taking out the 70-200II on our first afternoon session at Kolmenskop but decided at the last moment to go with the 1-4II. I was glad that I made that choice.

Please remember that folks sending new inquiries about selling new gear are best advised to get in […]