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Like Writing, Image Optimization is a Process/Learn a Ton By Not Peeking Ahead...

The Streak Continues: 299

Yesterday I made some more progress on my 2013 tax return. Swim, nap, meditation, ice bath, and a another good night’s sleep. This blog post, the 299th in a row, took me more than 4 hours to prepare. It was published at about 8:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, […]

Important 2nd-IBPC Prize Information and Lots of Great Bird Images

The Streak Continues: 298

Yesterday I made progress on my 2013 tax return. Swim, nap, meditation, ice bath, and a good night’s sleep. This blog post, the 298th in a row, took me close to 4 hours to prepare. It was published at about 6:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

As […]

What Are The Problems and the Solutions?/MLB Feel-Good Story/Health Basics Update & San Diego Stuff

The Streak Continues: 297

Well, I finally started my 2013 taxes yesterday. After about a gradual but steady five-year decline, BAA gross income rose quite significantly in 2013. So here is a big-time thank you to everyone who patronized BIRDS AS ART that year (and since!). I am never, however, sure how total receipts affect […]

Health Basics Follow-Up, Lots of New Used Gear Listings, and an Important Perspective Diagram Question...

The Streak Continues: 296

Yesterday was mostly NFL on the big LCD screen. The NY football Giants finally won a game. Whoohoo! This blog post, the 296th in a row, took me about 3 hours to prepare. It was published at about 8:00am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

As always, I […]

Difficult Questions Answered & Perspective and Image Design Education...

The Streak Continues: 295

After our one hour phone conference with Arash Hazeghi yesterday, I cleaned up a bunch of stuff that I had not quite understood; the way it works is that I ask the questions and Arash “‘splains” things. This morning I will spend another hour or two on stylistic issues and consistency […]

Stress, High Blood Pressure, and Breathing & Shedding Light on Canon EOS-7D Mark II Battery Misconceptions

The Streak Continues: 294

I finally finished editing/re-writing Arash Hazeghi’s first draft the new DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion e-Guide that we are doing together. We have another phone conference scheduled for this morning. This blog post, the 294th in a row, was published just before 7:30am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL.

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The Canon EOS-7D Mark II: Wading Through the Morass & DPP 4.0 Camera Compatibility Issues and Info

The Streak Continues: 293

I am having a great time being at home and taking good care of myself. Eating just two meals a day, breakfast and lunches of protein and vegetables only, I have lost more than five pounds slowly. My left knee and my right shoulder are both improving a lot. I spent […]

Canon EOS-7D Mark II AF at f/8 & Mode Dial Info/ DPP 4.0 Before and After Magic

The Streak Continues: 292

I am almost finished with the first edit of the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide that I am doing with Arash Hazeghi. We spoke on the phone yesterday for a bit so I have some re-writing to do today. We will spend an hour or two on the phone on Saturday […]

Difficult Questions

EOS-7D Mark II Thanks!

Thanks a stack to the 15 folks who pre-ordered their EOS 7D Mark II bodies (and lots of accessories) using a BAA affiliate link. If you missed all of yesterday’s excitement, click here. And best of luck to Geoffrey Cuff of the Cayman Islands with the Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO […]

My Take on the Comparative EOS-7D Mark II Specs

The Streak Continues: 290

I was excused early from jury duty yesterday. Then it was back to work. I woke before 4am, did 45 minutes of meditation, and then got to work on this blog post. This post, published at about 6:45am, took me about 1 3/4 hours to prepare and makes 290 in a […]

Finally: The Canon EOS-7D Mark II

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The Canon EOS-7D Mark II

I know that many of you who use a Canon 1.6 crop factor camera have been waiting too long for the rumored replacement for the EOS-7D. The Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera (body only) is now available for pre-order. If […]

Exposure Compensation Quiz Answers and Explanations

The Streak Continues: 289

I totally couch-potatoed it yesterday afternoon with the Fed-Ex golf and NFL on the big screen. In a zombie-like state, I fell asleep several times until I finally got into bed at about eleven. I woke at 3:45am and was trying to decide whether to try to go back to sleep […]

The EF 300mm f2.8L IS II: How Sharp is Sharp? Part VI of a Series

The Streak Continues: 288

Sleeping till after 6:00am was a rare treat. I guess that I needed it. I did spend lots more time yesterday working on the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide and enjoyed a short, easy swim of about 2/3 mile. That and a short afternoon nap. This post, published at about 7:45am, […]

Personal Insights on Getting Close/Texture City/Depth-of-field Question, and More...

The Streak Continues: 287

After spending lots of time on Friday working on the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide,I got inspired at about 4:00pm and just about finished Saturday morning’s blog post. A rare occurrence. After a great night’s sleep of more than 8 hours, today’s offering was published at 5:45am from my home in […]

More Fort DeSoto in Fall, Ladies, and Make Your Hotel Reservations Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

The Streak Continues: 286

After falling asleep early on the couch last night I was up and working just after 4:00am this morning, just a bit earlier than average. This blog was published at about 5:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed another long swim of just under a mile […]

Blower Brush Sensor Cleaning Tip & New Used Photo Gear Listings

The Streak Continues: 285

This blog was published just before 7:00am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed another long, easy swim of just under a mile and another short nap. I spent another four solid hours working on the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide, learning a ton as I go. […]

Head Throw Photography & Word Association

The Streak Continues: 284

This blog was published at about 5:15am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed another long, easy swim of just under a mile and a short nap. I spent four solid hours working on the DPP 4.0 RAW Conversion eGuide. This post, which took me about 2 […]

Fort DeSoto in Fall & the First-ever BAA ITF/MWS: $50

The Streak Continues: 283

This blog was published just after 7:15am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed another long, easy swim of just under a mile and another too-long nap. This post, which took me about 2 1/2 hours to prepare, makes 283 in a row. 365 is well within […]

This Could Be You! Plus Exposure Quiz and Lots More

The Streak Continues: 282

This blog was published just after 6:45am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL. Yesterday I enjoyed a long, easy swim of just under a mile and a too-long nap. Plus lots of golf, tennis, and the NFL on the big flat screen TV. I was in bed early at […]

A Strange Night's Sleep/How Did I Miss This One? & Sensor Cleaning /Lens Pen Mini Pro News

The Streak Continues: 281

This blog was published at about 6:30am from my home in Indian Lake Estates, FL after a strange night’s sleep. I was in bed by 10:00pm, a bit on the late side for me. I awoke at midnight to persistent but strong dull aches in both my right shoulder and my […]