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Figuring Things Out (at new bird photography locations)

Thanks!

Thanks to all who commented on Bob Eastman’s fine photographs in yesterday’s post. My favorite image was #3, the banking eagle for its sheer artistic perfection and the evenly lit underwings.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens

John Doskoch is offering a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4 FL ED VR […]

What Bob Eastman Learned on the Homer IPTs

Homer 2024 Eagle IPTs Filling Fast; Early-bird Discount Expiring Soon

Right now, my two 2024 Homer IPTs are half-full only two weeks after being announced. That the two photographers who have already signed up for both 2024 sessions are Homer IPT veterans should tell you something. I am offering an early-bird registration discount that expires […]

Hapless But Happy and Loving It! The Life of Bob Eastman

Homer 2024 Eagle IPTs Filling Fast; Early-bird Discount Expiring Soon

Right now, my two 2024 Homer IPTs are half-full only two weeks after being announced. That the two photographers who have already signed up for both 2024 sessions are Homer IPT veterans should tell you something. I am offering an early-bird registration discount that expires […]

Relocated Sandhill Crane Colt. Tough Exposure Question

Homer 2024 Eagle IPTs Filling Fast; Early-bird Discount Expiring Soon

Right now, my two 2024 Homer IPTs are half-full only two weeks after being announced. That the two photographers who have already signed up for both 2024 sessions are Homer IPT veterans should tell you something. I am offering an early-bird registration discount that expires […]

Tight Eagle Flight Photography & 2024 Homer/Kachemak Bay Bald Eagle IPT Early-bird Discount Info

Adapted Bob Eastman comment

Artie. (I stayed out on deck on most Kachemak Bay crossings) because it was the trip of a lifetime for me. I wanted to live the dream and capture the moment in time and the beauty surrounding us. Alaska was and is amazing and so beautiful. Seeing the soaring eagles and […]

A 62-frame Midair Eagle Tussle & a chance to learn

ILE Baby Crane and Eagle In-the-Field Sessions

Right now, I have at least four tame baby cranes and two baby eagles here at ILE and nobody to share them with. The timing for a great learning and photo session here has never been better. $300 for two solid hours of detailed photographic instruction till and […]

Sea Otter Pups in the Harbor at Homer, AK

ILE Baby Crane and Eagle In-the-Field Sessions

Right now, I have five tame baby cranes and two baby eagles here at ILE and nobody to share them with. The timing for a great learning and photo session here has never been better. $300 for two solid hours of detailed photographic instruction till Sunday. We can […]

Score Six for Canon, Fort DeSoto, & Clemens Van der Werf!

ILE Baby Crane and Eagle In-the-Field Sessions

Right now, I have five tame baby cranes and two baby eagles here at ILE and nobody to share them with. The timing for a great learning and photo session here has never been better. $300 for two solid hours of detailed photographic instruction from this Sunday through […]

Black Vulture Squabble and a Tiny, Hungry Crane Chick

Your Call?

Which of today’s two featured images do you like best? Please leave a comment and let us know why you made your choice.

Thanks to the many who left thoughtful comments on the two very similar Pacific-race Brown Pelican images yesterday. My very great preference was for Image #2 because it was […]

Picking Your Keepers in Photo Mechanic. And Color Mixer

Your Call?

Today’s two featured images are quite similar. They are of the same bird and were taken just 27 seconds apart. Which pelican pose is the strongest? Why? For me, this one is a no-contest.

This Just In

Our landline (863-692-0906), has been giving us problems on and off for days. If you […]

Dealing With Constantly Changing Light

Your Call?

Which of today’s two featured images do you like best, the one made in the sun or the one made when it briefly turned cloudy? Why?

Scroll down to learn how to come up with perfect exposures in sunny and cloudy conditions with any system.

This Just In

Our landline (863-692-0906) has […]

Give Me 80 Very Good Minutes. On Backgrounds

This Just In

Our landline (863-692-0906) has been giving us problems for days. If you have left a message and not heard from us, please get in via e-mail. If you would like to leave a deposit for the first Fort DeSoto IPT, for one or both of the Homer IPTs, or for an In-the-Field […]

Very Late for Brunch on a Dark Cloudy Morning

ILE Baby Crane and Eagle In-the-Field Sessions

Right now, I have five tame baby cranes and two baby eagles here at ILE. Timing for a great learning and photo session has never been better. $300 for two solid hours of detailed photographic instruction from this Saturday onwards. If you are interested in joining me, please […]

Fan Mail from an (Ethical) Wildlife Photographer

Stick Marsh In-the-Field Sessions

I am offering two Stick Marsh In-the-Field Sessions, one on Thursday and one on Friday: $300 for two solid hours of detailed photographic instruction. I have one sign-up for each day, and old friend Mike Gotthelf is joining me for both days (and a pool deck dinner on Thursday evening). I […]

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

What’s Up?

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 […]