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The Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM Lens. Not for everyone … When it comes to a workhorse focal length for bird photography, I would recommend a 600mm f/4 over the 400mm f/2.8 for just about everyone. Why? The size of the bird in the frame is determined by the square of the focal length. Thus, a […] What’s Up? Bob Eastman and I have again been enjoying some great photography here at Indian Lake Estates. The story of the 80-pound road-killed wild boar is hilarious though it did not really generate any good photographic chances for us. But we got some great stuff on Sunday morning at a road-kill cafe set-up. And […] What’s Up? On Friday morning, Bob Eastman enjoyed his first roadkill cafe experience with the ILE vultures. When he returned from Vero he showed up with a huge, very smelly dead raccoon that he shoveled up on SR 60 and placed in a large cooler. He did not have faith in the creature, but I […] Keep or Delete? Ordinary or Special? The dearth of birds on the perches and the overall lack of variety and action has left me concentrating on the cranes. Here is the question of the day: Is it possible to create a special image of a crane standing there doing nothing (Images #1 or 2), or […] Nearly Comprehensive YouTube Video Guide: Shutter Speeds for Bird Photography View, bookmark, and study this 46-minute video and learn about choosing a suitable shutter speed for all types of bird photography — for static subjects, for flight, and for various types of action. Not to mention for creating the pleasingly blurred images that I […] Mr. Gambini, Are You Mocking Me With That Outfit? My all-time favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption. Tied for second are Forrest Gump and My Cousin Vinny. What are you three all-time favorite movies? What’s Up? As the pool pump continues to die, I have been swimming my daily quarter mile in 70 to 74°F […] This image was created on 5 December 2024 — hey, that is today! — down by the lake at Indian Lake Estates, FL. I used the handheld peashooter rig, the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens with the Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter (at 242mm) and The One, the Sony Alpha […] B&H Holiday Book There are some great buys in this holiday “book.” Click on the logo-link above to view it online. Use the left and right arrow keys to access the pages in the book. To purchase an item, you must click on the SKU, the stock-keeping unit #, the number just to the […] I Can’t Believe I Forgot the Yellow Onions! In response to Maggi Fuller’s question at the Was it the Sony 200-600 G Lens? Was it the Sony α-1 with Firmware v2.02? Was it My Sony α-1 with Firmware v2.02 Camera Setup (.DAT file)? Or was it My Teaching Ability? blog post here, I posted […] Roast Turkey with Hazel’s apple and celery stuffing. I-Phone 15+ image What’s Up? On Wednesday at about 2pm Bob and I decided to head to Publix and grab some turkey parts. I wound up purchasing a 16.2 lb. bird and all the fixings.I did my best to remember my late Mom’s stuffing […] Happy Bird Day! The stuffed, 16 lb. turkey is in the oven. I was about to buy one turkey thigh yesterday at Publix for $7.99 when a friendly lady pointed out that I could buy a whole turkey for eight dollars and change. So I did! Don’t eat too much and enjoy the football […] Your Call? Which is the stronger image, #1 or #2. Why? What’s Up? Bob Eastman and I continue to have a ton of fun doing bird photography, now at Indian Lake Estates (after our 26 great days at Sebastian Inlet). We got back to my house at 1:00pm on Saturday past and four hours later […] Your Call? You know the drill by now. Be a mensch and leave a comment letting everyone know which image you think is the strongest and why you made your choice. Sony Alpha 1 (a-1) Used Gear Page regular and BAA friend Anthony Ardito is offering a (firmware v2.02) Sony A-1 camera body in […] Your Call? Which three of today’s nine featured images do you think are the strongest? If you have a moment, please let us know why you made your choices. Much appreciated. Please put the best one of the three first, and so on. From an i-Phone 15+ raw file Image #1: November 20, […] Sony a-1 II Pre-order Info Updated Those who wish to receive my Sony a-1 II settings for free in the form of a CAMSET.DAT file with instructions and an explanatory Buttons and Dials Guide should pre-order from one of my affiliate programs as below. To pre-order your Sony a-1 II from B&H, you must […] Sony Alpha 1 Version II If you already have your mind made up on the a-1 II, read no further; click on this link at 9am today to pre-order and watch the B&H product announcement presentation. I will be ordering one today and will be creating a .DAT file and a Buttons and Dials […] What’s Up? On Saturday, multiple IPT veteran Sandra Calderbank joined Bob Eastman and me for a morning of instruction at Sebastian Inlet. Following the #1 rule for wind against sun conditions, we arrived very early to be in position to work the sunrise. Here is how I helped Sandy set up for Shutter Priority with […] Your Call Which of today’s three featured images do you think is the strongest? Why? What’s Up? Conditions were perfect on Thursday morning: cloudy bright conditions with an 18 mph wind from the southeast. There was not much going on until about 9am when the tide began to ebb. Both Bob and I had some […] Sony a-1 II If you are thinking of purchasing a Sony a-1 II soon, do not pre-order one. Wait till I can supply a link so that you can earn a free setting guide when and if I purchase one. Thanks! Thanks for all the erudite comments on the last blog post. That would be […] What’s Up? John Johnson drove up from Naples to spend three days at the inlet with Bob Eastman and me. Monday morning was like August in Florida. It was hot and still (with no-see-ums!). We worked the northwest pool and had a very few good chances. The South Jetty was not a whole lot better […] |
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