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The thumbnails in the screen capture above represent the last two decades of what has been an amazing career. Click here<\/a> to see the BreezeBrowswer-created slide show. But see “Invitation” below for complete details. Click on the image for a better look at the thumbnails. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Reflections<\/h3>\n

Whenever I am looking at one of the many large Images for Slide Programs folders I am amazed. What a wonderful life and career I have had. And will continue to have. The places that I have visited. The birds and wildlife that I have seen. Wow! How blessed I have been. <\/p>\n

Folks often ask, “Don’t you get tired of waking up in a motel room bed 180 mornings each year?” I chuckle when I hear that. Why? If I did not like all the travel I would simply stay home. <\/p>\n

An Invitation…<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All are invited to click on the gallery link here<\/a>. I picked 120 of my all-time favorite images for a Canon project entitled “DreamLabo 5000.” To view the slide program simply click on the first image and then hit Next (above the image). Enjoy. All comments are welcome. If you would like to have some fun and help me out a bit, take the time to pick your five favorite images. You will find the file name as well as all the EXIF date below and to the left of each image. You can learn a lot by checking out the EXIF data for each digital image. There are very few film images in the slide program. Then cut and paste the file name without the number into your comment box. Each file name should look something like this: Northern Gannet male bringing nesting material to mate. <\/p>\n

Image Questions?<\/h3>\n

If you have questions about an image or two feel free to ask them by leaving a comment. Please indicate the image you are referring to with the file name as described above. <\/p>\n

BreezeBrowser Slide Program Feature<\/h3>\n

The HTML for the slide show linked to here was created in BreezeBrowser via Tools\/HTML in about 2 minutes. It is a little-known and little used feature that works extraordinarily well. Regular readers know that I use and depend on BreezeBrowser every day of the year. It allows me to sort my keepers and deletes the rejects faster than any other Windows browsing program. We use it on the main computer in the home office to catalog our images file-drawer style. And the companion program, Downloader Pro allows me to download my images quickly and conveniently. It automatically adds my IPTC data and the shooting location. I have it set up to create a folder named by the Month\/date\/year. The Breezebrowser\/Downloader Pro combo saves me many hours each week. To learn earn more or to purchase this great PC only program, click here<\/a>. As far as the BreezeBrowser\/Downloader Pro Combo goes, if you are using a Windows platform and are not using these two great programs you are at best, wasting your valuable time. My understanding is that Photo Mechanic is best for Mac-users. <\/p>\n

IPT Info<\/h3>\n

Many of our great trips are filling up. You will learn more about how to make great images on a BAA IPT than anywhere else on the planet. Click here<\/a> for info on the Anhinga Trail IPT. Click here<\/a> for info on the Estero Lagoon IPT. Click here<\/a> for info on the just announced San Diego Short Notice IPT–only 2 slots left on that one. And click here<\/a> to learn about the just-announced 2014 Bosque IPTs. You will find additional IPTs and general info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Great Buy: Used Canon 800mm f\/5\/6L IS Lens for Sale<\/h3>\n

Friend and multiple IPT-veteran Monte Brown is offering his lightly used Canon 800mm f\/5.6L IS lens in excellent condition for sale for $9,500. Purchase includes the lens case and hood, the 4th Generation Design Low Foot, the original foot, a LensCoat, the original invoice and the original Canon shipping carton. The lens was purchased new from B&H in April 2009 and was recently underwent a pre-sale clean and check by Canon. The buyer pays insured shipping via UPS Ground to US addresses only. The lens will be shipped only after your check clears. <\/p>\n

The Canon EF 800mm f\/5.6L IS USM Autofocus lens<\/a> sells new for $13,223.00 so you will save a bundle on a great lens. No need to ever use a 2X… <\/p>\n

If interested you can contact Monte by phone at 1-765-744-1421 or via e-mail<\/a><\/center>.<\/p>\n

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Last Year’s Grand Prize winning image by Lou Coetzer<\/h3>\n

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Time is Running Out!
\nBIRDS AS ART 2nd International Bird Photography Competition
\nThe December 31, 2013 closing deadline is fast approaching.<\/h3>\n

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Learn more and enter the BIRDS AS ART 2nd International Bird Photography Competition here<\/a>. Twenty-five great prizes including the $1000 Grand Prize and intense competition. Bring your best. <\/p>\n

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