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Amazon Stuff \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n

Many folks have written stating that they are confused about using our Amazon link to support my efforts here on the blog. Part of the problem is that some browsers do not show the logo links. As far as I know, all of the browsers show the logo links on the right side of each blog page. To help us out, simply click on the long skinny Amazon link that appears in the right-hand column of each blog page. Then begin your search. As long as you make all of your purchases in a single session, all will be successfully tracked to BAA. And all with be greatly appreciated. <\/p>\n

Folks in Canada can use this link: Amazon Canada<\/a> to start their searches. You can simplify things by saving the page as a favorite and then opening it each time that you shop. <\/p>\n

Simplicity, Undoing the BLUEs, and More…<\/h3>\n

After 6 straight days with more than 2500 page views, yesterday’s post, Simplicity, Undoing the BLUEs, and More…, garnered only 2171 such views. It was a great post; if you missed it, or if you ever photograph snow on a cloudy day, you can see it “Simplicity, Undoing the BLUEs, and More…” here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

107<\/h3>\n

This post marks 107 straight days with a new educational blog post. With so many folks getting in the habit of using our B&H and Amazon links why quit now? To show your appreciation for my efforts here, we do ask that you use our B&H and Amazon affiliate links for all of your B&H<\/a> and Amazon<\/a> purchases. Please check the availability of all photographic accessories in the BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a>. We sell only what I use and depend on. We will not sell you junk. We know what you need to make creating great images easy and fun. And we are always glad to answer your gear questions via e-mail<\/a><\/center>.<\/p>\n

You can find the following items in the store: Gitzo tripods<\/a>, Mongoose M3.6<\/a> and Wimberley<\/a> heads, plates, low feet, and accessories<\/a>, flash brackets<\/a>, <\/a>, Delkin e-film Pro Compact Flash Cards<\/a>, LensCoat<\/a> products, and our unique line-up of educational materials<\/a> including ABP I & II<\/a>, Digital Basics<\/a>, Site and Set-up e-Guides<\/a>, Canon and Nikon Camera Users and AF e-Guides<\/a>, and MP-4 Photoshop video tutorials<\/a> among others. <\/p>\n

Note: though we almost never have Mongoose M3.6 heads in stock we do have a few on the shelf right now. We are still waiting for more CR-X5 plates<\/a>. As always, the best way to ensure getting one of these great heads for your intermediate or super-telephoto lens (if they are out of stock) or one of the great CR-X5 plates<\/a> is to call Jim and place your order. You are then ensured of getting one from our next shipment. We will not of course bill your credit card until the item ships or drop-ships. <\/p>\n

We would of course appreciate you using our B&H and Amazon affiliate links for all of your B&H<\/a> and Amazon<\/a> major gear, video, electronic, household, and personal purchases. For the photographic stuff mentioned in the paragraph above we would of course greatly appreciate your business. Here is a huge thank you to the many who have been using our links on a regular basis and visiting the BAA Online<\/a> store as well. <\/p>\n

This blog post took more than 4 hours to prepare. Enjoy. And learn. <\/p>\n

Huge Thanks!<\/h3>\n

Huge thanks to the many readers who continue to use the BAA B&H and Amazon Affiliate links for purchases large and small. March has gotten off to a great start with folks buying several Version II Super-teles, several 1D X bodies, and a 200-400. Way to go and greatly appreciated. It is wonderful to see so many folks being appreciative of the streak. Remember, every purchase helps no matter how small and getting in the habit of using the BAA links will not cost you one penny more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This image was created yesterday morning at Gatorland with the Canon EF 200-400mm f\/4L IS USM Lens with Internal 1.4x Extender<\/a> (hand held with the internal extender in place at 560mm) and the Canon EOS-1D X<\/a>. ISO 400. Evaluative metering -1\/3 stop framed: 1\/1200 sec. at f\/6.8 in Manual mode. AWB. <\/p>\n

Two sensors to the left and two sensors above the central Sensor\/AI Servo-Surround\/Rear Focus AF squarely on the green lores as framed active at the moment of exposure. Click here<\/a> to see the latest version of the Rear Focus Tutorial. Click on the image to see a larger version.<\/p>\n

Image #1: Morning Light<\/center><\/h2>\n