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Again I spent a good part of Saturday working on old image files…. And I started packing my checked bags. This blog post, which took me about 1 1\/4 hours to assemble, is the 170th in a row. It was published just before 5:30am on Saturday, June 28, 2015. I fly to Newark today to meet up with denise for our red-eye flight to Edinburgh, Scotland. <\/p>\n

Please Help Support My Work on the BAA Blog<\/strong> <\/h3>\n

Thanks a Stack! June has been a Great Month. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The last two weeks have been quite rewarding. Thanks a stack to the many who used our B&H links for purchases large and small. Right now I am working closely with my B&H rep to have four 400 DO and two 100-400 II BAA Affiliate orders expedited. It has been nearly impossible to come by a 400 DO II. I am hoping that my efforts pay dividends fairly soon…. The supply of 100-400IIs has been much more steady with availability every week to ten days. <\/p>\n

To show your appreciation for my efforts here, we ask, as always, that you use our the B&H and Amazon affiliate links on the right side of the blog for all of your purchases. B&H Is recommended for you major photography gear purchases, Amazon for your household, entertainment, and general purpose stuff. Please check the availability of all photographic accessories in the BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a>, especially Gitzo tripods, Wimberley tripod heads, and the like. We sell only what I have used, have tested, and can 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>.<\/p>\n

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Big Glass Advice Request…<\/h3>\n

An e-mail from SB: <\/strong> <\/h2>\n

Artie, Hope your summer is going well. I just watched your B&H video with Denise on Pleasing Blurs; lovely stuff. You guys have inspired me to try some! Thanks.<\/p>\n

We spoke late in April. I am almost ready to spend some money and yes, I will of course use your B&H affiliate link. First I have an important additional question (on top of what you and I have already spoken about before). Here goes:<\/p>\n

I am going to find myself with a $30k budget instead of the $20k that we had spoken about earlier. Keeping in mind that I own an EOS 7D Mark II and and an EOS 5D Mark III, which option below would you go with? Or would you recommend a different option? <\/p>\n

Be mindful that my biggest two lenses at the moment are 300mm F\/4L IS and the 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II. I also own the 24-105mm zoom and both the 1.4X III and the 2X III TCs.<\/em> <\/p>\n

Option 1:<\/h2>\n

Canon 600mm f\/4L IS II
\nCanon 500mm f\/4L IS II
\nCanon 300mm f\/2.8L IS II <\/p>\n

Option 2:<\/h2>\n

Canon 600mm f\/4L IS II
\nCanon 400mm f\/2.8L IS II
\nCanon 300mm f\/2.8L IS II<\/p>\n

Option 3:<\/h2>\n

Canon 500mm f\/4L IS II
\nCanon 400mm f\/2.8L IS II
\nCanon 300mm f\/2.8L IS II<\/p>\n

Option 4:<\/h2>\n

Canon 600mm f\/4L IS II
\nCanon 500mm f\/4L IS II
\nCanon 400mm f\/2.8L IS II<\/p>\n

Here is the e-mail conversation that followed:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

AM: Where do you photograph?
\nSB: Mostly in Ohio where I live.
\nAM: What do you like to photograph?
\nSB: All types of birds. And I love to do flight photography.
\nAM: Do you travel to Africa, Antarctica, the Galapagos or similar places with either large animals or very tame birds?
\nSB: Nope.
\nAM: Do you go out west to photograph large mammals in low light?
\nSB: Nope.
\nAM: How old are you?
\nSB: 50.
\nAM: Are you fairly fit?
\nSB: Yes, fairly.
\nAM: Give me a call at the office and we can do a phone consult. BTW, if you’d like to learn more about creating pleasing blurs, check out A Guide to Pleasing Blurs<\/a> by Denise Ippolito and Arthur Morris.<\/p>\n

Your Call<\/h3>\n

#1: Which of the options above would you recommend for SB? Why? (Try not to let the fact that you will be earning a 3.5% commission on the total influence your answer.)
\n#2: If none of the above, what combination of lenses would you recommend for him? Why?
\n#3: Which intermediate telephoto lens would you recommend? Why?
\n#4: Would you recommend that he consider the 200-400II f\/4L IS II with Internal TC? Why?
\n#5: Which of the super-telephotos on his list would you suggest that he definitely not buy? Why?
\n#6: Would you recommend an additional camera body? Why?
\n7: What other advice would you give SB? <\/p>\n

I will share my answers to the above with y’all here soon. artie<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In 2015, we are offering a 3-DAY IPT before Thanksgiving and a 4-DAY IPT after the holiday. You can attend either and spend Thanksgiving Day with your family. Sign up for both and we will be glad to apply a $100 discount to your balance. We know that there are lots of less costly workshops being offered these days. Many of them are downright cheap. Please remember that you get exactly what you pay for. With us you will have two full time pros there for you every minute we are in the field. Together they have more than 28 seasons of experience at the refuge. If you want the finest in photographic instruction and want to be assured of being in the right spot at exactly the right time every day, do join us. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Bosque del Apache 2015 BIRDS AS ART\/A Creative Adventure Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT). 3-FULL DAY IPT: NOV 22-24, 2015. $1149. Two great leaders: Denise Ippolito and Arthur Morris. Meet and greet and introductory slide program after dinner on your own at 7:00pm on SAT NOV 21. <\/h3>\n

Tens of thousands of Snow Geese, 10,000 Sandhill Cranes, ducks, amazing sunrises, sunsets, and blast-offs. Live, eat, and breathe photography with two of the world’s premier photographic educators at one of their very favorite photography locations on the planet. Top-notch in-the-field and Photoshop instruction. This will make 21 consecutive Novembers at Bosque for artie. This will be denise’s 7th workshop at the refuge. Nobody knows the place better than artie does. Join us to learn to think like a pro, to recognize situations and to anticipate them based on the weather, especially the sky conditions, the light, and the wind direction. Every time we make a move we will let you know why. When you head home being able to apply what you’ve learned on your home turf will prove to be invaluable. <\/p>\n

This workshop includes 3 morning and 3 afternoon photography sessions, an inspirational introductory slide program after dinner on your own on Saturday, 11\/21, all lunches, and after-lunch digital workflow, Photoshop, and image critiquing sessions. <\/p>\n

There is never a strict itinerary on a Bosque IPT as each day is tailored to the local conditions at the time and to the weather. We are totally flexible in order to maximize both the photographic and learning opportunities. We are up early each day leaving the hotel by 5:30 am to be in position for sunrise. We usually photograph until about 10:30am. Then it is back to Socorro for lunch and then a classroom session with the group most days. We head back to the refuge at about 3:30pm each day and photograph until sunset. We will be photographing lots of Snow Geese and lots of Sandhill Cranes with the emphasis on expanding both your technical skills and your creativity. <\/p>\n

A $449 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your slot for this IPT. Your balance, payable only by check, will be due on 7\/25\/2015. If you cancel and the trip fills, we will be glad to apply a credit applicable to a future IPT for the full amount less a $100 processing fee. If we do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date we will try to fill your spot from the waiting list. Whether or not your spot is filled, you will lose your deposit. If not, you can secure your spot by paying your balance. <\/p>\n

Please print, complete, and sign the form that is linked to here<\/a> and shoot it to us along with your deposit check (made out to “Arthur Morris.”) You can also leave your deposit with a credit card by calling the office at 863-692-0906. If you register by phone, please print, complete and sign the form as noted above and either mail it to us or e-mail the scan. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via e-mail<\/a><\/center>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In 2015, we are offering a 3-DAY IPT before Thanksgiving and a 4-DAY IPT after the holiday. You can attend either and spend Thanksgiving Day with your family. Sign up for both and we will be glad to apply a $100 discount to your balance. <\/p>\n

We know that there are lots of less costly workshops being offered these days. Please remember that you get exactly what you pay for. If you want the finest in photographic instruction and want to be assured of being in the right spot at exactly the right time, do join us.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Bosque del Apache 2015 BIRDS AS ART\/A Creative Adventure Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT). 4-DAY IPT: (three full and two 1\/2 DAYS) NOV 28-DEC 2, 2015. $1499. Two great leaders: Denise Ippolito and Arthur Morris. Meet and greet at 3pm on SAT NOV 28 followed by an afternoon photo session at the crane pools and the introductory slide program after dinner on your own.<\/h3>\n

Tens of thousands of Snow Geese, 10,000 Sandhill Cranes, ducks, amazing sunrises, sunsets, and blast-offs. Live, eat, and breathe photography with two of the world’s premier photographic educators at one of their very favorite photography locations on the planet. Top-notch in-the-field and Photoshop instruction. This will make 21 consecutive Novembers at Bosque for artie. This will be denise’s 7th workshop at the refuge. Nobody knows the place better than artie does. Join us to learn to think like a pro, to recognize situations and to anticipate them based on the weather, especially the sky conditions, the light, and the wind direction. Every time we make a move we will let you know why. When you head home being able to apply what you’ve learned on your home turf will prove to be invaluable. <\/p>\n

This workshop includes 4 afternoon (11\/28through 12\/1), 4 morning (11\/29 to 12\/2) photography sessions, an inspirational introductory slide program after dinner on your own on Saturday, 11\/28, all lunches, and after-lunch digital workflow, Photoshop, and image critiquing sessions. <\/p>\n

There is never a strict itinerary on a Bosque IPT as each day is tailored to the local conditions at the time and to the weather. We are totally flexible in order to maximize both the photographic and learning opportunities. We are up early each day leaving the hotel by 5:30 am to be in position for sunrise. We usually photograph until about 10:30am. Then it is back to Socorro for lunch and then a classroom session with the group most days. We head back to the refuge at about 3:30pm each day and photograph until sunset. We will be photographing lots of Snow Geese and lots of Sandhill Cranes with the emphasis on expanding both your technical skills and your creativity. <\/p>\n

A $599 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your slot for this IPT. Your balance, payable only by check, will be due on 7\/25\/2015. If you cancel and the trip fills, we will be glad to apply a credit applicable to a future IPT for the full amount less a $100 processing fee. If we do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date we will try to fill your spot from the waiting list. Whether or not your spot is filled, you will lose your deposit. If not, you can secure your spot by paying your balance. <\/p>\n

Please print, complete, and sign the form that is linked to here<\/a> and shoot it to us along with your deposit check (made out to “Arthur Morris.”) You can also leave your deposit with a credit card by calling the office at 863-692-0906. If you register by phone, please print, complete and sign the form as noted above and either mail it to us or e-mail the scan. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via e-mail<\/a><\/center>. <\/p>\n

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