{"id":28438,"date":"2015-08-12T06:00:28","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=28438"},"modified":"2015-08-12T15:25:33","modified_gmt":"2015-08-12T19:25:33","slug":"photographing-in-a-downpoureast-pond-insanity-the-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge-shorebird-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2015\/08\/12\/photographing-in-a-downpoureast-pond-insanity-the-jamaica-bay-wildlife-refuge-shorebird-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Photographing in a Downpour\/East Pond Insanity & the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Shorebird Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stuff<\/h3>\n

After the very wet morning photo session, I spent a great hour with Dr. Dan Holland, my Long Island Active Release Technique chiropractor. Then I spent some time with my Mom, did a little shopping and cooking, and worked on this blog post. I meet three of the 8 IPT folks for an add-on private morning tomorrow. After our working brunch I will head back to my Mom’s for some rest, drive to the IPT motel, and meet the group at 8pm. <\/p>\n

Including the time spent on image optimization this blog post took about 1 1\/2 hours to prepare; that is practically like a day off :). <\/p>\n

Singh-Ray Drop-in Filter Clarification<\/h3>\n

After going back and forth with my friends at Sing-Rey yesterday I have learned that the following is correct:<\/p>\n

To order either the 3 stop Resin or the 5-stop Glass filters for the super-telephoto drop-ins folks will need to call Singh-Ray at 800-486-5501 (toll free) or 863-993-4100. If for Canon, tell them which 52mm Mor-Slo filter you want to order, give them the code artie10, and then arrange to send in your filter holder. Why do you need to send your filter holder? They need to confirm a perfect fit for each order and they will install and clean the filter. Folks using other brand lenses need to let them know the size and will of course need to send in the filter holder after ordering. Did I mention that you need to give them the code artie10 to receive your discount and to ensure that I get my affiliate credit ? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more Singh-Ray info and for the B&H filter holder links. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This image was created with the tripod-mounted Canon EF 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens<\/a> (at 400mm) and the Canon EOS-1D X.<\/a>. ISO 1600 (set by ISO Safety Shift). Evaluative metering +1 stop: 1\/80 sec. at f\/6.3 in Tv mode. AWB. <\/p>\n

Center AF point\/AI Servo\/Rear Focus AF on the closest bird and recompose. 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: Shorebird flock in Armageddon Downpour <\/strong><\/h2>\n