{"id":33028,"date":"2016-05-08T03:41:41","date_gmt":"2016-05-08T07:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=33028"},"modified":"2016-05-14T20:52:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-15T00:52:11","slug":"can-photography-actually-be-simple-or-is-it-genetic-and-1dx-ii-comments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2016\/05\/08\/can-photography-actually-be-simple-or-is-it-genetic-and-1dx-ii-comments\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Photography Actually Be Simple? Or is it Genetic? And 1DX II Comments&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What&#8217;s Up?<\/h3>\n<p>Saturday was a lazy day but I did manage to get some work done. How lazy? My 1DX II is still in the B&#038;H shipping box and still sitting on the bookcase in my entry foyer&#8230; Tomorrow. <\/p>\n<p>In the good news department we now have nine folks signed up for the AUG 2017 Galapagos trip&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><center><noscript><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/servedby.flashtalking.com\/click\/8\/55973;1705289;0;209;0\/?ft_width=728&#038;ft_height=90&#038;url=9277912\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/servedby.flashtalking.com\/imp\/8\/55973;1705289;205;gif;BirdsAsArt;728x90\/?\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/noscript><br \/>\n<script language=\"Javascript1.1\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar ftClick = \"\";\nvar ftExpTrack_1705289 = \"\";\nvar ftX = \"\";\nvar ftY = \"\";\nvar ftZ = \"\";\nvar ftOBA = 1;\nvar ftContent = \"\";\nvar ftCustom = \"\";\nvar ft728x90_OOBclickTrack = \"\";\nvar ftRandom = Math.random()*1000000;\nvar ftBuildTag1 = \"<scr\";\nvar ftBuildTag2 = \"<\/\";\nvar ftClick_1705289 = ftClick;\nif(typeof(ft_referrer)==\"undefined\"){var ft_referrer=(function(){var r=\"\";if(window==top){r=window.location.href;}else{try{r=window.parent.location.href;}catch(e){}r=(r)?r:document.referrer;}while(encodeURIComponent(r).length>1000){r=r.substring(0,r.length-1);}return r;}());}\nvar ftDomain = (window==top)?\"\":(function(){var d=document.referrer,h=(d)?d.match(\"(?::q\/q\/)+([qw-]+(q.[qw-]+)+)(q\/)?\".replace(\/q\/g,decodeURIComponent(\"%\"+\"5C\")))[1]:\"\";return (h&&h!=location.host)?\"&ft_ifb=1&ft_domain=\"+encodeURIComponent(h):\"\";}());\nvar ftTag = ftBuildTag1 + 'ipt language=\"javascript1.1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" ';\nftTag += 'src=\"http:\/\/servedby.flashtalking.com\/imp\/8\/55973;1705289;201;js;BirdsAsArt;728x90\/?ftx='+ftX+'&fty='+ftY+'&ftadz='+ftZ+'&ftscw='+ftContent+'&ft_custom='+ftCustom+'&ftOBA='+ftOBA+ftDomain+'&ft_referrer='+encodeURIComponent(ft_referrer)+'&cachebuster='+ftRandom+'\" id=\"ftscript_728x90\" name=\"ftscript_728x90\"';\nftTag += '>' + ftBuildTag2 + 'script>';\ndocument.write(ftTag);\n<\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>The Streak<\/h3>\n<p>Today\u2019s blog post marks 184 days in a row with a new educational blog post, dozens of new topics to cover, and no end in sight until my big South America trip next fall. As always-\u2013and folks have been doing a really great job recently\u2013-please remember to use our B&#038;H links for your major gear purchases. For best results use one of our many product-specific links; after clicking on one of those you can continue shopping with all subsequent purchases invisibly tracked to BAA. Your doing so is always greatly appreciated. Please remember: web orders only. Please remember that if you are shopping for items that we carry in the BAA Online Store (as noted in red at the close of this post below) we would appreciate your business.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/general\/jenmagnolia.jpg\" class='shutterset'><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/general\/jenmagnolia.jpg\" alt=\"jenmagnolia\" title=\"jenmagnolia\" width=650 \/><\/a>  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>Magnolia blossom on i-Phone 5s.<br \/>\nImage courtesy of and copyright 2016 Jennifer Morris <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Can Photography Actually Be Simple?<\/h3>\n<p>After our canceled boat trip last Wednesday morning, Jim and I drove through Armageddon-like storms. At 8am it was actually getting very dark. Deep puddles at the edges of the roadways grabbed the steering wheel repeatedly and tried to wrench it away from Jim. I was glad when we got home safely. <\/p>\n<p>As we pulled into my driveway I noticed a single fresh blossom on the small Magnolia tree in front of the house. &#8220;I should photograph that when the rain quits&#8221; I thought. That thought passed quickly.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday I was walked out to meet older daughter Jennifer at her car. She showed me a single image on her cell phone. Of the Magnolia blossom. The image was strikingly beautiful. I asked her to send it to me via e-mail. She did. She showed me about 15 similar images of the flower, but the first one was the winner. <\/p>\n<p>There are lots of lessons for all of us in this short tale. <\/p>\n<p>1-when you see something that catches your eye, photograph it. Do not wait.<br \/>\n2-when you see something that catches your eye, make lots of image, create horizontals and verticals, and vary the compositions.<br \/>\n3-the best image in a series will almost always jump up and grab you. <\/p>\n<h3>Is it Genetic? <\/h3>\n<p>Surely not. Keep your eyes open. Photograph what turns you on. It will not matter who your father is. <\/p>\n<h3>The 1DX II Thoughts&#8230;<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>An e-mail Conversation with Roy Prasad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AM: Hi Roy, Thanks for writing. <\/p>\n<p>RP: My 1DX2 was actually delivered today. It is quite a bit heavier than a 5DS R. Here\u2019s a question: if I have a 5DSR, do I really need a 1DX2?  <\/p>\n<p>AM: Only you can answer that. <\/p>\n<p>RP: Obviously, the 1DX2 has the 14 fps frame rate, which is great for birds in flight or other action photography.  The 5DSR is limited to only 5 fps.  But it has a massive 50MP sensor with incredible detail.  And for the cost of a 1DX2, I can buy two 5DSRs.<\/p>\n<p>AM: I know all that. I own two 5DS R bodies. And now I own a 1D X II. I will be using it a lot this week on the Fort DeSoto IPT. <\/p>\n<p>RP: What is great about the 1DX II is its massive battery, the built in vertical grip, its ability to take a lot of abuse (although I take excellent care of my gear), its ability to operate in inclement weather, etc.  Is there anything the 1DX II can do that the 5DS R simply can\u2019t? How about the speed and accuracy of AF? To  be limited to only 20MP is a bummer. <\/p>\n<p>AM: To some degree.  But there are lots of potential pluses. Here is what I am looking forward to with my 1DX II: <\/p>\n<p>That big battery drives AF with either TC much faster than a 5DS R making combinations like the 400 DO II with the 2X III TC much more viable and much more deadly.  <\/p>\n<p>And at f\/8, I will have all the AF points active. This is a huge plus for me as I often use the 2X III TC with my 500 or 600 II lenses, and the same will be true when I use the 1.4X III with the 100-400 II and the 1D X II.<\/p>\n<p>The improved AF system that will surely be the best ever by far and high ISO noise performance will also be the best ever. The 1DX II has a new AF sensor, a new lens systems within the AF system, and more powerful processing. Thus, I am expecting AF to be greatly improved. <\/p>\n<p>RP: So what makes better sense, a 5DSR and a 1DX II or two 5DS R bodies? <\/p>\n<p>AM: Consider what I wrote above, read what I have to say about the 1DX II in the next few weeks, and make your decision \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>later and love, artie<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"180\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=180x150&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=7844&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Michael Tapes&#8217; 1DX II AF Galleries<\/h3>\n<p>Michael Tapes, the creator of <a href=\"https:\/\/store.birdsasart.com\/shop\/item.aspx?itemid=304\">LensAlign\/FocusTune<\/a>, has been photographing birds for only two years. Check out his 1DX II Osprey\/Spoonbill flight gallery (400 DO II + 1\/4X III TC + 1DX II) <a href=\"https:\/\/mtapes.smugmug.com\/1Dx2-First-Shoot\">here<\/a> and his Great Blue Heron\/Least Tern diving gallery (400 DO II + 2X III TC + 1DX II) <a href=\"https:\/\/mtapes.smugmug.com\/160507-400-DO--TC2X\/\">here<\/a>. While there is a clunker or two in these galleries and while Michael likes to crop a bit too tightly at times, there are some very fine images (can you say &#8220;Osprey&#8221;?)and the 400 DO II\/2X III TC Least Tern images are amazingly sharp and well done. Thanks to Michael for letting me share the two galleries with you here. <\/p>\n<h3>The 1D X II<\/h3>\n<p>If what you read or today or what you read on the blog inspires you to purchase a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1221604-REG\/canon_0931c016_eos_1d_x_mark_ii.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CAE1DX2K\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCAE1DX2K\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera Premium Kit with 64GB Card and Reader<\/a> please use the active link or click on the logo-link above. Doing so will be greatly appreciated. Many who used our link right off the bat already have their 1DX Mark IIs. <\/p>\n<h3>Please Remember to use our Affiliate Links \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n<p>To show your appreciation for my continuing efforts here, we ask, as always, that you get in the habit of using my B&#038;H affiliate links on the right side of the blog for all of your photo and electronics purchases. Please check the availability of all photographic accessories in the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.birdsasart.com\/shop\/default.aspx\">BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a>, especially the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.birdsasart.com\/shop\/item.aspx?itemid=274\">Mongoose M3.6 tripod heads<\/a>, Induro tripods and ballheads, Wimberley <a href=\"https:\/\/store.birdsasart.com\/shop\/item.aspx?itemid=35\">heads<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/store.birdsasart.com\/shop\/category.aspx?catid=8\">plates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.birdsasart.com\/shop\/category.aspx?catid=17\">LensCoats and accessories<\/a>, 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 <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>I would of course appreciate your using our B&#038;H affiliate links for all of your major gear, video, and electronic purchases. <font color=red><strong>For the photographic stuff mentioned in the paragraph above we, meaning BAA, would of course greatly appreciate your business. <\/strong><\/font> Here is a huge thank you to the many who have been using our links on a regular basis and visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.birdsasart.com\/shop\/default.aspx\">BAA Online<\/a> store as well.   <\/p>\n<p>I would of course appreciate your using our B&#038;H affiliate links for all of your major gear, video, and electronic purchases. <font color=red><strong>For the photographic stuff mentioned in the paragraph above we, meaning BAA, would of course greatly appreciate your business. <\/strong><\/font> Here is a huge thank you to the many who have been using our links on a regular basis and visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.birdsasart.com\/shop\/default.aspx\">BAA Online<\/a> store as well. <\/p>\n<h3>Facebook<\/h3>\n<p>Be sure to like and follow BAA on Facebook by clicking on the logo link upper right. Tanks a stack!<\/p>\n<h3>Typos<\/h3>\n<p>In all blog posts and Bulletins, feel free to <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> or to leave a comment regarding any typos or errors. Just be right \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s Up? <\/p>\n<p>Saturday was a lazy day but I did manage to get some work done. How lazy? 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