{"id":3878,"date":"2011-02-10T14:30:44","date_gmt":"2011-02-10T18:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=3878"},"modified":"2011-02-24T11:41:39","modified_gmt":"2011-02-24T15:41:39","slug":"pro-focusingcomposition-trick-i-heard-hes-a-real-a-hole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2011\/02\/10\/pro-focusingcomposition-trick-i-heard-hes-a-real-a-hole\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro Focusing\/Composition Trick & I Heard He’s a Real A–hole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tripod-mounted Canon EF 800mm f\/5.6L IS lens with the 1.4X III teleconverter and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1 stop: 1\/320 sec. at f\/5.6. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Pro Focusing\/Composition Trick<\/h3>\n

This bird was swimming very slowly. I made a few images with the central sensor (the only one active and available at f\/8) on the leading edge of the bird’s breast just above the water line. The bird was too centered in the frame. I decided to try for an image with a more pleasing composition, one with the bird a bit farther back in the frame. Using rear button to focus as above, I released the rear focus button and panned smoothly a bit faster than the bird was swimming in hopes that at f\/11 the bird would be rendered in sharp focus. All three of the frames were sharp with this one the sharpest. This image is pretty much full frame. <\/p>\n

You can learn to set up for rear button focus in our camera User’s Guides<\/a> for the Mark III, the Mark IV, and the 7D. <\/p>\n

I Heard He’s a Real A–hole<\/h3>\n

The image above was created at a marsh not too far from the LaQuinta Inn in Fort Myers. Geri George and Denise and I had spread out as the birds were on the skittish side. The habitat was gorgeous as was the still blue water. I ran into another photographer as I made my way along the side of the impoundment in search of subjects. We chatted for a bit. Later on as we were headed back to the car our paths crossed again. <\/p>\n

He had mentioned that he was looking for spoonbills so I suggested that he get out with James Shadle<\/a> out to Alafia Banks aboard the Hooptie Deux. When he asked how to contact Jim I told him to to visit BIRDS AS ART and check out the Posse\/Small Group Instruction<\/a> link. He had a puzzled look on his face and said, “Isn’t that the Arthur Morris guy?” “Yes,” I said, I heard he’s a real a–hole.” “Yup,” said Denise. He said, “That’s what I’ve heard.” <\/p>\n

I stuck my hand out, shook his hand, and said, “Arthur Morris. Glad to meet you.” He had the same reaction as the last guy: “No way!” “Way,” I said, and we all had a good laugh. The guy’s name was Scott Smith, from Maryland I think. He said, “You are a really<\/em> nice guy.” I responded, “Don’t always believe everything that you hear or that you read on the internet.” <\/p>\n

I have come to realize that about 80% of the folks out there love me and the other 20% hate me. But I do not take it personally especially when you consider that of the 20% who think less than kindly of me, not one of them has ever met me or been on an IPT. And 100% of that 20% are bitter, unhappy, jealous folks. <\/p>\n

As I’ve been saying recently, I am happy with my life, happy with what I am doing, proud of the body of work and the legacy that I will be leaving, and happy with myself. All in all I am loving it.<\/p>\n

Shopper’s Guide<\/h2>\n

Below is a list of the gear that I used to create the image above. Thanks a stack to all who have used the Shopper’s Guide links to purchase their gear as a thank you for all the free information that we bring you on the Blog and in the Bulletins.<\/p>\n

Canon 800mm f\/5.L IS lens<\/a> Right now this is my all time favorite super-telephoto lens.
\nCanon 1.4X II teleconverter<\/a> This is my most used accessory; I would be lost without it.
\nCanon EOS-1D Mark IV professional digital camera bod.y<\/a> And this is the very best professional digital camera body that I have even used.. <\/p>\n

And from the BAA On-line Store:<\/p>\n

Gitzo 3530 LS Tripod<\/a> This one will last you a lifetime.
\nMongoose M3.6 Tripod Head<\/a> Right now this is the best tripod head around for use with lenses that weigh less than 9 pounds. For heavier lenses, check out the Wimberley V2 head<\/a>.
\n Double Bubble Level<\/a> You will find one in my camera’s hot shoe whenever I am not using flash.
\nDelkin 32gb e-Film Pro Compact Flash Card<\/a> Fast and dependable. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Tripod-mounted Canon EF 800mm f\/5.6L IS lens with the 1.4X III teleconverter and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1 stop: 1\/320 sec. at f\/5.6. <\/p>\n

Pro Focusing\/Composition Trick <\/p>\n

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