{"id":54596,"date":"2018-12-26T04:44:02","date_gmt":"2018-12-26T08:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=54596"},"modified":"2019-01-02T04:26:54","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T08:26:54","slug":"__trashed-32","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2018\/12\/26\/__trashed-32\/","title":{"rendered":"Always Look for an Edge &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Stuff<\/h3>\n<p>I will be away for almost a month while leading the 2018\/2019 Falklands land-based IPT. I should be back in the office (and back in the pool) on the afternoon of Monday, January 14, 2019. Happy new year! I should have good internet access until Friday December 21 and then again on the weekend of January 12\/13. I will surely not be online from December 23-27 and then again from January 4-7. I may or may not have limited internet access at other times.<\/p>\n<p>Jim and Jen will be in the office weekdays to help you with your online orders and with IPT registrations.<\/p>\n<p>I was thrilled recently to learn that first-timer Shonagh Adelman of Chattanooga, TN signed up for the 2019 Puffins and Gannets and Red Kites IPT. As he is the first registrant, we need three more for the trip to go. I am counting on it and hope for a sellout with ten plus the two leaders; there are lots of puffins and gannets. \ud83d\ude42  <\/p>\n<p>I still need three or four folks for the Galapagos trip. If you would like to explore the possibilities, please get in touch via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center>. No reasonable offer will be turned down.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>BIRDS AS ART B&#038;H Essential Gear Bags<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>BIRDS AS ART B&#038;H Essential Gear Bags<\/h3>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/browse\/birds-as-art-essential-gear-bags\/ci\/41165\/N\/0\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> or on the logo-link above to check out some great B&#038;H year-end deals in the category that best suits you and your photography.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_1_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>The iPhone Photography e-Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you missed the long-awaited announcement yesterday, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2018\/12\/06\/hard-to-believe-and-announcing-the-iphone-photography-e-guide-by-doctor-cliff-oliver\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to learn about Cliff Oliver&#8217;s great new iPhone e-Guide. To order your copy of the The iPhone Photography e-Guide, please click <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-iphone-photography-e-guide-by-dr-cliff-oliver\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  The PDF is sent link by e-mail for downloading: the file is relatively huge at 216 MB. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>2019 San Diego 4 1\/2-DAY BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tour (IPT) SUN JAN 20, 2019 thru and including the morning session on THURS JAN 24: 4 1\/2 days: $2099. (Limit: 10\/Openings: 4) Introductory Meet and Greet at 7:00pm on the evening before the IPT begins: THURS, 6 DEC. <\/li>\n<li>The 2019 Hooptie Deux\/Roseate Spoonbill Boat 3 1\/2 DAY IPT &#8212; FEB 16 thru 19, 2019: $2599.00. Limit: 5 photographers\/Openings: 2.<\/li>\n<li>The New, Expanded 2019 UK Puffins, Gannets, &#038; Red Kites IPT. Thursday June 27 (from EDI) through Tuesday, July 9, 2019 (on the ground; fly home on Wednesday July 10.): $9,999. Limit 10 photographers\/Openings: 9. This trip needs four to run. Co-leader: Peter Kes.<\/li>\n<li>The GALAPAGOS Photo Cruise of a Lifetime IPT\/The Complete Galapagos Photographic Experience. July 23 to August 6, 2019 on the boat. 13 FULL and two half-days of photography: $14,499. Limit: 12 photographers\/Openings: 4. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez_banner_container_133_11\" style=\"margin:auto;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\">\n   <script src=\"https:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/webfont\/1\/webfont.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n   <script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/ez_banner\/?b=133&#038;v=1.1&#038;aff_num=7226&#038;sid=EZBANNER\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n<p>BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_2_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>The iPhone Photography e-Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you missed the long-awaited announcement yesterday, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2018\/12\/06\/hard-to-believe-and-announcing-the-iphone-photography-e-guide-by-doctor-cliff-oliver\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to learn about Cliff Oliver&#8217;s great new iPhone e-Guide. To order your copy of the The iPhone Photography e-Guide, please click <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-iphone-photography-e-guide-by-dr-cliff-oliver\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  The PDF is sent link by e-mail for downloading: the file is relatively huge at 216 MB. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Selling Your Used Photo Gear Through BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n<p>Selling your used (or like-new) photo gear through the BAA Blog is a great idea. We charge only a 5% commission. One of the more popular used gear for sale sites charged a minimum of 20%. Plus assorted fees! Yikes. They went out of business. And e-Bay fees are now up to 13%. The minimum item price here is $500 (or less for a $25 fee). If you are interested please scroll down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2016\/09\/01\/a-man-not-of-his-word-so-whats-the-deal-with-item-4-and-the-complete-items-for-sale-info-e-mail\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> or shoot us an <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> with the words Items for Sale Info Request cut and pasted into the Subject line :). Stuff that is priced fairly &#8212; I offer pricing advice to those who agree to the terms &#8212; usually sells in no time flat. Over the past year, we have sold many dozens of items. Do know that prices on some items like the EOS-1D Mark IV, the old Canon 100-400, the old 500mm, the EOS-7D and 7D Mark II and the original 400mm DO lens have been dropping steadily. You can always see the current listings by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/used-photography-gear-for-sale\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> or on the Used Photo Gear tab on the orange-yellow menu bar near the top of each blog post page.<\/p>\n<h3>Money Saving Reminder<\/h3>\n<p>If you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&#038;H, would enjoy free overnight shipping, and would like a $50 discount on your first purchase, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bedfords.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to order and enter the coupon code BIRDSASART at checkout. If you are looking to strike a deal on Canon or Nikon gear (including the big telephotos) or on a multiple item order, contact Steve Elkins via <a href=\"mailto:Steve@bedfords.com\">e-mail<\/a> or on his cell at (479) 381-2592 (Eastern time) and be sure to mention your BIRDSASART coupon code and use it for your online order. Steve currently has several D850s in stock along with a Nikon 600mm f\/4 VR. He is taking pre-orders for the new Nikon 500 P and the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera body.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez_banner_container_141_10\" style=\"margin:auto;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\">\n   <script src=\"https:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/webfont\/1\/webfont.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n   <script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/ez_banner\/?b=141&#038;v=1.0&#038;aff_num=7226&#038;sid=EZBANNER\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Gear Questions and Advice<\/h3>\n<p>Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of photographers whom I see in the field and on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdphotographers.net\/forums\/content.php?s=52d51423c223b39bdca1765c6839ffc2\" target=\"_blank\">BPN<\/a>, are&#8211;out of ignorance&#8211;using the wrong gear especially when it comes to tripods and more especially, tripod heads&#8230; Please know that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a>. Those questions might deal with systems, camera bodies, accessories, and\/or lens choices and decisions.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_3_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image was created on the morning of March 23, 2018 at ILE with the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/blubb-big-lens-ultimate-bean-bag\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BLUBB<\/a>-supported <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/520646-USA\/Nikon_2173_Telephoto_AF_S_Nikkor_600mm.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NI6004GEDVR\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNI6004GEDVR\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f\/4G ED VR AF lens<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1052071-REG\/nikon_2219_af_s_teleconverter_tc_14e_iii.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NITC14EIII\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNITC14EIII\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1351688-REG\/nikon_d850_dslr_camera_body.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NID850\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNID850\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon D850.<\/a> ISO 400. Matrix metering at about -1\/3 stop: 1\/1600 sec at f\/6.3 in Manual mode. AUTO2 WB at 8:05am on a crystal clear morning.  <\/p>\n<p>d-9\/Shutter button AF was active at the moment of exposure. The selected AF point was on spot where the chin meets the next directly below the bird&#8217;s eye; see the Capture NX-D screen capture below. Click on the image to enjoy a larger version. <\/p>\n<p>Focus peaking AF Fine-tune: +4. See the Nikon AF Fine-tune e-Guide <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-nikon-af-fine-tune-e-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Click on the image to enjoy a larger version. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cattle Egret, early morning light<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=728x90&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=7604&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Always Look for an Edge &#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>There were more than 40 Cattle Egrets foraging in a large grassy field. Which one did I target as the best subject? The one that was standing <strong><em>on the edge of the field<\/em><\/strong> where the background consisted of relatively distant marsh &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>The Lesson<\/h3>\n<p>Finding subjects that are on the edge of anything where the backgrounds are relatively distant will always give you an edge. <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_4_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image was created on the morning of March 32, 2018 at ILE with the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/blubb-big-lens-ultimate-bean-bag\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BLUBB<\/a>-supported <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/520646-USA\/Nikon_2173_Telephoto_AF_S_Nikkor_600mm.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NI6004GEDVR\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNI6004GEDVR\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f\/4G ED VR AF lens<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1052071-REG\/nikon_2219_af_s_teleconverter_tc_14e_iii.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NITC14EIII\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNITC14EIII\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1351688-REG\/nikon_d850_dslr_camera_body.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/NID850\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xNID850\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon D850.<\/a> ISO 400. Matrix metering at about -1\/3 stop: 1\/1600 sec at f\/6.3 in Manual mode. AUTO2 WB at 8:05am on a crystal clear morning.  <\/p>\n<p>d-9\/Shutter button AF was active at the moment of exposure. The selected AF point was on spot where the chin meets the next directly below the bird&#8217;s eye; see the Capture NX-D screen capture below. Click on the image to enjoy a larger version. <\/p>\n<p>Focus peaking AF Fine-tune: +4. See the Nikon AF Fine-tune e-Guide <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-nikon-af-fine-tune-e-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Click on the image to enjoy a larger version. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cattle Egret, early morning light<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=728x90&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=7604&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The Nikon Capture NX-D Screen Capture<\/h3>\n<p>Note the pretty much perfect histogram and the crop that was executed to create the featured image that opened today&#8217;s blog post. Note also the selected AF point. I only use Nikon Capture NX-D to see the selected AF point and to check on the AF Fine-tune value. <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_5_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>The BIRDS AS ART Current Workflow e-Guide (Digital Basics II).<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<p>You can order your copy from the BAA Online Store <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/digital-basics-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, by sending a Paypal for $40 <a href=\"mailto:birdsasart@verizon.net\">here,<\/a> or by calling Jim or Jennifer weekdays at 863-692-0906 with your credit card in hand.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The BIRDS AS ART Current Workflow e-Guide (Digital Basics II)<\/h3>\n<p>Your guessed it, everything mentioned above and tons more is covered in detail in the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/digital-basics-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">BIRDS AS ART Current Workflow e-Guide (Digital Basics II)<\/a>, an instructional PDF that is sent via e-mail. Learn more and check out the free excerpt in the blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2017\/06\/27\/its-a-miracle-the-birds-as-art-current-workflow-e-guide-digital-basics-ii-is-finished-and-available-plus-read-a-free-excerpt-you-can-order-yours-now\/\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a> While the new e-Guide reflects my Macbook Pro\/<a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/photo-mechanic\/\" target=\"_blank\">Photo Mechanic<\/a>\/DPP 4\/Photoshop workflow, folks using a PC and\/or BreezeBrowser will also benefit greatly by studying the material on DB II. Do note that you will find the RGB Curves Adjustment Color Balancing tutorial only in the new e-guide. Note: folks working on a PC and\/or those who do not want to miss anything Photoshop may wish to purchase the original Digital Basics along with DB II while saving $15 by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-digital-basics-digital-basics-ii-bundle\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to buy the DB Bundle. <\/p>\n<p>The two most recent and many of the older MP4 Photoshop Tutorial videos releases go hand and hand with the information in <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/digital-basics-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">DB II):<\/a> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Wingtip Repairs MP4 Video <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/wingtips-repair-mp4-video\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The MP4 Crow Cleanup Video <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/mp4-crow-cleanup-video\/\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Folks who learn well by following along rather than by reading can check out the complete collection of MP 4 Photoshop Tutorial Videos by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/mp4-photoshop-tutorial-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>You can learn how and why I converted nearly all of my Canon digital RAW files in DPP 4 using Canon Digital Photo Professional in the DPP 4 RAW conversion Guide <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/dpp-4-raw-conversion-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. And, yes, I still have many Canon images to work on. \ud83d\ude42 You can learn advanced Quick Masking and advanced Layer Masking techniques in <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/aptats-1-2-cds-bundle\/\" target=\"_blank\">APTATS I &#038; II.<\/a> You can save $15 by purchasing the pair. Folks can learn sophisticated sharpening and (NeatImage) Noise Reduction techniques in the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/professional-post-processing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Professional Post Processing Guide<\/a> by Arash Hazeghi and yours truly.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/cm?o=1&#038;p=12&#038;l=ur1&#038;category=amazonhomepage_2017&#038;f=ifr&#038;linkID=0c7fef03053dd77e48962ef7b0b832a5&#038;t=biasar0c-20&#038;tracking_id=biasar0c-20\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" scrolling=\"no\" border=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Help Support the Blog<\/h3>\n<p>Please help support my (stupendous) efforts here on the blog by remembering to click on the logo link above each time that you shop Amazon. That would be greatly appreciated. There is no problem using your Prime account; just click on the link and log into your Prime account. With love, artie<\/p>\n<h3>If In Doubt &#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>If in doubt about using the BAA B&#038;H affiliate link correctly, you can always start your search by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/?BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Please note that the tracking is invisible. Web orders only. Please, however, remember to shoot me your receipt via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><center><A href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Nikon\/ci\/9811\/N\/4288586282+4291315846\/view\/GRID?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=bh_nikon_14-728x90.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/bh_nikon_14-728x90.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=bh_nikon_14-728x90.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><A href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/promotion\/12352\/canon-rebates.html?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=CanonSaveBig-728x90.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/CanonSaveBig-728x90.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=CanonSaveBig-728x90.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Please Remember to use my Affiliate Links and to Visit the New BAA Online Store \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=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/\">New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a>, especially the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/mongoose-action-head\/\">Mongoose M3.6 tripod head<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/plates-and-replacement-feet\/wimberley-arca-swiss-style-lens-plates\/\">Wimberley lens plates<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/digital-media\/\">Delkin flash cards and accessories<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/lenscoat-covers\/\">LensCoat stuff<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>As always, 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 please remember that I am 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, and for everything else in the new store, 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 those who will be visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/\">New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a> 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 :).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuff <\/p>\n<p>I will be away for almost a month while leading the 2018\/2019 Falklands land-based IPT. I should be back in the office (and back in the pool) on the afternoon of Monday, January 14, 2019. Happy new year! 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