{"id":54960,"date":"2018-04-09T04:10:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T08:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=54960"},"modified":"2018-04-09T07:59:03","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T11:59:03","slug":"why-did-i-go-with-1-60-second-when-photographing-from-a-boat-and-a-new-nik-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2018\/04\/09\/why-did-i-go-with-1-60-second-when-photographing-from-a-boat-and-a-new-nik-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Why did I go with 1\/60 second when photographing from a boat? And a New NIK Recipe."},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Stuff<\/h3>\n<p>The Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch continued to mystify. We found a perfect spot in the mud with still, open blue water in front of us. As we settled in there were stilts and avocets and dowitchers close by and right down sun angle. Before we made an image a Peregrine stooped on the birds and they flew to the western end of the impoundment. After an hour they returned only to be flushed by another raptor. And so it went &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The shoulder is the shoulder and the inguinal hernia is the inguinal hernia. Both were feeling fine all day on Sunday. I enjoyed a rare Sunday physical therapy session, a nice lunch at the The Original Chop Shop, and a good dinner at Pita Jungle. I will be headed out again on Monday morning for some more avocet photography. I hope. <\/p>\n<h3>The Streak<\/h3>\n<p>Today makes two hundred fifty-three days in a row with a new educational blog post! This one took less than an hour to prepare including the time spent on the image optimization. With all of my upcoming free time (or not&#8230;), the plan right now is to try to break the current record streak of 480 &#8230;  <strong><em>Good health<\/em><\/strong> and good internet connections and my continuing insanity willing.<\/p>\n<h3>BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n<p>BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. <\/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. 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Patrick Sparkman saved $350 on a recent purchase!<\/p>\n<p><center><A href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Photography-Deals\/ci\/18560\/ipp\/48\/N\/4143096970\/view\/GRID?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=bestdeals-am.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/bestdeals-am.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=bestdeals-am.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Booking.Com<\/h3>\n<p>Several folks on the Gatorland IPT used the Booking.Com link below and got great rates and saved a handsome $25.00 in the process. If you too would like to give Booking.Com a shot, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/s\/ea1bab74\">here<\/a> and to earn a $25 reward on your first booking. Thanks to the many who have already tried and used this great service. <\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez_banner_container_28_10\" style=\"margin:auto;position:relative;width:300px;height:250px;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=28&#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 folks 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_0_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image was created on an afternoon panga (zodiac) cruise at Punta Albemarle, Isabela, Galapagos, Ecuador. I used the hand held <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1092632-REG\/canon_9524b002_ef_100_400mm_f_4_5_5_6l_is.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA1004002LIS\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA1004002LIS\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens<\/a> (at 153mm) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1274705-REG\/canon_eos_5d_mark_iv.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CAE5D4\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCAE5D4\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.<\/a> ISO 1600. Evaluative metering -1\/3 stop: 1\/60 sec. at f\/5.6 in Manual mode. AWB. <\/p>\n<p>LensAlign\/FocusTune micro-adjustment: extrapolated to -2. <\/p>\n<p>One row down and two to the right of the center AF Point\/AI Servo\/Expand\/Shutter button AF as framed was active at the moment of exposure. The selected AF point was right on the bird&#8217;s eye. Click on the image to see a larger, somewhat sharper version.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lava Heron, hunting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"468\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"60\" 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=468x60&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=3981&#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 Situation<\/h3>\n<p>We had a wonderful afternoon on the zodiac photographing Blue-footed Boobies, baby Brown Pelicans in the nest, and nesting Flightless Cormorants. Right before sunset, we spotted and approached a tame Lava Heron hunting on the rocks. The zodiac drivers on the Samba are skilled at getting the pangas into position and holding them steady in just the right place. And that is what they did for this image. And best of all, the zodiacs switch positions often once a good subject is found. <\/p>\n<h3>Why did I go with 1\/60 second when photographing from a boat?<\/h3>\n<p>If you think that you know why I stayed with 1\/60 sec., please leave a comment. There were actually several reasons; see how many you can figure out &#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>A New NIK Recipe<\/h3>\n<p>I have been experimenting with Pro Contrast in Color EFEX Pro for a while as mentioned here previously and when I optimized this image, I created a new recipe: 30% Detail Extractor, 30% Tonal Contrast, and Pro Contrast with 5% Correct Contrast and 20% Dynamic Contrast. From there, I simply named and saved a new recipe. Then, you can always tweak the sliders and\/or reduce the opacity as needed. It gives flat images just a bit of extra punch. <\/p>\n<h3>IPT Stuff<\/h3>\n<p>All IPTs include an introductory briefing before the IPT begins so you know what to expect, frequent in-the-field instruction and guidance (priceless), image editing and small group Photoshop instruction during and after lunch. Breakfasts are on your own so that we can get in the field early. Lunches are on me. Dinners are on your own as well so that we can get to bed as the days in spring will be long. <\/p>\n<p>Rides with the leader are available on a limited basis for $50\/day. <\/p>\n<h3>Registering for an IPT<\/h3>\n<p>To register for an IPT call Jim or Jen in the office at 863-692-0906 from Monday morning through Friday lunch with your credit card in hand to leave your $500 non-refundable deposit. Balances may not be paid by credit card so you will be asked to send a check for your balance along with the signed paperwork that you will find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Registration-and-Release-Forms.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/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>Spring at DeSoto is often magical<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>DeSoto IPT #1  Sunrise: 7:07 am.  Sunset: 6:22pm.<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>3 1\/2 DAYS: SUN 15 APR thru the morning session on WED 18 APR: $1599.  Limit 5 photographers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You must purchase a season Parking Pass in advance for early entry. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinellascounty.org\/park\/parkingfees.htm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and scroll down for info. If you are not a local, the six month pass if fine. Best to order by mail. Join me to photograph a wide variety of birds of the shore including pelicans, gulls, terns, sandpipers, oystercatchers, heron, egrets, and night-herons. Many in full breeding plumage. Most are ridiculously tame. Osprey likely. Learn to get the right exposure, flight photography techniques,  my secret DeSoto locations, how to see the best situations (nobody is better at that than me), and how to make great images in extremely cluttered situations. Enjoy some great sunrises and sunsets.<\/p>\n<p>Which will offer better opportunities, Desoto #1 or DeSoto #2? I have no idea. Both have the potential to be great. <\/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>Tame birds in breeding plumage and heron and egret chicks are great fun.<strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Gatorland IPT #2. Sunrise: 6:48am.  Sunset: 7:58pm.<\/h3>\n<p>3 1\/2 DAYs: THURS 26 APR through and including the morning of SUN 29 APR. $1599. Limit 5 photographers.<\/p>\n<p>(2 1\/2 DAY option) FRI 27 APR through and including the morning of SUN 29 APR. $1199.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Must purchase Gatorland Photographers Pass. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatorland.com\/experiences\/photographers-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> for details. All early entry. Late stays Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Gatorland IPT #2 should have lots of chicks, and lots of birds in breeding plumage. We will get to photograph Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Tricolored Heron, and Wood Stork. The Cattle Egrets in full breeding plumage will be present in good numbers. Learn my Gatorland strategy, to get the right exposure, flight photography techniques, my secret Gatorland spots, how to see the best situations (nobody is better at that than me), and how to make great images in extremely cluttered situations. <\/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. 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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. 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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>The Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch continued to mystify. We found a perfect spot in the mud with still, open blue water in front of us. As we settled in there were stilts and avocets and dowitchers close by and right down sun angle. 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