There is lots of great stuff at Nickerson Beach in August<\/strong><\/h2>\nClick on the composite to see a larger version<\/p>\n<\/table>\n
Nickerson Beach In-the-Field Session<\/h3>\n
All are invited to join me for an In-the-Field photo session or two, or a full day, during the middle of August 2019, as below. We will get to photograph Black Skimmers in flight, dueling in mid-air, and on the beach. With luck, we might get some great stuff on chicks and fledged young as the timing is perfect. We have a good chance to photograph Common Tern and American Oystercatcher, both with fledged young. We should enjoy some good gull photography with herring, great black-backed, and even lesser black-backed. Gull predation of fledged young skimmers is likely. We may also have some good chances with several species of migrant shorebirds, especially Sanderling. It goes without saying that as always, you will learn a ton.<\/p>\n
Please contact me via e-mail<\/a> if you would like to join me. Remember that I will be offline from Tuesday, July 23 until late in the day on WED 7 AUG. Call Jim or Jen weekdays at 863-692-0906 with a credit card in hand to register. I will confirm on THURS 8 AUG. <\/p>\nMorning Sessions: pre-dawn (about 6am) till 9:30am: $400.00<\/strong>
\nEach session includes a working lunch\/Photoshop\/Workflow\/Image review session. Limit 3. <\/h2>\nAvailable: SAT 10 AUG, TUES 13 AUG, THURS 15 AUG. <\/p>\n
Afternoon Sessions: 4:30pm until sunset (at about 8:10pm). Limit 3: $300.00.<\/strong><\/h2>\nAvailable: TUES 13 AUG or THURS 15 AUG.<\/p>\n
Full-Days: $600.00. Limit 3.<\/strong><\/h2>\nAvailable: TUES 13 AUG or THURS 15 AUG.<\/p>\n
FlexShooter Pro Update<\/h3>\n
We currently have FlexShooter Pro heads in stock here<\/a>. We have all but one of the BigFeet in stock (phone orders only for now: 863-692-0906) but are sold out of the new FLN-60 BigFoot that was recently re-designed for the Nikon 600 VR. Click here<\/a> to access the pretty much complete FlexShooter Pro story with videos. <\/p>\nBIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n
BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.<\/p>\n
ngg_shortcode_1_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\nMoney Saving Reminder<\/h3>\n
If you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&H, would enjoy free overnight shipping, and would like a $50 discount on your first purchase, click 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 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
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<\/center><\/p>\nGear Questions and Advice<\/h3>\n
Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of photographers whom I see in the field and on BPN<\/a>, are–out of ignorance–using the wrong gear especially when it comes to tripods and more especially, tripod heads… Please know that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via e-mail<\/a>. Those questions might deal with systems, camera bodies, accessories, and\/or lens choices and decisions. <\/p>\nMy Galapagos Gear Bag<\/h3>\n
The big news here is that my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f\/4E FL ED VR lens<\/a> is staying home on the shelf. I brought the big lens to the UK and used it a grand total of zero times. Hand-holding the Nikon 500 PF or the SONY 100-400 is an exercise of freedom. Not having to lug a big tripod and the big lens was a pleasure that I enjoyed immensely. Though I have brought a variety of long, fast lenses to the archipelago on past trips — I think that this is my ninth — yes, I’ve been blessed, the decision to go ultra-light this year was an easy one. Many of the birds and animals are silly tame, and the last time I checked I was 73 and counting. <\/p>\nThat said, several IPT participants are taking their big glass along; there will be two 600s, one 800, and at least one 500mm, all Canon. <\/p>\n
My Nikon Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\nI will be taking the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f\/5.6E PF ED VR lens<\/a>, my main and my backup Nikon D850s<\/a>, and two Nikon AF-S TC-14E III<\/a> teleconverters. I will also be taking the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a>. I opted to leave the versatile Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a> at home; I am not much of a short lens scenic guy. <\/p>\nMy SONY Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\nI will be taking all of my SONY gear on the trip. First and foremost will be the versatile, close-focusing Sony FE 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens<\/a> along with both teleconverters, the Sony FE 1.4x <\/a> and the Sony FE 2.0x.<\/a>. I will be taking both of my SONY bodies, the vaunted Sony Alpha a9<\/a> to use in pure flight situations, and the mega-mega pixel Sony Alpha a7R III<\/a> for everything else. <\/p>\nAll of the lens hoods and the removable foot\/lens plate combinations along with the relatively light Induro<\/a> GIT 204L tripod will be in one of my two checked bags. Having completely forsaken my Mongoose M3.6<\/a>, my FlexShooter Pro tripod head<\/a> will also be in one of my two checked bags, safely cushioned by lots of clothing.<\/p>\nThink Tank Rolling Bags<\/h3>\n
All of the Nikon and SONY lenses, camera bodies, and TCs noted above along with spare batteries and my Delkin CF Memory tote<\/a> fit easily into the smaller of my two Think Tank<\/a> rolling bags, the Airport International™ V3.0. Fully packed the bag weighed a relatively svelte 32 1\/4 pounds, well below the US legal carry-on limit of 40 pounds. When I travel with the 600, I need the larger of my two Think Tank bags, the Airport Security™ V 2.0 Rolling Camera Bag. <\/p>\nPlease click on my Think Tank affiliate link here<\/a> or on the Think Tank logo-link in the right column of each blog post page to earn a free gift when you purchase any Think Tank product.<\/p>\nThink Tank Urban Disguise Laptop Shoulder Bag<\/h3>\n
I love this amazing bag as it has tons of room and enables me to pack tons of extra stuff (including and especially my laptop, all the cords, my insulin and frozen gel packs, and my blood sugar meter. <\/p>\n
Please click on my Think Tank affiliate link here<\/a> or on the Think Tank logo-link in the right column of each blog post page to earn a free gift when you purchase any Think Tank product.<\/p>\nMy Strategies …<\/h3>\n
On some landings (and some zodiac rides), I plan on taking the Nikon 500 PF with my souped-up D850 and the SONY 100-400 along with one or two SONY bodies. At times, I might go with the Nikon 500 PF, the Nikon 70-200 f\/4, and two D850s. My final option would be to go only SONY. The knowledge I have garnered over the past 15 or so years of visiting the Galapagos will help me to fine-tune my gear choices for each landing. <\/p>\n
What Would You Take on a Galapagos Trip?<\/h3>\n
Feel free to leave a comments lettng us know what gear you would take on a Bucket List trip to the Galapagos. <\/p>\n
If In Doubt …<\/h3>\n
If in doubt about using the BAA B&H affiliate link correctly, you can always start your search by clicking here<\/a>. Please note that the tracking is invisible. Web orders only. Please, however, remember to shoot me your receipt via e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n
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<\/center><\/p>\nPlease Remember to use my Affiliate Links and to Visit the BAA Online Store<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\nTo show your appreciation for my continuing efforts here, we ask, as always, that you get in the habit of using my B&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 New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a>, especially the Mongoose M3.6 tripod head<\/a>, Wimberley lens plates<\/a>, Delkin flash cards and accessories<\/a>, and LensCoat stuff<\/a>. <\/p>\nAs 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 e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\nI would, of course, appreciate your using our B&H affiliate links for all of your major gear, video, and electronic purchases. 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 New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a> as well.<\/p>\nFacebook<\/h3>\n
Be sure to like and follow BAA on Facebook by clicking on the logo link upper right. <\/p>\n
Typos<\/h3>\n
Morning Sessions: pre-dawn (about 6am) till 9:30am: $400.00<\/strong>
\nEach session includes a working lunch\/Photoshop\/Workflow\/Image review session. Limit 3. <\/h2>\nAvailable: SAT 10 AUG, TUES 13 AUG, THURS 15 AUG. <\/p>\n
Afternoon Sessions: 4:30pm until sunset (at about 8:10pm). Limit 3: $300.00.<\/strong><\/h2>\nAvailable: TUES 13 AUG or THURS 15 AUG.<\/p>\n
Full-Days: $600.00. Limit 3.<\/strong><\/h2>\nAvailable: TUES 13 AUG or THURS 15 AUG.<\/p>\n
FlexShooter Pro Update<\/h3>\n
We currently have FlexShooter Pro heads in stock here<\/a>. We have all but one of the BigFeet in stock (phone orders only for now: 863-692-0906) but are sold out of the new FLN-60 BigFoot that was recently re-designed for the Nikon 600 VR. Click here<\/a> to access the pretty much complete FlexShooter Pro story with videos. <\/p>\nBIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n
BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.<\/p>\n
ngg_shortcode_1_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\nMoney Saving Reminder<\/h3>\n
If you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&H, would enjoy free overnight shipping, and would like a $50 discount on your first purchase, click 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 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
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\n<\/center><\/p>\nGear Questions and Advice<\/h3>\n
Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of photographers whom I see in the field and on BPN<\/a>, are–out of ignorance–using the wrong gear especially when it comes to tripods and more especially, tripod heads… Please know that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via e-mail<\/a>. Those questions might deal with systems, camera bodies, accessories, and\/or lens choices and decisions. <\/p>\nMy Galapagos Gear Bag<\/h3>\n
The big news here is that my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f\/4E FL ED VR lens<\/a> is staying home on the shelf. I brought the big lens to the UK and used it a grand total of zero times. Hand-holding the Nikon 500 PF or the SONY 100-400 is an exercise of freedom. Not having to lug a big tripod and the big lens was a pleasure that I enjoyed immensely. Though I have brought a variety of long, fast lenses to the archipelago on past trips — I think that this is my ninth — yes, I’ve been blessed, the decision to go ultra-light this year was an easy one. Many of the birds and animals are silly tame, and the last time I checked I was 73 and counting. <\/p>\nThat said, several IPT participants are taking their big glass along; there will be two 600s, one 800, and at least one 500mm, all Canon. <\/p>\n
My Nikon Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\nI will be taking the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f\/5.6E PF ED VR lens<\/a>, my main and my backup Nikon D850s<\/a>, and two Nikon AF-S TC-14E III<\/a> teleconverters. I will also be taking the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a>. I opted to leave the versatile Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a> at home; I am not much of a short lens scenic guy. <\/p>\nMy SONY Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\nI will be taking all of my SONY gear on the trip. First and foremost will be the versatile, close-focusing Sony FE 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens<\/a> along with both teleconverters, the Sony FE 1.4x <\/a> and the Sony FE 2.0x.<\/a>. I will be taking both of my SONY bodies, the vaunted Sony Alpha a9<\/a> to use in pure flight situations, and the mega-mega pixel Sony Alpha a7R III<\/a> for everything else. <\/p>\nAll of the lens hoods and the removable foot\/lens plate combinations along with the relatively light Induro<\/a> GIT 204L tripod will be in one of my two checked bags. Having completely forsaken my Mongoose M3.6<\/a>, my FlexShooter Pro tripod head<\/a> will also be in one of my two checked bags, safely cushioned by lots of clothing.<\/p>\nThink Tank Rolling Bags<\/h3>\n
All of the Nikon and SONY lenses, camera bodies, and TCs noted above along with spare batteries and my Delkin CF Memory tote<\/a> fit easily into the smaller of my two Think Tank<\/a> rolling bags, the Airport International™ V3.0. Fully packed the bag weighed a relatively svelte 32 1\/4 pounds, well below the US legal carry-on limit of 40 pounds. When I travel with the 600, I need the larger of my two Think Tank bags, the Airport Security™ V 2.0 Rolling Camera Bag. <\/p>\nPlease click on my Think Tank affiliate link here<\/a> or on the Think Tank logo-link in the right column of each blog post page to earn a free gift when you purchase any Think Tank product.<\/p>\nThink Tank Urban Disguise Laptop Shoulder Bag<\/h3>\n
I love this amazing bag as it has tons of room and enables me to pack tons of extra stuff (including and especially my laptop, all the cords, my insulin and frozen gel packs, and my blood sugar meter. <\/p>\n
Please click on my Think Tank affiliate link here<\/a> or on the Think Tank logo-link in the right column of each blog post page to earn a free gift when you purchase any Think Tank product.<\/p>\nMy Strategies …<\/h3>\n
On some landings (and some zodiac rides), I plan on taking the Nikon 500 PF with my souped-up D850 and the SONY 100-400 along with one or two SONY bodies. At times, I might go with the Nikon 500 PF, the Nikon 70-200 f\/4, and two D850s. My final option would be to go only SONY. The knowledge I have garnered over the past 15 or so years of visiting the Galapagos will help me to fine-tune my gear choices for each landing. <\/p>\n
What Would You Take on a Galapagos Trip?<\/h3>\n
Feel free to leave a comments lettng us know what gear you would take on a Bucket List trip to the Galapagos. <\/p>\n
If In Doubt …<\/h3>\n
If in doubt about using the BAA B&H affiliate link correctly, you can always start your search by clicking here<\/a>. Please note that the tracking is invisible. Web orders only. Please, however, remember to shoot me your receipt via e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n
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\n<\/center><\/p>\nPlease Remember to use my Affiliate Links and to Visit the BAA Online Store<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\nTo show your appreciation for my continuing efforts here, we ask, as always, that you get in the habit of using my B&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 New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a>, especially the Mongoose M3.6 tripod head<\/a>, Wimberley lens plates<\/a>, Delkin flash cards and accessories<\/a>, and LensCoat stuff<\/a>. <\/p>\nAs 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 e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\nI would, of course, appreciate your using our B&H affiliate links for all of your major gear, video, and electronic purchases. 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 New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a> as well.<\/p>\nFacebook<\/h3>\n
Be sure to like and follow BAA on Facebook by clicking on the logo link upper right. <\/p>\n
Typos<\/h3>\n
Available: TUES 13 AUG or THURS 15 AUG.<\/p>\n
Full-Days: $600.00. Limit 3.<\/strong><\/h2>\nAvailable: TUES 13 AUG or THURS 15 AUG.<\/p>\n
FlexShooter Pro Update<\/h3>\n
We currently have FlexShooter Pro heads in stock here<\/a>. We have all but one of the BigFeet in stock (phone orders only for now: 863-692-0906) but are sold out of the new FLN-60 BigFoot that was recently re-designed for the Nikon 600 VR. Click here<\/a> to access the pretty much complete FlexShooter Pro story with videos. <\/p>\nBIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n
BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.<\/p>\n
ngg_shortcode_1_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\nMoney Saving Reminder<\/h3>\n
If you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&H, would enjoy free overnight shipping, and would like a $50 discount on your first purchase, click 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 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
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\n<\/center><\/p>\nGear Questions and Advice<\/h3>\n
Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of photographers whom I see in the field and on BPN<\/a>, are–out of ignorance–using the wrong gear especially when it comes to tripods and more especially, tripod heads… Please know that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via e-mail<\/a>. Those questions might deal with systems, camera bodies, accessories, and\/or lens choices and decisions. <\/p>\nMy Galapagos Gear Bag<\/h3>\n
The big news here is that my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f\/4E FL ED VR lens<\/a> is staying home on the shelf. I brought the big lens to the UK and used it a grand total of zero times. Hand-holding the Nikon 500 PF or the SONY 100-400 is an exercise of freedom. Not having to lug a big tripod and the big lens was a pleasure that I enjoyed immensely. Though I have brought a variety of long, fast lenses to the archipelago on past trips — I think that this is my ninth — yes, I’ve been blessed, the decision to go ultra-light this year was an easy one. Many of the birds and animals are silly tame, and the last time I checked I was 73 and counting. <\/p>\nThat said, several IPT participants are taking their big glass along; there will be two 600s, one 800, and at least one 500mm, all Canon. <\/p>\n
My Nikon Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\nI will be taking the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f\/5.6E PF ED VR lens<\/a>, my main and my backup Nikon D850s<\/a>, and two Nikon AF-S TC-14E III<\/a> teleconverters. I will also be taking the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a>. I opted to leave the versatile Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a> at home; I am not much of a short lens scenic guy. <\/p>\nMy SONY Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\nI will be taking all of my SONY gear on the trip. First and foremost will be the versatile, close-focusing Sony FE 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens<\/a> along with both teleconverters, the Sony FE 1.4x <\/a> and the Sony FE 2.0x.<\/a>. I will be taking both of my SONY bodies, the vaunted Sony Alpha a9<\/a> to use in pure flight situations, and the mega-mega pixel Sony Alpha a7R III<\/a> for everything else. <\/p>\nAll of the lens hoods and the removable foot\/lens plate combinations along with the relatively light Induro<\/a> GIT 204L tripod will be in one of my two checked bags. Having completely forsaken my Mongoose M3.6<\/a>, my FlexShooter Pro tripod head<\/a> will also be in one of my two checked bags, safely cushioned by lots of clothing.<\/p>\nThink Tank Rolling Bags<\/h3>\n
All of the Nikon and SONY lenses, camera bodies, and TCs noted above along with spare batteries and my Delkin CF Memory tote<\/a> fit easily into the smaller of my two Think Tank<\/a> rolling bags, the Airport International™ V3.0. Fully packed the bag weighed a relatively svelte 32 1\/4 pounds, well below the US legal carry-on limit of 40 pounds. When I travel with the 600, I need the larger of my two Think Tank bags, the Airport Security™ V 2.0 Rolling Camera Bag. <\/p>\nPlease click on my Think Tank affiliate link here<\/a> or on the Think Tank logo-link in the right column of each blog post page to earn a free gift when you purchase any Think Tank product.<\/p>\nThink Tank Urban Disguise Laptop Shoulder Bag<\/h3>\n
I love this amazing bag as it has tons of room and enables me to pack tons of extra stuff (including and especially my laptop, all the cords, my insulin and frozen gel packs, and my blood sugar meter. <\/p>\n
Please click on my Think Tank affiliate link here<\/a> or on the Think Tank logo-link in the right column of each blog post page to earn a free gift when you purchase any Think Tank product.<\/p>\nMy Strategies …<\/h3>\n
On some landings (and some zodiac rides), I plan on taking the Nikon 500 PF with my souped-up D850 and the SONY 100-400 along with one or two SONY bodies. At times, I might go with the Nikon 500 PF, the Nikon 70-200 f\/4, and two D850s. My final option would be to go only SONY. The knowledge I have garnered over the past 15 or so years of visiting the Galapagos will help me to fine-tune my gear choices for each landing. <\/p>\n
What Would You Take on a Galapagos Trip?<\/h3>\n
Feel free to leave a comments lettng us know what gear you would take on a Bucket List trip to the Galapagos. <\/p>\n
If In Doubt …<\/h3>\n
If in doubt about using the BAA B&H affiliate link correctly, you can always start your search by clicking here<\/a>. Please note that the tracking is invisible. Web orders only. Please, however, remember to shoot me your receipt via e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n
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\n<\/center><\/p>\nPlease Remember to use my Affiliate Links and to Visit the BAA Online Store<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\nTo show your appreciation for my continuing efforts here, we ask, as always, that you get in the habit of using my B&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 New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a>, especially the Mongoose M3.6 tripod head<\/a>, Wimberley lens plates<\/a>, Delkin flash cards and accessories<\/a>, and LensCoat stuff<\/a>. <\/p>\nAs 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 e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\nI would, of course, appreciate your using our B&H affiliate links for all of your major gear, video, and electronic purchases. 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 New BIRDS AS ART Online Store<\/a> as well.<\/p>\nFacebook<\/h3>\n
Be sure to like and follow BAA on Facebook by clicking on the logo link upper right. <\/p>\n
Typos<\/h3>\n
BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n
BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.<\/p>\n
Money Saving Reminder<\/h3>\n
If you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&H, would enjoy free overnight shipping, and would like a $50 discount on your first purchase, click 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 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 Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of photographers whom I see in the field and on BPN<\/a>, are–out of ignorance–using the wrong gear especially when it comes to tripods and more especially, tripod heads… Please know that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via e-mail<\/a>. Those questions might deal with systems, camera bodies, accessories, and\/or lens choices and decisions. <\/p>\n The big news here is that my Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f\/4E FL ED VR lens<\/a> is staying home on the shelf. I brought the big lens to the UK and used it a grand total of zero times. Hand-holding the Nikon 500 PF or the SONY 100-400 is an exercise of freedom. Not having to lug a big tripod and the big lens was a pleasure that I enjoyed immensely. Though I have brought a variety of long, fast lenses to the archipelago on past trips — I think that this is my ninth — yes, I’ve been blessed, the decision to go ultra-light this year was an easy one. Many of the birds and animals are silly tame, and the last time I checked I was 73 and counting. <\/p>\n That said, several IPT participants are taking their big glass along; there will be two 600s, one 800, and at least one 500mm, all Canon. <\/p>\n I will be taking the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f\/5.6E PF ED VR lens<\/a>, my main and my backup Nikon D850s<\/a>, and two Nikon AF-S TC-14E III<\/a> teleconverters. I will also be taking the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a>. I opted to leave the versatile Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f\/4G ED VR lens<\/a> at home; I am not much of a short lens scenic guy. <\/p>\n I will be taking all of my SONY gear on the trip. First and foremost will be the versatile, close-focusing Sony FE 100-400mm f\/4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens<\/a> along with both teleconverters, the Sony FE 1.4x <\/a> and the Sony FE 2.0x.<\/a>. I will be taking both of my SONY bodies, the vaunted Sony Alpha a9<\/a> to use in pure flight situations, and the mega-mega pixel Sony Alpha a7R III<\/a> for everything else. <\/p>\n All of the lens hoods and the removable foot\/lens plate combinations along with the relatively light Induro<\/a> GIT 204L tripod will be in one of my two checked bags. Having completely forsaken my Mongoose M3.6<\/a>, my FlexShooter Pro tripod head<\/a> will also be in one of my two checked bags, safely cushioned by lots of clothing.<\/p>\n All of the Nikon and SONY lenses, camera bodies, and TCs noted above along with spare batteries and my Delkin CF Memory tote<\/a> fit easily into the smaller of my two Think Tank<\/a> rolling bags, the Airport International™ V3.0. Fully packed the bag weighed a relatively svelte 32 1\/4 pounds, well below the US legal carry-on limit of 40 pounds. When I travel with the 600, I need the larger of my two Think Tank bags, the Airport Security™ V 2.0 Rolling Camera Bag. <\/p>\n Please click on my Think Tank affiliate link here<\/a> or on the Think Tank logo-link in the right column of each blog post page to earn a free gift when you purchase any Think Tank product.<\/p>\n I love this amazing bag as it has tons of room and enables me to pack tons of extra stuff (including and especially my laptop, all the cords, my insulin and frozen gel packs, and my blood sugar meter. <\/p>\n Please click on my Think Tank affiliate link here<\/a> or on the Think Tank logo-link in the right column of each blog post page to earn a free gift when you purchase any Think Tank product.<\/p>\n On some landings (and some zodiac rides), I plan on taking the Nikon 500 PF with my souped-up D850 and the SONY 100-400 along with one or two SONY bodies. At times, I might go with the Nikon 500 PF, the Nikon 70-200 f\/4, and two D850s. My final option would be to go only SONY. The knowledge I have garnered over the past 15 or so years of visiting the Galapagos will help me to fine-tune my gear choices for each landing. <\/p>\n Feel free to leave a comments lettng us know what gear you would take on a Bucket List trip to the Galapagos. <\/p>\n If in doubt about using the BAA B&H affiliate link correctly, you can always start your search by clicking here<\/a>. Please note that the tracking is invisible. Web orders only. Please, however, remember to shoot me your receipt via e-mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n To show your appreciation for my continuing efforts here, we ask, as always, that you get in the habit of using my B&H affiliate links on the right side of the blog for all of your photo and electronics purchases. 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