I’ve been swimming every day. And doing my bursts. It was very foggy here this morning but I went down to the lake when it brightened up, but with the west wind, I did not try the low Osprey nest. I did have an Osprey from another nest flying circles right over me for a bit. I addition I did some Black Vulture head portraits and a few of some cranes as well. <\/p>\n
My plan again is to get back to work on finishing up the SONY e-Guide this afternoon … <\/p>\n
Thanks to the many who commented on yesterday’s Martin Flight Photography<\/em> blog post. Your comments are always appreciated. I will explain how I lightened the image in tomorrow’s blog post. <\/p>\n Billy Joel sings “New York State Of Mind” with Vanderbilt University student Michael Pollack, filmed during “An Evening of Questions and Answers and a Little Bit of Music” at the university in January 2013. The young man — totally nonplussed — does quite well. See the video here<\/a>. “Nice going Michael. The guys got chops.” <\/p>\n Billy Joel performs “Piano Man” with Kevin Spacey, Boyz II Men, Natalie Maines, Josh Groban, Gavin DeGraw, Tony Bennett, LeAnn Rimes, and Michael Feinstein during the ceremony where he was honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on November 19, 2014, at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. Enjoy the video here.<\/a>. Kevin Spacey is quite multi-talented! <\/p>\n Learn more about Billy Joel the man and his Madison Square Garden residency here.<\/a> <\/p>\n My three favorite Billy Joel songs — I have seen him live four times, three at MSG — include two huge hits, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant<\/em> and Piano Man,<\/em> and the much lesser-known All for Leyna<\/a> (from the Glass Houses album). Here a very young Billy Joel does Scenes from an Italian Restaurant<\/a><\/em> on Long Island; Mark Rivera on sax whom I believe is still touring with Billy today. Last is Piano Man, Billy Joel, live at Madison Square Garden, New York, May 9th, 2019; MSG Residency; Billy’s 70th Birthday Bash Show here<\/a>. The video and the sound are not too good, but man, they love him in New York. <\/p>\n Yikes, how could I have forgotten Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway). He often opens his shows with this number — released in 1976; it eerily prophecized the events of 911. See and listen here<\/a> from Live at Yankeee Stadium. <\/p>\n BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.<\/p>\n Steve Elkins at Bedfords asked me to let folks know that he has two of these hard-to-get-your-hands-on lenses in stock. The 500 PF was my very favorite Nikon lens. Save $50 by getting in touch with Steve as noted below. <\/p>\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 over $1000.00, 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 has been great at getting folks the hot items that are out of stock at B&H. Those include the SONY a7r IV, the SONY 200-600, the SONY 600mm f\/4 GM, and the Nikon 500mm PF. Steve is eager to please. <\/p>\nToday’s Entertainment<\/h3>\n
Billy Joel: Too Cool!<\/h2>\n
Billy Joel and Guests<\/h2>\n
On CBS Sunday Morning in 2018<\/h3>\n
Your Favorites?<\/h3>\n
BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n
The Nikon 500mm PF Lens<\/h3>\n
Money Saving Reminder<\/h3>\n