{"id":66926,"date":"2020-04-12T06:21:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T10:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=66926"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:47:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:47:45","slug":"66926","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2020\/04\/12\/66926\/","title":{"rendered":"Why did I move the car six inches?  The Mini\/GIT 204 Combo in the Vehicle. And More on SONY Exposures with ISO on the Control Wheel &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What&#8217;s Up?<\/h3>\n<p>Groundhog Day. Every day. Up early. Down to the lake. Work on the SONY guide. Work on photos. Speak to both my daughters. Swim. And two meals. Recently I have been watching reruns of the Masters golf tournament. In a normal year, we would be watching the winner get his green jacket in the Butler Cabin late this afternoon, Sunday 12 APR 2020. <\/p>\n<p>Happy Easter and Azizen Pesach (have a sweet Passover) to all. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Via e-Mail from old-friend and multiple IPT veteran Dr. Steve Bein<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Why is this night different from all other nights?<br \/>\nOn all other nights, we open the door to Elijah. On this night we keep the door firmly shut as we are social distancing.<br \/>\nOn all other nights, we dip for the 10 plagues. On this night we do not need to remind ourselves of another 9. One is quite sufficient, thank you.<br \/>\nOn all other nights, we hide the afikomen (matzoh). On this night we hide a roll of toilet paper. Blessed be he who finds this treasure.<br \/>\nOn all other nights, we eat bitter herbs. On this night lemon, honey and ginger to ward off chest coughs and colds.<br \/>\nNext year in Jerusalem as we are definitely not going to China!<\/p>\n<p>Happy and Healthy Pesach<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n<p>BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office<\/p>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<\/center><\/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 over $1000.00, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bedfords.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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 has been great at getting folks the hot items that are out of stock at B&#038;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>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez_banner_container_216_10\" class=\"HYPE_document\" style=\"margin:auto;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\"><script src=\"https:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/webfont\/1\/webfont.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/ez_banner\/?b=216&#038;v=1.0&#038;aff_num=7226 &#038;sid=worldbackupEZBANNER\"><\/script><\/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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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_1_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image was created on the morning of 10 APR 2020 at Indian Lake Estates. Working from my SUV, I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorphotogear.com\/search.php?search_query=indurogrand&#038;rfsn=132487.5cf37.9906\">Induro <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/flexshooter-mini\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FlexShooter Pro Mini<\/a>-mounted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1485539-REG\/sony_sel600f40gm_fe_600mm_f_4_gm.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SO6004GM\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSO6004GM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony FE 600mm f\/4 GM OSS lens<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1222777-REG\/sony_sel14tc_fe_1_4x_teleconverter.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOTC14\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOTC14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter<\/a> and the 61-MP monster, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1494679-REG\/sony_ilce7rm4_b_alpha_a7r_iv_mirrorless.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOA7R4\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOA7R4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony Alpha a7R IV Mirrorless Digital camera body.<\/a>. ISO 800. Exposure determined by Zebras: 1\/500 sec. at f\/5.6 in Manual mode. AWB at 8:42am on a cloudy morning. <\/p>\n<p>Center Zone AF-C was active at the moment of exposure. Scroll down for AF point location information. <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cattle Egret, non-breeding plumage near pink marsh plant<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=10035&#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>If I am doing non-breeding Cattle Egrets on cloudy days, you will know that the photographic opportunities were not great. That morning I kept only 22 images &#8212; some vultures, a young great blue, Old Gnarly, the crane colt family, and a few Osprey flight shots. There were a few Cattle Egrets feeding along the eastern edge of the North Peninsula that offered the chance of a gray water background. I slowly moved the SUV into position and shut off the engine while quickly removing the key to prevent the high-pitched whine that often scares away my intended subjects. <\/p>\n<p>A bird flew in and landed. I knew instantly that I had to reposition the vehicle and risk scaring all the birds away. I started the Sequoia, put it in gear, moved the car forward six inches, and turned off the engine. The bird that I wanted had not moved. Hooray! <\/p>\n<p>I keep Upper Center Zone as my default vertical AF Area Mode. As I framed the image I tapped the bottom of the joystick to set Center Zone. I acquired focus and created six images. Then the bird flew began to forage and the shot was gone. The first photo &#8212; today&#8217;s featured image &#8212; offered the best pose by far. Perfect bird\/flower juxtapositions are rare; had I not acted quickly and decisively, I would not have succeeded. <\/p>\n<h3>Why?<\/h3>\n<p>Why did I move the car forward six inches?  <\/p>\n<h3>The Flower?<\/h3>\n<p>If you know the name of the flower, please leave a comment. I do not think that it is native (but hope that I am wrong).<\/p>\n<h3>The Mini\/GIT 204 Combo in the Vehicle<\/h3>\n<p>I am really loving using the <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/flexshooter-mini\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FlexShooter Pro Mini<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorphotogear.com\/search.php?search_query=indurogrand&#038;rfsn=132487.5cf37.9906\">Induro GIT 204. The Mini weighs 1 lb, 1.4 ozs and the GIT 204 tips the scales at 4 lbs, 0.2 ozs for a total of 5 lbs, 1.6 ozs. The <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/flexshooter-pro\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FlexShooter Pro<\/a> weighs 1 lb, 9.4 ozs and the GIT 304L comes in at 4 lbs, 10.7 ozs for a total of 6 lbs, 4.1 ozs. So the Mini\/204 combo is 1 lb, 2.5 ounces lighter than the Pro\/304L rig. Just over a pound does not seem like a huge weight saving, but the thinner legs and smaller size of the GIT 204 make it a lot easier to set up in my vehicle. <\/p>\n<p>Learn how in <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-setting-up-a-tripod-in-your-vehicle-video\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Setting up a Tripod in Your Vehicle Video<\/a><\/li>\n<p>.<\/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<p>Click on the image to read the fine print.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Capture One RAW Conversion Screen-Capture <strong<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Capture One RAW Conversion Screen-Capture<\/h3>\n<p>First, carefully compare the optimized image that opened this blog post with the RAW image in the Capture One Screen-Capture and you will note some image clean-up. I used Content-Aware to eliminate the gray area in the bottom right corner, Divide and Conquer to get rid of some bright or ill-placed grass stems, and &#8212; working large &#8212; cleaned some tiny feathers off the bill tip. Eagle-eyed folks might note the small crop from below and from the right. <\/p>\n<p>Note also that I increased the Exposure 1\/3 stop (+.32) to bring the RGB values for brightest WHITEs on the top of the bird&#8217;s head into the mid-240s and then set the BLACK point by pulling in the dark tones on the left side of Levels until the BLUE underexposure warnings showed and then backed off just a bit. You might be asking, &#8220;If using Zebras to get a perfect exposure is so great how did you wind up 1\/3 stop underexposed?&#8221; For the answer to that question, see the RawDigger item next. <\/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<h2><strong>RawDigger Screen-Capture <strong<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>RawDigger Screen-Capture<\/h3>\n<p>The Over-exposure\/Under-exposure Stats above show 206 underexposed RED pixels and 39 underexposed BLUE pixels. But as those are out of 61,000,000 pixels, the over\/under percentages show 0.0% across the board. Such is the brilliance of Patrick Sparkman&#8217;s Zebra value. Using our method for getting the right exposure with ISO set to the Control Wheel is so accurate that even when you screw up one-third stop you are still perfect! You can learn just what we are doing in the soon-to-be-finished SONY e-Guide and Camera Videos. Recently, we added a Zebras Coaching gallery to the e-Guide. And the videos include a live Zebras demo. <\/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>Click on the image to enjoy a larger version.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The SONY e-Guide by Patrick Sparkman and Arthur Morris<strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The Sony Camera Videos and Pre-publication e-Guide Costs and Discount Info<\/h3>\n<p>The cost of the SONY e-Guide is $100.00 US and will include one of the four camera set-up videos &#8212; we offer one video each for the a7r iii, the a7r iv, the a9, and the a9 ii &#8212; and the written guide with the galleries. The guide is now 98% done and you will &#8212; of course, receive the final version when it is completed. I sent out the third draft today to those who have purchased the Guide with or without the discount. <\/p>\n<p>Folks who have used my B&#038;H links or purchased their SONY gear from Bedfords will receive said discount based exactly on how much they spent. If you spent more than $10,000 you will receive one free video and the e-Guide. Additional camera videos are $25.00 each. If you spent $2400, you will receive a 24% discount, and so on and so forth. And again, additional camera videos will be $25.00 each. <\/p>\n<p>I will need time to verify your B&#038;H purchases so folks will need to send their receipts and then be a bit patient. It is much easier to verify Bedfords\u2019 purchases but I need those receipts as well. <\/p>\n<p>If you have not used BAA links, please do so in the future. If that is the case and you would like the e-Guide now, please send a Paypal for $100 US to <a href=\"mailto:birdsasart@verizon.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">birdsasart@verizon.net<\/a> and be sure to include the words \u201cSONY Pre-publication Guide\u201d in the Paypal e-mail <strong><em>along with the name of your camera or cameras so that you can receive the correct video or videos.<\/em><\/strong> Please add $25 for each additional camera video. Be sure to send a copy of the Paypal transaction to me via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net \">e-mail.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Folks who have used BAA links to purchase their SONY gear should send their receipts to me via e-mail asap and let me know which camera videos they need. I will verify their purchases as quickly as possible and send a quote to be paid via Paypal as above.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to all who have properly used my B&#038;H links or gone through the fabulous Steve Elkins at Bedfords, and thanks to everyone for having faith in the information that I provide, knowing that it will be the best available anywhere.<\/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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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>All the techniques mentioned above and tons more (with the exception of Capture One RAW Conversions) &#8212; along with all of my personalized Keyboard Shortcuts &#8212; are covered in detail in the <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/digital-basics-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a> While the new e-Guide reflects my Macbook Pro\/<a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/photo-mechanic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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. 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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> to buy the DB Bundle. <\/p>\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Note: all of the videos are now priced at an amazingly low $5.00 each. <\/p>\n<p>You can learn how and why I converted all of my Canon digital RAW files in DPP 4 in the DPP 4 RAW Conversion Guide <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/dpp-4-raw-conversion-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. More recently, I became proficient at converting my Nikon RAW (NEF) files in Adobe Camera Raw. About two years ago I began converting my Nikon and Sony RAW files in <a href=\"https:\/\/captureone.38d4qb.net\/WLjKG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Capture One Pro 12 <\/a> and continue to do so today. <\/p>\n<p>To purchase Capture One, please use <a href=\"https:\/\/captureone.38d4qb.net\/WLjKG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this link<\/a>. Then you can learn more about Capture One in the Capture One Pro 12 Simplified MP4 Video <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-capture-one-pro-12-simplified-video\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. The next step would be to get a copy of Arash Hazeghi&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-nikon-photographers-guide-to-phase-one-capture-one-pro\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;The Nikon Photographers\u2019 Guide to Phase One Capture One Pro e-Guide<\/a>&#8221; in the blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2019\/05\/14\/lets-run-that-one-back-arash-hazeghis-capture-one-e-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">APTATS I &#038; II.<\/a> You can save $15 by purchasing the pair. Folks can learn sophisticated sharpening and (NeatImage) Noise Reduction techniques in <a href=\"http:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/professional-post-processing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Professional Post Processing Guide<\/a> by Arash Hazeghi and edited by yours truly. Please use this <a href=\"https:\/\/ni.neatvideo.com\/purchase?linkID=p8791\">link<\/a> to purchase NeatImage. <\/p>\n<p>To introduce folks to our MP.4 videos and the basics involved in applying more NeatImage noise reduction to the background and less on the subject, I&#8217;d be glad to send you a free copy of the <em>Free Noise Reduction Basics MP.4 Video.<\/em> Simply click to shoot me an <A HREF=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net?subject=Free Noise Reduction Basics MP.4 Video Please\">e-mail<\/A> to get your free copy.<\/p>\n<h3>If In Doubt &#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>If you are 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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/promotion\/10363\/sony-dslr-lens-rebates.html?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=bh_sonylenssave_w.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/bh_sonylenssave_w.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=bh_sonylenssave_w.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/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=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/promotion\/11810\/canon-dslr-lens-rebates.html?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=CanonSaveBig-728x90.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/CanonSaveBig-728x90.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BAA Online Store<\/a> \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 or Bedfords, 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 or Bedfords 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 regularly visit 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. <\/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. 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