{"id":67832,"date":"2020-06-08T10:21:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T14:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=67832"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:46:18","slug":"expectancy-and-fulfillment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2020\/06\/08\/expectancy-and-fulfillment\/","title":{"rendered":"Expectancy. And Fulfillment … And the Amazing SONY 200-600\/a9 ii Rig"},"content":{"rendered":"

What’s Up?<\/h3>\n

Though the sun broke through the clouds yesterday afternoon for a very few minutes, the unsettled weather continues. I did a few small white flowers with yellow centers while standing in a 6-inch deep puddle next to the road in a normally dry spot … The results were not-too-good \ud83d\ude42 I will be heading out soon on Monday 8 JUNE 2020, yet another hot and humid day. <\/p>\n

With the non-stop rains, the pool has cooled down a bit to a very comfortable 83 degrees. And we have not had to water the butterfly garden!<\/p>\n

Please take a moment and leave a comment letting us know which of today’s two featured images is your favorite. And why. Much appreciated. <\/p>\n

BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n

BIRDS AS ART is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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86 sold to rave reviews.<\/p>\n

The SONY e-Guide by Patrick Sparkman and Arthur Morris<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The Sony Camera User’s e-Guide (and Videos)<\/h3>\n

Click here<\/a> to purchase the guide with one Camera Set-up Video. Be sure to e-mail us by clicking here<\/A> to specify your camera body so that we can send you a link for the correct video. <\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to purchase the guide with two Camera Set-up Videos. Be sure to e-mail us by clicking here<\/A> to specify your two camera bodies so that we can send you links for the correct videos.<\/h2>\n

Click here<\/a> to learn more about the SONY e-Guide. <\/p>\n

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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 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>\n


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Gear 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>\n\n\n\n
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This image was created on 1 JUNE 2020 at Indian Lake Estates, FL. I used the handheld Sony FE 200-600mm f\/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens<\/a> (at 600mm) and the blazingly fast AF King, the Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Digital camera body.<\/a> ISO 1000. Exposure determined by Zebras with ISO on the rear wheel: 1\/500 sec. at f\/6.3 in Manual mode. AWB at 7:57:32am on a very cloudy morning. <\/p>\n

Tracking Flexible Spot (M) AF-C was active at the moment of exposure and performed superbly. Click on the image to enjoy a larger version. <\/p>\n

Image #1: 3-week old Sandhill Crane chick waiting to get fed\n