{"id":68363,"date":"2020-07-15T06:07:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T10:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=68363"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:45:49","slug":"itsy-bitsy-questions-and-why-i-liked-the-color-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2020\/07\/15\/itsy-bitsy-questions-and-why-i-liked-the-color-version\/","title":{"rendered":"Itsy-Bitsy Questions. And Why I Liked the Color Version …"},"content":{"rendered":"

What’s Up?<\/h3>\n

With both fields and the South Peninsula flooded, I have been sticking to the side streets in search of wildflowers. I learn a bit more about working with the tripod-mounted Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f\/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I will be heading out early today — Wednesday 15 JULY 2020. Mid-July? Are you kidding me? <\/p>\n

Thanks to the folks who commented on the color or B&W question in the Some Respite From the Heat; this would make a nice jigsaw puzzle. On Not Letting the Old Man In … And a Used Like-New Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f\/2.8E FL ED VR Lens!<\/em> blog post here<\/a>. Opinions were divided 50-50. I far prefer the color version as the yellow leaves remind me that my favorite time at Bosque is early in the season when there are still some yellow leaves on the cottonwoods. <\/p>\n

With one sign-up already, I am really going to try to make Bosque work, hoping that it will be the first-ever socially-distanced IPT … The very best news is that the 2020 Festival of the Cranes has been canceled so we will be able to visit on what are usually the perfect dates! Do check out my Bosque Gallery here<\/a> to see the creative possibilities. <\/p>\n

Canon EOS 7D Mark II <\/strong><\/h2>\n

John Buswell is offering a Canon EOS 7D Mark II in near-mint condition for a very low $598.00. The sale includes the front lens cap, the strap, the one original battery and charger, a 32 GB Sandisk Extreme Pro 160 MB\/s compact flash card, the manual, the original product box, and insured ground shipping via major courier to lower-48 US addresses only. Your item will not ship until your check clears unless other arrangements are made. <\/p>\n

Please contact John via e-mail<\/a> or via phone or text: 1-978-380-0456 (Eastern time zone). <\/p>\n

Both Patrick Sparkman and I used and loved the 7D Mark II until about four years ago when we both committed to using full-frame Canon bodies. We both made some truly great images with it. Two of my three 2016 Nature\u2019s Best honored entries were created with the 7D II, one still, and one video. One thing is for sure: the 7D Mark II is the greatest value ever in a digital camera body. If you have any doubts, type the word “Cadieux” in the little search box top right and follow any or all of the links to see the great images that BPN Avian Moderator Dan Cadieux has created with his 7D series bodies …<\/em> artie<\/p>\n

SONY e-Guide Discount Program<\/h3>\n

Purchase a (new) qualifying SONY camera body (a7r iii, a7r iv, a9, a9 ii) from Bedfords or using a BIRDS AS ART B&H affiliate link, and you will receive a $40 discount on the SONY e-guide. Purchase a (new) SONY 200-600mm G lens from Bedfords or using a BIRDS AS ART B&H affiliate link, and you will receive a $25 discount on the SONY e-guide. Purchase a (new) SONY 600mm f\/4 GM lens from Bedfords or using a BIRDS AS ART B&H affiliate link, and you will receive a free SONY e-guide with one or two videos. <\/p>\n

Please send your Bedford’s or B&H receipts to me via e-mail<\/a> to receive your discount and your ordering instructions. Folks purchasing from Bedfords and using the BIRDSASART code will save $50. Folks sending their B&H receipts may need to wait a few days to have their purchases confirmed. Folks using Bedfords will have their purchases confirmed immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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102 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 the morning of 11 JULY 2020 at Indian Lake Estates. I used the Induro<\/a> GIT 404L\/FlexShooter Pro<\/a>-mounted Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f\/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens for Sony E<\/a> and the 61MP monster, the Sony Alpha a7R IV Mirrorless Digital camera body<\/a> ISO 800: 1\/30 sec. at f\/? (probably f\/8) in Manual mode. The exposure was confirmed as perfect by RawDigger from a series of bracketed images. AWB at 8:10am early on a still, partly sunny morning. <\/p>\n

Manual focus using the combination of Manual Focus Toggle and Focus Magnifier tips from the SONY e-guide along with the 2-second timer. Plamped<\/a> in place to combat the breeze. <\/p>\n

Click on the image to enjoy a larger version.<\/p>\n

Image #1: Green Garden Spider on Grassleaf Barbara’s Buttons (Marshallia graminifolia) blossom\n