{"id":68568,"date":"2020-07-30T08:57:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T12:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=68568"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:45:19","slug":"macro-photography-plan-b-part-ii-and-plan-b-part-i-re-visited-with-a-300-7r-iv-crop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2020\/07\/30\/macro-photography-plan-b-part-ii-and-plan-b-part-i-re-visited-with-a-300-7r-iv-crop\/","title":{"rendered":"Macro Photography Plan B: Part II! (and Plan B: Part I Re-visited with a 300% 7r iv crop!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What’s Up?<\/h3>\n

On Wednesday morning, I spent almost three hours photographing what I think were Tropical Royalblue Waterlily flowers in a drainage ditch on Orange just past Alba. The longer I stayed with them, the more the blossoms opened up and the more beautiful they became. Finally I succumbed and waded into the ditch almost up to my waist with the 180 macro on the tripod! <\/p>\n

This morning, Thursday 30 JULY 2020, was one of those whatever could go wrong did go wrong mornings. First, I returned to the Alba spot to photograph a new-to-me species of yellow wildflower. There had been about 30 beautiful blooms there on Wednesday. The roadside strip had been mowed … Next was a gorgeous, just-fledged baby Osprey that sat in a field for ten minutes as I set up the 600 GM in my new vehicle. Just as I positioned my SUV, got the right exposure, and framed the image mama flew over calling and the handsome young bird flew off. And so it went …<\/p>\n

Feel free to leave a comment as to which of today’s featured flower images is your favorite. And do let us know why you made your choice. <\/p>\n

Wanted to Buy, Again<\/h3>\n

If you are looking to sell a Canon 600mm f\/4L IS II lens, please get in touch with me via e-mail. I have another potential buyer. The first notice like this resulted in a sale before the lens was even listed …<\/p>\n

SONY a7r IV Sale: only one in stock<\/h3>\n

Bedford’s is offering $300 off on the SONY body that I use the most, the Sony Alpha a7R IV Mirrorless Digital Camera. Was $3,498.00, now $3,198.00. Use the BIRDSASART code at checkout and save another $50.00. In all, you save $350.00). Most of my tight head portraits are created with the 600 GM, the 2X TC, and the a7r iv. In addition I use it for most of my bird photography and all of my macro photography. Click here<\/a> to order, but hurry as there are only two in stock. And don’t forget to enter the coupon code BIRDSASART at checkout to save an additional fifty bucks. <\/p>\n

Please Remember<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you enjoy and learn from the blog, please remember to use one of my two affiliate programs when purchasing new gear. Doing so will not cost you a single penny and if you use Bedfords, you will save at least $50.00 on all orders greater than $1000.00. In these crazy times — I am out at least forty to sixty thousand dollars so far due to COVID 19 (with lots more to come) — remembering to use my B&H link or shop at Bedfords will help me out a ton and will be greatly appreciated. Overseas folks who cannot order from the US because of import fees, duties, and taxes can always help out by clicking here<\/a> if they see fit.<\/p>\n

BIRDS AS ART<\/h3>\n

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

The BAA Used Gear Page<\/em><\/h3>\n

The BAA Used Gear Page<\/a> is the<\/em><\/strong> place to sell your used photographic equipment. We will help you to get your gear sold quickly for 20 to 60% more than what the big guys are offering … Doubt me? Check out the Past Sales list at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n

Via e-Mail from Multiple IPT veteran and good friend, Donna Bourdon<\/h3>\n

Donna is a long-time Canon shooter who is dipping her toes into the SONY waters. After purchasing her a9 ii and 200-600 from Steve Elkins at Bedfords, she enjoyed a healthy discount on the SONY guide. She sent me this last night:<\/p>\n

I never could have set my new a9 ii without the video. It is amazing that you and Patrick were able to figure out this complex camera so quickly and then develop and shar the guide and the videos with us. <\/em> Donna<\/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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107 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

The BAA Used Gear Page<\/em><\/h3>\n

The BAA Used Gear Page<\/a> is the<\/em><\/strong> place to sell your used photographic equipment. We will help you to get your gear sold quickly for 20 to 60% more than what the big guys are offering … Doubt me? Check out the Past Sales list at the bottom of the page. <\/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 22 JULY 2020 in our butterfly garden at Indian Lake Estates. I used the Induro<\/a> GIT 404L\/FlexShooter Pro<\/a>-mounted Canon EF 180mm f\/3.5L Macro USM lens<\/a> with the Metabones Canon EF\/EF-S Lens to Sony E Mount T Smart Adapter (Fifth Generation)<\/a> and the 61MP monster, the Sony Alpha a7R IV Mirrorless Digital camera body<\/a> ISO 1600: 1\/5 sec. at f\/32 in Manual mode. The exposure was confirmed as perfect by RawDigger from a series of bracketed images. AWB at 7:52am on a still, partly cloudy 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. The flower, resting on a wooden fence, was perfectly still. <\/p>\n

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

Image #1: Passion Flower, Maypop, or Apricot Vine (Passiflora incarnata<\/em>) detail.\n