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A Tough Question<\/h3>\n

If you had to delete one of today’s two featured images, each admittedly superb, which one would you put in the trash? Why? Comparing the strengths and weaknesses (if any) of each image might reveal the answer. Or not. One thing is for sure, comparing the merits of these two images will be a challenge that gets you thinking. <\/p>\n

What’s Up?<\/h3>\n

Monte Brown joined John Johnson and me on Monday morning at Fort DeSoto. Again, the weather forecast was way off, much to our benefit. The original forecast was for clear skies with northwest winds — death for bird photography. Then it changed to light rain with northwest winds — not too good for bird photography. What we got was cloudy followed by intermittent clearing with west\/southwest winds. That turned out to be pretty darned good for bird photography! We had an absolutely fantastic morning. <\/p>\n

You will be seeing lots more images from that session here fairly soon, along with the tales behind them. I am head-over-heels in love with both of today’s featured images. <\/p>\n

On Monday afternoon, we ended the IPT a day early and drove over to ILE for a pool-deck, rib-eye steaks on the grill, big salad dinner and some more fine wine. <\/p>\n

Today is Tuesday 13 April 2021. The three of us will be heading over to Stick Marsh early. The forecast if for perfectly clear skies with little to no wind. The three of us are very excited. Wherever you are, and whatever you are doing, I hope that you have a great day.<\/p>\n

This blog post took about ninety minutes to prepare and makes 111 consecutive days with a new one. Please remember to use my B&H affiliate links or to save money at Bedfords by using the BIRDSASART discount code at checkout. Doing either often earns you free guides or discounts. And doing so always earns my great appreciation.<\/p>\n

Camera User’s Guide Note<\/h3>\n

If you should have but did not receive a link to the final versions of the SONY Camera User’s e-guide<\/a> or the link to the final version of the BAA R5 Camera User’s e-guide<\/a>, please let us know via e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

With income from IPTs now at zero, please, if you enjoy and learn from the blog, remember to use one of my two affiliate programs when purchasing new gear. Doing so just might make it possible for me to avoid having to try to get a job as a Walmart greeter and will not cost you a single penny more. And if you use Bedfords and remember to enter the BIRDSASART code at checkout, you will save 3% on every order and enjoy free second-day air shipping. In these crazy times \u2014 I am out at least forty to sixty thousand dollars so far due to COVID 19 (with lots more to come) \u2014 remembering to use my B&H link or to shop at Bedfords will help me out a ton and be greatly appreciated. Overseas folks who cannot order from the US because of import fees, duties, and taxes, are invited to help out by clicking here<\/a> to leave a blog thank you gift if they see fit.<\/p>\n

New and Better Bedfords Discount Policy!<\/h3>\n

You can now save 3% on all of your Bedfords photo gear purchases by entering the BIRDSASART coupon code at checkout. Your discount will be applied to your pre-tax total. In addition, by using the code you will get 2nd day air shipping via Fed Ex.<\/p>\n

Grab a Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III and save $14.99. Purchase a Canon EOS R5 and your discount will be $116.97. Purchase a Sony FE 600mm f\/4 GM OSS lens and save a remarkable $389.94! Your Bedford’s purchase no longer needs to be greater than $1,000.00 for you to receive a discount. The more you spend, the more you save. <\/p>\n

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Money Saving Reminder<\/h3>\n

Many have learned that if you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&H and would enjoy free second-day air shipping, your best bet is to click here<\/a>, place an order with Bedfords, and enter the coupon code BIRDSASART at checkout. If an item is out of stock, contact Steve Elkins via e-mail<\/a> or on his cell phone at (479) 381-2592 (Central time). Be sure to mention the BIRDSASART coupon code and use it for your online order to save 3% and enjoy free 2nd-day air shipping. Steve has been great at getting folks the hot items that are out of stock at B&H and everywhere else. The wait lists at the big stores can be a year or longer for the hard to get items. Steve will surely get you your gear long before that. For the past year, he has been helping BAA Blog folks get their hands on items like the SONY a9 ii, the SONY 200-600 G OSS lens, the Canon EOS R5, the Canon RF 100-500mm lens, and the Nikon 500mm PF. Steve is personable, helpful, and eager to please. <\/p>\n


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Gear Questions and Advice<\/h3>\n

Too many folks attending BAA IPTs (remember those?) 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 12 April 2021 on the first DeSoto IPT. I used the Sony FE 600mm f\/4 GM OSS lens<\/a> (with the lens foot resting on the ground) and The One, the Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless digital camera. <\/a> ISO 2500. Exposure determined via Zebras with ISO on the rear dial: 1\/500 sec. at f\/4.5 (stopped down 1\/3-stop; should have been wide open) in Manual mode. AWB at 7:36:56am on a still, cloudy morning. <\/p>\n

Wide\/AF-C was active at the moment of exposure and performed perfectly. Click on the image to see a larger version. <\/p>\n

Image #1: Marbled Godwit foraging while swimming\n