{"id":73606,"date":"2021-04-26T06:32:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T10:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=73606"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:38:21","slug":"the-whole-catfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2021\/04\/26\/the-whole-catfish\/","title":{"rendered":"The Whole Catfish!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Which is the Best Image?<\/h3>\n<p>Selecting my four favorites from the 48 keepers (out of 436 sharp images) after the first edit was a challenge. Now you face a tougher one: which of today&#8217;s four featured images is the strongest? All are invited to leave a comment and share their thoughts as to why. <\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s Up?<\/h3>\n<p>On Sunday morning, Clemens Van der Werf, Donna Bourdon, Anita North, and I photographed from Clemens&#8217; flat boat. We tried for Snail Kites at a local lake near ILE. With the wind from the west southwest and the sun out most of the time we pretty much struck out with flight shooting but had a few decent perched males. <\/p>\n<p>We headed back to my house for a smoked salmon brunch. Afterwards, I napped, swam, and finished packing. Clemens headed home and the three of us drove over to Gulfport for the second DeSoto IPT. <\/p>\n<p>On Sunday evening, I met most of the group &#8212; Jim Miller is  driving down from Tallahassee on Monday. We ran through the <em>Designing and creating pleasing and dramatic natural history images<\/em> and recorded the session with Camtasia. It will be available in the BAA Online Store soon. <\/p>\n<p>Today is Monday 26 April 2021. The morning forecast for St. Pete is for clear with east northeast winds &#8212; not great, but pretty darned good. Wherever you are, and whatever you are doing, I hope that you have a great day.<\/p>\n<p>This blog post took about two hours to prepare and makes 124 consecutive days with a new one. Please remember that if an item \u2014 a Delkin flash card, or a tripod head, for example, is available from B&#038;H and\/or Bedfords and is also available in the BAA Online Store, it would be great if you opt to purchase from us. We will match any price. Please remember also to use my B&#038;H affiliate links or to save money at Bedfords by using the BIRDSASART discount code at checkout. Doing either often earns you free guides and\/or discounts. And doing so always earns my great appreciation.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"180\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"150\" 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=180x150&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=10460&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>My Laptop<\/h3>\n<p>Many folks are not aware that I do all of my image processing on a MacBook Pro. Though less than ideal, it is &#8212; considering all of the traveling that I do, the best solution for me. And I love the speed and the 4TB internal hard drive. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1571613-REG\/apple_z0y0_mvvk_90_bh_mbp_16_2_3ghz_8c_9th_gen.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/APZ0Y0MVVK90\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xAPZ0Y0MVVK90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple 16&#8243; MacBook Pro (Updated in 2020, Space Gray)<\/a> is the updated version of my 2019 device. <\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>Please Remember<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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&#038;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/baa-blog-thanks\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> to leave a blog thank you gift if they see fit.<\/p>\n<h3>New and Better Bedfords Discount Policy!<\/h3>\n<p>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<p>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&#8217;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<p><center>ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Money Saving Reminder<\/h3>\n<p>Many have learned that if you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&#038;H and would enjoy free second-day air shipping, your best bet is to click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bedfords.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">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 <a href=\"mailto:Steve@bedfords.com\">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&#038;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<p><center><A href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com?BI=6633&#038;KW=&#038;KBID=7226&#038;img=14751-300x250.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/images\/affiliateimages\/14751-300x250.jpg\" border=\"0\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/affiliates.bhphotovideo.com\/showban.asp?id=7226&#038;img=14751-300x250.jpg\" border=0><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Gear Questions and Advice<\/h3>\n<p>Too many folks attending BAA IPTs (remember those?) 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 24 April 2021 on Lake Blue Cypress working from Clemens Van der Werf&#8217;s flats boat. I used the hand held <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> and The One, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1619483-REG\/sony_ilce_1_b_alpha_a1_mirrorless_digital.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOA1B\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOA1B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless digital camera. <\/a> ISO 3200. Exposure determined via Zebras with ISO on the rear dial: 1\/1250 sec. at f\/4 (wide open) in Manual mode. AWB at 7:20:39am on a heavily overcast morning.  <\/p>\n<p>Wide\/AF-C was active at the moment of exposure and performed perfectly. Click on the image to see a larger version.    <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Image #1: Osprey with whole catfish<strong<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"468\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"60\" 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=468x60&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=10412&#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 Whole Catfish<\/h3>\n<p>It is common to see Osprey flying around with fish, but nine times out of ten they will have already torn off and eaten the fish&#8217;s head. Having this bird flying around and around with a whole, fresh caught catfish was a real treat. <\/p>\n<h3>Many Great Catfish Chances<\/h3>\n<p>We spotted this male Osprey with a large, whole catfish flying around while the light levels were still quite low; I was doing blurs. The first of two keeper blurs was created at 7:17:17am. Then I switched to sharp. The last keeper of what was a very long series was created at 7:25:06. I wound up with 48 keepers out of 436 sharp images. <\/p>\n<p>The bird would fly into the nest, touch down briefly, take flight, and then circle around again. And again. And again. The show went on for about eight whole minutes. The male finally landed with its mate right on it tail. Breakfast time. <\/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>This image was also created on 24 April 2021 on Lake Blue Cypress working from Clemens Van der Werf&#8217;s flats boat. I used the hand held <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> and The One, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1619483-REG\/sony_ilce_1_b_alpha_a1_mirrorless_digital.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOA1B\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOA1B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless digital camera. <\/a> ISO 3200. Exposure determined via Zebras with ISO on the rear dial: 1\/1250 sec. at f\/4 (wide open) in Manual mode. AWB at 7:20:40am on a heavily overcast morning.  <\/p>\n<p>Wide\/AF-C was active at the moment of exposure and performed perfectly. Click on the image to see a larger version.    <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Image #2: Osprey with whole catfish<strong<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"468\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"60\" 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=468x60&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=10412&#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>Gear and Shutter Speed Decisions<\/h3>\n<p>The 200-600 with the a1 is a deadly combination, especially when hand holding for flight photography. The 600 GM is much heaver, much larger, and thus &#8212; much more difficult to hand hold. So why not go with the 2-6?<\/p>\n<p>In the extreme low light conditions of a very overcast morning, the 600 at f\/4 saves you four clicks (1 1\/3 stops) of ISO. Had In sunny conditions, I will almost always opt for the 200-600 for flight while choosing 1\/3200 second as my ideal shutter speed. On Saturday morning, once I switched from doing blurs to trying to create sharp images, I really skimped on shutter speed by first working at 1\/1250 second. When things brightened up a bit, I moved up to 1\/1600 second. All of the images were more than sharp enough on the bird&#8217;s eyes.<\/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<p>This image was also created on 24 April 2021 on Lake Blue Cypress working from Clemens Van der Werf&#8217;s flats boat. I used the hand held <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> and The One, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1619483-REG\/sony_ilce_1_b_alpha_a1_mirrorless_digital.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOA1B\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOA1B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless digital camera. <\/a> ISO 3200. Exposure determined via Zebras with ISO on the rear dial: 1\/1600 sec. at f\/4 (wide open) in Manual mode. AWB at 7:23:25am on an overcast morning.  <\/p>\n<p>Wide\/AF-C was active at the moment of exposure and performed perfectly. Click on the image to see a larger version.    <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Image #3: Osprey with whole catfish<strong<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"468\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"60\" 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=468x60&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=10412&#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>My Biggest Problem<\/h3>\n<p>Even though the SONY 600 f\/4GM is the lightest (by one ounce over the Canon 600 III) 600 f\/4 ever produced, my biggest problem was with the framing, keeping the bird in the center of the frame. Only practice and weight training can help me there. <\/p>\n<h3>The SONY AF System<\/h3>\n<p>The performance of the SONY AF system at any focal length (when the a1 is set up properly as detailed in the in e-mails to the Sony Alpha a1 Info &#038; Updates group), continues to amaze me. Early on, there was lots of discussion within the group with many preferring multiple back button approaches. For me a simple shutter button approach with the right AF settings that yield 99% sharp-on-the-eye images is best. By far. It is super-simple and mega-effective. <\/p>\n<h3>SONY Alpha a1 Set-up and Info Group<\/h3>\n<p>The SONY Alpha a1 Set-up and Info Group is going great guns as folks chime in with thoughtful questions and experience-based advice. We are now up to an astounding 35 folks. Early on, we discussed the myriad AF options. I gave my opinion as to the best one for flight and general bird photography. More recently, we have been in contact with folks at SONY sharing our thoughts, experiences, and frustrations with the EVF blackout problem. <\/p>\n<p>All who purchased their Alpha a1 bodies via a BAA affiliate link will receive a free subscription to the Sony Alpha a1 Set-Up and Info Updates after shooting me their receipts via e-mail. (Note: it may take me several days to confirm B&#038;H orders.) This same service may be purchased by anyone with an a1 body via a $150.00 PayPal sent to birdsasart@verizon.net indicating payment for Alpha a1 Info Updates. Alternatively, they can call Jim weekday afternoons at 1-863-692-0906 to pay via credit card. New members will receive composite e-mails that summarize all previous discussions. <\/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>This image was also created on 24 April 2021 on Lake Blue Cypress working from Clemens Van der Werf&#8217;s flats boat. I used the hand held <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> and The One, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1619483-REG\/sony_ilce_1_b_alpha_a1_mirrorless_digital.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOA1B\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOA1B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless digital camera. <\/a> ISO 3200. Exposure determined via Zebras with ISO on the rear dial: 1\/6000 sec. at f\/4 (wide open) in Manual mode. AWB at 7:25:04am on an overcast morning.  <\/p>\n<p>Wide\/AF-C was active at the moment of exposure and performed perfectly. Click on the image to see a larger version.    <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Image #4: Osprey with whole catfish<strong<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"468\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"60\" 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=468x60&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=10412&#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>Eye Doctor Work<\/h3>\n<p>In the dingy light, and with the bird&#8217;s nictitating membrane covering part of the eye or eyes in two of the four images, I did some eye doctor work on each of today&#8217;s featured images. I used the Clone Stamp Tool to lose the nictitating membrane, selected and brightened the yellow irises, and used Tim Grey Dodge and Burn to darken the pupils. Then I selected the bird&#8217;s face in each image and applied a Contrast Mask to selectively sharpen and darken that layer only. <\/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. Be sure to specify Digital Basics II. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The BIRDS AS ART Current Workflow e-Guide (Digital Basics II)<\/h3>\n<p>The Eye Doctor and Contrast Mask techniques mentioned above, and tons more great Photoshop tips and techniques (with the exception of <a href=\"https:\/\/captureone.38d4qb.net\/WLjKG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Capture One<\/a> 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<h3>Typos<\/h3>\n<p>With all blog posts, feel free to <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> or to leave a comment regarding any typos or errors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which is the Best Image? <\/p>\n<p>Selecting my four favorites from the 48 keepers (out of 436 sharp images) after the first edit was a challenge. Now you face a tougher one: which of today&#8217;s four featured images is the strongest? 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