All are invited to leave a comment letting us know which of today’s six featured images they like best, and why they made their choice. <\/p>\n
Thanks for all the comments on the Black Vulture images in yesterday’s blog post. The consensus pick was Image #4 with the interesting background. My pick was Image #2, the vertical with the somewhat crazy flight pose. <\/p>\n
On Monday morning, I enjoyed another great photo session at ILE. It began on the pier with 321 blurs. Those included eight keepers after the first edit. I took a few snaps of the eagle before and after the sun hit the nest. I am pretty sure, but not positive, that the bird was feeding a chick … Next up was a Cattle Egret on a piling at the boat ramp dock in super-sweet early morning butter light. I kept nine of 96. Each featured a lovely green background. When something spooked the egret, I followed the movement and I saw three Killdeer on the boat ramp in the shade of my SUV. Two of them bathed. In just 2 minutes 18 seconds, I created 269 images; 23 of those survived the first cut. Then I drove to the parking circle to check out The Perch. On the way, I saw two cranes atop the small knoll just to the north. I positioned the car on sun angle and working off the BLUBB<\/a>, I made a bunch of ordinary images at 840mm with the 600mm f\/4, the 1.4X TC, and the a1. Then things got really exciting. In all, I created 482 images of the cranes on the rise. Keep reading below to learn what happened next.<\/p>\n Sunset on Monday was another cloudy bust. Today is Tuesday 11 January 2022. Clearing skies with a north wind are in the forecast. I will get down to the lake for at least a while. Wherever you are, and whatever you are doing, I hope that you too have a great day. This blog post took more than three hours to prepare (including the time spent on the six image optimizations) and makes 62 consecutive days with a new one. <\/p>\n Please remember that you can find some great photo accessories (and necessities, like surf booties!) on Amazon by clicking on the Stuff tab on the orange\/yellow menu bar above. On a related note, it would be extremely helpful if blog-folks who, like me, spend too much money on Amazon, would get in the habit of clicking on the Amazon logo link on the right side of each blog post when they shop online. As you might expect, doing so will not cost you a single penny, but would be appreciated tremendously by yours truly. And doing so works seamlessly with your Amazon Prime account.<\/p>\n Please remember that if an item \u2014 a Delkin flash card, or a tripod head \u2014 for example, that is available from B&H and\/or Bedfords, is also available in the BAA Online Store, it would be great, and greatly appreciated, if you would opt to purchase from us. We will match any price. Please remember also to use my B&H affiliate links or to save 3% at Bedfords by using the BIRDSASART discount code at checkout for your major gear purchases. Doing either often earns you free guides and\/or discounts. And always earns my great appreciation. <\/p>\n Steve Elkins of Bedfords let me know recently that he had several Sony a1 bodies in stock. If one of them has your name on it, please click here<\/a> and be sure to enter the BIRDSASART coupon code check the box for free shipping to enjoy free Second Day Air Fed-Ex. Right now, in lieu of the 3% credit refunded to the card you used for your purchase, you will receive a Sony 160GB CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card, a $399.99 value! <\/p>\n Folks who have fallen in love with Bedfords can now use the BIRDSASART coupon code at checkout to enjoy a post-purchase, 3% off-statement credit (excluding taxes and shipping charges) on orders paid with a credit card. The 3% credit will be refunded to the card you used for your purchase. Be sure, also, to check the box for free shipping to enjoy free Second Day Air Fed-Ex. This offer does not apply to purchases of Classes, Gift Cards, or to any prior purchases.<\/p>\n Many have learned that if you need a hot photo item that is out of stock at B&H and would like to enjoy getting 3% back on your credit card along with free 2nd Day Air Fed-Ex 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 check the box for Free Shipping. That will automatically upgrade to free 2nd Day Air Fed-Ex. Steve has been great at getting folks the hot items that are out of stock at B&H and everywhere else. The waitlists 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 a 1, 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>\nSony Alpha 1 Bodies in Stock at Bedfords\/free card offer!<\/h3>\n
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