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San Diego IPT Late Registration Discount<\/h3>\n

If you are at all interested in traveling to San Diego to improve your photography and enjoy the phenomenal Brown Pelican photography this month, please shoot me an e-mail<\/a> for IPT #2 late registration discount info. The photography has been astoundingly good. <\/p>\n

Homer Late Registration Discounts<\/h3>\n

If you are at all interested in traveling to Homer with me in FEB\/MAR 2023 to photograph Bald Eagles, shoot me an e-mail<\/a> for late registration discount info. Several folks are in the process of registering so do not tarry.<\/p>\n

What’s Up?<\/h3>\n

I enjoyed another great am session at La Jolla on Thursday despite the sometimes drizzly weather. There are still a zillion pelicans, probably five to ten times more than I have seen in the last five decades of visiting La Jolla in winter. With the low light and light rain for the past few days, both the 400mm f\/2.8 and the 70-200mm f\/2.8 II (that latter usually but not always with the 1.4X TC) have been my most valuable lenses.<\/p>\n

Today is Friday 6 January 2023. The forecast is for cloudy with a gentle east breeze early on (very good) switching to the north at about 9am (bad unless the clouds persist). The surf forecast is for 15 to 20 footers that would match the highest waves in 100 years in San Diego. In general, high surf conditions are great for bird photography as it keeps the birds moving when it breaks on the lower cliffs and drives the birds to the higher cliffs. This blog post took about an hour to prepare and makes two hundred eighty-four days in a row with a new, educational post just for you. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I hope that you too have a great day.<\/p>\n

It is looking as if Homer will be sold out fairly soon. <\/p>\n

My plan is to continue to post every day until the streak reaches one year and one day and then go back to posting every other day. <\/p>\n

Please remember to use the B&H and Amazon links that are found on most blog pages and to use the BIRDSASART discount code at checkout when purchasing your new gear from Bedfords to get 3% back on your credit card and enjoy free second-day air FedEx. Please, also, consider joining a BAA IPT<\/a>. You will be amazed at how much you will learn! <\/p>\n

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 earn 3% cash back 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

Induro GIT 304L Tripod<\/h3>\n

Out of production for more than two years, BAA just sold its last one. The good news? We have located two more new-in-the-box tripods. They will be available for shipping at the end of January. Best to order yours now to be sure that you get one. We will not run your card until your item ships. The 304L was my go-to tripod for more than a decade. Best to grab order yours right now<\/a> to avoid being disappointed. <\/p>\n

Bedfords Amazing BAA Discount Policy <\/h3>\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

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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 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>\n

Important Note<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small percentage when you purchase from Amazon after using any of the Amazon links on the blog (including the logo-link on the right side of each blog post page). My affiliate link works fine with Amazon Prime and using it will not cost you a single cent. Huge thanks, BTW \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n


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Gear Questions and Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\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. And the same is true in spades when ordering new camera bodies or lenses. My advice will often save you some serious money and may help you avoid making a seriously bad choice. Please know that I am always glad to answer your gear questions via e-mail.<\/a> If you are desperate, you can try me on my cell at 863-221-2372. Please leave a message and shoot me a text if I do not pick up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This image was created on 5 January 2023 at La Jolla, CA. While standing behind my somewhat lowered tripod, I used the no-longer available (except from BIRDS AS ART) Induro GIT 304L tripod\/Levered-Clamp FlexShooter Pro<\/a><\/a>-mounted
\nSony FE 400mm f\/2.8 GM OSS lens<\/a> and The One, the Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless Digital Camera<\/a>). The exposure was determined via Zebra technology with ISO on the Thumb Dial. ISO 1250. 1\/60 sec. at f\/2.8 (wide open) in Manual mode. When evaluated in RawDigger,<\/a> the raw file brightness was determined to be absolutely dead-solid perfect (ho hum). AWB at 6:59:59am on dank, dark morning. <\/p>\n

Tracking: Expand Spot\/AF-C with Bird Face\/Eye detection enabled performed to perfection. Be sure to click on the image to enjoy a high-res version. <\/p>\n

Image #1: Brown Pelican Pacific-race breeding plumage adult — head and bill portrait\n