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The 2023 Fort DeSoto New Cut Current Conditions e-Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Get your copy here<\/a> for $25.00 in the BAA Online Store<\/a>, or free with Fort DeSoto Site Guide<\/a> proof-of-purchase.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The 2023 Fort DeSoto New Cut Current Conditions e-Guide: $25.00<\/h3>\n

The 2023 Fort DeSoto New Cut Current Conditions e-Guide details the photographic opportunities available at the New Far Bar and environs. It includes annotated maps, a safety warning, photography tips, recommended access, available subjects, updates on old locations, details on another new DeSoto hotspot, and a gallery. You can purchase a copy here<\/a> in the BAA Online Store<\/a>. Folks who already own the Fort DeSoto Site Guide are entitled to a free copy. To receive yours, shoot me an e-mail<\/a> that includes Fort DeSoto Site Guide<\/a> proof-of-purchase with the words “New Cut Current Conditions e-Guide” cut and pasted into the subject line. <\/p>\n

The Fact$ of Life<\/h3>\n

Right now, the market for editorial sales of natural history images has virtually disappeared. The incomes of the world’s top stock photographers are down by at least 90%. Like me, most depend on income from photo trips, the sale of educational materials, and income from this or that affiliate program. <\/p>\n

In 2001, BAA sold the publication rights to images for nearly one-quarter million US dollars. That amount dropped to about $20,000 by 2011, and in 2017, to slightly more than $2,000.00. We’ve stopped counting. IPTs used to fill within days. Now I am happy to go with one or two folks, but I’d much rather have you along. And so it goes. In 2009, I turned to creating educational blog posts, now to the tune of 4009. Yes, 4009 educational blog posts. So, please remember to use either my B&H or Bedfords affiliate links for your major purposes. It does not cost you one cent to do either. <\/p>\n

B&H<\/h3>\n

Many folks have written recently stating that they purchased a Sony a1 from B&H and would like their free membership in the Sony 1 Info and Updates Group, a $150.00 value. When I check my affiliate account, their orders have not been there. When I let them know that they get credit for B&H purchases only if they use one of the many B&H affiliate links on the blog <\/em><\/strong> or begin their searches with this link<\/a>, they are always disappointed. If in doubt, please contact me via e-mail<\/a> and request a BH link. I am always glad to help and to guide you to the right gear.<\/p>\n

B&H Simplified<\/h3>\n

To ensure that I get credit for your B&H purchases, you can always click here.<\/a> The tracking is invisible but greatly appreciated. And, you can use your PayBoo card. You must use the website to order. Thanking me for the past 4000 educational blog posts could not be any easier and will not cost you one penny. Please shoot me your B&H receipt for major purchases. <\/p>\n

Bedfords Simplified<\/h3>\n

Click here<\/a> to start your search. Choose standard shipping, and when you get to the payment page, enter BIRDSASART in the discount code box and hit apply. You will be upgraded to free second day air Fed-Ex and receive 3% cash back on your credit card once your stuff ships. Either is greatly appreciated by yours truly. <\/p>\n

Iceland<\/h3>\n

My decades-long dream of spending time on Grimsey Island, Iceland, with the puffins \u2014 13 days in this case!, will be realized this coming July. I am doing back-to-back trips as a participant. If anyone would like information on the world\u2019s greatest Iceland\/Atlantic Puffin trip<\/a> this coming July, please contact me via e-mail.<\/a><\/p>\n

What’s Up?<\/h3>\n

I continue to be so busy that despite the beautiful weather in central Florida, I still have not gotten down to the lake since I got home from Bonaire. Perhaps that has to do with how much fun I had photographing the flamingoes. I am spending lots of time working on the world’s best flight photography e-guide with co-author Arash Hazeghi. <\/p>\n

For late registration discount offer details for the third DeSoto IPT, please shoot me an e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spring Fort DeSoto IPT #3: Tuesday 9 May through the morning session on 12 May 2023. 3 1\/2 Days: $1899.00 includes three working brunches. Limit six photographers\/Openings: 4.<\/h2>\n

Today is Friday 5 May 2023. This blog post took about two hours to prepare including the time spent on the two image optimizations. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I hope that you too have a great 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\n\n\n
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This image was created on 16 April 2023 by Anita North at the New Far Bar at Fort DeSoto in Pinellas County, FL. Seated in a foot of water, she used the handheld Sony 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 640: 1\/5000 sec. at f\/3.2 (stopped down 1\/3 stop) in Manual mode. AWB at 7:47:47am on a sunny morning. <\/p>\n

Tracking: Zone\/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: Reddish Egret landing while fishing
\nImage courtesy of and copyright 2023: Anita North\n