In the last blog post, Homer — the Last Day: Typically Atypical<\/em> here<\/a>, my three favorite images in order with the strongest first are as follows:<\/p>\n First — Image #5: Bald Eagle in flight just above dead earthquake-drowned tree background<\/em>. I guess that I am a sucker for the flat flight\/747\/down the lens barrel stare. In addition, I love the layered tones of the background, the drowned ghost trees, and the splashing water that serendipitously entered the frame when another eagle hit the water at just the right time in just the right spot.<\/p>\n Second — Image #4: Bald Eagle starting dive.<\/em> I love the jet fighter\/start of a dive flight pose, the position of the bird in the fog bank, and the hint of the distant snow-covered mountain ridge in the upper left of the frame. <\/p>\n Tied for Third — Image #7: Bald Eagle bright sky silhouette \u2014 Golden Eagle<\/em> and Image #8: Glaucous-winged Gull taking flight.<\/em> The former for the color brought out in a seemingly white sky situation and for the latter for the elegant and unusual “look ma, no head” flight pose. <\/p>\n Thanks to the (only) four folks who left a comment. Of those, three liked Image #3: Bald Eagle in flight over scenic headland<\/em> best. <\/p>\n If you are impressed by the images you saw in this and in recent blog posts and by the unparalleled learning that takes place on a Homer IPT and are seriously interested in joining me next year, please LMK ASAP via e-mail<\/a> or via text to 863-221-2372. Several spots are already spoken for. <\/p>\n When I got home after my red-eye flight that arrived in Orlando on Tuesday at 5:48am, I slept for four hours from 9:00am till 1:00pm and fell asleep early in my Lazy Boy while catching up on Jeopardy on Tivo. I hit the sack at 10:30pm and slept until 7:30am on Wednesday. Ten minutes later I was down by the lake where I found two crane chicks about a week old at the south end of the South Peninsula. The only images that I made were of the usual suspects, Turkey Vultures and Cattle Egrets.<\/p>\n I spent the rest of the day catching up on e-mails, IPT stuff, and getting back to work on my 2024 tax return. <\/p>\n Today is Thursday 27 February 2025. I woke at 6:00am and will be headed back down to the lake to check things out. Whatever you plan on doing, I hope that you too opt to have a wonderful day. Do remember that happiness is a choice — Byron Katie, The Work.Com<\/a>. <\/p>\n 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 I discovered that when I believed my thoughts I suffered, but when I didn\u2019t believe them I didn\u2019t suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Freedom is as simple as that. I found that suffering is optional. I found a joy within me that has never disappeared, not for a single moment. That joy is in everyone, always. And I invite you not to believe me. I invite you to test it for yourself<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Byron Katie<\/p>\n If you enjoy and learn from the blog, are all set for gear, or live overseas, consider leaving a BAA Blog Thank You Gift here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you enjoy and learn from the blog, please consider using one of my affiliate links when purchasing new gear. It will never cost you a single penny. To support my effort here, please order from B&H by beginning your search here.<\/a> Or, click here<\/a>, to order from Bedfords and enter the discount code BIRDSASART at checkout to receive 3% cash back to your credit card and enjoy free Second-Day Air Fed-Ex shipping. It is always best to write for advice via e-mail<\/a><\/center>.<\/p>\n In many cases, I can help you save some serious dollars. And\/or prevent you from purchasing the wrong gear from the wrong shop.<\/p>\n This image was created on 23 February at Kachemak Bay, AK on the last day of the second 2025 Homer IPT. Standing at full height on the boat, I used the hand held Sony FE 300mm f\/2.8 GM OSS Lens (Sony E)<\/a> with the Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter<\/a> and The Latest Greatest Sony Flagship Body, the a1 II Mirrorless Camera<\/a>. The exposure was determined via Zebras with ISO on the thumb dial. ISO 50: 1\/15 sec. at f\/6.3 (stopped down 1 1\/3 stops) in Manual mode. RawDigger<\/a> showed that the exposure was dead solid perfect. AWB at 10:10:06am on a cloudy morning. <\/p>\n Tracking Spot XS\/AF-C (with Bird Eye\/Face Detection enabled) performed adequately. Click on the image to see a larger, sharper high resolution version <\/p>\nWhat’s Up?<\/h3>\n
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