{"id":9539,"date":"2012-04-26T13:07:01","date_gmt":"2012-04-26T17:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=9539"},"modified":"2012-05-03T06:13:23","modified_gmt":"2012-05-03T10:13:23","slug":"lying-down-on-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2012\/04\/26\/lying-down-on-the-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Lying Down on the Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Sandhill Crane, colt lying on grass, Indian Lake Estates, FL. With the Canon 800mm f\/5.L IS lens<\/a> and the Canon EOS-5D Mark III<\/a> supported by a BLUBB<\/a> on the door frame with the window lowered. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1\/3 stop: 1\/640 sec. at f\/8 in Av mode–early morning light at 7:39 am. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Lying Down on the Job<\/h3>\n

We had a house guest last night, Dan Cadieux, crack Avian Forum<\/a> moderator at BPN<\/a>. He arrived yesterday for two photography sessions, an afternoon and a morning. And dinner. This morning was particularly good with lots of cranes, Cattle Egrets, Limpkins, and Wild Turkeys. <\/p>\n

Let’s call the image above Image 1. We opted to stay in the vehicle and make a few images as the resting cranes will often stand up if you get out of the car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sandhill Crane, colt lying on grass, Indian Lake Estates, FL. With the Canon 800mm f\/5.L IS lens<\/a> and the Canon EOS-5D Mark III<\/a> supported by a BLUBB<\/a> on ground. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1\/3 stop: 1\/1250 sec. at f\/5.6 in Manual mode–early morning light at 7:45 am. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

We both exited the vehicle slowly. I was surprised when the young crane in Image 2 remained on the ground snapping at an occasional mayfly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sandhill Crane, colt lying on grass, Indian Lake Estates, FL. With the hand held Canon 800mm f\/5.L IS lens<\/a> and the Canon EOS-5D Mark III<\/a>. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1\/3 stop: 1\/640 sec. at f\/8 in Av mode–early morning light at 7:45 am. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

While Dan remained on the ground, I grabbed my 300 and walked towards the birds. Image 3 above was created while I was kneeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sandhill Crane, adult head portrait, Indian Lake Estates, FL. With the the hand held Canon 300mm f\/2.8 L IS II lens<\/a>, the 1.4X III TC<\/a>, and the Canon EOS-5D Mark III<\/a>. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +-1\/3 stop: 1\/3200 sec. at f\/4 in Manual mode at 7:57am. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

To create Image 4, I stooped over to get the green background that I wanted. <\/p>\n

Which Do You Like Best?<\/h3>\n

Which of the first three images do you like best? And why? Which of the four images do you like best? And why? <\/p>\n

Short Notice\/Individual or Very Small Group Instruction near Olando, FL this Weekend<\/h3>\n

Join me at a killer central Florida rookery either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, April 27, 28, or 29 for a morning, afternoon, or a whole day of photographic instruction. Morning sessions: 7-10am\/$300 single. $200 each for two. Limit 2. Afternoon sessions: 3:30pm to 6:30pm\/$300 single. $200 each for two. Limit 2. Full day: $550 single. $375 each for two. Limit 2. The full day includes lunch and image review. In all cases I reserve the right to add a second photographer unless you wish to pay the difference :). <\/p>\n

Learn to see and think like a pro, to evaluate various photographic situations, and to use light properly. I will be letting you know what I think of your gear set-up, your sharpness techniques, and your shooting style. And sharing the very best nests with you and explaining why they are the very best nests :). Though a minimum of a 500mm f\/4 lens with both teleconverters is ideal, folks with lenses as short as a 70-200 will benefit greatly. Please e-mail<\/a><\/center> for additional details if you are seriously interested in joining me. Or try me at 863-692-2806 or on my cell at 863-221-2372. artie<\/p>\n

Shopper’s Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below is a list of the gear used to create the images above. Thanks a stack to all who have used the Shopper’s Guide links to purchase their gear as a thank you for all the free information that we bring you on the Blog and in the Bulletins. Before you purchase anything be sure to check out the advice in our Shopper’s Guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Canon 800mm f\/5.6L IS lens.<\/a> Right now this is my all time favorite super-telephoto lens.
\nCanon 300mm f\/2.8 L IS II lens<\/a>. The 300 f\/2.8 L IS II with the 1.4X III TC is a killer flight combination. <\/a>
\n1.4X III TC<\/a>. The new Series III 1.4X was designed to work best with the new Series II super-telephoto lenses.
\nCanon EOS-5D Mark III<\/a>. Man, I am in love with this camera body. Both the files and the AF system are superb. <\/p>\n

And from the BAA On-line Store:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

BLUBB<\/a>. I personally designed the Big Lens Ultimate BeanBag and have it made in the good old US of A. This large beanbag is ideal when working with super-telephoto lenses from your vehicle. Beware of cheaper and much inferior copycat rip-offs; you get what you pay for just like your Daddy said.
\nLensCoats<\/a>. I have a LensCoat on each of my big lenses to protect them from nicks and thus increase their re-sales value. All my big lens LensCoat stuff is in Hardwood Snow pattern.
\n Double Bubble Level.<\/a> You will find one in my camera’s hot shoe whenever I am not using flash.
\nThe Lens Align Mark II.<\/a> I use the Lens Align Mark II pretty much religiously to micro-adjust all of my gear an average of once a month and always before a major trip. Enjoy our free comprehensive tutorial here.<\/a>
\nBreezeBrowser<\/a>. I do not see how any digital photographer can exist without this program. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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