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Photography at Sebastian Inlet has continued to be challenging with wind against sun conditions. Friday morning’s northeast wind was a bit better than the northwests that have predominated since Red Steven’s arrived last Sunday. <\/p>\n
I took Eugen and Red to a new restaurant in Vero, The Oar<\/a> on 19th Place. Everyone’s food was incredibly delicious; it was fine dining at its best, and not terribly pricey. It was the best meal I have had in recent memory. The Thank You dinner was supposed to be my treat. But Red had surreptitiously snuck his credit card to the waiter and my plan was spoiled. Thank you Mr. Stevens!<\/p>\n Today is Saturday 18 October. The forecast is the most promising in more than a week: an east wind with partly cloudy skies. We will of course be heading to the inlet early. Red leaves on Sunday afternoon. Mishael Voisin is arriving early on Monday morning and will be joining me for a full week. Eugen Dolan is heading back to Toronto this coming Friday. Whatever you choose to do, I hope that you too have a happy and productive day. <\/p>\n If you would like to join in the fun and learn an absolute ton, I have room at the AirBnB for you on a Sebastian Extended IPT any time from 25 October through and including 23 November. For complete details you can scroll down here, get in touch via e-mail<\/a>, or 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 If an item \u2014 a Delkin flash card or reader<\/a>, a Levered-clamp FlexShooter Pro<\/a>, or a Wimberley lens plate <\/a> or low foot<\/a> — 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 or beat any price. Please remember also to use my B&H affiliate links or to earn 3% cash back at Bedford 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 Too many folks attending BAA IPTs and dozens of photographers whom I see in the field and on BirdPhotographer’s.Net<\/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 If you are interested in changing your life and becoming a better photographer by joining me on the Extended IPT at Sebastian Inlet for Ospreys and more (OCT 25 to NOV 24, 2025),<\/a> in San Diego<\/a> for Pacific-race Brown Pelicans and more (JAN 6 to FEB 2, 2026), or for Roseate Spoonbills at Stick Marsh (March 2026), please e-mail<\/a> for dates, rates, terms, and additional information. Or shoot me a text to 863-221-2372. Some offerings include options for shared AirBnB lodging and meals. Ground transportation during your stay is a possibility at times. <\/p>\n This image was created by yours truly on 13 October 2025 while leading a Sebastian Inlet Ospreys and More Extended IPT. I used the handheld Sony FE 70-200mm f\/2.8 GM OSS II Lens<\/a> with the Sony FE 2x Teleconverter<\/a> (at 400mm) and The Latest Greatest Sony Flagship Body, the a1 II Mirrorless Camera<\/a>. The exposure was determined by Zebras with ISO on the rear wheel — ISO 640: 1\/3200 second at f\/5.6 (wide open) in Manual mode. AWB at 8:22:35am on a sunny morning. RawDigger<\/a> showed that the exposure was dead solid perfect. AWB at 6:47:10pm on a partly cloudy afternoon. <\/p>\n Tracking: Zone\/AF-C with Bird-Eye\/Face Detection performed perfectly. Click on the image to enjoy the larger, inexplicably sharper high-res version.<\/p>\nGear Questions and Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nImage copyright 2025: Arthur Morris\/BIRDS AS ART