I will be returning to Homer in 2027 for my last-ever Bald Eagle Instructional Photo-Tours. Five of the ten spots are already spoken four. If you are seriously interested in joining me, please get in touch via e-mail<\/a> or shoot me a text at 863-221-2372. <\/p>\n PhotoCon is coming to Kansas City for the very first time. And bringing the Midwest\u2019s biggest photography and imaging event with us. The Overland Park Convention Center will transform into a massive interactive trade show floor, buzzing with creativity, education, and community. This isn\u2019t just another conference. It\u2019s a hands-on experience designed to fuel photographers, filmmakers, and content creators of every level. Whether you\u2019re here to test-drive the newest gear, sharpen your skills, or connect with people who share your passion, PhotoCon KC is your place.<\/p>\n If you live in or near Kansas City, KS and would like a free pass to this great event, simply shoot me an e-mail<\/a> with PhotoCon KC as the Subject Line and I will be glad to have a pass sent to the first ten folks who get in touch. I am really looking forward to seeing Steve Sanders’ Saturday Keynote A Day In The Life! NFL Photographer<\/em> (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Courtyards 4 – 7). <\/p>\n Steve Sanders is the Director of Photography for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Club. With over 30 years of covering the Chiefs, and the last 16 in a full-time roll, he has continued to evolve and excel with the changes in the photography industry. Before landing the full-time role with the team, his diverse portfolio included weddings, portraits, events, commercial advertising, architecture, and food photography. This experience enabled him to bring a wealth of knowledge to every Chiefs project. By fostering strong relationships with the team and players, Steve has earned trust both on and off the field, which allows him to capture exceptional images and achieve career milestones. <\/p>\n After 42 years of bird photography — heck, I started late, I am, thanks to mirrorless autofocus technology, photographing more and enjoying it more than ever before as I approach age 80. Join me as I share the illustrated story of a life filled with countless incredible blessings. All bird photographers have benefited from the amazing technological advances made over the past decade — none more so than I!<\/p>\n I left Homer in my rental Jeep Wagoneer at 8:00am (Alaska time) on Monday morning and got to the airport at 1:00pm. It was the first time that I made that drive by myself. My 5pm flight got to Seattle way early as did my red-eye flight to Orlando — heck, I even slept for three hours!. Jim picked me up and after a stop at Publix I was home before 10:00am — 22 hours door to door. <\/p>\n Bob Eastman drove down from Wisconsin and got to my house at 8:30pm on Tuesday evening. Today is 25 February 2026. Happy birthday to Bob and to my late wife Elaine. We will be heading down to the lake early to see what birds are around. Whatever you opt to do today, I hope that you choose to have fun. And please remember that happiness is a choice — Byron Katie, The Work.Com<\/a>. <\/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 This image was created on 12 February 2026 by yours truly at Anchor Point, AK on the second 2026 Homer IPT\/Songbird Day. Standing on snow and ice I used the Wide\/AF-C with Bird Eye\/Face Detection enabled performed perfectly.<\/p>\nPhotoCon KC<\/h3>\n
Free Event Passes!<\/h3>\n
The Fortunate Bird Photographer<\/h3>\n
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM in Courtyard 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What’s Up?<\/h3>\n
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\nImage copyright Arthur Morris\/BIRDS AS ART