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The B&H Summer Event<\/a><\/h3>\n

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These discounts expire tonight at midnight. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see a new round of deals.<\/p>\n

Your Call?<\/h3>\n

Which of today’s three featured images do you like best? Why? <\/p>\n

In the Last Blog Post<\/h3>\n

In the last blog post, my favorite photo was #3 for the swirly, orange\/gold water. Only a single reader, John Johnson, commented; he like the two golden silhouettes. Nobody took a crack at the Beginner’s Mistake question so I will not bother to provide the answer. <\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I was following two whistling ducks in flight when a Red-winged Blackbird began harassing the front duck. I struggled to stay on the action and wound up making two fairly spectacular photos. Keep reading to learn a lot about flight photography.<\/p>\n

Souped Up Super-Fast MacBook Pro M2 For Sale: Price Reduced $200.00 on 18 June<\/h3>\n

First Offer Is In Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I have a firm offer for $2300.00 and am hoping to hear from someone who will top that offer as this item is priced extremely low. You have till early July to act. <\/p>\n

Yours truly is offering a used, 100% souped up, 2023 MacBook Pro M2 Max in excellent plus condition that was recently refurbished by Apple with a new Logic Board (motherboard) and a new Touch ID Board (track pad). The screen is also in excellent plus condition. Space Gray. Memory: 96GB. macOS Tahoe 26.4.1. Built in Liquid Retina XDR display. — 16-in (3456 X 2234). 8TB Solid State Hard Drive. Apple M2 Max with 12-core CPU, 38-core GPU (MAX Option). I pay the insured Fed-Ex ground shipping. Price: $2,800.00 (was #3,000) or the best offer by 10 July 2026. $2300 minimum offer. Buy it today for $3100.00. Pay by Zelle and we will ship it the next day. <\/p>\n

You can see all the technical specifications here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Virtually the same machine is being offered here<\/a> for $3999.00. Plus the shipping.<\/p>\n

Please contact artie via e-mail<\/a> or by text to 863-221-2372.<\/p>\n

What’s Up?<\/h3>\n

Monday and Tuesday mornings were quite similar — clear skies from the get-go with the flag hanging limp until after 8:00am. The juvenile Osprey opportunities have – for the most part –disappeared. I had very few good chances both mornings with the whistling ducks in flight. On Monday I went with the 300 and the 2X TC, on Tuesday with the 200-600. I made about 500 images on Sunday, 1400 on Monday. I did get a few good ones. It was pouring rain with thunder and lightning from 4-5pm but at 7:00pm, the sun was back out so I headed down to the lake for a 1.6 mile walk and a short sunset photo session. I made a few nice images including on very special silhouette. I will share that one with you hear soon. <\/p>\n

Thanks to long-ago IPT veteran Keith Kennedy for using my Bedford’s affiliate link to purchase his Sony FE 100-400mm f\/4.5 GM OSS Lens. He received it last week! I am trying to get my hands on one so that I can create a lens guide. <\/p>\n

Today is Wednesday 24 June 2026. The forecast is calling for partly cloudy with a light breeze from the SW. I will head down and give it the old college try. Whatever you opt to do, I hope that you too choose to have fun and enjoy life. 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

Gear Questions and Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\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>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\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. Using my affiliate links is greatly appreciated. And, with B&H, you can use your PayBoo card. You must use the website to order. You cannot get your free guides if you make a phone order. Once you have an item in your cart, you must complete the order within two hours. Huge thanks! <\/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. But 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

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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. Using either my affiliate links is greatly appreciated and will often earn you free guides or discounts. To receive a free guide or free entry into a Sony Set-up and Info Notes e-Mail group, you need to shoot me your receipt via e-mail. The B&H receipts need to include the order number. <\/p>\n

Bedfords Amazing BAA Discount Policy <\/h3>\n

Folks who have fallen in love with Bedfords can always use the BIRDSASART coupon code at checkout to enjoy a post-purchase, 3% off-statement credit (excluding taxes and shipping charges) on orders paid with a credit card. The 3% credit will be refunded to the card you used for your purchase when your product ships. Be sure, also, to check the box for free shipping to enjoy free Second Day Air Fed-Ex. This offer does not apply to purchases of Classes, Gift Cards, or prior purchases.<\/p>\n

You can visit the Bedfords website here<\/a>, shoot Steve Elkins an e-mail<\/a>, or text him on his cell phone at (479) 381-2592. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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These two raw files were created on 21 June 2026 by yours truly down by the pier at Indian Lake Estates. Standing at full height, I used the Robus RC-5570 Vantage Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod<\/a>\/Levered-Clamp FlexShooter Pro<\/a>-mounted Sony FE 600mm f\/4 GM OSS lens<\/a> and the Latest Greatest Sony Flagship Body, the a1 II Mirrorless Camera<\/a> in APS-C crop mode. The exposure was determined by Zebras with ISO on the Thumb Dial. ISO 640: 1\/4000 second at f\/4 (wide open) in Shutter Priority mode. AWB at : 7:35:18am on a sunny morning.<\/p>\n

Wide\/AF-C with Bird-Eye\/Face Detection performed perfectly. Click on the image to enjoy a larger, inexplicably sharper high-res version.<\/p>\n

Photo Mechanic screen capture
\nImages courtesy of and copyright 2026: Arthur Morris\/BIRDS AS ART\n