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Snow Geese
blast off, Bosque Del Apache, NWR< New Mexico
Image
Copyright 2005: Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART
Canon 500mm f/4L IS lens and
EOS-1Ds Mark II. ISO 800.
Evaluative Metering at 0: 1/8
sec. at f/4.
I love the three degrees of
blurring here. If you note the shutter speed and aperture you will note that it
was way-dark!
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II fly to
Sandhill
Cranes, Bosque Del Apache, NWR,
Image
Copyright 2005:
Canon 100-400mm IS L zoom lens
and EOS-1D Mark II. ISO 800.
Evaluative Metering +1 2/3rd
stops off of sky set manually: 1/60 sec. at f/5.6.
Many of the folks on the
Bosque IPTs are anxious to learn flash-flight techniques and most who try wind
up getting a few good ones. I really enjoy having a 100-400 at Bosque and have
borrowed one for this year’s IPTs.
Though we are already assured of
having our largest group ever, we still
have room for lots more folks. Walk-ins are welcome
either day and our discounts (see below) will apply to registrations taken
either Saturday or Sunday.
The doors open officially at
The Albuquerque “The Art of Nature Photography;
It Ain’t Just Birds” Weekend Seminar will take place at the Park Plaza Hotel,
2500 Carlisle Boulevard NE in Albuquerque on December 2-3, 2006. Saturday will
be devoted to learning the techniques needed to create pleasingly designed,
technically perfect images of natural history subjects. Saturday topics will
include getting the right exposure, advanced
composition and image design, making sharp images, creating effective motion and
zoom blurs, using flash as fill and as
main light, and tips for getting close to free and wild birds and
animals. Sunday will be devoted entirely to Digital Photography and Photoshop
with much of the time being spent on live Photoshop demonstrations. On our IPTs
I see many great photographs that are ruined because folks have no clue as to
how to effectively optimize their images. Join us to learn how to make your
images look great in minutes.
We are now accepting registrations. Paypal is
best but we will be glad to take your credit card information by phone
(863-692-0906) or to cash your check. If sending a check, please make it out to
“Arthur Morris” and send it to us at BIRDS AS ART,
African Lion, young
male, Maasai Mara,
Evaluative Metering
+2/3 stop: 1/200 sec. at f/5.6.
There is lots of room on this
great 4-Day IPT. If you would like the chance to photograph the
Brown Pelican,
preening twins, LaJolla, CA
Image copyright 2006:
Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART
Canon 100-400mm IS L zoom lens (handheld at
275mm) with EOS 1D Mark II.
ISO 400. Evaluative Metering +1/3
stop: 1/400 sec. at f/11.
I made a long series of images of these
guys preening and this was my favorite by far. BTW, it was the only one of the
series that I kept.
We have three deposit checks for this trip. I
will be going no matter what. If you are interested in joining me in
Atlantic
Image
courtesy of and copyright 2006: Steve Metildi
THANKSGIVING
LUNCH
On Thanksgiving Day, 2006, I will again be
hosting a photographer's lunch for those lucky enough to be visiting Bosque Del
Apache during the holiday season. With the unfortunate demise and closing
of Socorro's ValVerde Steakhouse, we were hard-pressed to come up with a good
place to eat last year. At the last moment, someone suggested that we try the
The cost of the complete lunch including main
course, dessert, beverage, and tip is $30/person. (Wine not included.) We are
now accepting reservations by check only. You can
make a reservation in advance or find me on
the Tour Loop at Bosque or somewhere in Socorro. If you do meet me in
Wild Turkey, immature, Indian Lake Estates, FL
Image Copyright
2006: Arthur Morris/BIRDS AS ART
Canon 500mm f/4L IS lens with 1.4X II TC and EOS-1D Mark IIN (handheld)
ISO 400. Evaluative Metering at 0: 1/800 sec. at f/8.
Happy Thanksgiving! On
most clear mornings I head down to the lake that is just a few minutes from my
home; being able to do that is one of my many blessings.
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Bosque #1: "The Fall Color IPT"
Bosque #2: "The Pre-Thanksgiving
IPT"
Bosque #3: "The
Post-Thanksgiving IPT"
Bosque #4: "The Full Moon IPT"
DEC 4 (mid-day) through DEC 7 (mid day), 2006. 3-DAY: $929.
(We
may have room for one;
please call or e-mail for details.)
Slide Program mid-day on DEC 4.
Co-leaders include Manuel Presti, 2005 Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and
Robert Amoruso. This IPT includes a half day of photography on
the 4th, two full days of photography on the 5th and 6th, and a final half day
on December 7th. Limit 14. This IPT has been scheduled to maximize the
opportunities to include the rising and setting full (DEC 5) and near-full moon
in your images. There will be lots of the usual chances as well, and this time
period has provided more than its share of spectacular sunrises and sunsets over
the years.
San Diego IPT:
Fort DeSoto IPT: APR 13-15, 2007. Slide
program on the evening of Thursday, APR 12. 3-DAY: $999 Limit 14:
(Sold out)
Co-leaders: Robert O’Toole, Alfred Forns, Robert Amoruso, and
Todd Gustafson. Courtship and breeding behaviors of Laughing Gull and Royal and
Sandwich Terns. Herons, egrets (including both dark and light phase Reddish
Egret), shorebirds (including Long-billed Curlew), gulls, terns, and skimmers
among others.
Silver Salmon Creek:
Kenya 2007 Gustaphoto/BIRDS AS ART
Photo-Safari/Sept. 11-27, 2007: 16 days on the
ground in
Write if you are interested in
either
Note: when comparing safari prices please note
that most tour companies include one of two travel days on each end of the tour
when stating the number of days… Our 16 days on the ground includes 16 days
that we will be photographing. Please e-mail for a detailed itinerary, but do
note that the itinerary is subject to change at any time at the discretion of
the leaders should such changes be needed to improve the photographic
opportunities for the group. Lodgings will of course be comparable.
The registration fee includes food, lodging,
ground transportation and airport transfers, driver guides, game park entry
fees, and our round trip flight from
Best and love and great picture-making to
all,
artie
Note: Arthur Morris has been a Canon contract
photographer since 1994 and continues in that role today. Hunt's Photo of
Boston, MA is a BAA sponsor as it Delkin Devices. Back issues of all BAA
Bulletins can be found in the Bulletin Archives which may be accessed from the
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