Working with Whites

I was out at Mill Creek Marsh today and it was a Snowy Egret fest , but I had alot of trouble setting the correct ex poser , so I decided to manual focus and set the shutter speed I think that was the ticket .

Also there was a nice flight of Bobolinks,which gave me quite a variety.

       

Digiscoping Doubters/Jamaica Bay beautys

One of my yearly ventures I look forward to is observing and digiscoping the amazing shorebird migration at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.  I usually don’t bother going there on a Saturday and prefer weekdays, but I couldn’t refuse the opportunity with the high tide and incredible diversity of shorebird species that were present.  Right off the bat, a conventional DSLR/telephoto user began criticizing my equipment and technique saying he gets way more keepers and better resolution over digiscoping.  Apparently, he tried it once, but it didn’t work for him.  I was a little miffed, but I kept my composure and just chuckled to myself.

I think some of these “big lens” guys feel intimidated by photographers who employ the digiscoping technique because the gear costs a fraction of the $20K they spent on their super-telephoto rigs.  As for the quality, just judge for yourself!  They may have a point for flight shots, but just wait until I get the Kowa DSLR adapter for the Canon 7D. 

Anyway, I had some wonderful captures of Short-billed Dowitchers, Stilt Sandpipers, and Semipalmated Plovers from the East.  Thanks to everyone for your support over the years – I really appreciate it! 

Enjoy!

Happy 2 years to Jersey Digiscoping

Yes I made it another year ,I don't know how I made through another year, but I did accomplish some learning curves along with working with 2 Cameras the Canon S90 along with the Nikon P6000 with the 30wide eyepiece.
Another thing that came into the great category of the year, is Digiscoping legend Paul Hackett ,did I mention Paul is a part of the Kowa Prominar team and he is producing some great work just over the Past 2 weeks.
I would like to also thank all the followers of  Jersey Digiscoping thanks for making it all possible ladies and Gents. As a tradition I would like to include one of my early Vortex Skyline ED Scope captures from 2008 enjoy.

Digiscoping courses Spring Summer courses 2011

I just started the Summer/Fall Digiscoping course for Migrating Shore Birds and Waders also included is tutorial on PhotoShop ,in my introductory level I will discuss Scope and Camera Choices ,Tri Pod ,  in the field hands on instruction , I have all the Equipment and  possible transportation to local area's, all you will need to bring is a Memory card , for more detail and rates call me at 973-956-8073/or Email kakebolton@optonline.net.

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 40.89°N and Longitude 74.15°W

7-Day Forecast for Latitude 40.89°N and Longitude 74.15°W

Appalachian Trail Digiscoping

One of my favorite Summer time breeding area"s for DigiScoping is the Appalachian Trail area of the Wallkil 
Grasslands  in Vernon New Jersey , what makes this area interesting besides the Birding.

  The variety of Hikers that hike the trail , being today the most variety I met some great folks from West Virginia that been on the trail for about a month now , along with a couple from Maine what great story's and the resources of survival that they adapt to there Journey so guys if your checking out my Blog good luck with your Journeys.

I also had a good Prairie Warbler shot which is about my only decent one of the year yes I was spiked.

RAW test with the P6000

I decided to try the P6000 RAW feature today on some common species, one thing about the P6000"s RAW is no continuous shooting I timely frame at a time!

                                          
I also want to include a Grasshopper Sparrow in RAW format , one thing I noticed that more contrasty Birds work better with RAW shooting especially with the P6000 as far as Sharpness and focus.