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As a landscape astrophotographer, forget the ball head. Best pano head = Acratech. Best 2 ways head = Leofoto VH-20 or Sirui L-20S. Using them with leveling base and you are good to go anywhere.

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WOW John I know you left your heart in Alaska.

Looks like it was an amazing adventure! And that bighorn sheep posed for you! Super cool!

Dear, sir, agreed in all your important points in regarding the practical use of an ball head in the field! Thank you, so very much for sharing! Best regards from Sweden!

Great video, Mahalo for sharing.

John sorry just now got your video... Question: I thought you bought a 'black' car... How was the sleeping in the new camper?

That’s exactly my problem with same ball head sirui

Looks like a great outing! Really love that musk ox picture of him looking through the weeds! Oh - and that light around 3m40s on the distant mountains! Amazing!

I am going to try using most of your settings. I am a little worried that 10 years of using different custom keys is going to present a problem, but I'll practice. I have a big wildlife trip coming up that I've been dreaming of for 18 months. Thank you.

John your garage door is now removed... Surprising what Dynamite can accomplish

John there's a car wash just down the street where we love.

Nice setup! Looks like it is super flexible! And funny - if things work out I was planning on a 4Runner walk around of my setup this week as I return from a weekend out! You'll love a fridge - I added one this spring. I was skeptical, because my cooler worked really well - but a fridge is next level luxury!

I've become a huge fan of my 100-400. It took awhile to break the habit of wider focal lengths, but the 100-400 is one of my favorite lenses now! You captured some great images! (And loving those drone shots! You're going to have to teach me some drone tricks!)

You did it again. Thanks John

Looking pretty great out there! That last composition looked pretty sweet, down by the river with the mountains in the background!

WOW John beautiful shots. Keep up with your adventure and wishing I was there with you.

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍2

Great video and photos 👍🙂

Crazy! I hadn't seen the news on the fire until your video. And I guess that 200-600 is good for more than just wildlife! Stay safe!

You got some beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing. 👍1

Great information! And some wonderful images as well!

Awesome! Glad you are having a great time! I am definitely a little, well, a lot jealous! Enjoy the summer!

My first Olympus camera from forty years ago had aperture priority, and for me it is still the most intuitive. Generally I'll select an f-stop for the type of picture I want to create. I'll pick an ISO on the general lighting conditions and then check the exposure. I generally prefer 1/250th or faster. If not, I'll play all three controls to get the exposure I want.

John you agree having was too much fun. Half for you.

Beautiful place. 👍2

John you are so over my head in knowledge. But I'm so happy you know what you are doing because of the wonderful pictures. Keep it up. I was a little worried I haven't seen your videos for a while and was concerned that one of those bears you photograph had you for dinner.

Nice relaxing video, and really well shot and edited!

Very peaceful video - loved the ‘Take a moment to enjoy where you are…’ portion, so important for not even just photographers. Also - looks like it is already getting greener out there compared to your earlier videos!

John knowing you as I do .. I know this is your kind of day to enjoy nature.

Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing. sub & 👍6

Wow! Enjoying all, fantastic videos. Beautiful scenary. So glad you're enjoying. Keep them coming... Is it OK if I share? Some I worked with would like to see...

You are a busy Little Beaver. Have you been on a tour yet or do you think one might be coming up soon?

Enjoyed the video! I guess there is a reason they call them busy beavers! Always moving and always working!

John you are loving and living the life. Keep the videos coming.

So many reflection opportunies! Can't imagine what it is like when the ice melts a little more!

Once you get your car tent you will be set. Not bad on had milage

Great video - I was curious how you'd like the Jeep! Have you ever owned a Jeep before? Here's a couple of tips from someone that has owned three different Jeeps over the years (all differing models - my first was my favorite - a lifted and locked YJ. Wait until you experience your first 'death wobble'! Those are the best and freakiest! ;) Get used to chalking up unusual behaviors to "It's a Jeep Thing." Now that you're into a more off-road capable vehicle (a great choice), start measuring 'miles per smiles' instead of 'miles per gallon'. WIll keep you sane in the long run! My 4Runner has a very good MPS, I suspect your Jeep does as well! Oh - and I can't believe you slept in that back seat! I can't imagine that was comfortable at all. Hopefully you don't have to do that too many more times. Keep the videos coming, I'm going to love following your Alaska adventure vicariously through your videos!

Wow, what a trip. Enjoy watching, you're doing a good job sharing. I'll watch this again. Enjoy❤

You one lucky guy

Nice. Looking forward to the videos👍

Can't wait to see videos from the trip - it is going to be an amazing adventure! And a Jeep Gladiator! I wasn't expecting that! I had a rental one in the RMNP last year, decent vehicle. I was wondering what you were going to do for sleeping - wasn't sure if you are going camper shell/slide-in type thing or like a tear drop trailer approach. A camper shell/slide-in should be pretty nice. Keep those videos coming so I can live vicariously through your adventures this summer! And have fun!!!

Great idea. 🙏

I enjoyed your video. Thanks for posting 👍

Thank you for the video. I have been using a Gitzo ballhead for many years. I love to make panoramas and my tripod is fine for that but like you said , the ballhead is fiddly. After watching your video I just vent ahead and ordered Acratech LLH on ebay. Now I just need to wait a little bit for it to arrive to Iceland where I live.

I had an opportunity to observe and photograph the short eared owl, this past winter, at a drive thru national wildlife refuge, north of Vancouver, Washington. You must stay in your vehicle, which also serves as a blind. It was amazing to watch them. Patience is key, as you said. My last 3 trips there in early February, there were at least 20 cars parked and waiting several hours, hoping that they would come out before sunset. They did not. Mega camera and lenses were waiting, propped up inside the car, next to the cars’ windows. Will try again next season. It seems they were out earlier in the day, at times, in late November and December. You might get a glimpse of them ‘napping’ during daylight hours, in the dried grasslands next to water and marshes. They camouflage very well against the dried grasses, and may be visible right from your vehicle.

Some great images there! I really like the ones at 1m30s and 4m30s!

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