Born Again Bird Watcher Blog
- Seen at the SHOT Show: New Leica Ultravid BL Case - Monday, February 8th, 2010
When you’re at the top, sometimes it’s difficult to find a way to climb even higher. Such is the case with Leica and their world-famous Ultravid BL compact binoculars. Already solidly ensconced on top of the optical world for both their performance and styling, about the only thing that could make them even better would be to match them with a case that is also remarkable in both these areas – which is precisely what Leica’s designers did.
[read more] - Stamp Collecting - Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Like many people living in rural areas all across America, I was awakened this past Saturday morning in the same manner I have been on week-end mornings for the past few months now – by the sound of gunfire in the distance. As soon as the sun crests the horizon, men and women who have been patiently waiting in the cold since long before dawn get their first opportunity of the day to bag a duck or two, or perhaps even a goose. As an avid, long-time bird watcher, I whole-heartedly welcome the sounds of their activities.
[read more] - Seen at the SHOT Show: Minox APO-HG Binoculars - Monday, February 1st, 2010
Stopping by the German pavilion at the 2010 SHOT Show, I discovered the Minox display. Prominently featured among their many fine product offerings were their new top-of-the-line APO-HG binoculars.
[read more] - A Little Jocularity - Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Courtesy of Brian Crane’s Pickles.
- Seen at the 2010 SHOT Show: Filson - Monday, January 25th, 2010
Stopping by the Filson display at the 2010 SHOT Show, I noted a few new future additions to their successful Passage line of luggage (to which my own much-used Medium Dispatch Bag belongs) prominently on display.
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