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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 7, 2009 5:32:19 GMT
The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP)
and the Philippine Bird Photography Forum (PBPF),
in cooperation with the National Museum of the Philippines, present:
Jewels of the Philippine Forest
An Exhibit of 46 Philippine Forest Birds Photographed in Habitat [/size]
Featuring the work of 9 Filipino Wild Bird Photographers
(In alphabethical order)
Martin Alvendia
Tito Arbatin
JP Cariño
Ding Carpio
Nicky Icarangal
William Lim
Romy Ocon
Neon Rosell II
Rey Sta. Ana [/size]
Venue - South Wing, 5/F, Museum of the Filipino People, Manila, Philippines
Exhibit Run - July 11 - August 30, 2009
The exhibit is open Wednesdays to Saturdays, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.[/center]    _________________________________________ Vicinity Map - Museum of the Filipino People |
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jul 7, 2009 6:40:59 GMT
Good luck guys and congratulations!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 7, 2009 11:51:05 GMT
These are beautiful jewels of the Philippine forest. The theme is perfect. Congratulations to all those who unselfishly contributed their very best pictures to help promote the conservation of our forest and bird habitats. Well done. Mabuhay.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jul 8, 2009 1:03:29 GMT
Just a small clarification on the venue. It's the Museum of the Filipino People (former Finance Building) which, I think, is somewhat of an annex to the National Museum. Wanted to mention this because, since we've been talking about "National Museum", I had, all the while, thought it would be at the former Congress Building, a photo of which is the background of the inset in our site advertising the exhibit. A pretty long walk if you go to the wrong building. He-he, just realized I'd joyfully walk miles in a forest but a city block is arduous.
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jul 10, 2009 0:48:39 GMT
WowWowWow -- excellent project!! Big, big congrats people!!! :-)
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Post by aa los baños on Jul 10, 2009 2:50:32 GMT
congratulations guys! more power  |
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Post by kristiansen on Jul 10, 2009 4:27:48 GMT
WOW! CONGRATS! ah ,is there a parking lot at the back or nearest parking please.thanks.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 10, 2009 4:44:23 GMT
WOW! CONGRATS! ah ,is there a parking lot at the back or nearest parking please.thanks. Yes, there's a parking lot within the compound. The gate to the Museum of the Filipino People is along Finance St. |
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Post by Mark Itol on Jul 10, 2009 4:47:22 GMT
Woohoo! Big congratulations everyone!
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Post by Olan V. Balbido on Jul 10, 2009 4:59:22 GMT
Bravo! congrats to all, see you there! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 11, 2009 2:18:24 GMT
Thanks folks for the comments. I'm posting here some snapshots from last night's opening ceremonies. To those who were able to take photos last night, please feel free to post your images too.  ______________________________ BIRDING IN A MUSEUM. An exhibit guest takes a photo of a framed Handsome Sunbird with his mobile phone camera. [40D + Sigma 18-200 OS, 35 mm, f/7.1, 1/30 sec, ISO 1250, hand held, pushed 1.3 stops during RAW conversion]  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 11, 2009 2:51:54 GMT
BIRDNUTS SANS CAMERAS. The exhibiting photographers pose for posterity with WBCP President Mike Lu (extreme left), a rare view of a group of Certified Birdnuts seen without their cameras and humungous lenses. From left to right are Mike Lu, Tito Arbatin, JP Carino, Martin Alvendia, Ding Carpio, Romy Ocon, William Lim and Rey Sta Ana. Not in the photo are Neon Rosell II and Nicky Icarangal. [40D + Sigma 18-200 OS, 18 mm, 1/25 sec, ISO 1250, hand held] 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 11, 2009 3:26:29 GMT
EXHIBIT ATTRACTIONS. Aside from 46 big prints of forest birds, the exhibit also features a collection of preserved bird specimens, a display of a mannequin in full birding gear, and a video showing of Ibong Gubat (a 30-minute short film on some Luzon forest birds by Romy Ocon). [40D + Sigma 18-200 OS, 18 mm, 1/20 sec, f/5, ISO 1250, hand held] 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 11, 2009 3:47:46 GMT
COUNTING KINGFISHER FEATHERS? Exhibit guests marvel at the full color display of forest kingfishers that shows amazing feather detail even when viewed up close. [40D + Sigma 18-200 OS, 28 mm, 1/25 sec, f/6.3, ISO 1250, hand held] 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 11, 2009 4:59:19 GMT
KINGFISHERS, DEAD AND ALIVE. The National Museum's display of kingfisher specimens provides an interesting measure of the relative sizes of these colorful birds. Insets for comparison are photos of the same species taken in habitat, in full living color. [40D + Sigma 18-200 OS, 18 mm, 1/25 sec, f/8, ISO 800, hand held] 
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Post by alainpascua on Jul 11, 2009 5:01:46 GMT
So sorry I was not able to attend the opening of the exhibit. I was on my way to the venue but the rains suddenly poured down heavily while I was along Commonwealth avenue, I was forced to turn back home. But I will be dropping by one of these days to see for myself the pictures.
Congrats to all!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jul 11, 2009 5:28:08 GMT
I was watching rey mysterio with my son.
Aside from the museum, where can one see the "Ibong Gubat" video?
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 11, 2009 5:53:49 GMT
So sorry I was not able to attend the opening of the exhibit. I was on my way to the venue but the rains suddenly poured down heavily while I was along Commonwealth avenue, I was forced to turn back home. But I will be dropping by one of these days to see for myself the pictures. Congrats to all! Yes it was a massive traffic jam last night, Alain. I was at the corner of Roxas Blvd and Burgos St. at about 6 pm, and I thought I could make it to the opening. It took me an hour to negotiate the last 200 meters from that corner to the Museum of the Filipino People. So Ding got his wish, he was the one who delivered a speech in behalf of PBPF. ;D I was watching rey mysterio with my son. Aside from the museum, where can one see the "Ibong Gubat" video? It's not yet publicly available as it's still a work in progress, Edu..... it was rushed for showing just for the exhibit. ;D |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jul 11, 2009 9:55:57 GMT
So Ding got his wish, he was the one who delivered a speech in behalf of PBPF. ;D He-he. Got my wish alright. They wanted some words from the great Romy Ocon and I rushed onto the stage! |
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Post by aa los baños on Jul 14, 2009 2:57:07 GMT
good work guys |
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