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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 12, 2009 4:45:50 GMT
The short-lensed birdnut first saw this bird last week when he surveyed a small grassland just behind their office but didn't get a good and close enough shot. This morning, the birthday boy was feeling lucky and decided to visit the place in the hope of getting a close and good enough shot of this small grassbird. Thankfully, his wait under the heat of the rising summer sun was well rewarded. Now if only the perch was a more natural one.  Bright-capped Cisticola (Cisticola exilis) General Santos City, South Cotabato, 12 April 2009  D40, 70-300 VR, 300mm, ISO 200, 1/250s, f/8, Manual Exposure, Available Light, Manfrotto 190XB/484RC2 Support This bird would perch on the rusty barbwire fence, make some calls, and fly back into the grass. Each time it flies back to the grass (and I was hoping it would land nearby), I move a few steps closer to the barbwire fence, meter the scene, cover my head with a sniper's veil, and wait for it to return. An interesting thing I observed on this bird it that it makes three (3) different calls. Thank you for viewing. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 12, 2009 5:01:58 GMT
Wowowowww! Excellent action, BG, colors, comp and detail, Mark..... a fitting birthday present!!!  I'm inspired to revive the Photo of the Week section because of this amazing capture.  |
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Post by mantarey on Apr 12, 2009 5:16:19 GMT
Wowowowww! Excellent action, BG, colors, comp and detail, Mark..... a fitting birthday present!!! I'm inspired to revived the Photo of the Week section because of this amazing capture. Yes it's a great action photo Mark. Congrats. I hope you do revive it Mastah, would be fun for the new members and for the rest of us too. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 12, 2009 5:32:47 GMT
Hehe.... the FBPOTW is now revived. I also put a clickable link on the column of boxes at left.  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 12, 2009 5:37:42 GMT
Hehe.... the FBPOTW is now revived. I also put a clickable link on the column of boxes at left. This is great Ka Mastah!! Now nobody will miss an FBPOTW as it is highlighted on a clickable box!! Great addition!! |
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 12, 2009 8:36:52 GMT
Thank you so much for the kind words, Ka Mastah, Rey, and Neon! You guys are an inspiration. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Apr 12, 2009 9:51:59 GMT
wooooooow! perfect shot. I dont mind the barbs ... it just added to the wowness of the capture. |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Apr 12, 2009 11:45:54 GMT
Whatta shot! Happy birthday, Mark!
Sayang. Spent Holy Week in Davao visiting family. We had the option of driving to Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat for an overnighter but decided against it at the last minute. Had I known you were in GenSan, we'd have done it and I could've taken you to the Baras (Tacurong) Bird Sanctuary.
If you are mobile and want to go there on your own, just PM me for directions!
BTW, on the road from GenSan to Marbel & Tacurong is a great Chicken Inasal place called "Nady's". Cheap, tasty, and juicy.
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Post by William Lim on Apr 12, 2009 13:07:22 GMT
Great shot, Mark. A pleasing birthday gift!
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 13, 2009 0:44:12 GMT
Thanks a lot Toto, Ding, and William. Ding: You got PM. |
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Apr 13, 2009 6:42:24 GMT
Very nice Mark.
It seems I can hear it calling!
Congrats on the FBPOTW! ;D
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 13, 2009 12:38:14 GMT
Thanks, Ted. |
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Post by tina mallari on Apr 14, 2009 7:46:00 GMT
Looks like most of us were out of town birding somewhere A truly beautiful capture Mark. Congratulations !!! Your patience most definitely paid off - WooooooHoooooo You were obviously blessed on your special day |
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 14, 2009 12:13:13 GMT
Thanks a lot, plain idol! |
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Post by Ronnie Dominguez on Apr 14, 2009 13:49:09 GMT
even the bird is singing for you, belated happy birthday. I love this shot
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, AFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G , TC 1.4EII, TC 1.7EII, SB-800, Manfrotto 190CXPro3/393(3421), RRS BH-55, Kirk NC300 lens collar