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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Dec 12, 2010 23:49:10 GMT
Hello everyone, Just got back from a bird imaging trip at Mt. Kitanglad. It was raining everyday but we managed to get some decent shots of the birds in the area (see below). I was expecting a really rough terrain but I'm glad I was able to carry my rig mounted on the tripod for the long daily walk to the birding sites despite the incessant rains which made the trails muddy/slippery. I'll be adding photos taken during the trip in this page soon. Thanks for viewing. Note: Many thanks to Mark Jason Villa who arranged the paperwork and logistics of the trip. Mark Jason is an excellent birding guide who knows his birds well in the field. Philippine Frogmouth Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @ 600mm, f/5.6, 1.3Sec, ISO-200, EV-1/3, Gimbal and Tripod, MLU  Philippine Frogmouth Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @ 600mm, f/5.6, 0.6Sec, ISO-200, EV-2/3, Gimbal and Tripod, MLU  Philippine Frogmouth Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @ 600mm, f/8, 1.6Sec, ISO-200, EV-2/3, Gimbal and Tripod, MLU  Philippine Frogmouth Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @ 600mm, f/8, 0.8Sec, ISO-200, EV-2/3, Gimbal and Tripod, MLU  |
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Post by Raul Benjamin Puentespina on Dec 13, 2010 0:25:32 GMT
Wohoo....great shots Nilo!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 13, 2010 0:52:03 GMT
Beautiful captures of this bird. Was this taken with a flash? Well done Nilo. Mabuhay.
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Post by mantarey on Dec 13, 2010 2:16:21 GMT
Fantastic capture Nilo. Amazing eye details.  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 13, 2010 3:04:47 GMT
Oh my! Now that is what I call an "eye popping" picture!
More please!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Dec 13, 2010 5:12:06 GMT
Wow! Awesome captures of the Phil Frogmouth, Nilo!! Can't wait to see the rest, from your 5 day sortie!!  What light source did you use to illuminate the bird? Noticed the iris is pretty small already and won't be achieved if a flash was used. This is a great way to capture nocturnal species!! |
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Dec 13, 2010 10:53:43 GMT
Wow, love this! It looks like it was posing for you. Wonderful shots of this bird. I like the poses in the 2nd and 3rd shots best. Great expression on the face of the bird!
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Post by William Lim on Dec 13, 2010 13:43:10 GMT
WOW! Fantastic low light shots, Nilo |
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Post by alainpascua on Dec 13, 2010 14:45:37 GMT
Beautiful, simply amazing! I like the third pics, Nilo... it's smiling!
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Post by Mark Itol on Dec 14, 2010 4:45:06 GMT
Eye-popping indeed! Great catch, Nilo!
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Dec 15, 2010 1:20:00 GMT
Thanks Raul, Rey, Edu, Sylvia, William, Alain and Mark. I'm happy that finally I was able to document this nocturnal bird. @ely, I'm not using flash and these photos of the Frogmouth was captured with light sources used by my companion birdwatchers. @neon, I was with a group of birders using their headlamp/flashlight for visual observation. I have to compensate for this and adjust WB accordingly. Here are some more photos taken in this trip: Olive-capped Flowerpecker [Dicaeum nigrilore] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @600mm, f/8, 1/25Sec, ISO-200, EV+1, Gimbal and Tripod  Olive-capped Flowerpecker [Dicaeum nigrilore] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @600mm, f/8, 1/25Sec, ISO-200, EV+1, Gimbal and Tripod  Sulphur-billed Nuthatch [Sitta oenochlamys] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @600mm, f/4.5, 1/320Sec, ISO-400, EV+1, Gimbal and Tripod  Sulphur-billed Nuthatch [Sitta oenochlamys] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @600mm, f/4.5, 1/125Sec, ISO-400, EV+1, Gimbal and Tripod  Sulphur-billed Nuthatch [Sitta oenochlamys] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @600mm, f/4.5, 1/125Sec, ISO-400, EV+1, Gimbal and Tripod  Sulphur-billed Nuthatch [Sitta oenochlamys] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @600mm, f/4.5, 1/400Sec, ISO-400, EV+1, Gimbal and Tripod  |
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Post by Enrique Frio on Dec 15, 2010 12:37:59 GMT
Great shots, Nilo! That Sulphur-billed Nuthatch is a bit difficult to capture judging from the shots. I hope you post more photos from this trip! |
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Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on Dec 15, 2010 13:51:16 GMT
Wow! Amazing shots Nilo!!! Did you try the CFP?
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Post by Edwin Matias on Dec 16, 2010 16:50:47 GMT
Awesome shots
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Dec 17, 2010 15:40:49 GMT
I Bow, Genuflect, Knee and kiss the ground you walk on Nilo!!!
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Dec 17, 2010 15:53:10 GMT
Wow ! Love the first shot of the Olive Cap
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 18, 2010 12:19:59 GMT
Outstanding is all I can think to say.
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Dec 21, 2010 4:12:39 GMT
Thanks for the comments Enrique, Edwim, Doc Chito, Doc Boymac and Paolo... I appreciate it much. @godo on the CFP: our paths will meet one of these days |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Dec 21, 2010 4:14:25 GMT
Here are some more shots taken during this trip. The photos of the Hawk-eagle were taken in the rain. Check the rain streaks on the perch. Thanks for viewing. Philippine Hawk-eagle [Spizaetus philippensis] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @ 600mm, f/8, 1/80Sec, ISO-160, EV+1 1/3, IS=On, Gimbal and Tripod  Philippine Hawk-eagle [Spizaetus philippensis] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @ 600mm, f/8, 1/80Sec, ISO-160, EV+1 1/3, IS=On, Gimbal and Tripod  Philippine Hanging Parrot [Loriculus philippensis] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @ 600mm, f/6.3, 1/80Sec, ISO-250, EV+2/3, Gimbal and Tripod  Eyebrowed Thrush [Turdus obscurus] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS @ 600mm, f/8, 1/400Sec, ISO-400, EV+1 2/3, Gimbal and Tripod  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 21, 2010 10:53:21 GMT
I just noticed.. you carried that 600mm on your shoulder sir? WOW!!!!!!!!
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