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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 22, 2009 1:01:08 GMT
 Sorry, Neon. Just can't help it. Actually, it should be "The 70-200mm 2.8L Visits Subic". Noy (my better/smarter half) and I were taking her visiting sister to Tagaytay yesterday when the C5 traffic frustrated us so we made a U and drove north to Subic instead. As we were driving around the Bat Kingdom area, I noticed some movement in the trees so despite protests from my passengers, swerved, dug into my camera bag, and, since I was not geared up to go birding, pulled out the longest lens I had which was this medium zoom. First was a pair of Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrikes:   Then, a whole gang of Blue-throated Bee-eaters:   Many of them were flat on their stomach on the ridge, probably atop their nests. Not sure why they do this. Protecting their young? Shielding the nest from the hot sun? Warming themselves? Or they just think it's a pretty cool thing to do?      All shots: Canon EOS40D + Canon 70-200mm 2.8L Handheld
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 22, 2009 1:28:33 GMT
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Feb 22, 2009 4:19:05 GMT
These are all awesome captures at 200mm, Ding!!
I think this behavior is a defensive act against some predator nearby that is a threat to their nestlings. Where there crows around that time? look at where the birds are looking. Or they perceive that you are the threat?
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Post by mantarey on Feb 22, 2009 9:31:50 GMT
Great set Ding. Apparently you don't need a 500mm to create beautiful images.  |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 22, 2009 10:00:43 GMT
Wow..... if somebody told me I can get amazing shots with just 200 mm, I would still have two kidneys and would've avoided a diet of instant noodles for the last 4 years!  LOL
I think this behavior is a defensive act against some predator nearby that is a threat to their nestlings. Where there crows around that time? look at where the birds are looking. Or they perceive that you are the threat? The nests are by the roadside so lots of people and cars must pass close by them, I doubt if people still scare them. But there were a couple of Cuckoo-shrikes so that must've spooked them into this position.
Great set Ding. Apparently you don't need a 500mm to create beautiful images. Shhh...don't let the wife hear you, Rey. |
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Post by tina mallari on Feb 22, 2009 10:45:48 GMT
WHOAAAAA fantastic captures Ding ... and all that with a 200mm. Truly AMAZING !!!!
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Feb 22, 2009 12:19:53 GMT
Great details and colors Ding! I think your 70-200 f/2.8 is freak. First time I've seen super sharp images from that lens! |
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Post by William Lim on Feb 22, 2009 22:23:14 GMT
Very colorful and sharp photos, Ding. |
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Post by Mark Itol on Feb 23, 2009 4:16:47 GMT
Excellent captures with the 200mm, Ding! You don't need a 500mm at all. ;D
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Feb 24, 2009 1:11:39 GMT
SUPERB shots of the Bee-eaters Panyero  |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 24, 2009 7:06:09 GMT
Thanks, guys.
I really love this lens. Superb IQ end-to-end of the zoom on both resolution and color saturation. And it's a 2.8! Perfect for kids' soccer games, recitals, and concerts.
One of these days, I also plan on doing some street shooting and this'll probably be my main lens.
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Sorry, Neon. Just can't help it.
