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Post by Martin Alvendia on Jan 24, 2008 16:00:26 GMT
Ever since I saw Ding's post of this bird (...I believe he shot this at UP), I've always wanted to catch this bird and add him to my tiny collection. However, this bird seem to always taunt me whenever I try to get a picture. The results of my pictures were either too blurred, too dark, too bright....always too SOMETHING that it drove me crazy! Today, went to Candaba with JP. As he was busy thinking about his stalking strategy with his blind, I once again came across the Waterhen..... White-Breasted Waterhen:     I'm sure I'll encounter MORE nemesis birds in the future, but getting this one is good enough for now..... |
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Post by JP Cariño on Jan 24, 2008 16:02:40 GMT
happy now? haha
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Jan 24, 2008 16:05:46 GMT
;D It's about time!!! hahaha |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 24, 2008 16:17:39 GMT
Congrats on the captures, Martin.... great to finally meet you in the battlefield...... let's see the excellent Kingfisher pic!
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 24, 2008 16:22:23 GMT
Beautiful captures Martin. Congratulations ! - Another happy bird photo on the list of Martin .... next please  |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 24, 2008 21:11:39 GMT
Hey, Martin. Nice to know I spurred an obsession!
Now you know the secret: Fulfilling the obsession doesn't stop it. It only extends it further!
Great very sharp shots. And I must say your WBWH is better fed than mine.
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Jan 24, 2008 21:20:53 GMT
Excellent captures indeed...Big...Big Congrats Martin !!!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 24, 2008 22:54:51 GMT
Wonderful shots Martin!! From a hundred encounters of a bird and hundred shots taken there will come a time when you will master your gear. ;D Or just plain lucky to have the bird on the right spot with good lighting and very cooperative. With the characteristic of birds in the Philippines, I always end up with luck!!  And if you don't want luck to come in to the picture, you must have tons of patience.  Cheers, Neon |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Jan 25, 2008 3:47:18 GMT
Thanks Everybody for your kind comments! Ding, I like the use of the word "obsession." Birding for me is getting more and more like it!  And Neon, Luck seems to be working well for me. I'll stick to it for now! Haha! |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Jan 25, 2008 16:26:41 GMT
As per Master Romy's request.....here's my take on the kingfisher Collared Kingfisher: Nikon D80+Nikkor 80-400mm VR Zoom @ 400mm f5.6/1/1000sec, ISO 200, Manual Exposure, Handheld, RAW  After much thought, Kingfishers are my new NEMESIS Birds! Haha! |
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Jan 26, 2008 10:35:38 GMT
Nice catch Martin, looks like you are now on stage 3 after being bitten by the "Ocon Bug"  |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Jan 26, 2008 10:47:55 GMT
Nice catch Martin, looks like you are now on stage 3 after being bitten by the "Ocon Bug" Haha! And I have to say....you had a hand in starting my obsession! Thanks Nestor! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 26, 2008 10:50:16 GMT
Excellent detail and colors... love the head turn! As per Master Romy's request.....here's my take on the kingfisher Collared Kingfisher: Nikon D80+Nikkor 80-400mm VR Zoom @ 400mm f5.6/1/1000sec, ISO 200, Manual Exposure, Handheld, RAW After much thought, Kingfishers are my new NEMESIS Birds! Haha! |
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Post by William Lim on Jan 26, 2008 12:54:07 GMT
Nice catch Martin, looks like you are now on stage 3 after being bitten by the "Ocon Bug" "Ocon bug" - medical term is Oconphrenia. An obsessive-compulsive behavioral disease to take very sharp and perfect photographs of the avian species at all cause and cost. ;D  |
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Jan 26, 2008 13:57:07 GMT
As per Master Romy's request.....here's my take on the kingfisher Collared Kingfisher: Nikon D80+Nikkor 80-400mm VR Zoom @ 400mm f5.6/1/1000sec, ISO 200, Manual Exposure, Handheld, RAW After much thought, Kingfishers are my new NEMESIS Birds! Haha! Thant's a beauty Martin !!! |
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