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mikemata
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Birding Newbie Apr 1, 2009 6:48:23 GMT

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Post by mikemata on Apr 1, 2009 6:48:23 GMT

Hi All!

Mike Mata here from Commonwealth, Quezon City, Philippines. I've been lurking in the forum for quite a bit and found your images of birds truly amazing and inspiring as well. I've been photographing people for some time now and I think I would like to go out of the confines of the studio once in a while to find comfort in mother nature and dip my feet into birding. With my decent photo gears, I would like to tag along with the group's sorties, learn the art, and gain friends as well. Thanks to Ms. Mallari for the warm welcome thru pm and for introducing Doc Prof Mando to me who never fails to answer my text queries no matter how trivial they maybe. Hoping to get out soon and learn from you...Thanks!

Neon Rosell II PBP Trustee "Never fall in to temptation to get a photo at the expense of the ecosystem” - Avianus lunaticus Posts: 3,180	Birding Newbie Apr 1, 2009 6:54:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 1, 2009 6:54:59 GMT Welcome to PBPF Mike!! Hope to see and meet you in one of the sorties. I'm a regular at UPD when I'm on parole ;D
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Birding Newbie Apr 1, 2009 7:50:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 1, 2009 7:50:38 GMT Welcome aboard, Mike.... looking forward to your bird photos!
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Teddy Regpala Certified Birdnut, PBP member: The 300mm Club Posts: 1,208	Birding Newbie Apr 1, 2009 8:34:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Teddy Regpala on Apr 1, 2009 8:34:17 GMT Welcome aboard Mike.
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Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Birding Newbie Apr 1, 2009 12:22:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Apr 1, 2009 12:22:51 GMT Welcome to PBPF, Mike.
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Jun Gregorio Cebu Flowerpecker ...in hiatus... Posts: 382	Birding Newbie Apr 1, 2009 14:44:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jun Gregorio on Apr 1, 2009 14:44:21 GMT Welcome
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Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	Birding Newbie May 14, 2009 2:50:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on May 14, 2009 2:50:42 GMT Hi! Dennis here, still a newbie in bird photography. Hope to meet you guys soon

Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Birding Newbie May 14, 2009 3:39:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on May 14, 2009 3:39:36 GMT Welcome, Dennis. Looking forward to your bird photos.
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Ding Carpio PBP Trustee Posts: 1,281	Birding Newbie May 14, 2009 4:38:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ding Carpio on May 14, 2009 4:38:29 GMT Glad you're on board, Mike and Dennis. Like many here, I try to go to UP as often as I can. Hope to shoot with you one of these days.
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Toto Gamboa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,492	Birding Newbie May 14, 2009 5:14:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toto Gamboa on May 14, 2009 5:14:29 GMT Hey Dennis ... am glad you finally joined. Welcome.
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Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	Birding Newbie May 14, 2009 5:48:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on May 14, 2009 5:48:48 GMT thanks for the welcome guys,

Lydia Robledo PBP Trustee ButterflyWatcher Paruparozzi Posts: 2,054	Birding Newbie May 14, 2009 6:03:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lydia Robledo on May 14, 2009 6:03:28 GMT Welcome Mike. Any relations to Mr. Nestor Mata? He's a good friend. lyd
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Post by mikemata on Apr 1, 2009 6:48:23 GMT

Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 1, 2009 6:54:59 GMT

Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 1, 2009 7:50:38 GMT

Post by Teddy Regpala on Apr 1, 2009 8:34:17 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on Apr 1, 2009 12:22:51 GMT

Post by Jun Gregorio on Apr 1, 2009 14:44:21 GMT

Post by Dennis Alfaro on May 14, 2009 2:50:42 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on May 14, 2009 3:39:36 GMT

Post by Ding Carpio on May 14, 2009 4:38:29 GMT

Post by Toto Gamboa on May 14, 2009 5:14:29 GMT

Post by Dennis Alfaro on May 14, 2009 5:48:48 GMT

Post by Lydia Robledo on May 14, 2009 6:03:28 GMT