Oriental Skylark-Hacienda Escudero

[Lydia Robledo]

Oriental Skylark (Alauda gulgula)

Canon 40D 300mm F4L IS handlheld from inside a car, Carmela behind the wheels.

The two times we went to Mt. Banahaw. Carmela made the side trip to the Hacienda loop to show us the Skylark. We were not lucky the first time. We saw only the Richard's pipit (though its was still a delight for me to shoot).

The second time, Rey, Bong and Ely were behind us in two other cars and this I won't forget. Mela allowed me to shoot a couple of shots and quickly moved on to give the others behind an equal chance. Good girl! But I was fortunate to have the first shots because I was with the leader. It was a lifer for me .

Thank you Mela, mucho, mucho.
Very happy,
Ly:d

[Martin Alvendia]

Nice catch 'TeLyds! Looks like this Skylark was ready to rock and roll with his punk hairdoo.

[Neon Rosell II]

Nice capture Ate Lyds!! You are now really mastering that combo of yours!! Love the thin DOF on this one and you were able to get most of the bird in focus Congrats on the lifer!!

[Lydia Robledo]

Thanks Martin and Neon. I wish I know how to PP. tely;D

[Teddy Regpala]

Rock On! ;D
And telyds is on the "Roll".

Or is that Don King

Nice composition and exposure.

On a side note, do you have a filter on the lens by any chance?

[Romy Ocon]

Wow, after BIFs, TeLyds is now into bird macros!

[Mark Itol]

Nice capture, TeLyds! Indeed you're on a roll! Congratulations.

[Tonji Ramos]

Very Nice TeLyds

We did not get to see the Oriental Skylark when we went to Hacienda Escudero. I hope to see it one day.

Its such an interesting looking bird. Thanks for sharing the picture.

[Farmer Nestor]

Perfect 'TeLyds

[Ed Matuod]

Hi 'te Lyds, this one must be close. Congrats on your lifer.

[Lydia Robledo]

Here's the shot I prefer, not overcropped. I always like to show the habitat. It is also good to see wildlife with breathing space. He, he. I'm claustrophobic kasi. This is for Senora Balcazar. The funky woman who's rhythm is like Marikit. go girl!

[Edwin Matias]

Ma'am, great shot....

[William Lim]

Very nice shot, Ly

[Lydia Robledo]

Thanks Teddy, Ka Mastah, Ed, Tonji, Nestor, Edwin and Doc William for the cheers. tely;D

[mantarey]

Awesome detailed capture Telyds. Congrats.

[Carmela Balcazar]

I like it TeLyds! To be able to see what their habitat is, or what they eat or simply a scale to work with such as the makahiya flower, adds another dimension to the picture. Nice capture indeed.

[Lydia Robledo]

Thanks Mela for the encouraging remark. Next time, I'd stay awhile to hear its melodius song again. Ka Mastah should take a video of this lovely songbird. Ly:D