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Post by Tonji Ramos on Apr 12, 2009 7:42:52 GMT
We spent a nice holy week weekend at home in Alabang. I decided to try my hand with BIFs. I wanted to try something challenging so I decided to go for the swallows. BIFs are difficult with the scope so I was eager to see what I could do with the telephoto. I am actually excited to take more of the different Swifts or Swiftlets I see flying around! Barn Swallow 1/2000; F5.6; ISO 400 Barn Swallow 1/1000; F5.6; ISO 400 |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 12, 2009 8:01:55 GMT
Nice captures, Tonji.... these guys aren't easy to catch in flight, especially with a non-sky background!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 12, 2009 13:12:43 GMT
ay I so looooove the first one! The shadow on the grass shows an approximation of the altitude.
These are great BIFs!!!!
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Post by mantarey on Apr 13, 2009 0:41:30 GMT
These are good BIF photos Tonji, it's difficult to catch these birds in-flight. you're panning skill is superb.  |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 13, 2009 2:35:25 GMT
Whoa, Tonji! I can see that you have bonded very well with your very fresh gear. Love that first shot, too. Where are Sylvia's raptors? tely:D
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Apr 13, 2009 4:41:06 GMT
Great work Tonj! I really have to get cracking with BIFs.  |
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Post by William Lim on Apr 13, 2009 10:03:09 GMT
Great and fantastic shot, Tonji. One of the most difficult BIF's.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 13, 2009 11:53:45 GMT
Wow!! These are awesome shots, Tonji!! One of the most difficult BIF to aim at. These birds don't fly in a straight line!!
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Post by tina mallari on Apr 16, 2009 7:17:02 GMT
WHOAAAAAAAAA Tonj, grabeeee you made me super bilib with your skills ha. Those birds are so hard to catch in flight. Bravoooo !!!! ( Tina stands up and claps for Tonji - naks! )
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Apr 17, 2009 0:03:53 GMT
Thanks Romy, Edu, Rey, TeLyds, Paolo, William, Neon and Tina. I appreciate the comments and the encouragement. I did feel my left arm was getting tired with all the panning. It was a lot of fun though. I always had a hard time figuring out what swallow, swift or swiftlet was flying. Invariably I would not try to identify them cause they were so fast. I could never trust my conclusion with such a fleeting glance. The digital camera is a great tool for capturing and identifying these speedy guys. Its great because I now I can probably have a few more lifers just by photographing the fast moving birds near our house.  |
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