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Post by Romy Ocon on May 3, 2009 13:05:47 GMT
Hooded Pitta ( Pitta sordida palawanensis, endemic race) Photographed by Rey Sta. Ana at Coron, Palawan, April 2, 2009 5DM2, 500mm, f4.5, 1/100, ISO640, Manfrotto Gimbal Support 
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 3, 2009 13:08:08 GMT
This is one tough bird to photograph, given the low light in its habitat. Congrats to Rey for bagging this beautiful Pitta, a species I haven't seen yet in the field.  |
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Post by mantarey on May 3, 2009 14:04:12 GMT
Thanks a lot Mastah Romy.Yes, it's true this bird is difficult to capture because it seldom leaves the dark bushy areas in its habitat. I have to stalked this bird for days before I finally made a decent capture. It was on its way to the other side of the woods and the bird has to cross a very small clearing. That gave me the chance to shoot in adequate light to get enough shutter speed. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 4, 2009 9:08:34 GMT
Congratulation Rey for having your Pitta selected as Bird Photo of the Week. You should continue to post your other pictures so everyone can see that not only does the Philippines have the best boxer in the World right now but also having some of the best Birds. Mabuhay.
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Post by mantarey on May 4, 2009 9:18:53 GMT
Thanks a lot Ely. |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on May 4, 2009 10:06:01 GMT
Wow!! Congratulations Rey!!  You really captured the beautiful colors of this bird!! It's also in my most wanted list!! |
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Post by mantarey on May 4, 2009 13:46:20 GMT
Thanks Neon. This bird is almost guaranteed in Coron. |
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Post by Tonji Ramos on May 4, 2009 23:22:26 GMT
Rey, ever since you posted this bird, I have wanted to see it personally and hopefully also photograph it.
Great shot of such an interesting bird.
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Post by mantarey on May 5, 2009 1:19:44 GMT
Rey, ever since you posted this bird, I have wanted to see it personally and hopefully also photograph it. Great shot of such an interesting bird. Thanks Tonji. Go with Tina, you'll get this bird too. By the way, we saw two Red Bellied Pittas last Saturday on the way up the nursery but it's still too dark to shoot. |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on May 6, 2009 12:21:07 GMT
Thanks a lot Mastah Romy.Yes, it's true this bird is difficult to capture because it seldom leaves the dark bushy areas in its habitat. I have to stalked this bird for days before I finally made a decent capture. It was on its way to the other side of the woods and the bird has to cross a very small clearing. That gave me the chance to shoot in adequate light to get enough shutter speed. Your effort proved to be fruitful! Congrats Rey! ;D |
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Post by mantarey on May 7, 2009 1:01:21 GMT
Thanks Martin. |
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You really captured the beautiful colors of this bird!! It's also in my most wanted list!!
