May 4 - 10: Phil. Eagle-Owl by Aphine R./Tonji R.

[Romy Ocon]

Philippine Eagle-Owl (Bubo philippensis)
Photographed by Aphine Rosell at Labi, Bongabon-Baler Highway, Nueva Ecija April 26, 2009
40D + 300 mm L f4 + 1.4x Sigma TC, f5.6, 1/30 sec, ISO 200, Av priority, Hand held, Raw capture.




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Philippine Eagle-Owl (Bubo philippensis)
Photographed by Tonji Ramos at Bongabon-Baler Highway, Nueva Ecija, May 2, 2009
50D + 100-400 L IS, 400 mm, f5.6, 1/200 sec, ISO 640, Hand held.

[Romy Ocon]

Congratulations to Aphine and Tonji for these amazing rare captures of an uncommon endemic owl in habitat!

[Ely Teehankee]

:)Congratulations on making the "Bird of the Week" Both of you deserves the award for capturing it on film and sharing it with us. Mabuhay.

[mantarey]

Congrats Aphine and Tonji. Very deserving for both of you.

[Tonji Ramos]

Oh wow, Aphine and I got featured! Thanks Romy. It was lucky the bird showed itself.

Thanks Ely and Rey. Hope you guys see the owl on your trip.

[Agerico M. De Villa]

Bit of adventurous spirit and patience coupled with genuine interest truly go a long way. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations!