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Post by Lydia Robledo on May 10, 2009 13:05:42 GMT
Balicassiao (a Philippine endemic) Scientific name - Dicrurus balicassius Canon 40D 300mm F4L- ISO 100 0.008 sec (1/125), handheld from car If you go to the forest and would want to make sure that you will see birds, go with the young boys, they always know esp. when the birds are nesting. This was taken in Dolores, Mt. Banahaw. This made my day and of course butterflies, congregating butterflies. (in another thread).  Cropped photo, no pp  Uncropped |
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 10, 2009 13:31:41 GMT
Nice find Telyds, and a very photogenic nest location!!! Looks like you're trailblazing Mt. Banahaw.  BTW, I recommend that the lowest ISO you use at birds if hand held is 200, which is virtually noise-free on the 40D. In fact, ISO 800 - 1250 are still very decent. That way, you'll have faster shutter speed to help tame camera shake. |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on May 10, 2009 13:40:44 GMT
Oh, thanks Ka Mastah. Oh with finds like that, I always wish you guys are there beside me. It was noon, bright sun and I thought I should use ISO 100 bec. the eyes do not come out. Hmmm, I may have something with ISO 200. You see, I took so many shots and ran out and this one I uploaded was from the card with the latest shots. I will check. I hope I have a sharper one. BTW, if you want to visit the place where I go in Mt. Banahaw, just text me. The owner of the place was introduced by Mela to me and has become a very good friend. telyds
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on May 10, 2009 14:13:21 GMT
What a beautiful nest site! It has its own little tree canopy! Can imagine the uncropped photo in vertical format, with the left and right sides cropped off! Congrats! I find this bird hard to photograph. |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on May 10, 2009 14:25:25 GMT
Wooohooo in deed!! Beautiful capture Telyds. You nailed the exposure on this one!! This is a lovely scene, showing the burnt out trunk of the big tree and showing how the tree would regenerate if left untouched. Don't know why the bird chose to build its nest in this open and easily seen place? Just beautiful!! Congrats in finding and capturing this scene.
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Post by mantarey on May 11, 2009 0:22:46 GMT
Wow, great capture Telyds. This bird is hard to expose properly but you got it spot on. This could be my chance to get a decent image of this bird that's been eluding me for so long. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on May 11, 2009 9:08:29 GMT
Wonderful image telyds! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
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Post by Mark Itol on May 11, 2009 14:18:52 GMT
Very nice, TeLyds. Agree with the others, you nailed the exposure. |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 11, 2009 16:21:19 GMT
Awesome shot, Lyds, and from the car even! I am already listing down all the places I plan to visit when I come home. Mt. Banahaw would be definitely a must-see.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on May 12, 2009 0:20:14 GMT
Thank you, thank you Sylvia, Neon, Rey, Edu, Mark and Bob. Yes, the setting is picture perfect, only my camera settings are not so perfect.  . I think the one with the ISO 125 is better than this one. From the car, there were vegetation in front of me so it was hard to shoot. I have been experimenting on how to crop. I need someone to PP. I think I may have a better shot than this. I have not had the time to go through each one. Bob, when you and Cynthia come to visit, tell me. This place is very accessible. Cheerps, telyds |
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. I think the one with the ISO 125 is better than this one. From the car, there were vegetation in front of me so it was hard to shoot. I have been experimenting on how to crop. I need someone to PP. I think I may have a better shot than this. I have not had the time to go through each one.