May 11 - 17: White-browed Shama, by Tina M.

[Romy Ocon]

White-browed Shama (Copsychus luzoniensis, a Philippine endemic)
Photographed by Tina Mallari at Bongabon-Baler Highway, Nueva Ecija, May 2, 2009
40D + 400mm 5.6 ; 1/100 ; ISO 1000 ; f/5.6 ; hand held





"This last photo may not be a picture perfect photo but this is one of the very few times wherein I had to almost crawl on the ground, go through bushes, lean on rocks, put up with all the insects and thorny twigs under the heat of the sun pa. I am extremely happy with this picture because to those of you who have tried taking a picture of this bird, I'm sure you know how hard it is to get even a decent photo of it."
- Tina M.

[Romy Ocon]

Congrats to Plain Idol for bagging this tough to see and photograph Philippine endemic, in lighting where its colors are displayed well!

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

OH MY! Catching this shama is not an easy feat! ANY good image of it is worth congratulations!

[tina mallari]

Thanks Romy & Edu

[mantarey]

Very deserving photo of the week. Outstanding feat to capture this very elusive bird. Big congrats Idol Tins, you still continue to inspire us.

[Tonji Ramos]

Nice nice. Super capture Tina. With the wonder woman action sequence to boot!

[Mark Itol]

Well deserved, idol Tins. Congratulations.

[tina mallari]

Thank you Rey, Tonji and Mark