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Post by Manny Illana on Jun 9, 2009 10:53:23 GMT
while on vacation in anvaya enroute to ocean adventure, i glanced upon this bird suddenly drop down to the ground from atop the electric pole. not knowing what it was, i stopped to take a look. after a few seconds it re-appeared from the grass, crossed the road and perched atop this tree stump. took some safety shots in jpeg, switched to manual exposure, switched to RAW+jpeg, moved the car a bit and finally nailed several shots. after only a few seconds, it flew away. (+40 shots taken in a matter of about 3 minutes, only 1 good one) nikon d200 + nikkor 80-400VR @ 400mm manual expsoure handheld iso 400, f8, 1/80s  |
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Post by Mark Itol on Jun 9, 2009 10:58:11 GMT
Wow! Excellent, Manny! You can't resist the avian flu.  |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Jun 9, 2009 13:51:55 GMT
Woooooow. great capture!
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Post by Conrad Arellano on Jun 9, 2009 18:02:33 GMT
You nailed it perfectly. Congrats for a wonderful capture.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jun 9, 2009 20:25:42 GMT
Wow..... you really got close on this one, amazing detail Manny!
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Post by Manny Illana on Jun 9, 2009 23:59:53 GMT
thanks mark, toto, ed, and romy. it was as what others say, pure luck and being there when it happened.
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Post by Ed Matuod on Jun 10, 2009 0:48:59 GMT
Fantastic shot!
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Post by Manny Illana on Jun 10, 2009 3:18:54 GMT
thanks ed.... here's the first shot....  |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Jun 10, 2009 7:05:59 GMT
Winner comeback shot Manny! Bravo!
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Post by Jun Gregorio on Jun 10, 2009 8:22:04 GMT
no offense intended Manny but is it just me or the tail feathers of the fist picture looks pretty tattered?
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Post by Manny Illana on Jun 10, 2009 13:17:56 GMT
thanks marts!
none taken jun. don't think its tattered but rather extremely ruffled as it just emerged from a possible "kill". we saw it dive down from the top of the electric pole straight to the grass/brushy areas, perhaps in search of food.
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Post by Agerico M. De Villa on Jun 11, 2009 2:04:56 GMT
"Chance favors only the prepared mind." Louis Pasteur has said this. Oldies always have this in their minds. Congratulations!
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Post by Manny Illana on Jun 11, 2009 4:47:45 GMT
Hahaha! Prop.... very subtle way of calling me an oldie! But hey, I am but am young at heart always like you! Thanks as well. |
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Post by tina mallari on Jun 12, 2009 14:32:51 GMT
WOWWWWWWW Manny !!! Fantastic photos of the PSE  Galing naman !!! |
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jun 16, 2009 13:41:21 GMT
Very nice shot Manny. The details are very clear
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Jun 17, 2009 11:55:53 GMT
Really fantastic! wow.
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Post by Manny Illana on Jun 17, 2009 12:56:47 GMT
thanks tina, 'kinghtvin' and tonji
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Post by Evanjohnn Mendoza on Jun 21, 2009 3:24:07 GMT
OMG... this is soooo beautiful!!! This happens to be one of my favorite raptors, but am still confused on how to differentiate the Spilornis Cheela and the Spilornis Holospilus
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Post by mantarey on Jun 21, 2009 10:30:10 GMT
Beautiful capture Manny. Tons of details with great pose and perch. Congrats on a very fine work. |
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Post by Manny Illana on Jun 21, 2009 15:23:08 GMT
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Galing naman !!!
