Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter

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Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 13, 2009 4:22:28 GMT

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Post by Romy Ocon on Jun 13, 2009 4:22:28 GMT

I primarily shot HD video footages in this sortie to my favorite enchanted mountain, but a Spotted Wood-Kingfisher perched quietly in a dark spot gave me an opportunity to squeeze in a photograph. This is a tough WB job even if shot in RAW. ;D

Spotted Wood-kingfisher (Actenoides lindsayi, a Philippine endemic, male)
MT. MAKILING, LAGUNA, June 10, 2009
5D2 + Sigmonster, 800 mm, 1/4 sec, f/9, ISO 640, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support

And a photo of a micro-raptor to accompany the lone SWKF in my gallery:

Philippine Falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys, a Philippine endemic)
MT. MAKILING, LAGUNA, June 10, 2009
Video grab - 5D2 + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG) + Canon 2x TC, 1600 mm, f/18, 1/60 sec, ISO 200, 475B/3421 support

Last Edit: Jun 13, 2009 4:23:26 GMT by Romy Ocon

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Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 13, 2009 4:56:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Jun 13, 2009 4:56:28 GMT Wow, what a shot. If this was tough for you, does it mean its almost impossible for us. Great shot by an expert photographer. I have learned another lesson from you. Thank you. Well done. Mabuhay.

Manny Illana Certified Birdnut Posts: 534	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 13, 2009 5:04:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Manny Illana on Jun 13, 2009 5:04:54 GMT bow-WWWWOOOOOOOWWWWW-WOOOOOOOOWWWW!!! it's almost as if I could reach it and touch it.....

Olan V. Balbido Certified Birdnut Posts: 63	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 13, 2009 8:06:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Olan V. Balbido on Jun 13, 2009 8:06:07 GMT details are superb!

Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 13, 2009 9:21:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Jun 13, 2009 9:21:54 GMT Thanks for the comments, guys!
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Lydia Robledo PBP Trustee ButterflyWatcher Paruparozzi Posts: 2,054	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 14, 2009 13:39:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lydia Robledo on Jun 14, 2009 13:39:02 GMT You have captured the pensive character of the SWKF. Is this what you call shooting 2 birds with one great gear? The skill is evident. telyds
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 14, 2009 22:35:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Jun 14, 2009 22:35:17 GMT Thanks Telyds..... love your new avatar, amazing shot with a heavenly bokeh, have you posted a bigger version of this?
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Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 18, 2009 0:25:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Jun 18, 2009 0:25:50 GMT Superb captures as always from the master.
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Toto Gamboa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,492	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 19, 2009 14:28:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toto Gamboa on Jun 19, 2009 14:28:42 GMT Wow! the details of the SWKF are amazing.
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Ariel Matias Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,323	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 19, 2009 22:31:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ariel Matias on Jun 19, 2009 22:31:46 GMT VERY impressive .
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Elvin Sansona Certified Birdnut Posts: 643	Spotted Wood-Kingfisher with 1/4 sec shutter Jun 20, 2009 0:15:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Elvin Sansona on Jun 20, 2009 0:15:20 GMT you're the best Mastah! Obra maestra!

Post by Romy Ocon on Jun 13, 2009 4:22:28 GMT

Post by Ely Teehankee on Jun 13, 2009 4:56:28 GMT

Post by Manny Illana on Jun 13, 2009 5:04:54 GMT

Post by Olan V. Balbido on Jun 13, 2009 8:06:07 GMT

Post by Romy Ocon on Jun 13, 2009 9:21:54 GMT

Post by Lydia Robledo on Jun 14, 2009 13:39:02 GMT

Post by Romy Ocon on Jun 14, 2009 22:35:17 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on Jun 18, 2009 0:25:50 GMT

Post by Toto Gamboa on Jun 19, 2009 14:28:42 GMT

Post by Ariel Matias on Jun 19, 2009 22:31:46 GMT

Post by Elvin Sansona on Jun 20, 2009 0:15:20 GMT