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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 29, 2008 22:38:29 GMT
Garganey (Anas querquedula, female)Size - 355 mm total length Habitat - Fresh water marshes and shallow lakes. Range - Luzon, Mindanao, Negros, Palawan and some small islands. Photographed at Candaba wetlands, Pampanga province, by JP Carino on January 24, 2008 - Nikon D300 + 80 - 400 VR, 400 mm, 1/250 sec, f/9, ISO 640, manual focus via live view, floating blind/Manfrotto 3421 support, echostore remote shutter cable :
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 29, 2008 22:47:18 GMT
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 29, 2008 23:06:51 GMT
Agree with Plain Tina - fantastic photo!
But even more fantastic is the degree of difficulty of the shot, which I witnessed personally. JP had to change into a wetsuit, get into the floating blind, brave the murky pond waters, then inch by inch approach the ducks with the speed of molasses flowing along an almost level surface.
I'd give the amazing photo 5 stars , and the photographer 7 stars for bravery and sheer madness in attempting and getting the shot. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Eric Patdu on Jan 30, 2008 4:47:52 GMT
....... then inch by inch approach the ducks with the speed of molasses flowing along an almost level surface. Talk about patience and determination.  |
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Post by JP Cariño on Feb 1, 2008 13:39:05 GMT
haha thanks guys  duck season will be over soon i guess, have to take advantage of the next few days |
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Post by drew on Feb 5, 2008 14:48:20 GMT
absolutely stunning jp!
a big awesome WOW!!!
congrats!
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Post by JP Cariño on Feb 5, 2008 14:50:40 GMT
thanks drew
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Post by Carmela Balcazar on Feb 12, 2008 12:49:45 GMT
Ganda. |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 12, 2008 22:30:11 GMT
I'm running out of superlative comments on your eye-level shots, JP. Did you have to use a radio again so that someone can steer you to your target? Here's a recommendation: Why not put a periscope on your blind?  |
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Post by JP Cariño on Feb 13, 2008 15:36:42 GMT
good suggestion ding! guess what?! went to candaba today, the moment i brought out the blind, the ducks immediately flew away - i think they've made it out already. time to use the new one |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Feb 13, 2008 21:39:49 GMT
The new one? You have a new one? Let me guess: Mossy Oak Brush Pattern, Motorized Navigation, Periscope... good suggestion ding! guess what?! went to candaba today, the moment i brought out the blind, the ducks immediately flew away - i think they've made it out already. time to use the new one |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Feb 14, 2008 2:28:35 GMT
The new one? You have a new one? Let me guess: Mossy Oak Brush Pattern, Motorized Navigation, Periscope... My bet is it's gonna be a SUBMARINE!!!  |
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JP !!!!
duck season will be over soon i guess, have to take advantage of the next few days
