Java Sparrows with a 2x

Sylvia Ramos
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Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 27, 2009 18:43:18 GMT

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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Oct 27, 2009 18:43:18 GMT

I couldn't believe my luck when Tina called to say that there was a pair of very people-friendly Java Sparrows in UP! I had never seen a Java Sparrow before and I really, really wanted to see one. Turns out, I had been looking in the wrong places. I thought these birds hung out in long grass, like munias. This was a very memorable lifer for me .. I got to watch them for a long time exhibiting all kinds of behavior: perching, preening, flying, nesting, dancing, and mating!

It was also great to see Prop Jerry, Doc Mando, Neon, Ely, Martin, and of course Tina and Tonji. Thanks Prop and Doc for helping us out!

I was also trying out the 2x with the 300mm.

Java Sparrow

f5.6, iso400, 1/250

Java Sparrow Pair

f6.3, iso200, 1/160

Java Sparrow Giving the Finger to Certain Persons Who Were Taking Pictures of Their Very Intimate Moments

f6.3, iso200, 1/100

Here's a link to our Java Sparrow gallery
tonjiandsylviasbirdlist.smugmug.com/The-Bird-List/White-Eyes-Sparrows-and-Munias/Java-Sparrow/10104280_6rSJK/1/694599202_LGUWL

Canon 50d + Canon 300 2.8, + Canon 2x tc, on a tripod

Last Edit: Oct 27, 2009 18:47:21 GMT by Sylvia Ramos

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tina mallari PBP Trustee Posts: 2,732	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 27, 2009 18:54:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tina mallari on Oct 27, 2009 18:54:44 GMT AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Shots Sylvia !!! You are the java sparrow queen !!! Oh don't forget, it was Bong who told me about those java sparrows. posting at 2:47am? wow such an addict you are
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Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 27, 2009 19:33:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Oct 27, 2009 19:33:51 GMT Great shots on your 300mm with 2x. Now I know why you said that this lens is a lot better than what you were using before. Well done Sylvia. Mabuhay.

Farmer Nestor Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 954	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 27, 2009 23:25:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Farmer Nestor on Oct 27, 2009 23:25:22 GMT OMG!! mutant JS! the 300 and the 2x roooocks
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Edu Lorenzo Jr Certified Birdnut, PBP There is no such thing as bad lighting.." Posts: 2,975	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 28, 2009 0:02:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Oct 28, 2009 0:02:17 GMT OMG!!!! Extracting that much details with a 2X is a feat in itself.. the composition and the angles are also extreeeeemely nice!!!!! You gotta love 'em details!! and the bokeh.. perfect for my taste!
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Neon Rosell II PBP Trustee "Never fall in to temptation to get a photo at the expense of the ecosystem” - Avianus lunaticus Posts: 3,180	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 28, 2009 3:54:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 28, 2009 3:54:41 GMT Wow!! humongous JS, that mini-600mm is awesome!!
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 28, 2009 4:08:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 28, 2009 4:08:17 GMT All very nice Sylvia, that 300 2.8 IS is one of the sharpest lenses on the planet, even a 2x TC can't touch it!
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Toto Gamboa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,492	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 28, 2009 10:28:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toto Gamboa on Oct 28, 2009 10:28:20 GMT I love that 2nd shot! Peeeerfect! Now it seems the 300mm 2.8 such an excellent cheaper option in addition to getting the bigger guns!
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Jun Osano Certified Birdnut, PBP "Look up! Look around! They're just there. We just never bothered before." - J. Villasper Posts: 141	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 28, 2009 10:57:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jun Osano on Oct 28, 2009 10:57:07 GMT Wow!!! Nice JS set Sylvia. Love the 2nd photo.

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Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 28, 2009 12:21:13 GMT

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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Oct 28, 2009 12:21:13 GMT

Thank you so much for all the compliments!

SO heart-warming to read all these wonderful replies!

Yup Toto, cheaper and lighter. I was worried at first about how the 300 would perform as a birding lens. I think a lot of people use it for shooting sports. But, since couldn't imagine myself carrying around anything much heavier or bigger than my old set-up, the 300 made a lot of sense for me.

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William Lim Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,831	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 28, 2009 13:14:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by William Lim on Oct 28, 2009 13:14:02 GMT These are great shots, Sylvia. Congratulations.

alainpascua Guest	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 28, 2009 14:49:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by alainpascua on Oct 28, 2009 14:49:08 GMT Wow, what a paiting! Errr, pictures rather but they sure look like perfect paintings! The colors, details, BG - wow na wow!

Sylvia Ramos Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 829	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 30, 2009 1:46:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sylvia Ramos on Oct 30, 2009 1:46:48 GMT Thank you William and Alain!
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Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	Java Sparrows with a 2x Oct 30, 2009 2:12:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on Oct 30, 2009 2:12:02 GMT Excellent shot of the java sparrows. Love the second pic.

Post by Sylvia Ramos on Oct 27, 2009 18:43:18 GMT

Post by tina mallari on Oct 27, 2009 18:54:44 GMT

Post by Ely Teehankee on Oct 27, 2009 19:33:51 GMT

Post by Farmer Nestor on Oct 27, 2009 23:25:22 GMT

Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Oct 28, 2009 0:02:17 GMT

Post by Neon Rosell II on Oct 28, 2009 3:54:41 GMT

Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 28, 2009 4:08:17 GMT

Post by Toto Gamboa on Oct 28, 2009 10:28:20 GMT

Post by Jun Osano on Oct 28, 2009 10:57:07 GMT

Post by Sylvia Ramos on Oct 28, 2009 12:21:13 GMT

Post by William Lim on Oct 28, 2009 13:14:02 GMT

Post by alainpascua on Oct 28, 2009 14:49:08 GMT

Post by Sylvia Ramos on Oct 30, 2009 1:46:48 GMT

Post by Dennis Alfaro on Oct 30, 2009 2:12:02 GMT