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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 9, 2009 23:57:27 GMT
So Dennis and I said "tara ... uwian na" and decided to pass by the area we thought the Mt Palay Palay fairy keeps her treasures, all of a sudden, while I slowly drive to the area, a loud flapping of wings and a huge shadow pass overhead. We were left motionless as the shadow flew away. "#$%^@ .. sayang yun a!!!" was all we could do. That brahminy kite flew away and disappeared. But as I peer through my side of the open window, something looked familiar perching on a tree. With the rush of adrenalin, forgot to put the gears on neutral and let go of the clutch. Instant silence then "pare meron pang isa". And here is a total rush of adrenalin for me. I still can't recover this time. ;D  Brahminy Kite, Mt. Palay Palay Canon 50D, EF 400mm f5.6L, Handheld, Car window as support, 1x2 pounds "rice" bag Shot @ f5.6, 1/1000", ISO640, 40% pixels wasted |
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Nov 10, 2009 0:02:44 GMT
Wow very beautiful! Congrats sir Toto. ;D
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Nov 10, 2009 0:05:49 GMT
Congrats Toto! Your decision to stay behind was amply rewarded with this image.  I love the eye contact! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 10, 2009 0:16:11 GMT
Perfect.... it's not often that these guys are captured on a perch, congrats Toto!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 10, 2009 0:20:09 GMT
Beautiful shot of a beautiful bird. He who tries hard often has more success. Well done Toto. Mabuhay.
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Post by William Lim on Nov 10, 2009 0:33:59 GMT
Perfect shot of the bird, Toto. Congratulations.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 10, 2009 1:02:15 GMT
AHA! So that's why you were asking if my kite pics were perched.
Congrats Toto!!! I agree this would have been a total adrenalin rush!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Nov 10, 2009 1:26:20 GMT
Wowowiks! I have never seen this bird perched in the wild - let alone photographed so well! Big Congrats! |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 10, 2009 6:16:09 GMT
Wow very beautiful! Congrats sir Toto. ;D Thanks Binot! Congrats Toto! Your decision to stay behind was amply rewarded with this image. I love the eye contact! Thanks Bong. Good thing the birds didnt show all morning for me and Dennis. Otherwise we could have joined you going back to Manila. Perfect.... it's not often that these guys are captured on a perch, congrats Toto! Thanks mastah. You are right. Was really glad that I was able to get a good shot of this bird. Beautiful shot of a beautiful bird. He who tries hard often has more success. Well done Toto. Mabuhay. Maraming salamat sir Ely! I guess we are just lucky. Perfect shot of the bird, Toto. Congratulations. Thanks Doc William. AHA! So that's why you were asking if my kite pics were perched. Congrats Toto!!! I agree this would have been a total adrenalin rush! I asked? wala a hahah! definitely an adrenalin rush for me. Thanks Edu! Wowowiks! I have never seen this bird perched in the wild - let alone photographed so well! Big Congrats! Big thanks sir Bobby! |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 10, 2009 6:41:18 GMT
Wow, Toto, that would really push the adrenalin...love that stare!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 10, 2009 9:29:48 GMT
Wow, Toto, that would really push the adrenalin...love that stare! Thanks sir Bob! Hope you get one when you get to Mt Palay Palay! |
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Post by alainpascua on Nov 10, 2009 17:01:15 GMT
The eye contact is a killer bro! Congrats for seeing him eye to eye!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 11, 2009 4:52:41 GMT
The eye contact is a killer bro! Congrats for seeing him eye to eye! That look is sharper than any lens out there. Thanks Alain! |
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Post by Edwin Matias on Nov 11, 2009 5:31:20 GMT
congrats.. great capture....
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Nov 11, 2009 6:15:46 GMT
What a great shot!!! Congrats! Everything came out great -- the perch, background, pose, and exposure! Wow, and the eyes!!
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Post by tina mallari on Nov 11, 2009 10:55:02 GMT
Amazing shot Toto. I had to pull my husband to show him your fantastic capture. He liked it too and said "galing naman".
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 11, 2009 12:52:29 GMT
congrats.. great capture.... Thank you very much sir Ed! What a great shot!!! Congrats! Everything came out great -- the perch, background, pose, and exposure! Wow, and the eyes!! Thank you Silvia for a very generous comment. I guess you left some luck out there for us to pick where you and Tonji left. Amazing shot Toto. I had to pull my husband to show him your fantastic capture. He liked it too and said "galing naman". Wooooow. Thank you Tina! I am overwhelmed by your wonderful comment. |
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