My share of the Brahminy kite

Dennis Alfaro
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My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 10, 2009 6:37:13 GMT

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This is the only shot i got of the brahminy kite perch on the tree. i forgot that i'm in manual settings on my first shots coz we we're on a hurry ;D

canon 50d, f7.1, iso 320, 1/200, hand held, cropped (25%)

Tried also some bif

canon 50d, f7.1, iso 320, 1/2000, hand held, cropped

canon 50d, f5.6, iso 320, 1/2500, hand held, cropped

Bob Kaufman Moderator, PBP Posts: 1,545	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 10, 2009 6:39:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 10, 2009 6:39:25 GMT Excellent captures, Dennis! I hope it will still be perched there when we visit tomorrow ;D
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Toto Gamboa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,492	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 10, 2009 6:44:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 10, 2009 6:44:36 GMT Great set bro! heheh. Good thing we got lucky.
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Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 10, 2009 6:55:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on Nov 10, 2009 6:55:11 GMT Thanks Bob and Toto @ Bob- yeah, hope you find them tomorrow. @ Toto - yes bro, i think luck was on our side even though we did'nt get the Blue and white flycatcher

Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 10, 2009 7:45:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 10, 2009 7:45:27 GMT Thats pretty good. Maybe because of the Bluebird I did not get to see the Brahminy kite. Well done Dennis. Mabuhay.

Edu Lorenzo Jr Certified Birdnut, PBP There is no such thing as bad lighting.." Posts: 2,975	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 10, 2009 10:44:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 10, 2009 10:44:03 GMT incredible capture! As mentioned, perched kites are hard to spot.
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alainpascua Guest	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 10, 2009 17:02:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by alainpascua on Nov 10, 2009 17:02:49 GMT Wonderful captures, Den..... So when will you go again in Palay-palay?

Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 11, 2009 0:01:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on Nov 11, 2009 0:01:16 GMT Thank you Ely, Edu, and Alain. @ely - same here also, but for us, we did not get to see the blue bird. @alain - Soon bro!

tina mallari PBP Trustee Posts: 2,732	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 11, 2009 11:01:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tina mallari on Nov 11, 2009 11:01:39 GMT These are excellent shots Dennis !!!! I can just imagine how happy you were on the way back home
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William Lim Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,831	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 11, 2009 12:05:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by William Lim on Nov 11, 2009 12:05:30 GMT Beautiful shots, Den

Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 11, 2009 12:14:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 11, 2009 12:14:02 GMT Great set, Den.... congrats!
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Dennis Alfaro Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 788	My share of the Brahminy kite Nov 12, 2009 0:29:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dennis Alfaro on Nov 12, 2009 0:29:38 GMT Thank you Tina, William and Romy. @tina- yes, we we're very happy on our way back.