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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 17, 2009 23:26:50 GMT
My name is Romy Ocon (aka Liquidstone in various internet websites), a native Filipino, a self-taught color-blind nature photographer, and the founder/administrator of the Philippine Bird Photography Forum. I was born and raised in a rural village in La Union (Northern Luzon, Philippines) where I learned to appreciate nature early in life. A product of the Philippine public school system, I’m a civil engineer by training and concrete technologist by specialization. I started my working career as an employed professional, then became an entrepreneur over a decade ago. In 2004, I semi-retired at 39 to concentrate on my passionate pursuit - wild bird imaging. There are about 612 species of Philippine birds, and 194 of these are endemic to our islands. Over 10% of these species are globally threatened. By photographing these magnificent winged creatures in their natural habitat and sharing the pics through the web, we hope that in our own little way we can help raise awareness for the protection of their habitat. We wish that the children of our children will still be able to behold their beauty long after our generation is gone. My web galleries:1. Photographs of wild birds of the Philippines, all captured in habitat www.pbase.com/liquidstone2. HD videos of wild birds of the Philippines, all captured in habitat www.youtube.com/user/romyoconexposureroom.com/members/RomyOcon.aspx/videos/3. Gallery of signed photographic prints www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/119329831/original |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 17, 2009 23:28:55 GMT
Australasian Grass-Owl ( Tyto longimembris amauronota, endemic race) Habitat - Grasslands and canefields Shooting Info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, May 27, 2008, 1D2 + 500 f4 IS, f/4, ISO 800, 1/500 sec, 475B/3421 support, near full frame, manual exposure in available light, pushed +2/3 stop in RAW conversion Print Sizes - 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 17, 2009 23:33:45 GMT
Black-winged Stilt ( Himantopus himantopus, migrant) Habitat - Wetlands from coastal mudflats to ricefields Shooting Info - Sta. Cruz, Zambales, March 7, 2006, 1DM2 + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG), 800 mm, f/8, ISO 320, 1/1250 sec, 475B/3421 support, near full frame, manual exposure in available light Print Sizes - 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 17, 2009 23:35:44 GMT
Philippine Serpent-Eagle ( Spilornis holospilus, a Philippine endemic) Habitat - Forest from lowlands to over 2000 m Shooting Info - Subic rainforest, Bataan, June 2, 2005, 20D + 400 5.6L + Tamron 1.4x TC, 560 mm, f/10, ISO 400, 1/1000 sec, hand held, near full frame, available light Print Sizes - 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 17, 2009 23:37:36 GMT
Philippine Woodpecker ( Dendrocopos maculatus, a Philippine endemic) Habitat - Lowland and montane forest and edge, in understory and canopy Shooting Info - Subic rainforest, Bataan, October 11, 2006, 20D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/5.6, ISO 800, 1/125 sec, 475B/3421 support, near full frame, manual exposure in available light Print Sizes - 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 17, 2009 23:47:43 GMT
Hoopoe ( Upupa epops, migrant) Habitat - Rare in the Philippines, found in open scrub, dry ricefields and park-like settings Shooting Info - Ternate, Cavite, August 19, 2008, 1DM2 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/320 sec, 475B/3421 support, near full frame, manual exposure in available light Print Sizes - 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 18, 2009 1:26:48 GMT
Flaming Sunbird ( Aethopyga flagrans flagrans, a Philippine endemic, male) Habitat - Uncommon in forest, edge and second growth up to 1350 m Shooting Info - Mt. Makiling, Laguna, November 30, 2007, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/6.3, ISO 800, 1/60 sec, 475B/3421 support, near full frame, manual exposure in available light Print Sizes - 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 18, 2009 1:28:28 GMT
Ashy Ground-Thrush ( Zoothera cinerea, a Philippine endemic, immature) Habitat - Uncommon, shy and hard to see, on or near the ground from low to high elevation forest Shooting Info - Mt. Makiling, Laguna, December 5, 2004, 20D + 400 5.6L + Sigma EF-500 DG SUPER flash + Better Beamer flash extender, f/5.6, ISO 1600, 1/500 sec, hand held, near full frame Note - Probably among the first photos of this species taken in habitat. Print Sizes - 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 18, 2009 7:47:06 GMT
Golden-bellied Flyeater ( Gerygone sulphurea simplex, endemic race) Habitat - Open country, second growth, mangroves and even in residential areas Shooting Info - Paranaque City, march 19, 2006, 20D + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG), 800 mm, f/8, ISO 400, 1/125 sec, 475B/3421 support, near full frame, manual exposure in available light Print Sizes - 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 18, 2009 7:55:48 GMT
Blue-naped Parrot ( Tanygnathus lucionensis, a near Philippine endemic) Habitat - Uncommon in forest and forest edge Shooting Info - Subic rainforest, Bataan, December 5, 2007, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canpn 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/125 sec, bean bag, uncropped full frame, manual exposure in available light Print Sizes - 24"x36", 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 18, 2009 7:57:44 GMT
Indigo-banded Kingfisher ( Alcedo cyanopecta , a Philippine endemic, female) Habitat - Uncommon, restricted to clear fresh water streams up to at least 1500 m Shooting Info - Tiaong, Quezon, March 20, 2009, 5D2 + Sigmonster (Sigma 300-800 DG) + Canon 2x TC, 1374 mm, f/18, ISO 640, 1/6 sec, 475B/3421 support, uncropped full frame, manual exposure in available light Print Sizes - 24"x36", 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 18, 2009 9:47:08 GMT
White-throated Kingfisher ( Halcyon smyrnensis gularis, endemic race) Habitat - Clearings, along large streams and rivers, and in open country Shooting Info - Morong, Bataan, 40D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/5.6, ISO 1250, 1/50 sec, bean bag, uncropped full frame, manual exposure in available light Print Sizes - 20"x30", 16"x24", 12"x18" and 8"x12" 
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Nov 19, 2009 5:16:24 GMT
My gosh, heart stopping images there! Literally breathtaking.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Dec 1, 2009 0:22:26 GMT
The Master.  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 2, 2009 1:27:10 GMT
Thanks, Sylvia and Tonji!  |
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 2, 2009 1:55:31 GMT
As it doesn't come to anyone's surprise wonderful work Pogi Romy!  |
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Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on Jan 15, 2010 11:40:37 GMT
Wow really nice images!
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