Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino | Philippine Bird Photography Forum

Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Nov 29, 2009 1:27:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 29, 2009 1:27:53 GMT Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda) Photographed by JP Carino at Coron, Palawan, on November 15, 2009 Nikon D3 + Nikkor 500mm F4 VR + TC14EII; 1/50s f/8.0 at 700.0mm iso1600, hand held
	Last Edit: Dec 6, 2009 0:56:38 GMT by Romy Ocon WILD BIRDS of the PHILIPPINES Over 280 species captured in habitat, and counting. Hi-Def Video

Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Nov 29, 2009 1:29:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 29, 2009 1:29:08 GMT Congrats JP for the outstanding capture of this beautiful kingfisher - amazing hand holding skills at 700 mm and 1/50 sec!
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tina mallari PBP Trustee Posts: 2,732	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Nov 29, 2009 1:42:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tina mallari on Nov 29, 2009 1:42:10 GMT Very well deserved !!! Congratulations JP
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Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Nov 29, 2009 1:57:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 29, 2009 1:57:12 GMT The most beautiful picture of a Ruddy Kingfisher that I have seen. Congratulations JP. Mabuhay.

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Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Nov 29, 2009 2:17:17 GMT

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Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 29, 2009 2:17:17 GMT

I don't envy Romy's task of choosing a Featured Bird Photo of the Week. All of JP's photos this week from the Palawan Flowerpecker to the Plovers were all very very good. But I must agree that this photo takes the cake!

Congrats to the Wild man! As Martin said, "The wild always wins!"

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Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Nov 29, 2009 6:23:17 GMT

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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 29, 2009 6:23:17 GMT

"1/50s f/8.0 at 700.0mm, hand held"

I f I were able to get away with a pic like this with these technicals, this would be my personal featured bird photo of my life!

Congrats to a well deserved honor sir JP!

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Toto Gamboa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,492	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Nov 29, 2009 10:32:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 29, 2009 10:32:17 GMT Congrats JP! I knew you would bag one FBOTW with your recent postings. All of them deserved the award!
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Wilfredo "Don" David Certified Birdnut Posts: 153	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Nov 29, 2009 17:54:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wilfredo "Don" David on Nov 29, 2009 17:54:29 GMT Congrats sir JP! The details on the eye are amazing!

JP Cariño PBP Trustee "Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Posts: 1,048	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Dec 1, 2009 5:50:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JP Cariño on Dec 1, 2009 5:50:59 GMT thank you very much, its been awhile since i got FBOTW honors
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Bobby Kintanar Moderator, PBP Posts: 2,659	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Dec 1, 2009 7:04:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bobby Kintanar on Dec 1, 2009 7:04:38 GMT Superb capture of the beautiful KF!! Bravo!
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mantarey Guest	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Dec 2, 2009 0:24:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mantarey on Dec 2, 2009 0:24:22 GMT A fantastic shot like this from JP doesn't surprise me, he's used to making great photos like this. Congrats JP, great work as usual.

ppaaoolloo Guest	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Dec 2, 2009 0:56:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 2, 2009 0:56:15 GMT Very good work JP. You deserve the honor.

Ralf Nabong Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,085	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Dec 3, 2009 10:00:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ralf Nabong on Dec 3, 2009 10:00:05 GMT A very well deserved accolade for a superb bird capture! Congratulations JP!

Nilo Arribas Jr. PBP Trustee Posts: 1,010	Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino Dec 6, 2009 14:56:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Dec 6, 2009 14:56:14 GMT Excellent capture of this beautiful kingfisher JP.
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Nov. 23 - 29: Ruddy Kingfisher, by JP Carino

Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 29, 2009 1:27:53 GMT

Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 29, 2009 1:29:08 GMT

Post by tina mallari on Nov 29, 2009 1:42:10 GMT

Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 29, 2009 1:57:12 GMT

Post by Tonji Ramos on Nov 29, 2009 2:17:17 GMT

Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 29, 2009 6:23:17 GMT

Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 29, 2009 10:32:17 GMT

Post by Wilfredo "Don" David on Nov 29, 2009 17:54:29 GMT

Post by JP Cariño on Dec 1, 2009 5:50:59 GMT

Post by Bobby Kintanar on Dec 1, 2009 7:04:38 GMT

Post by mantarey on Dec 2, 2009 0:24:22 GMT

Post by ppaaoolloo on Dec 2, 2009 0:56:15 GMT

Post by Ralf Nabong on Dec 3, 2009 10:00:05 GMT

Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Dec 6, 2009 14:56:14 GMT