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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 12, 2009 6:24:25 GMT
FINALLY!!!!! I really thought 2009 will pass without me getting a decent shot of an Olive-backed Sunbird. Specially with all the family activities, I think today is my last birding sortie for this year. But with the help of gabsbuluran and info from our resident UPD birders, I went today to UPD and got me this!  Camera: Nikon D90 Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 400 mm ISO Speed: 800 Handheld (still no funds for a tripod  ) I have it from good authority that this is an immature male OBS. I am now looking for a plastic surgeon to surgically remove this ear-to-ear grin on my face ;D I really loved watching these little guys go about singing and sipping either water or nectar from the flowers. |
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Post by Ed Matuod on Dec 12, 2009 7:20:03 GMT
Congratulations, tukayo! Your long wait is over. Very beautiful shot in all aspects. |
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Post by William Lim on Dec 12, 2009 7:32:28 GMT
Congrats Edu. Really sharp.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 12, 2009 7:51:06 GMT
Thanks tukayo and doc william! here is another image from a different perch.  Camera: Nikon D90 Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 400 mm ISO Speed: 500 Handheld Please pardon the excessive sharpening on this one, am preparing to give this as a printed token.  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 12, 2009 7:53:20 GMT
here is another one..  Camera: Nikon D90 Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 400 mm ISO Speed: 800 handheld |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 12, 2009 8:25:02 GMT
And finally...  Camera: Nikon D90 Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 400 mm ISO Speed: 800 Still handheld Still smiling... |
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Post by mantarey on Dec 12, 2009 9:31:09 GMT
Beautiful series Edu, exposed accurately in a nice pose and a nice perch. What more can you ask? I can understand the ear to ear grin. ;D
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 12, 2009 10:12:20 GMT
Thank you sir Rey. Actually.. owning a camera with video capabilities makes me want to take a video. But I still do not have a tripod.. not even a tripod head  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 12, 2009 13:21:01 GMT
Wow, you got tons of OBS macros, congrats Edu!  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 12, 2009 14:02:19 GMT
Thank you Mastah I think this will cap off my 2009 album. Unless I find myself in Candaba again this week Time to go after #2 on my hitlist.. the Bushchat |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Dec 12, 2009 14:31:12 GMT
Sa wakas! The last shot is superb!
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Dec 12, 2009 15:33:49 GMT
Congrats Edu! I like the last one the most!
Lots of Pied Bushchats in Candaba!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Dec 12, 2009 15:49:23 GMT
Congratulations, Edu. Wonderful shots. Maybe you'd like to take a shot at the mature ones in my garden. telyd
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Post by Edwin Matias on Dec 12, 2009 16:31:53 GMT
Congrats.. Edu... Great Set...
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Post by gabriel buluran on Dec 12, 2009 16:48:22 GMT
burger! burger! burger!!!
congrats partner!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Dec 12, 2009 17:51:18 GMT
Wooohooo!! Awesome, tons of details, Edu!! Congrat on finally nailing the OBS |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 12, 2009 23:14:34 GMT
Thanks toto! If this set is my last for this year, I am happy Yes Miss Sylvia, I saw a lot of Bushchats in Candaba and Paralaya when we went there but I was sitting at a backlit position so... gotta go back! I love the last one the most also, kinda saved it for last. Thank you so much for the compliments and encouragement. Telyds, I have your CP number mam. Am now wanting to have a complete set of an adult male, female and a juvie/immature OBS Thank you for the compliment sir Ed! Gabs, when we bird again, I will be earlier than you, with a burger already so you can't beat me to the punch again Sir Neon.. I will send you an SMS this week Thank you for the compliment. |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Dec 13, 2009 1:49:21 GMT
Beautiful series, Edu. Some of the most detailed shots of the OBS I've seen. Now here's a challenge: Go back out there and hunt for an adult male! It's always rocks when you catch that metallic throat shining in the sun.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 13, 2009 1:56:48 GMT
Congratulations on your dream come true. Not one but more than enough to satisfy your heart's desire. I am happy for you. Well done Edu. Mabuhay.
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Dec 13, 2009 1:58:16 GMT
excellent composition specially on the last photo, Congratulations Edu!
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