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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 5, 2010 4:33:54 GMT
I joined sir Bert in Cavite last Christmas break for an overnight birding in the forest. We saw a lot of birds but it was very difficult to get photos. On our way back, we stopped by the house of his friend to check a nearby river. It was only then that we realized we could have gotten a better harvest if we stayed there on the first day. Here's one of my captures from the trip. Thanks for viewing.  Black-naped Monarch ( Hypothymis azurea), male Mt. Palay-Palay, Ternate, Cavite, 30 Dec 2009  40D + 400 f/5.6 L, ISO 400, f/8, 1/80 sec, manual exposure, tripod/gimbal support, 6.5 meters from subject PS: Please let me know how the colors turned out. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jan 5, 2010 4:51:30 GMT
Then you should go back there.. with me Excellent capture Mark! |
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 5, 2010 8:11:53 GMT
Hehe... Thanks, Edu. Will let you know if something comes up.  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 5, 2010 9:50:02 GMT
The colors looks good. I wish I were as close as you were when you took the picture at 6.5 meters. My MFD is 6 meters. Would that not be fantastic. Very good picture in both aspect, colors and sharpness. Well done Mark. Mabuhay.
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Post by alainpascua on Jan 5, 2010 10:53:02 GMT
Wow, very sharp, Mark! Bravo!
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 5, 2010 11:20:25 GMT
Thank you, Ely and Alain! We saw the a pair but didn't get a photo of the female. They were diving into a pool of water catching floating insects (we suppose). After they had noticed us, each time they dive they would stop in mid-air, check for our presence, and seeing that we are still there, head back to their hidden perch before reaching the water. I guess we somehow disturbed their feeding.  |
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Post by William Lim on Jan 5, 2010 11:33:59 GMT
Color is good, subject is sharp, Mark. Nice catch
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 6, 2010 1:12:56 GMT
Thank you, Doc.
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Jan 6, 2010 1:23:46 GMT
Mark excellent capture. You are very fortunate to be so close to this fine specimen.
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Post by Renoir Abrea on Jan 6, 2010 2:22:12 GMT
very nice capture, details and sharpness!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Jan 6, 2010 2:26:08 GMT
Superb rendition Mark. Great shot!
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Jan 6, 2010 3:04:48 GMT
WOW gorgeous capture Mark.
Kelan balik nyo? sama 'ko!
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Jan 6, 2010 4:16:08 GMT
great shot Mark!
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 6, 2010 11:14:31 GMT
Thank you Paolo, Renoir, Toto, Nestor, and Dennis. @nestor Will send you a PM. |
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Jan 7, 2010 1:09:15 GMT
The composition, colors and sharpness all well done!! Congratulations Mark
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Jan 9, 2010 1:06:12 GMT
Great pose and details. Nice photo Mark.
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 9, 2010 5:33:18 GMT
Thanks Doc Chito and Tonji. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 9, 2010 10:26:01 GMT
A classic "head cocked" pose of this bird.... very nice capture, Mark!
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Jan 9, 2010 14:14:30 GMT
Nice capture Mark! Congrats! |
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 10, 2010 13:30:59 GMT
Thank you Ka Mastah and Bong.
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