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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 6, 2010 11:34:37 GMT
My first trip to Candaba this year. I went with Ariel and as we were going around I saw this Coucal having a sunbath in all its ruffled feathers. Did not stay long when he saw us taking his picture but I was able to get some shots that I would like to share with you. Canon 5DM2, EF 800mm f5.6 IS L Lens, Bean Bag on car window Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis) All pictures taken with ISO 400, 1/500, f9   Here is another picture of the same bird but taken from another angle.  |
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Post by steve pryor on Jan 6, 2010 13:51:40 GMT
Hi Ely,
Immature Lesser Coucal! Buff shaft-streaks on mantle, and wing coverts, and rather stubby, down-turning bill. These are the two things to look at right away to distinguish the Lesser from the other possible Coucal.
Another tip-off to the Lesser, is that there is no other Phils ranging Coucal that has a transversely barred tail, at any developmental stage, except the immature Lesser.
Other things to notice is the pale color of the bill, and the color of the iris. All of these things should be just noted and filed away in our brains, until we can just drag them out and consider them as a whole in order to give the ID.
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Jan 6, 2010 14:10:38 GMT
Mama mia!  The details are astounding Ely! Superb shots! |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Jan 6, 2010 22:30:46 GMT
Fantastic detail, Ely.
When I saw the color of the tail and iris, suspected immediately it's not a Phil Coucal, had to dig back into my coucal photos. Steve's right!
And the Lesser's less common to find!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jan 6, 2010 23:24:27 GMT
Ooooh-lala!!! Looks like the fellow gave you a few nice poses sir! Am now imagining you and hearing the 5D's actuations click.. click.. click..
These are VERY nice shots sir! Thank you for sharing them.
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Jan 7, 2010 0:13:46 GMT
Excellent details and colors Ely!! I like the first pic very much. Bravo Ely
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 0:41:07 GMT
Hi Ely, Immature Lesser Coucal! Buff shaft-streaks on mantle, and wing coverts, and rather stubby, down-turning bill. These are the two things to look at right away to distinguish the Lesser from the other possible Coucal. Another tip-off to the Lesser, is that there is no other Phils ranging Coucal that has a transversely barred tail, at any developmental stage, except the immature Lesser. Other things to notice is the pale color of the bill, and the color of the iris. All of these things should be just noted and filed away in our brains, until we can just drag them out and consider them as a whole in order to give the ID. Thank you Steve for the lesson and correct name. I have modified the thread to show the correct name. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 1:16:20 GMT
Mama mia! The details are astounding Ely! Superb shots! Thank you Toto. Its also the breaks of Bird Photography. The sun was shining, the bird was sitting on a side road basking in the sun, 17.2 meters away, I happen to see it and got a good capture. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 1:23:27 GMT
Fantastic detail, Ely. When I saw the color of the tail and iris, suspected immediately it's not a Phil Coucal, had to dig back into my coucal photos. Steve's right! And the Lesser's less common to find! Thank you Ding. When I look at the Kennedy guide book I saw a picture of a coucal that look like this one. I guess this is the result of inexperience in identifying birds. Now, I learned something new from this forum. Mabuhay. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 1:25:44 GMT
Ooooh-lala!!! Looks like the fellow gave you a few nice poses sir! Am now imagining you and hearing the 5D's actuations click.. click.. click.. These are VERY nice shots sir! Thank you for sharing them. Thank you Edu. We all share with each other so we all have something in common. Some call it friendship. Mabuhay. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 1:29:03 GMT
Excellent details and colors Ely!! I like the first pic very much. Bravo Ely Thank you very much Doc Chito. When I saw the pictures I was very please with it. The light and the distance really plays an important role for a good picture. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 8, 2010 2:56:33 GMT
Unbelievable detail, Ely.... love the eye contact in the first!
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Post by mantarey on Jan 8, 2010 3:06:03 GMT
Tons of details Ely. Love the stare and the way the barred tail was captured.
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 8, 2010 4:50:41 GMT
Lots of details and excellent eye contact on the first image. Well done.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 8:36:33 GMT
Unbelievable detail, Ely.... love the eye contact in the first! Thank you Romy. I guess as surprise as I was to see a bird in such a position, he too was surprise to see me. This went on for a few seconds before he decided to walk to the bushes. |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 8, 2010 11:48:28 GMT
Wow!! incredible capture Ely!! amazing detail and DOF control
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Post by JP Cariño on Jan 8, 2010 13:15:16 GMT
i like the first photo Ely. if this was basketball, you are deserving of the most improved award. two thumbs up
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 13:38:41 GMT
Tons of details Ely. Love the stare and the way the barred tail was captured. Thank you Rey. That bird was conscious of my presence all the time. I am just happy to have been able to take a few shots at it. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 13:42:37 GMT
Lots of details and excellent eye contact on the first image. Well done. Thank you Mark. Sometimes when you get too close to the bird they give you a strange look like " What are you doing here?". |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 8, 2010 13:44:26 GMT
Wow!! incredible capture Ely!! amazing detail and DOF control Thank you Neon. Just following your footsteps on getting this giant bird. Heh heh heh. |
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The details are astounding Ely! Superb shots!
