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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 14, 2010 15:05:02 GMT
Since breaking the 200 bird species barrier a couple of years ago, photo-lifers have become few and far between for this birdnut. A capture of a new bird - a male Mallard - is thus very welcome, and that brings my species count to 264. ;D Mallard ( Anas platyrhynchos, migrant, male) Habitat - rare in wetlands. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Jan. 14, 2010, 7D + 400 2.8 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 475B/3421 support, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 49.7 m distance.  More Candaba Quackers to follow. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Jan 14, 2010 15:11:17 GMT
Wow woweee. Superb flight shot from the mastah once again!
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Post by tina mallari on Jan 14, 2010 15:42:01 GMT
WOWWWWWWWWWWW FANTASTIC shot IDOL Romy !!!!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 14, 2010 15:45:34 GMT
Thanks, Toto and Plain Idol! Anybody ever wondered why this is called a pintail? ;D Northern Pintail ( Anas acuta, migrant, male) Habitat - wetlands from marshes to lakes. Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Jan. 14, 2010, 7D + 400 2.8 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 475B/3421 support, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/2000 sec, manual exposure in available light.  |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 14, 2010 15:50:16 GMT
LOL.... now I can see the "pin" in the tail!! Thanks magnifying this feature Romy  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 14, 2010 16:20:22 GMT
Thanks, Nilo! Our own native quacker deserves a less boring background and some sweet "just before sunset" light. ;D Philippine Duck ( Anas luzonica, a Philippine endemic) Habitat - Freshwater marshes, shallow lakes and ricefields. Shooting Info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, January 13, 2010, 7D + 500 f4 IS, f/5.0, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, 475B/3421 support, manual exposure in available light  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 14, 2010 19:56:40 GMT
Three beautiful and smiling ducks. The Pintail is magnificent with its turn and perfect expression of its name. I can only dream of ever taking pictures like these. Very very well done Romy. Mabuhay.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jan 15, 2010 0:32:28 GMT
what a way to start my morning! Seeing these incredible pics! Sir, does the pintail fly like that always? I mean with the neck/head positioned like that? This would be easier to spot than looking for the tail.  |
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Post by William Lim on Jan 15, 2010 0:35:35 GMT
Fantastic BIF's Romy. Is this your new 7D which you returned to Canon?
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Jan 15, 2010 1:06:47 GMT
Awesome BIFs Ka Romy! Looks like the 7D AF can really deliver! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 15, 2010 1:18:09 GMT
Thanks, Ely, Edu, William and Bong! Sir, does the pintail fly like that always? I mean with the neck/head positioned like that? This would be easier to spot than looking for the tail. Not sure if they always fly like this, but the male is easily spotted because of the white stripe up its neck. Fantastic BIF's Romy. Is this your new 7D which you returned to Canon? This is still with the service 7D unit, which is a good copy. CMPI is still processing the papers for the new replacement unit (they decided at the onset that they'll replace), but I'm not hurrying them up.... they can take all the time they want in processing. I've logged several thousand actuations on the service unit, which could've been wear and tear on my new 7D  (might have to pick up the new one next week though  ). |
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Jan 15, 2010 1:59:48 GMT
Wow! Great pic Romy. Congrats on your 264th photo lifer!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jan 15, 2010 3:44:31 GMT
Sir, does the pintail fly like that always? I mean with the neck/head positioned like that? This would be easier to spot than looking for the tail. Not sure if they always fly like this, but the male is easily spotted because of the white stripe up its neck. Thank you sir! I just didn't want to make the same mistake of saying "I saw an egret over there flying in a strange way.. it's neck wasn't folded." and someone answering me with "Spoonbill yun! Di mo kinuhaan???!!" ;D |
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Jan 15, 2010 3:46:00 GMT
Excellent shot, as always |
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Post by mantarey on Jan 15, 2010 3:54:06 GMT
Incredible how you manage to capture the beauty of these ducks. Very inspiring work Mastah Romy. |
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 15, 2010 4:44:59 GMT
You never cease to leave us in awe, Ka Mastah. Great job catching these quackers in mid-air.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 15, 2010 23:55:07 GMT
Thanks again for the comments, folks! |
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Post by alainpascua on Jan 16, 2010 4:56:56 GMT
Truly great pics from a great mastah! Really hoping I could execute and capture those kinda shots!
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Jan 16, 2010 5:40:22 GMT
Oh my gosh Romy, whatta Mallard shot! The Pintal and Phil Duck are great too. Wow.
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Jan 16, 2010 7:28:16 GMT
Oh Romy, oh Romy, How can I be like thee!, Wonderful shots!! Love the pintailed best!!
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(might have to pick up the new one next week though 
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