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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 9, 2010 12:48:14 GMT
These pictures are not good because they were poorly taken by me. I met Tito Arbatin and I saw that his pictures were much better than mine. He told me that he has been taking pictures for 20 years using film during the earlier days. Now he is using a 7D and a Canon 500mm. I invited him to post his pictures at the forum as he knows some of you. He only knows me thru the pictures that I have posted and its only now that we have met in person. I am sharing these pictures so that those who have not been to Villa Escudero will know what to expect. Its a beautiful place with lots of birds but most of them move very fast. It was not a good day for me as a lot of them escaped my shutter when I see them in the viewfinder. The most beautiful I saw that day was the Purple Throated Sunbird. They come and go and they are faster than Speedy Gonzalez. I was no match for their speed. I am hoping to return in the near future and hoping to capture them on my memory card. Canon 5DM2, EF 800mm f5.6 IS L Lens, Manfrotto 475B Tripod, MF 373 Gimbal Head Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) ISO 800, 1/25, f5.6  Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis), Male, ISO 800, 1/25, f5.6  Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis), Female, ISO 800, 1/125, f5.6  Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo cyanopectus) The most sought bird in Villa Escudero. They are so small with their long beak and very colorful. They can dive underwater and catch their prey of fish, shrimp, and small crabs. Magnificent creatures that will always entertain you. It is only found in the Philippines. ISO 800, 1/25, f5.6  ISO 800, 1/40, f5.6  ISO 800, 1/25, f5.6  ISO 800, 1/13, f5.6  ISO 800, 1/13, f5.6 Color of eyebrows matches the chest feathers a behavior that sounds familiar.  ISO 800, 1/20, f5.6  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Feb 9, 2010 13:27:58 GMT
aahhhhhhh... the wagtail, with food in it's beak, signature elyteehankee!
Sir, looking at the technicals I can already imagine that the location was dark, the high ISO and slow shutter speeds gives a clear picture of how difficult these captures are. All thumbs up sir!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 9, 2010 17:51:42 GMT
Ely, I would be very happy to have shots like these..especially the last one!
If you plan to go to VE sometime in April, maybe Cynthia and I can go with you?
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Feb 9, 2010 18:35:04 GMT
Ely, VE is our best "shooting range", isn't it? Eve if it is far (not really) the birds there are "magnets" and are always a delight to shoot. I've attempted so many times to shoot Marikit but my shots do not do her justice, but everytime, her appearances are always exciting. That's a real nice big frame you have there though I am always very biased with photos that show the habitat. I like all. Go back, go back and shoot more! lyd
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 9, 2010 22:44:28 GMT
Lovely shots of VE stars, Ely! Glad you met Tito A., he's one of the bird photographers whose work were exhibited at the National Museum recently. Indeed, he was a film shooter, looks like he went digital now.  |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Feb 10, 2010 2:09:21 GMT
The last picture is really very good! Great colors as well. Next time I visit Manila, I hope to be able to go to this place. Regards.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 10, 2010 3:15:23 GMT
aahhhhhhh... the wagtail, with food in it's beak, signature elyteehankee! Sir, looking at the technicals I can already imagine that the location was dark, the high ISO and slow shutter speeds gives a clear picture of how difficult these captures are. All thumbs up sir! Thank you Edu. You have always been a loyal fun of mine. Heh heh heh. I have to try to improve myself some more so I don't let you down. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 10, 2010 3:18:20 GMT
Ely, I would be very happy to have shots like these..especially the last one! If you plan to go to VE sometime in April, maybe Cynthia and I can go with you? Thank you Bob. Let me know when you are here. Do you know that it drizzles this morning for about half an hour? Strange but true. Now the sun is shining. If its like this its still okay. Even better if I may add. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 10, 2010 3:25:45 GMT
Ely, VE is our best "shooting range", isn't it? Eve if it is far (not really) the birds there are "magnets" and are always a delight to shoot. I've attempted so many times to shoot Marikit but my shots do not do her justice, but everytime, her appearances are always exciting. That's a real nice big frame you have there though I am always very biased with photos that show the habitat. I like all. Go back, go back and shoot more! lyd Thank you Lyds. You are being too kind to me. But I really enjoy the place and the birds there. I missed Bonifacio, the Spotted Wood Kingfisher. I think he only appears when the Queen of Butterflies is there. I hope to go back there and meet your hero. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 10, 2010 3:27:41 GMT
Lovely shots of VE stars, Ely! Glad you met Tito A., he's one of the bird photographers whose work were exhibited at the National Museum recently. Indeed, he was a film shooter, looks like he went digital now. Thank you Romy. He's got style in taking pictures. I hope he joins us at the Forum. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 10, 2010 4:13:53 GMT
The last picture is really very good! Great colors as well. Next time I visit Manila, I hope to be able to go to this place. Regards. Thank you Ariel. That is also the picture that I like best. My friends has been telling me that there should also be some compostion of landscape and scenery. I did that but guess what. People still likes it when they see the bird close up. Heh heh heh. |
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Post by Mark Itol on Feb 10, 2010 4:39:24 GMT
Nice renditions of the VE beauties. I like the background in the wagtail photo, it's as if it was shot in a studio. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 10, 2010 8:44:51 GMT
Nice renditions of the VE beauties. I like the background in the wagtail photo, it's as if it was shot in a studio. Thank you Mark. That is the least picture that I like. I was taking the picture of this bird who kept on moving his tail up and down that I forgot to check what I have taken. It would have been better had I adjusted the ISO and increased the speed to get a better picture. The only reason I like the picture is because of the worm it captured and ate before flying away. You have just given me a good consolation. Sometimes others like you have a different perspective of what they see and it turns out better than I expected. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Feb 10, 2010 8:51:38 GMT
Very nice set sir Ely. I can only imagine the shooting conditions based on the info. seems the birds are not farther than before. Hope to go back to that bird paradise sometime soon. |
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Post by ka rene bajit on Feb 10, 2010 9:26:26 GMT
superb, ely. if this is the standard of photography, and there's better than this then let's elevate such persons and confer the "fellow" title. sounds right. even among us professionals, there is a "fellow" title to recognize expertise in the profession. agree ka romy? bobby k?
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 11, 2010 10:13:12 GMT
Very nice set sir Ely. I can only imagine the shooting conditions based on the info. seems the birds are not farther than before. Hope to go back to that bird paradise sometime soon. Thank you Toto. The distance ia about 15 meters when they are near and about 24 meters if further away. I like to go back to, just waiting for the right time to do so. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 11, 2010 10:18:01 GMT
superb, ely. if this is the standard of photography, and there's better than this then let's elevate such persons and confer the "fellow" title. sounds right. even among us professionals, there is a "fellow" title to recognize expertise in the profession. agree ka romy? bobby k? Thank you Rene. You are too kind. There is always room for improvement and I hope to do better next time. |
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Post by Ronnie Dominguez on Feb 12, 2010 15:10:30 GMT
all these pics are great captures and seeing the low shutter speeds and the 800mm--- Wow and Bow. I like best the photo of the Wagtail. Its as if painted in a canvas by a renaissance master painter. hoping you dont mind this one- please look at possible cropping too for these wonderful shots.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 13, 2010 2:07:00 GMT
all these pics are great captures and seeing the low shutter speeds and the 800mm--- Wow and Bow. I like best the photo of the Wagtail. Its as if painted in a canvas by a renaissance master painter. hoping you dont mind this one- please look at possible cropping too for these wonderful shots. Thank you Ronnie for your great appreciation. I wish I were an artist. The pictures came out like that by chance. Most of the pictures posted were full frame that is why the birds are centered. Which particular picture are you suggesting for me to crop? |
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Feb 13, 2010 3:19:38 GMT
the last one is my favorite Ely! Nice colors and details on it.
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