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Post by Tonji Ramos on Feb 22, 2010 23:56:10 GMT
Sylvia, Franco (our son) and I were in Banaue this weekend with Ixi, Neon, Aphine, Tina, and Wency. We all got to see this special bird very well. It was first reported and photographed by JP. We had four lifers on this trip but if I were to choose I would say this bird was the highlight for me. I had a great angle on the bird and was able to get the whole bird in focus and blur the BG very well. The light was nice and soft at this spot you would not think it was just past noon. I was very lucky with this shot. Luzon Water-RedstartRhyacornis bicolor Canon 5Dmk2, 500mm, 1.4x tc, 1/250, f7.1, ISO 320, Tina's Bean Bag |
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Post by William Lim on Feb 23, 2010 0:12:31 GMT
WOW  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 23, 2010 0:27:10 GMT
Wowowwww!!!! Perfect capture of this beautiful endemic, Tonji. Big congrats! |
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Post by JP Cariño on Feb 23, 2010 0:49:05 GMT
Nice capture of the star bird of Mt Polis Tonji. pose, bg and perch are top notch
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Feb 23, 2010 1:17:40 GMT
Wow!! The money shot!! When it was my turn to photograph, the construction workers started filling-up the cement mixer which went right into the pool where the redstarts were hanging around, have to carry my rig over crumbly soil and rock to the other side.  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 23, 2010 1:27:31 GMT
Wow, what a chubby looking bird. Reminds me of Tubby of the Little Lulu comic strip. I like the glint on his eyes. I presume this is male because of the beautiful colors. Well done Tonji. Mabuhay.
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Post by mantarey on Feb 23, 2010 1:36:51 GMT
WOW amazing details in this beautiful capture Tonji. |
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Post by tina mallari on Feb 23, 2010 2:58:09 GMT
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Post by Mark Itol on Feb 23, 2010 4:45:23 GMT
Just superb, Tonji. Congratulations!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Feb 23, 2010 10:56:36 GMT
magnifico! very beautiful!
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Feb 23, 2010 15:16:01 GMT
Love the composition and attention to detail.  |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Feb 23, 2010 18:28:25 GMT
Wow! It looks like the bird really posed here for you. Very nice and very sharp as well. The soft light made it even beautiful.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Feb 24, 2010 2:45:11 GMT
Thanks for the great comments guys. I am very happy with this shot. We birders all know how much luck we need to get a nice photo, this was one of those lucky moments. |
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Post by Edwin Matias on Feb 24, 2010 15:44:02 GMT
Another WoW.... so sharp.. the BG.. ... Great Capture....
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Post by iximapua2002 on Feb 24, 2010 16:03:14 GMT
WOW! Great shot Tonji! It's like looking at the bird with a magnifying glass! The details are so sharp! Bravo!
It was fun birding/shooting with you guys!
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Feb 28, 2010 6:30:37 GMT
Thanks Ed.
Thanks Ixi. Hope to go birding with you again. Maybe you can post some of your pics.
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Feb 28, 2010 8:57:33 GMT
Amazing detail Tonji! Congrats on your lifers! |
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