|
|
Post by tina mallari on Mar 4, 2008 1:40:21 GMT
Bee-eaters are my favorite birds when it comes to Philippine birds because of their beautiful colors. Watching them with their acrobatic moves makes one forget about time - I can stay in one place THE WHOLE DAY just watching and taking pictures of these beauties ;D  40D ; 300mm f/4L IS + 2x TC ; 1/160sec ; ISO 400 ; f/7.1 ; MF  Blue-throated Bee-eater 30D ; 400mm f/5.6L ; 1/800sec ; ISO 1000 ; f/9.0 ; AF For the complete gallery of bee-eater photos, please check out my smugmug gallery. Thanks  |
|
|
|
Post by JP Cariño on Mar 4, 2008 1:43:41 GMT
nice lively colors tina
|
|
|
|
Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 4, 2008 2:03:54 GMT
WOW!!! Beautiful set Tina! Your love for the Bee-Eater is reflected in your captures! Well-done!!! Love the details on the 1st one!
|
|
|
|
Post by tina mallari on Mar 4, 2008 2:46:22 GMT
Thank you JP and Martin Martin, that 1st photo was less than 8 ft away from me. Like I said, the bee-eaters are in almost full force at their regular nesting grounds. If you don't make sudden movements and stay in one place, you will be able to take many FANTASTIC photos of them because they eventually get used to your presence and don't mind you anymore. If I am not mistaken, this time of the year is the nearest you will ever get to be with a bee-eater. Note: This area is a regularly patrolled area. You see the security people quite often. They even stop to check you out sometimes. |
|
|
|
Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 4, 2008 3:12:04 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by tjparpan on Mar 4, 2008 3:43:15 GMT
Wow Tina! Your images have gotten me more excited for this weekend. We'll be going to Subic after Balanga. |
|
|
|
Post by tina mallari on Mar 4, 2008 3:54:28 GMT
HehEHehEHehEHe TJ. Uhmmmm so many trees are fruiting in Subic - an afternoon in Subic is not enough !!!! HEehEHehEHeEHe
I was even able to convince Wency to try out photography and he got excellent shots of the hornbills that was about 10-15 ft away from him.
I haven't started processing my "other" subic bird photos since I wanted to process "some" bee-eater photos first.
|
|
|
|
Post by Manny Illana on Mar 4, 2008 4:43:15 GMT
Whoa!!!! Simply love the 2nd pic!!! Congrats, and I'm pretty sure you still have a lot more in the loot bag. Care to share some more? Hehehe.
Tins, please PM me the loc, and others as well.
Need to schedule a site visit to Anvaya soon but passing by that place beforehand. Hehehe!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by tina mallari on Mar 4, 2008 5:42:24 GMT
Thanks a lot Manny. Still need to process the others - oh so many !!!! Sent you PM na - Good luck !!!!! |
|
|
|
Post by Farmer Nestor on Mar 4, 2008 7:12:11 GMT
Second pics VOTED!!!  Gorgeous! Magnifico! Fantastico! |
|
|
|
Post by tina mallari on Mar 4, 2008 12:39:29 GMT
Thank you oh so much kuya pitsew ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 4, 2008 14:01:30 GMT
Amazing colors and detail, Tina!
|
|
|
|
Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 4, 2008 16:13:18 GMT
Wowowow! Look at those colors and great detail.   |
|
|
|
Post by jageynave on Mar 4, 2008 22:59:47 GMT
Third pic is stunning Tina, it looks like the bee-eater is showing off sa iyo...makes me wish I could schedule a visit to Subic soon...
|
|
|
|
Post by dogears on Mar 5, 2008 4:02:20 GMT
Simply stunning. Where in Subic po kayo 'nagbantay'?
|
|
|
|
Post by mantarey on Mar 5, 2008 11:09:30 GMT
Awesome captures as always from my super idol. Excellent exposure and sharpness. Nice bee-eater BIF.  By the way why didn't you post this one from your smugmug gallery:  This is the best one for me, showing more of these beautiful birds  |
|
|
|
Post by tina mallari on Mar 5, 2008 11:21:50 GMT
Thanks again guys Rey: Don't like posting too many photos that's why I always put a link to the gallery where the rest of the pictures are  I'm so sure you will all have a blast with these magnificent birds when you are in Subic na. |
|
|
|
Post by William Lim on Mar 5, 2008 12:13:09 GMT
Wow. So beautiful birds. I have to go there, too. Tina please PM me the area, too.
|
|
|
|
Post by mantarey on Mar 5, 2008 13:52:58 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by bindi on Mar 10, 2008 1:00:48 GMT
Tina, (I hope that is the right name!)
I am in love with your bee-eaters!!! I saw my first bee-eaters this year, on Fraser Island in Australia. I can't even begin to describe my excitement! Talk about flying jewels!!
There was a flock of them perched near a lake and taking dives into it. They only stayed for about 10 minutes each day in the late afternoon, and they were shy of me. So I had to kind of creep up to them through the bushes and dirt very, very, slowly. Lucky I am no princess, I had twigs and stuff all through my hair after that! I had more fun getting dirty and messed up than any time I dressed up well, hehe:)
I hope to see Bee-eaters like yours some day!!
|
|
WOW!!! 
