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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 31, 2010 13:07:13 GMT
Sylvia and I went to Candaba this morning with JP and Martin. We went today thinking that Thursday might be busy in the NLEX. Our target bird was the Bean Goose spotted by Alex. The goose was still there and this morning it was trying to pretend it was a tufted duck. ;D But as you can see from the picture the disguise was a poor one. Maybe this picture can give you an idea of the size of this bird. It it was an unusual lifer and we were quite happy. Too bad it did not come nearer but just to see another new bird was quite a treat. I hope it stays around long enough for more people to see it.  Canon 5Dmk2, 500mm, 1.4x tc., tripod, 1/400, f10, ISO400 |
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Mar 31, 2010 14:16:20 GMT
Nice shot Tonj. Funny how the ducks look like the babies of the goose.
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Post by JV Noriega on Mar 31, 2010 14:46:27 GMT
Well captured Tonji! Congratulations to your group for a mission accomplished!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 31, 2010 23:35:54 GMT
Wow..... that's a big bird, great to see some ducks of known size in the frame, we can easily visualize how big the goose is. Great shot, congrats Tonji! Just curious, any reason why you didn't use the 7D for more reach? Seems there's enough light to shoot ISO 200.  |
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 31, 2010 23:59:38 GMT
Thanks Pao and JV maybe you guys want to take a peek at the bird before it leaves.
Thanks Romy, yup from far away I could already tell with the naked eye that one of those things was not like the others.
We split into 4 because the goose and ducks were constantly moving around. Sylvia was using the 7D with her 300 2.8 and a 2x. I tried stacking the 2x and 1.4x to shoot the goose but the movement of the goose and the wind blowing the bird around made AF a better option.
I think by splitting up we got to get a better chance to get near. I was a bit lucky because the birds went nearer my position. If ever you are going there, morning light seems to be the best bet for a good shot based on the position of the bird yesterday.
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Post by Ding Carpio on Apr 1, 2010 3:22:32 GMT
Looks like Mommy Duck's away so she let Neighbor Goose babysit for a bit.
With its size, I hope it doesn't become lechon target when it migrates back.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 1, 2010 8:26:01 GMT
When I saw the thread this morning there was no picture. It was just a small blue icon with a question mark. I am able to see the picture now. Would you say the distance is about 50 meters or more? It looks like a family picture but with the mother following instead of the other way around. The yellow band around the goose's beak is a very nice identifying mark for the goose. Well done Tonji. Mabuhay.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Apr 2, 2010 0:21:36 GMT
Ding, the locals have taken notice of the duck. Ack. Hopefully it won't get harmed here either. Ely, the shooting distance will vary because of the wind and the swimming of the ducks/goose. I still think in feet, so I would guess I took at 200 feet or so at the nearest. We did not stay long, but I would guess this distance can be improved if you wait longer and it gets used to you. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Apr 2, 2010 3:23:23 GMT
Wooooooow. That's big. Great capture Tonji!
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Post by JP Cariño on Apr 2, 2010 5:22:41 GMT
great rendition TOnji. the light was pretty good that day
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Post by Ronnie Dominguez on Apr 2, 2010 9:59:47 GMT
beautiful shot. Ahh the one with the bigger head among the ducks, is it the mother duck?
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Apr 2, 2010 12:15:20 GMT
Wow! Congratulations, Tonji on finding and getting a great shot of the Bean Goose. Now I wish I had come along with you. |
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