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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 14, 2010 13:51:13 GMT
Last week, I did a short one-and-a-half day birding sortie at Olango. The first day was quite fruitful as the tide rose to an ideal level of 1.2 meters, slowly filling most part of the sanctuary. However, the second day was not as ideal since the tide rose only by 0.7 meters. it gave me no choice but to observe the birds from afar. Nevertheless, I was blessed to capture some good photo & video images. I also had the chance to meet one of the Cebu birdnuts, sir Bobby K. I wish to thank sir Nilo Arribas for the assistance and tips in my planning for this trip. Here are some of my captures from Olango. Grey-tailed Tattler (Heteroscelus brevipes) Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 500mm F/4 IS Lens+Canon 1.4X TC, Tripod mounted  Focus distance - 20.7m, FL 700mm, ISO 320, 1/1600 sec. @ F/7.1 Wimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)  Focus distance - 17.5m, FL 700mm, ISO 320, 1/2500 sec. @ F/5.6 Striated Heron (Butorides striatus) Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 500mm F/4 IS Lens+Canon 1.4X TC, Tripod mounted  Focus distance - 25.2m, FL 700mm, ISO 640, 1/2000 sec. @ F/7.1 |
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Apr 14, 2010 14:21:48 GMT
I like the colors of the pics, they look summery to me! I especially like the first picture, very striking with the bluish-gray background. I also like that you got the feet of these shore birds. Nice to be able to see the feet, which are usually buried in sand or water.  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 14, 2010 14:31:38 GMT
These birds are all trophy to me. I have never seen them. The sun must have been very bright as I see your shutter speed is in the thousand. Was this for in case of BIF? Good looking birds. Well done Bong. Mabuhay.
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 14, 2010 16:44:50 GMT
Wow, very nice summer catch, Bong! Congrats for a short yet fruitful sortie!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 14, 2010 22:55:56 GMT
Excellent Olango debut, Bong..... love the low angle of the Tatler and the dynamic pose of the two others!
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 15, 2010 1:14:36 GMT
Thank you Sylvia, Ely, Mark & Ka Mastah. @ Sylvia - The first photo was taken at around 12:30pm. The light was so harsh and directly above the subject. I chose to show something different after seeing those great Olango images from Ka Romy and our brother birdnuts from the south! @ Ely - I was waiting for some BIF opportunities and I forgot to change my settings. |
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 15, 2010 2:01:35 GMT
Here are some more images. Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 500mm F/4 IS Lens+Canon 1.4X TC, Tripod mounted  Focus distance - 79.9m, FL 700mm, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec. @ F/7.1 Chinese Egret (Egretta eulophotes)  Focus distance - 79.9m, FL 700mm, ISO 320, 1/2000 sec. @ F/8 |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 15, 2010 3:13:36 GMT
Incredible details at almost 80 meters!
I love that tattler shot sir! Congrats!
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Post by mantarey on Apr 15, 2010 3:37:30 GMT
Beautiful set Bong, love the low angles and the nice poses. Wish I can visit this sanctuary soon.
Can't wait to see the videos.
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Post by gabriel buluran on Apr 15, 2010 4:51:36 GMT
congrats bong! i like the pair of chinese egrets!
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 15, 2010 8:11:20 GMT
Thank you Edu, BB Rey and Gabs! @ Edu - It was both exciting and frustrating waiting for them to come near where I can get some decent shots! @ Rey - I'll try to start editing the videos soon! Here's another lifer. Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 500mm F/4 IS Lens+Canon 1.4X TC, Tripod mounted  Focus distance - 32.4m, FL 700mm, ISO 400, 1/1250 sec. @ F/7.1 |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Apr 15, 2010 8:44:50 GMT
Woooooooooow. Great low angle shots Sir Bong! More more!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Apr 15, 2010 9:43:37 GMT
Wow, Bong, these are all excellent captures..low angle and everything! My favorite is the Wood Sandpiper.
They are well worth the sunburn you endured.
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Apr 15, 2010 22:04:19 GMT
Wow nice shots! I miss Olango Island
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 16, 2010 1:53:44 GMT
Thank you Glenn, Bob & Elvin!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Apr 16, 2010 14:58:07 GMT
Those are great finds, Bong, most special is meeting Mr. Bobby K. telyds
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 17, 2010 14:15:29 GMT
Thank you Telyds! Indeed it was a special birding day for me when I met Mr. Bobby K!
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Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on Apr 18, 2010 6:59:35 GMT
Hello sir bong! nice set! sorry wasn't able to respond to your email i was busy moving out some thing to our new office. cheers,
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Apr 18, 2010 14:37:44 GMT
Excellent harvest Bong! Next time, come a few weeks earlier - you'll be amazed at just how many shore birds feed in Olango.!!
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Post by Bert Madrigal on Apr 19, 2010 1:41:07 GMT
great set sir! when i went there last year the chinese egrets were very far. congrats hope to be back next year |
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