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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 2:02:50 GMT
I could not resist the description that Romy gave to this place and every word that he said is true. I did not get any good pictures of the Brahminy Kite as I wanted to, but the consolation price is that the food is really good especially the Charcoal grilled Hito and Crispy Fried Shrimps. I want to go back and try to take better pictures and of course eat there again. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, EF 800mm f5.6 IS L Lens, Manfrotto 475B Tripod, MF 373 Gimbal Head On my way to the restaurant I passed by an open space and saw several Yellow & Cinnamon Bitterns frolicking around. I will try to go earlier next time to be able to get better shots. ISO 400, 1/500, f5.6  At the restaurant, I saw this Striated Heron, (Butorides striata) or Little Heron. ISO 200, 1/800, f8  I saw this Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus) with the most luscious red beak I have ever seen. ISO 200, 1/400, f8  I took this picture of the Brahminy Kite outside the restaurant and it looks like it had just captured a bird with his talons. ISO 400, 1/600, f10  This was taken with Canon EOS 1D Mark 4, EF 300mm f2.8 with 1.4X TC, Handheld ISO 400, 1/1600, f6.3  I will try to post more pictures of the Whiskered Tern in aerial maneuvers this weekend as I get to process them. Mabuhay. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 29, 2010 2:24:54 GMT
AAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I love that Tern shot above the water!
And the details on the striated heron! Wow!!!!!!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Apr 29, 2010 2:43:02 GMT
Woooooooow. great shots sir Ely. This is an awesome set.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 29, 2010 2:51:11 GMT
it took me a second look but I think the Kite is carrying something..
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 29, 2010 3:12:44 GMT
Great haul for such a quickie visit, Ely..... all very nice, love the Cinnamon Bittern and great timing on the Tern in flight!
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Post by gabriel buluran on Apr 29, 2010 3:32:45 GMT
Congrats Ely! This sure is a great haul! The kite is not bad. Wings clipped a bit, but awesome timing and composition on the tern!
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Post by mantarey on Apr 29, 2010 4:20:52 GMT
Wonderful harvest Ely, I like the Tern in full breeding plumage with the red beak. The Tern with the water refection is also very nice. Yes, I agree it's a worthwhile trip.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 9:05:17 GMT
AAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I love that Tern shot above the water! And the details on the striated heron! Wow!!!!!! it took me a second look but I think the Kite is carrying something.. Thank you Edu. In my description just before the picture of the Brahminy Kite I mentioned that it looks like it has something on its claw. Is it a bird? |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 9:07:17 GMT
Woooooooow. great shots sir Ely. This is an awesome set. Thank you Toto. When Romy recommends something you can be sure its good. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 9:33:14 GMT
Great haul for such a quickie visit, Ely..... all very nice, love the Cinnamon Bittern and great timing on the Tern in flight! Thank you Romy for both your appreciation and recommendation. Its one of the best place to go were it not so far away (238 kilometers). |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 9:35:43 GMT
Congrats Ely! This sure is a great haul! The kite is not bad. Wings clipped a bit, but awesome timing and composition on the tern! Thank you Gabs. Its really exciting to see these few but very active variety of birds. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 9:38:12 GMT
Wonderful harvest Ely, I like the Tern in full breeding plumage with the red beak. The Tern with the water refection is also very nice. Yes, I agree it's a worthwhile trip. Thank you Rey. Birds have some characteristics of a human being. They also know how to enjoy themselves when it comes to food. |
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Post by William Lim on Apr 29, 2010 10:20:42 GMT
WOW  . Great shots, Ely. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 12:45:35 GMT
WOW . Great shots, Ely. Thank you William. I am hoping for better pictures next time. I hope I will be able to do it. |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Apr 29, 2010 12:57:59 GMT
Those are all wonderful shots, Ely! That tern with reflection is really something else too! :-)
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Post by JV Noriega on Apr 29, 2010 16:15:10 GMT
Great set Ely! I like the compositon and colors! Great work capturing many species on one trip!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 18:52:48 GMT
Those are all wonderful shots, Ely! That tern with reflection is really something else too! :-) Thank you Bobby. It turned out nice because of the reflection of the bird on the water. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 29, 2010 18:56:14 GMT
Great set Ely! I like the compositon and colors! Great work capturing many species on one trip! Thank you JV. Its always good to start early because the birds are awake before the roooster crows in the morning. I think we can learn something from the birds. They are up early because they are so happy to see another day and to start looking for food before the sun gets hot. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Apr 29, 2010 20:47:40 GMT
Wow! That last BIF shot is pretty impressive, Ely! I liked it!!!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 30, 2010 3:26:41 GMT
Wow! That last BIF shot is pretty impressive, Ely! I liked it!!! Thank you Ariel. I guess the reflection on the water makes the difference. |
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. Great shots, Ely.
