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Post by Neon Rosell II on May 23, 2010 1:14:43 GMT
catches the early bird.... I'm in Davao and luckily when I checked my things my gear was among the things that I brought along. ;D Since I have my gears with me I went to PEC, which is less than 30 min. away, from where we are staying, before everyone has woken up. We are scheduled to go to N. Cotabato early morning. Was in luck when my target bird showed up just after 30 min of walking around. Sad to say I left my remote cable and could not bring down the ISO for a smoother capture. Silvery Kingfisher ( Alcedo argentata) Endemic Vulnerable - Philippine Eagle Center, Calinan, Malagos, Davao City, May 23, 2010, 06:39 hrs. 5DM2 + 600 L f4 IS + 1.4x Sigma TC, f5.6, 1/100 sec., ISO 3200, Tv priority, + 2/3 EV, Tripod-Gimbal support, under available light.  Off to North Cotabato we go..... |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 23, 2010 1:27:04 GMT
What a beautiful capture. I have never seen this bird except in pictures. Its so clear and sharp that it shows the bird is not all black but has a irradecent blue on its chest feathers.
This is certainly a strong contender for the Canon 7D. Very well done Neon. Mabuhay.
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on May 23, 2010 1:38:11 GMT
WoW Neon ! I envy you ! I wanna go there too ... Excellent details
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Post by Lydia Robledo on May 23, 2010 1:50:33 GMT
It is a common bird in Davao according to Neon. So it can be an entry to the Common birds...;D.
Bobby K and I encountered this bird also in Bohol. Common but rarely seen by people who do not live there, of course! Beautiful shot. Take home more. telyd
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Post by Romy Ocon on May 23, 2010 2:15:41 GMT
Wowowwwww...... super capture partner!!!!  |
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Post by mantarey on May 23, 2010 5:01:06 GMT
Fantastic capture Neon. Worth the trip to Davao just for this beauty.  |
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Post by Ding Carpio on May 23, 2010 7:04:43 GMT
Great capture, Neon! Did you just get it in the public area or did you have to sneak into the trail at the back?
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on May 23, 2010 7:05:50 GMT
good thing you had your gear with you! |
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Post by William Lim on May 23, 2010 8:03:28 GMT
Very nice shot, Neon. It was good you accidentally brought your gear.  |
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on May 23, 2010 15:00:21 GMT
Supershot! Neon, withstanding the absence of the remote and the 3200 ISO. "Luckily" you brought your gear |
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Post by JV Noriega on May 23, 2010 16:01:37 GMT
Excellent shot Neon! Now this one goes on top of my wish list... it's so beautiful and you captured it well! Great details and colors on this 3200 shot!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on May 24, 2010 2:43:44 GMT
Super shot Neon! So beautiful. KFs are really photogenic birds.
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Post by Mark Itol on May 24, 2010 13:50:33 GMT
An over-the-top shot of such a beautiful bird! Big big congrats, Neon.
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Post by Ariel Matias on May 24, 2010 18:26:34 GMT
Wow! Very nice capture even at high ISO.
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on May 24, 2010 22:35:14 GMT
great shot Neon! early birder catches the early bird  |
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Post by gabriel buluran on May 25, 2010 11:34:57 GMT
Congrats! I was not as lucky a week ago... I am happy though the bird is okay. There's a very good reason to go back to PEC.
Cheers!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on May 31, 2010 16:59:07 GMT
Thanks Guys! I was just really lucky that I was able to see this bird. I tried 3 (different days) more attempts to get a better capture but the bird didn't show up. Didn't even noticed the 600 was strapped on my back when I left for Mindanao. ;D  Oh, it stayed long enough for a short HDV clip, will render when I find time. @ Ding - yes, it was just in the public area, two women were taking a bath just a few meters away, and yes, I still went for the KF Here's another shot, with same shooting details as above.  |
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Post by alainpascua on May 31, 2010 17:59:48 GMT
I will hunt that bird too, Neon! And those two..... two other birds? He he he!
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