|
|
Post by Ely Teehankee on May 23, 2010 9:26:20 GMT
Having wanted to take some pictures of the famous Blue-throated Bee-eater (Merops viridis) at Subic, I came across the Green Racquet-tail and was late for the photo session with the Bee-eaters as the sun was starting to get harsh. I have taken pictures in the past of birds having food in their mouth but this is the first time that I have seen such a wide variety of insects being taken by the Bee-eaters. There are small insects and large ones too. It was really a delightful birding day. I will share those delightful moments with you with these photos. Canon 1D Mark IV, EF 800mm f5.6 IS L Lens, Pictures taken with bean bag from car window. Manual Exposure in available light. ISO 200, 1/80, f8  ISO 200, 1/125, f8 FULL FRAME  ISO 200, 1/125, f8  ISO 200, 1/80, f8  ISO 200, 1/320, f8 FULL FRAME  ISO 200, 1/320, f8 FULL FRAME  ISO 200, 1/125, f8  ISO 200, 1/125, f8  ISO 200, 1/125, f8  ISO 200, 1/250, f8  ISO 200, 1/125, f8  ISO 200, 1/100, f8  |
|
|
|
Post by William Lim on May 23, 2010 9:53:37 GMT
All fantastic shots, Ely. Well done
|
|
|
|
Post by Francis Dizon on May 23, 2010 12:10:10 GMT
Amazing set sir! The Bee-eaters had a rich assortment for that day  |
|
|
|
Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on May 23, 2010 14:47:55 GMT
That's what I call a balance diet and all natural! Awesome set Ely!!
|
|
|
|
Post by JV Noriega on May 23, 2010 15:41:26 GMT
Great set and a very interesting collection of photos of the Bee Eaters Ely! You caught them in perfect light and timing while dining!
|
|
|
|
Post by Ely Teehankee on May 23, 2010 17:51:50 GMT
All fantastic shots, Ely. Well done Amazing set sir! The Bee-eaters had a rich assortment for that day That's what I call a balance diet and all natural! Awesome set Ely!! Great set and a very interesting collection of photos of the Bee Eaters Ely! You caught them in perfect light and timing while dining! Thank you William, Francis, Chito, and JV for your appreciation and comments. |
|
|
|
Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on May 24, 2010 1:16:25 GMT
WOW!!!!! Hard to pick a favorite! I understand why you posted all of them, they are all equally stunning! Incredible set sir!
|
|
|
|
Post by Toto Gamboa on May 24, 2010 3:09:10 GMT
Woooohoooo. Signature Ely T shots! Nice captures sir!
|
|
|
|
Post by Lydia Robledo on May 24, 2010 3:33:14 GMT
BRAVO! BRAVO, Ely! To borrow Jacky Chan's favorite quip (in Little Big Brother)... Marvelous, your captures are simply marvelous! I am glad that there is no butterfly amongst the captures . lyd. PS. A bird played a nice role in the funny movie, very entertaining. Im a big fan lof Jacky Chan. He is a nature guy in real life. Maybe someone can identify the little bird, not sure if it is virtual. |
|
|
|
Post by Bobby Kintanar on May 24, 2010 4:18:20 GMT
Excellent series Ambassador Ely T! Wish I was there with you! :-)
|
|
|
|
Post by Ely Teehankee on May 24, 2010 7:00:54 GMT
WOW!!!!! Hard to pick a favorite! I understand why you posted all of them, they are all equally stunning! Incredible set sir |
|
|
|
Post by Ariel Matias on May 24, 2010 18:30:42 GMT
I loved all the photos! These are certainly top-candidates for the contest! It is indeed delightful to see the bird/s with different menus on its beak.
|
|
|
|
Post by Ely Teehankee on May 24, 2010 20:11:08 GMT
I loved all the photos! These are certainly top-candidates for the contest! It is indeed delightful to see the bird/s with different menus on its beak. Thank you Ariel. None of the birds will qualify for the contest because these pictures were taken before the start of the contest. There is a time frame of May 16 to June 15 for the first monthly contest, so only pictures take on those dates will qualify. I assure you that there will be a lot of better entries than this set of pictures. |
|
|
|
Post by Dennis Alfaro on May 24, 2010 22:32:56 GMT
great set sir! with a nice background
|
|
