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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 15, 2010 16:59:48 GMT
Drove down by Marikina river to shoot small birds early one morning, and chanced-up on this early bird.. Philippine Coucal Nikon D300s + 500 f/4.5, 1/320 sec., f/5.6, ISO640, tripod, manual exposure, available light  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 15, 2010 21:19:21 GMT
This bird is usually inside the foliage and its good that you were able to get him in the open. Well done JV. Mabuhay.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jul 15, 2010 22:28:54 GMT
Nice catch, JV! from the streaks on its wings I think it's a Lesser Coucal
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jul 16, 2010 0:14:17 GMT
WOW! I love the pose!
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Post by Elvin Sansona on Jul 16, 2010 0:33:04 GMT
This bird has just finished its breakfast, the toothpick is evident in its mouth! Nice shot!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jul 16, 2010 0:38:47 GMT
That's a beautiful composition JV! Love the creamy background and the nice soft light that encompasses the bird and the foliage. 5 Stars!!!
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Post by Adri Constantino on Jul 16, 2010 2:58:12 GMT
Nice colors and bokeh JV. What's the coucal eating?
Congrats!
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Post by Mark Itol on Jul 16, 2010 4:36:25 GMT
The early birder catches the early bird. Love the pose on this one, JV!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Jul 17, 2010 12:16:23 GMT
He, he... the film director always has drama in his shot. This shot reminds me of the scene in Crouching Tiger where the duel was like a dance amongst the towering bamboos. If you had video-ed it, a Yo-yo Ma cello score will surely fit, even if the "dance" of the Coucal was on ipil-ipil.
BTW, Yo-yo's sister is married to a Filipino. His niece is Inday, and the nephew is Ondoy. There is your connection to the Marikina River shot. Ahi-hi... telyds
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 18, 2010 2:37:22 GMT
What a dynamic pose, JV!
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Post by William Lim on Jul 18, 2010 4:19:38 GMT
Nice capture, Jv.
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 18, 2010 17:34:27 GMT
Thanks very much for the inspiring comments, fellows.. It looked very sleepy as it slowly made its way to the outer branch of the Ipil-ipil .. it may have eaten a leaf or an insect...but i think it plucked a tender flower stalk... (that may have had an insect on it) will take a closer look at some of my outtakes of that session...
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 18, 2010 17:42:10 GMT
Telyds, this shot was actually a safety take before the video shot... but by the time i had pressed the video button on, and by the time the lens had stabilized, the elusive Coucal took off!... i'm still on its trail to film it.. and one day i will succeed! ...and yes! i adore Yo-yo-ma's music!
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 18, 2010 17:44:49 GMT
Thanks Neon, what distinguishes the Philippine Coucal from the Greater Coucal and the Lesser Coucal?..
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 18, 2010 17:52:57 GMT
Bobby, all the elements in the scene came together.. the overcast pastel morning sky, the slight wind, then the coucal suddenly emerged from the grass below... a lucky shot!
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jul 20, 2010 3:28:09 GMT
Excellent lighting and composition here JV. I agree with Neon, this looks like a Lesser Coucal from the streaks. Thanks for sharing.
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