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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 19, 2010 11:15:59 GMT
The Blue-headed Fantail (Rhipidura cyaniceps) is a fantail endemic to the Philippines. It behaves very similarly to the Pied Fantail. They are entertaining to watch but difficult to photograph because they are skittish. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM. Gitzo GT3530LS tripod, Wimberley WH200 head. Manual exposure in available light. f/5.6, ISO 1600, 1/160 second  f/5.6, ISO 1600, 1/160 second  f/5.6, ISO 1600, 1/250 second  f/5.6, ISO 1600, 1/160 second  f/5.6 ISO 1600, 1/160 second  |
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Post by William Lim on Jul 19, 2010 11:32:00 GMT
WOW! These are very, very, very beautiful shots, Ely.  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 19, 2010 11:34:55 GMT
Thank you very very very much William. Not that I am complaining but I think they could have been better if only the bird will stay put.
Heh heh heh.
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Post by JV Noriega on Jul 19, 2010 12:41:34 GMT
Great job on capturing these great images of this little bird Ely! The colors and details are fantastic! Well done! --- keep them treasures from the mountain province coming!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jul 19, 2010 12:52:32 GMT
Fantastic set sir!!!! Third pic clearly illustrates why it is called such.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 19, 2010 13:09:45 GMT
Great job on capturing these great images of this little bird Ely! The colors and details are fantastic! Well done! --- keep them treasures from the mountain province coming! Thank you JV. I will post the other birds once I get to process them. They are indeed our national heritage and treasure. |
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Post by Mark Itol on Jul 19, 2010 14:01:41 GMT
Great set with very good detail and creamy background. I will watch out for the other captures.  |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Jul 19, 2010 16:08:57 GMT
Wow, super wow, Ely. I love this little BHF chickadee. You captured the freshness of the cute natural treasure. There must be a lot now in BK Valley, too, or maybe even in Boso-boso. Gosh, these predators will be my butterfly-watching distraction forever and ever. lyd
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 19, 2010 20:44:56 GMT
Fantastic set sir!!!! Third pic clearly illustrates why it is called such. Thank you Edu. I noticed that the tail also has a combination of blue and rufous color just like the head and body. |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jul 20, 2010 0:08:39 GMT
Wow, you nailed another beauty! Great job Ka Ambassador Ely T. I'd be thrilled to just see one, let alone take such lovely photos of this bird! Big congrats! :-)
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 20, 2010 0:31:53 GMT
Great set with very good detail and creamy background. I will watch out for the other captures. Thank you Mark. It certainly is very encouraging to know that you are looking forward to the other pictures. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 20, 2010 0:36:06 GMT
Wow, super wow, Ely. I love this little BHF chickadee. You captured the freshness of the cute natural treasure. There must be a lot now in BK Valley, too, or maybe even in Boso-boso. Gosh, these predators will be my butterfly-watching distraction forever and ever. lyd Thank you Lyds. Would it not be wonderful if you yourself would be able to capture this bird with a butterfly on its beak? Its God's purpose to have this food chain in our system. What a beautiful picture you would have in your wall with two of your favorites together. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 20, 2010 0:39:07 GMT
Wow, you nailed another beauty! Great job Ka Ambassador Ely T. I'd be thrilled to just see one, let alone take such lovely photos of this bird! Big congrats! :-) Thank you Bobby. I can understand your desire for this lovely bird. The first time I saw them was in Bongabon but it was almost next to impossible to take a good picture of this frisky bird. I had good light in Banaue but it was some distance away and this bird is almost like being in perpetual motion. Good luck on your next birding journey. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 20, 2010 2:41:16 GMT
Very nice set, Ely..... love the subtle colors and great detail!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 20, 2010 5:28:04 GMT
Very nice set, Ely..... love the subtle colors and great detail! Thank you Romy. It was an exciting experience to have encountered this Blue-headed Fantail. |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jul 20, 2010 5:38:10 GMT
Excellent details and BG Ely. Big congrats!!
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Post by Bert Madrigal on Jul 20, 2010 7:44:28 GMT
yes sir i agree with you this bird behaves just like the pied fantail, really moves fast. I took a photo at dalton pass 2 weeks ago. Congrats for a great shot |
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Post by mantarey on Jul 20, 2010 9:04:04 GMT
Fabulous captures Ely, you nailed it again. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 20, 2010 10:54:07 GMT
Excellent details and BG Ely. Big congrats!! Thank you Nilo. How happy is the man who gets contented with the simple joys of life like taking pictures of birds. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 20, 2010 11:17:42 GMT
yes sir i agree with you this bird behaves just like the pied fantail, really moves fast. I took a photo at dalton pass 2 weeks ago. Congrats for a great shot Thank you Bert. If not for the traffic due to the cementing of the road at Dalton Pass we could have save an hour and a half on that trip. It was early morning and it would have been okay if there were birds around but unfortunately there was none. |
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