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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Sept 11, 2010 7:10:57 GMT
Went to the Swamp this morning for a BIF shootout with Neon.. he made me eat pixels! Lighting was awful and Swarple was a no-show. All I got was this docu shot of a White Browed Crake  Camera Nikon D90 Exposure 0.003 sec (1/400) Aperture f/8.0 Focal Length 400 mm ISO Speed 400 Handheld C&C is encouraged |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Sept 11, 2010 7:33:30 GMT
Wow! lovely dream like BG the oval shaped leaves created surrounding the bird Edu!!Sharp birds with lots of detail amidst a blur of leaves and it's a docu shot? Where are you planning to put the non-docu shot along EDSA? ;D  So that's what you were up to, I was chatting away and when I looked back I was talking to myself ;D wonder what the people was thinking when they saw me talking to myself in the middle of the swamp among chest high grass with a rocket launcher..nice one Edu!! ;D |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Sept 11, 2010 7:49:57 GMT
Never a dull moment at Villa Lorenzo. The star of the place is still the BCNH. Don't take them for granted as one day which I hope won't be soon, they will be gone and you will be telling yourself I should have taken more pictures. Thats a good looking WBC. Well done Edu. Mabuhay.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Sept 11, 2010 8:02:38 GMT
 Thank you, Sir Neon. I might need some clarification on what a docu shot is and what is not? I treat this as a documentary shot because this is my only (hopefully first) picture of a WBC showing the feet, with one toe bent showing the joint Sir Ely, of course I did not forget the stars.. Here are a couple of (also documentary but behavioral) shots a BCNH showing enough flexibility to reach an itchy area  Camera Nikon D90 Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1000) Aperture f/5.6 Focal Length 400 mm ISO Speed 800 handheld and here is one sporting plumage between a juvenile and sub-adult..  Camera Nikon D90 Exposure 0.001 sec (1/800) Aperture f/8.0 Focal Length 400 mm ISO Speed 400 Handheld |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 11, 2010 8:11:16 GMT
super like!!! oh wait, i thought i was still in Facebook ;D
But really, these are all fine shots Edu. I want my docu shots to be like these.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Sept 11, 2010 9:24:50 GMT
Thank you so much, Sir Bob. You are too modest. Your framed and printed shots are all awesome. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Sept 11, 2010 11:46:15 GMT
Woooow. Excellent docu shots Edu. The standard has indeed increased for docu shots. If these are now the standard for docu shots, you have just made life difficult for everyone. I would be now thinking twice about posting my best shots or any shots I have for that matter. You really are my idol.  |
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Post by JV Noriega on Sept 11, 2010 12:01:40 GMT
Excellent composition, exposure and timing on all three shots Edu, specially the WBC! Love the large circular texture of the lily leaves surrounding the bird... and this is just a docu shot? you must be kidding!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Sept 11, 2010 12:19:44 GMT
Woooow. Excellent docu shots Edu. The standard has indeed increased for docu shots. If these are now the standard for docu shots, you have just made life difficult for everyone. I would be now thinking twice about posting my best shots or any shots I have for that matter. You really are my idol. Idol my.. ah nevermind. Whatever you say Toto, you are still the one to either blame or thank, for getting me hooked into this hobby. I think that counts to make you my "Birding Ninong" ;D ;D Thanks for the compliment and the PP tips! |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Sept 11, 2010 12:21:19 GMT
Excellent composition, exposure and timing on all three shots Edu, specially the WBC! Love the large circular texture of the lily leaves surrounding the bird... and this is just a docu shot? you must be kidding! Yes sir, absolutely a Docu shot as it shows the feet.  Thank you for appreciating all shots sir! I think the next theme for the contests is BIFs.. let's bird together soon! |
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Sept 11, 2010 13:02:04 GMT
Hi Edu, Wonderful full-bodied shot of the WBC. I was worried the last time I was in the Edu swamp as I saw a new Housing being build at the site. Being an excellent natural breeding ground for the BCNH I hope we can do something to protect it. Do you think the Valenzuela Gov/ DENR is aware of this wonderful site. If not maybe we can tour them to encourage its protection.
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Post by alainpascua on Sept 12, 2010 5:57:40 GMT
Very nice shots, Edu! I like the crake most.... The second photo you should have cropped it to just show the face and the foot - and then label it as BLACK-crowned NIGHT-heron with two WHITE-horns! That could have been a new species!
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