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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 26, 2008 1:03:53 GMT
Oriental Pipit * (Anthus rufulus)* This bird is also known as Richard's Pipit and Paddyfield Pipit, but we followed the naming convention in our online photo-guide (based on Clements 6th edition). Size - 164 mm total length. Habitat - On the ground in open country, grasslands, ricefields and parks. Range - Most major Philippine Islands (resident/migrant). Photographed at San Juan (Batangas province) on March 21, 2008 by Neon Rosell - 40D + 300 mm f4 IS + 1.4x Kenko TC (420mm), f 5.6, 1/800, ISO 200, Manual Exposure, Hand Held:
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 26, 2008 1:12:54 GMT
Wooohoo!! Thanks Master Romy!! I'll tell you the secret of how to stalk a bird this close in an open area. ;D...You wait for a raptor to hover overhead and the birds will freeze!! Cheers,
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 26, 2008 1:20:56 GMT
Wooohoo!! Thanks Master Romy!! I'll tell you the secret of how to stalk a bird this close in an open area. ;D...You wait for a raptor to hover overhead and the birds will freeze!! Cheers, Hehe.... nice tip, Neon.... let's try this technique at BNPP tomorrow, you get the Pipit and I'll concentrate on the raptor. ;D
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 26, 2008 4:53:23 GMT
Wooohoo!! Thanks Master Romy!! I'll tell you the secret of how to stalk a bird this close in an open area. ;D...You wait for a raptor to hover overhead and the birds will freeze!! Cheers, Congrats Neon! Well-deserved! Your stalking technique reminded me of our friend Stewart, who got lost in our Trece Martires Sortie..... huhuhuhu......
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Post by JP Cariño on Mar 26, 2008 11:01:47 GMT
poor stewart....
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 26, 2008 12:00:49 GMT
:DYes, I remember stewart!! Will you be bringing his brother tomorrow?
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