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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 27, 2008 14:44:33 GMT
Before we had our heads nuked at the Bataan Nuclear Plant, JP, Manny, Birthday Girl TeLyds and I decided to check out the Bee Eaters at Subic. I've been wanting to captures these beauties for the longest time. As such, when I caught this, I figured this was the perfect way to start a wonderful Birding Sortie. Blue-Throated Bee-EaterNikon D80+Nikkor 80-400mm VR Zoom @ 400mm, f/5.6 1/320sec, ISO 200, Manual Exposure, Handheld:  |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 27, 2008 15:04:29 GMT
Wowowow! This is one terrific shot, Martin! Looking forward to more postings.  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 27, 2008 15:36:56 GMT
Amazing in all respects, Martin.... looks like your Subic side trip was well rewarded!  |
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Mar 27, 2008 15:37:57 GMT
OUTSTANDING capture Martin !!!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 27, 2008 15:56:41 GMT
Beautiful one Martin!! Awesome!! I'm too tired to post any for this sortie, got zapped by the adrenaline pumping experienced we (Te Lyds, Master Romy & Arnold - "The elite Purple Needle-Tail Club") had!!  |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 28, 2008 3:19:03 GMT
Thanks guys! And BIG BIG congrats to Neon, Romy, Arnold and Ate Lyds on your catch! Can't wait to see your catch.  The Birding Sortie at Bataan truly was fruitful! |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Mar 28, 2008 5:16:28 GMT
Must be one of your best shots, Martin.
I recall the thousands of Bee-Eaters in Tadlac. When they chirp, they sound like sleigh bells. Do they make the same sound in Subic?
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 28, 2008 6:01:11 GMT
Must be one of your best shots, Martin. I recall the thousands of Bee-Eaters in Tadlac. When they chirp, they sound like sleigh bells. Do they make the same sound in Subic? Wow! I'm really flattered Ding! Thanks! The Bee-Eaters in Subic make a a high pitched sound every now and then. They were such a sight to see. For a time, I stopped taking pictures and watched these graceful beauties do their stuff. I then understood Tina's fascination with these Birds. |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 28, 2008 6:19:41 GMT
Blue-Throated Bee-EaterNikon D80+Nikkor 80-400mm VR Zoom @ 400mm, f/5.6 1/320sec, ISO 200, Manual Exposure, Handheld: 
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Mar 28, 2008 6:22:17 GMT
Beautiful Martin  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 28, 2008 6:26:04 GMT
Looks like you've mastered bee-eater shooting, Martin.... excellent! Blue-Throated Bee-EaterNikon D80+Nikkor 80-400mm VR Zoom @ 400mm, f/5.6 1/320sec, ISO 200, Manual Exposure, Handheld: |
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Post by mantarey on Mar 28, 2008 8:18:34 GMT
Wow great photos Martin, perfect exposure. It's really fun to capture the colors of this beautiful bird and you did it splendidly Martin. |
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Post by tjparpan on Mar 28, 2008 8:54:00 GMT
Excellent capture Martin! I really regret not being able to join you guys yesterday!
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Post by Adri Constantino on Mar 28, 2008 9:29:56 GMT
Fantastic shots Martin! I love the bokeh!
The call is a "chi-rup chi-rup."
adri
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 28, 2008 10:41:47 GMT
Thanks Rey!
Thanks TJ! We missed you yesterday. The Nikon Boys were again outnumbered!
Thanks Adr! Thats right! I could actually hear the Bee-Eaters in my head!
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Post by tina mallari on Mar 28, 2008 12:11:23 GMT
HUWAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Martin These are EXCELLENT shots !!!!!!!!  Kick A$$ Gorgeous !!!!! HeHEHehEHehHeEHe darnnnnn BULLET DAY too ;D
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