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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Dec 19, 2010 12:10:32 GMT
Went to the hottest spot in town!-and with a bunch of bird photogs- Docmando, Bong, Neon and Aphine, Bob and Cynthia, Bert, and Mark, were treated to two quick streaking episodes, about 3 minutes each of the nakedfaced SH over a span of 4 1/2 hours. Yes! 3 lifers in a week! True its call is quite distinctive as mentioned in the KG. Naked-faced Spiderhunter (Aracnothera longirostra), Quezon City, December 19, 2010. Panasonic Lumix GF1, Canon FD 300mm 2.8L 1.4 Canon TC, 420mm f4, 1/400 iso 500 on tripod with gimbal head, available light  Thanks for viewing Chito |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 19, 2010 12:39:41 GMT
yehey talaga! nice capture Doc!
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Dec 19, 2010 13:20:27 GMT
Thanks Edu! for the comment and for the tip on the bird and its location. Here is another pic, of the pair of NFSH we saw this AM, together in a single shot- not really sure which is the immature. Lumix GF1 canon FD 300 2.8L 1.4 TC iso 500 1/250 f4 on tripod with gimbal head.  Chito |
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Dec 20, 2010 1:25:05 GMT
truly Santa was good on you Doc!  nice images Doc! |
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Post by Armando Somintac on Dec 20, 2010 4:57:25 GMT
Doc Chito, your shots are quite dynamic in the most challenging lighting. Congrats in the 2 birds in 1 frame.  |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Dec 20, 2010 11:05:07 GMT
I like the pair of nakeds in one frame Doc Chito.
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Post by Mark Itol on Dec 20, 2010 16:10:58 GMT
I like the pose on the first, Doc. Congrats!
Too bad I had to leave, hope to get another chance within the week.
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Dec 23, 2010 12:50:00 GMT
Thanks, Doc Mando, Nilo, Dennis and Mark. I am planning a second try there soon. Here is 1 more pic i got on the first try which I like because it frames the head of the bird  Merry Christmas to all birds, birdwatchers and bird photogs! Chito |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Dec 23, 2010 22:59:47 GMT
Oooh! Been lurking and drooling for sometime now. Fantastic shots!
Looks like I'm the only one that hasn't shot this beauty yet. And it's right in my own backyard!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 24, 2010 0:09:57 GMT
You were there on time. I heard that since the Heliconia has dried up, the bird does not go there anymore. I missed my chance. You were able to get two of them at the same time. Well done Chito. Mabuhay.
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Dec 24, 2010 9:12:33 GMT
The good news, Ely and Ding, is that it is still there, as the excellent capture by doc William shows.
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Post by Felix Servita on Dec 27, 2010 3:25:49 GMT
congrats Doc Chito  very nice captures ! |
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very nice captures !