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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 29, 2008 15:08:07 GMT
I second this experience and to add, one time it passed us so near that I was able to feel the wind on my hair that instantly produced goose bumps. It scared me a bit thinking - what if this ~200 km/hr bird hits me? Wooossssshhhh!! That was something els!! But I was not scare to stand right at the edge of the cliff just to get a better shot ;D and almost falling several times ;D need to hold on to some branches to regain my balance.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 30, 2008 20:26:51 GMT
Neon and I watched the Ka Master aim at the PNTs doing a fantastic, synchronized, acrobat flight display. He was a picture of a young boy in all excitement, armed with a toy machine gun, doing a series of rat-ta-tat-ta-tat, mixed with laughter and hearty chuckles, so very happy. It was a delightful sight. It was contagious. Neon joined and after taking some shots of the "gone nuts" duo, I thought they were crazy aiming at these "kamikaze" birds. These birds were so fast and when they swoop down behind your ears, the sound of its speed was audibly scary (Neon said he had goose bumps) but after a while it was music to any bird-nut (the worst case). I can't remain a spectator. My 300mm was too short for a long shot and too long for a close up. I decided to attach my wide angle macro lens to my 20D (aha!- he, he), set it on manual focus and waited for the "enemy" to pass by the target space. Please don't compare the photos with the pros. It was my birthday that day, so please be kind. Actually, the side-trip up to the Smart Cell site on our way home was the best part of the day. Neon, thanks for showing signs that you were undergoing severe withdrawal attacks if we did not join Ka Romy. I knew you'd go home early for my sake. I figured out quickly that it may not be safe to have a driver intoxicated with the thought that Ka Romy is having the best of the day. He, he. Thanks for trying. A magnificent view of the Sunset and Mt. Samat were additional treats. Now, here goes: Canon 20D, Sigma 24mm 1:18 EX DG Macro Lens manual focus, hand held.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 30, 2008 22:19:41 GMT
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Post by tina mallari on Mar 30, 2008 22:54:21 GMT
Haaaaaaaaaaaay these are all wonderful, wonderful shots. I felt really bad that I wasn't able to go with you guys SPECIALLY after seeing all the photos that you posted. Ate Lyds, your photos are priceless !!!! Nice to see the guys enjoying themselves. I can almost feel their happiness and the exhilarating experience. I also like that one gets to see both the birds and the environment around it - it does give a different feel to the photo.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 30, 2008 23:00:57 GMT
This was left out. Another macro shot.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 30, 2008 23:09:39 GMT
THE TEAM. (He, he...JP, Martin, Manny, Rey and those who were not able to come, that was my day!) TSARAN....!!!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 30, 2008 23:54:27 GMT
The master showing us the dozen raptors against the flaming sunset on his monster LCD. It was like watching a video before the take.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 31, 2008 0:24:47 GMT
Wow....... (just picked up my jaw from the floor)..... probably the world's first BIF with a 24 mm, and certainly among the rarest of shots of this bird in the wild! The white undertail, flank and lore are clearly visible, and that makes you TeLyds a full-pledged member (not a junior one) of the Purple Needletail Club! The pics of the birdnuts enjoying the aerial show bring back to me the intense feeling of tons of adrenalin pumping through my veins. ;D Now, here goes: Canon 20D, Sigma 24mm 1:18 EX DG Macro Lens manual focus, hand held.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 31, 2008 0:27:30 GMT
Te Lyds!! These are the proof that "a picture paints a thousand words" no matter how hard to explain what happened that experience could not be described in words alone!! ;D My advice is, for you not to bring your phone next time so that I don't have to pester you every minute if it's OK with you that we check it out I was thinking that we'll just stay there for, at the most 10 minutes, but after 30 min all was forgotten!! And we ended up staying for more than an hour if the sun hadn't set we would have stayed longer. Your macro shots are awesome!! thanks for showing us a new technique for shooting fast moving subjects!!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 31, 2008 5:46:07 GMT
Ah Neon, that was a working day and I just sneaked out. A cell phone allows me to make money while birding... Darn #@%X@!!! The signals were so weak at the NUK and I had to catch up with a frantic passenger + close friends making kulit why I was not responding. Right under the Smart tower was the place to be but darn, again, low batt. naman (Thanks for charging). But the energy of the PNT's were just amazing. Watching them makes one forget all the troubles of the day. It was a perfect afternoon. We're so privileged. God is good!
Nice to bring a video next time. Gang, let's go, let's go!!!
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Post by Raymon Maranga on Apr 22, 2010 11:44:15 GMT
where that place?the one who taked by sir neon?
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Post by Raymon Maranga on Apr 22, 2010 11:47:19 GMT
anyone can do repost the images pls?
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Nov 27, 2012 14:57:28 GMT
Due to TeLyd's prompting, I'm sharing these attempts at shooting the PNT ;D I have been "buzzed" on more than one occasion by these magnificent flyers. Trying (and I mean "trying") to get a decent photo of these birds is really challenging!
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Nov 27, 2012 15:09:01 GMT
Nice!! That was probably a good workout!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Nov 27, 2012 17:30:39 GMT
Well, that's a lot not to be taken in as member. I have to check my posts, they disappeared from flckr. I wonder why Calling Ka Romy. You have to confirm NiKo's membership to the PNT Club!
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