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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 2, 2008 16:55:11 GMT
Thanks to Propjerry for accompanying me on the roof top of the FC building in UP to photograph the nesting Pied Triller ( Lalage nigra), this time in better (am) light. Again I used the stacked 1.4x and 2x TC on these shots. Female 40D + 840mm L f11.2 IS "Kenmonster", f 15.7, 1/200 sec, ISO 200, Manfrotto 055PROB, 393 Gimbal Head, Remote switch, Live View, Manual Focus, Manual  And just like clock work, every 15 minutes they relieve each other, exposing the egg to the elements for a minute. f 22.4, 1/40 sec  Then the Male bird sits on the egg. f 22.4, 1/50 sec   Better hurry guys if you still want to photograph this nest as it will be hidden in a day or two by new leaves that are fast sprouting!! Purple needle-tails are a welcome bonus as well, 4 birds were seen flying just above the tree tops. |
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Apr 2, 2008 18:11:35 GMT
Very good find and great series of well captured images Neon !!!
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Post by JP Cariño on Apr 2, 2008 23:21:50 GMT
great documentation neon
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Apr 2, 2008 23:47:57 GMT
Yes, very good photos for display and documentation! Congrats! :-)
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Post by Archangel on Apr 3, 2008 2:58:28 GMT
I try not to miss looking to this forum....With great shots and nice people...Sir you did a good shots...
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Post by Armando Somintac on Apr 3, 2008 7:20:37 GMT
great pictures and detail even with stacked TCs !
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Post by Ding Carpio on Apr 3, 2008 8:45:16 GMT
Managed to sneak out of the office a few mins and head for the nesting pair. Can't reach PropJerry (though his car is parked under the tree itself) so didn't get to the roof. Had to weave through the ledge and pick a spot that had aircon condensation dripping on my head. Best I can manage.    Will try to go back and twist the professor's arm to escort me tto the roof! |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 3, 2008 9:21:49 GMT
Nice Clear and Crisp series on this nesting pair, Ding!! Just a warning, you need your patented Nightjar extension technique to get a good shot from the roof ;D...it's not easy but it can be done, you just have to time your shot in between knee shakes, because when you shake the movement is translated to the corrugated roof and into your tripod ;D..he he he  |
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Post by Ding Carpio on Apr 6, 2008 7:09:54 GMT
Went up to the roof courtesy of PropJerry's friendly guard. It was as challenging as Neon described it. One has to balance against a split chair and somehow stabilize the tripod on corrugated roof.    Just managed a glimpse of the egg (is there only one, Neon?).  I'll keep coming back to see if the egg/s have hatched. Does anyone know how long it takes to hatch and, once hatched, how long the chick/s stayin the nest? As a bonus, a flock of Blue-Tailed Beeeaters perched briefly on a tree at the other side of the roof. Interestingly, all of them have bees (I think) in their beaks and they proceeded to chop them down then flew.  These are crop to deaths but still no denying that BTBEs are one of the most beautiful and graceful birds around.  |
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Post by bindi on Apr 6, 2008 9:07:33 GMT
Beautiful photos Neon, and also Ding!
I have been close to `varied' trillers in Australia, and it was a special experience. They are very outgoing birds, and attractive, especially in the light. I find them even more appealing after seeing your nest shots, so thank you for doing that. Their nest are so well woven and impressive:)
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