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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jun 5, 2011 12:56:26 GMT
Finally after more than 2 years of prodding by Atelyds to go to BK Valley in Dolores, Quezon I relented. The place is one bird haven but the shooting condition was challenging due to the mix lighting conditions. One of the highlight of this trip was, another lifer was added to my list after chasing this bird in different places for several years. Bicolored Flowerpecker - Male ( Dicaeum bicolor) Endemic - Bangkong Kahoy Valley, Dolores, Quezon, June 4, 2011 5DM2 + 600 f4 IS + 2x Kenko TC, f4.5, 1/200, ISO 250, Tv priority + 2/3 EV, Tripod-Gimbal support, Under available light.   Female+ 4/3 EV  |
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Post by Adri Constantino on Jun 5, 2011 13:25:03 GMT
macro work again neon. nice capturing this small and active flowerpecker!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Jun 5, 2011 14:09:25 GMT
Whoa. All the time I thought it was an immature red keeled and the female, an immature OBS. When I am with guys with long "macro" lens, I stop shooting. I tell myself, why bother, someone's already doing the fantastic job, I just need to go goo-goo eyes looking at them here in PBP. It was a good decision to go. The sun smiling from the day we arrive till we left, not so hot. Except for the fire that gutted the VE Main Pavilion today during a stop over lunch with Mela (she was blazing cool and was so comic about the whole scenario and even managed to send us off amidst rushing fire trucks). Thanks Neon for the ride. I'm sure Yanna had a great time, too. And thank you most especially to Ramon for making birding in BK Valley much easier. :Dlyd
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Jun 5, 2011 15:52:21 GMT
 Jaw dropping details Neon ... ! Beautiful !
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jun 5, 2011 16:18:01 GMT
Whoa! Superb macro shots, Neon. Sorry I missed your visit to BK. I arrived tonight for some early birdwatching tomorrow. See you next time.
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Jun 5, 2011 22:52:21 GMT
i agree, amazing details on these Neon!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jun 5, 2011 23:35:25 GMT
looks like the lighting was challenging.. but hey, there's no such thing as bad lighting for us eh? hehehe... wonderful set as always sir!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jun 6, 2011 0:00:19 GMT
Thanks Adri, Ate Lyds, Doc Boy, Ramon, Den and Edu! We were lucky to have 2 clear days of birding, oh night as well but haven't perfected my night technique yet. 2 days is not enough for BK Valley the amount of places you need to be to wait are plentiful, I guess 1 week would not be enough for me.   Much thanks to Dion for showing us around. @ Ate Lyds, I surely had a great time, as always it is short and it has to end.  Sad to witness one of the big structure of VE burn to the ground, and glad no one was hurt and there was no panic even when the fire was out of control. Hope the recuperate in no time. @ Ramon, I was hoping you would come early back to BK so that I could meet you personally and thank you for letting us use your balcony. I could stay in that place for hours and the birds would just come in droves. Hope to see you one of this days when schedules permits.  @ Edu, you are right, "if it moves, don't think, just shoot and ask questions later". |
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Post by gabriel buluran on Jun 6, 2011 2:57:27 GMT
nothing but the best from you neon! you should be granted "living-out" passes more often!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jun 6, 2011 3:27:12 GMT
+Excellent captures, Neon!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jun 6, 2011 4:57:54 GMT
Congrats, Neon, for getting fantastic shots of your lifer!
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Post by mantarey on Jun 6, 2011 6:57:55 GMT
Congrats on your lifers with tons of details Neon. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jun 6, 2011 9:05:14 GMT
I have been wanting to go there but have not done so. After seeing your pictures I definitely would like to go. Great pictures as usual. Well done Neon & Mabuhay.
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Post by Mark Itol on Jun 6, 2011 15:52:09 GMT
Unbelievable detail on all, Neon. |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jun 7, 2011 12:56:24 GMT
Thanks Gabs, Bobby, Bob, Ely, Rey and Mark! I got inspired by your generous comments and processed one more from this set, same details as above female.  |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Jun 7, 2011 22:59:13 GMT
Another one of those amazing "macro" bird shots!
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Post by tomvandenbrandt on Jun 14, 2011 18:57:36 GMT
What a beautiful bird and very well captured Neon.
Tom
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Post by JV Noriega on Jun 18, 2011 13:29:32 GMT
Excellent photography as always Neon!.. congratulations on the lifers! Fantastic set!
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Jaw dropping details Neon ... ! Beautiful !
Sad to witness one of the big structure of VE burn to the ground, and glad no one was hurt and there was no panic even when the fire was out of control. Hope the recuperate in no time.
