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Post by Neon Rosell II on Feb 16, 2009 11:58:15 GMT
Goodmorning, my pe2 birdwatching student saw a new coppersmith barbet nest with at the side of UPIS ... same habitat... dead narra trunk beside an acasia tree. this is the third day we are in the area. For detailed location you can contact doc mando or me at 09285004044 I've been to the place. Bert was kind enough to sms me this morning and showed the place to me. It is near a building where you can shoot the birds at almost eye level. unfortunately it's still about 7-8m away. Lighting is also difficult same as the now famous barbet hole but I think the almost eye level shot would give it a more better composition. Light is best in the morning till noon. I might try my luck tomorrow, but not sure. ;D Thanks Bert and to your student who found the nest.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Feb 17, 2009 8:52:54 GMT
I was able to go to the other barbet nest this morning, Doc Mando was already there, and this time I was able to setup my rig. Here's my take: It seems the barbets are a little bit bigger in the south side of UP ;D 40D + 600 mm f4 IS + 2x Kenko TC (1200mm), f16, 1/50 sec, ISO 640, Tripod Gimbal support, MLU, Live view, remote shutter.
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Post by tina mallari on Feb 17, 2009 8:59:40 GMT
Excellent captures Neon. Yup, I must agree ==> the barbets are DEFINITELY Bigger
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Post by mantarey on Feb 17, 2009 9:56:38 GMT
Wow, fantastic amount of details on this giant Barbet. Even the barbs look so long and thick. This should now be called Barbed Coppersmith.
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Post by William Lim on Feb 17, 2009 10:42:16 GMT
Great detail and sharpness. This bird is again on anabolic steroids.
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Feb 17, 2009 18:02:12 GMT
Yes, looks bigger Neon.
It seems you're at the perigee at the south side. ;D
Nice to see a different perspective. Excellent!
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Post by Mark Itol on Feb 18, 2009 3:53:48 GMT
Wahaha, another one of Neon's giant birds! Detail is just superb.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Feb 18, 2009 14:16:58 GMT
Neon, that is just incredible.. speechless.
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