Some from Candaba

[Mark Itol]

Was with Rey, Olan, and some future birdnuts in Candaba last Jan. 7. Sharing some of the photos I took from the trip.

Thanks for looking.

An adult Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) spreads its wings as it prepares to land on a perch.

40D, 400mm, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, manual exposure, handheld



A Chestnut Munia (Lonchura malacca) tries to maintain its balance on a swaying perch as it gathers nesting materials.

40D, 400mm, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/400 sec, manual exposure, handheld



A Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) makes an unsuccessful strike on its prey after careful stalking.

40D, 400mm, ISO 320, f/5.6, 1/4000 sec, manual exposure, handheld

[Nilo Arribas Jr.]

These are all good photos Mark. The munia is my fav. Thanks for sharing.

[Ramon Quisumbing]

Very clear captures, Mark, especially the BIF and the red eye of the BCNH.

[Ely Teehankee]

I tried BIF with a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II with a 2X TC attached and I could not get any good pictures for lack of reach. It is easy to use because it is light and I would get the bird right on the center of the focussing point. The difficult part is getting the bird close. LOL.
Nice shots Mark. It looks like there are fewer birds now.

[Mark Itol]

Thank you Nilo, Ramon, and Ely.

@ely: Indeed getting close is a challenge, but with your 800mm I'm sure you should be able to get close shots easily.

[Tateo Osawa]

Very good photo as always Mark.

[Lydia Robledo]

Outstanding shots, idol, Mark. You should give a workshop, too. telyds

[Mick Harris]

A series of very fine shots.

[Mark Itol]

Thank you, Tateo-san, TeLyds, and Mick. Glad you like the set.

[Clemn A. Macasiano Jr.]

I like the little Egret Mark ...

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

great share mark!

[Mark Itol]

Thank you, Doc Boy and Edu! Much appreciated.