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Post by Ariel Matias on Feb 28, 2012 1:45:02 GMT
Got a chance to go out last weekend and I was able to spot this colorful Acorn Woodpecker from San Gerardo. All shots taken using 7D plus 400mm f/5.6 lens @ ISO 400    |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Feb 28, 2012 2:25:09 GMT
This bird looks so good with the red cap. The first picture is a female and the second picture is a male. I think this is one time that the female looks more colorful than the male. The dark feathers of the temple of the female crosses to the other side separating the red feathers from the white. The male does not have those feathers running across. I like your pictures. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Feb 28, 2012 3:37:27 GMT
Wow, very clear captures of a spectacular woodpecker, Ariel. You must have gotten very close to it. Congrats!
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Post by alainpascua on Feb 28, 2012 10:26:27 GMT
Excellent capture, Ariel! The fine details, lively colors and clean BG all work together for a perfect presentation! Everything contributes in bringing justice to such a very nice bird! Bravo!
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Post by Ariel Matias on Feb 28, 2012 14:51:45 GMT
This bird looks so good with the red cap. The first picture is a female and the second picture is a male. I think this is one time that the female looks more colorful than the male. The dark feathers of the temple of the female crosses to the other side separating the red feathers from the white. The male does not have those feathers running across. I like your pictures. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay. Thanks Ely! I didn't notice that I was able to capture the male and the female until you mentioned. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Feb 28, 2012 14:52:44 GMT
Wow, very clear captures of a spectacular woodpecker, Ariel. You must have gotten very close to it. Congrats! Thanks Ramon. I was shooting very close at around 5mts. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Feb 28, 2012 14:54:18 GMT
Excellent capture, Ariel! The fine details, lively colors and clean BG all work together for a perfect presentation! Everything contributes in bringing justice to such a very nice bird! Bravo! Thanks Alain! The only thing though is that I do not know a thing about how to process these from Photoshop. I only use Canon's DPP in all my pictures. Regards. |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Feb 29, 2012 0:20:24 GMT
Wow, very clear captures of a spectacular woodpecker, Ariel. You must have gotten very close to it. Congrats! Thanks Ramon. I was shooting very close at around 5mts. Wow, only 5 meters away! The birds in Costa Rica must be well-protected to be so tame and unafraid of humans. I wish it was that way here in the Phils. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 2, 2012 14:08:20 GMT
Thanks Ramon. I was shooting very close at around 5mts. Wow, only 5 meters away! The birds in Costa Rica must be well-protected to be so tame and unafraid of humans. I wish it was that way here in the Phils. Yes, Ramon. There is a heavy penalty for humans who kill animals. Also, the people realizes that the bird tour business is huge here and helps the economy. When I was in Manila, I felt that my lens was very short because I couldn't even get any decent shots of huge waterbirds from Candaba. Here, your 800mm perhaps is more than enough. Regards. |
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Post by steve pryor on Mar 9, 2012 10:34:55 GMT
Ariel,
How very curious. I was not aware that the female of certain races of formicivorus had that little red zone under the white of the throat. I checked some sources and the females of several races, including this one - striatipectus, have it. It is just the first time that I noticed it. Live and learn. Good shots.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Mar 9, 2012 19:39:48 GMT
The Philippines should learn from Costa Rica. [Sigh]
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Post by tina mallari on Mar 10, 2012 13:15:12 GMT
Outstanding photos Ariel. You never fail to amaze me with your captures !!! More please  |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 11, 2012 3:44:00 GMT
The Philippines should learn from Costa Rica. [Sigh] I agree, Ramon. A lot can be learned from Costa Rica. Thanks. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 11, 2012 3:46:42 GMT
Outstanding photos Ariel. You never fail to amaze me with your captures !!! More please Thank you for your kind words and appreciation, Tina. |
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