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Philippine Falconets Mar 4, 2012 12:26:01 GMT

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Post by alainpascua on Mar 4, 2012 12:26:01 GMT

Philippine Falconets, Philippine Endemics, at UP Los Banos, Laguna at the foot of Mt. Makiling... Canon EOS 7D + EF 400 f/5.6 L USM + Kenko 1.4x Teleplus + Benro tripod and Half-Gimbal Head + Phottix Wireless Shutter Release... 1/250, f/8, iso200, Manual Exposure in available light, Live View mode

No, the guy is not proudly proclaiming his triumph over the other after a fierce fight. On the contrary, the couple was at the climax of their love on top of the world at 10am before 12 bird photographers below either busily clicking their cameras away or watching with awe!

Tirso Paris Certified Birdnut Posts: 539	Philippine Falconets Mar 4, 2012 14:00:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tirso Paris on Mar 4, 2012 14:00:51 GMT Great capture Alain! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a good shot of the love birds.

Ramon Quisumbing Certified Birdnut Philippine Hawk-Owl Posts: 1,458	Philippine Falconets Mar 4, 2012 20:54:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Mar 4, 2012 20:54:29 GMT They sure don't look happy. Great action shot, Alain.

Edu Lorenzo Jr Certified Birdnut, PBP There is no such thing as bad lighting.." Posts: 2,975	Philippine Falconets Mar 5, 2012 2:46:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Mar 5, 2012 2:46:31 GMT good exposure control!
	Nikon D90 Nikon 80-400VR

Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Philippine Falconets Mar 5, 2012 4:43:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Mar 5, 2012 4:43:21 GMT Nice interaction you captured here, Alain.
	Mark Birds of the Philippines "If it ain't Oconific, it ain't a lifer."

Post by alainpascua on Mar 4, 2012 12:26:01 GMT

Post by Tirso Paris on Mar 4, 2012 14:00:51 GMT

Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Mar 4, 2012 20:54:29 GMT

Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Mar 5, 2012 2:46:31 GMT

Post by Mark Itol on Mar 5, 2012 4:43:21 GMT