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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 4, 2012 20:40:05 GMT
Perhaps the most common bird here in Costa Rica is the Collared Sparrow, which ca be seen everywhere even on high altitudes. This picture was taken from San Gerardo de Dota, which has an altitude of around 2600 mts ASL. 7D, 400mm f/5.6L lens, f/7.1, 1/400s ISO 400, Manual Exposure, Tripod+GH  |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 5, 2012 0:06:55 GMT
Wow, excellent detail on this one, Ariel! May be the most common bird there but it is still something new to us. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Mar 5, 2012 0:22:58 GMT
Loads of details, Ariel. I captured the Collared Sparrow in Macchu Picchu, Peru some years ago but with my peewee camera.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 5, 2012 1:28:25 GMT
It may appear similar to our ETS but the Rufous Collard Sparrow has zebra like stripes on its head. Nice perch, composition and exposure. I like this bird. Well done Ariel & Mabuhay.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 5, 2012 5:43:29 GMT
Superb perch. Great looking bird Ariel.
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 5, 2012 18:42:16 GMT
Wow, excellent detail on this one, Ariel! May be the most common bird there but it is still something new to us. Thanks for sharing! Thanks Bob. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 5, 2012 18:45:19 GMT
Thanks Ely and Ramon. I initially thought that this specie is similar to our ETS but I realized it has a crest and some other details that Ely described. Here's another shot with an upright crest. ISO 200,  |
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Post by Mick Harris on Mar 5, 2012 19:08:43 GMT
Two great shots Ariel, very well composed and captured.
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Post by tina mallari on Mar 6, 2012 12:56:57 GMT
Your photos always look amazing Ariel. It is such a treat to see birds that are not normally seen here in the Philippines.
I think most of us have been dreaming of one day going to costa rica to go birding with you :-)
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Post by Mark Itol on Mar 6, 2012 17:18:53 GMT
Very good detail, nicely melted background, and a very photogenic bird on an equally photogenic perch. Beautiful, Ariel.
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Post by Lawrence Lo on Mar 6, 2012 20:30:56 GMT
Wow, costa rica has a lot of colorful birds. I love both pictures.
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 8, 2012 22:15:16 GMT
Two great shots Ariel, very well composed and captured. Thanks Mick. It helps a lot when shooting at close distance. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 8, 2012 22:16:18 GMT
Your photos always look amazing Ariel. It is such a treat to see birds that are not normally seen here in the Philippines. I think most of us have been dreaming of one day going to costa rica to go birding with you :-) Thanks Tina. I am willing to help anybody who wishes to come here and see the birds of Costa Rica. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 8, 2012 22:17:34 GMT
Wow, costa rica has a lot of colorful birds. I love both pictures. Thanks Lawrence. Costa Rica indeed has a lot of colorful birds around. But you will be surprised how their national bird looks like. I will post its picture soon. |
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Mar 9, 2012 2:17:43 GMT
simply beautiful images here, kuya ariel! =D
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 11, 2012 3:47:47 GMT
simply beautiful images here, kuya ariel! =D Thank you, Mark. |
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