Subic Bee-eaters (Fight Club)

[Michael R. Anton]

When birding gets boring in Subic, you can always count on the Blue-throated Bee-eaters to keep you entertained.
First photo is a bee-eater looking for a fight. He got one. He will be on the right side in the succeeding photos (white markings on right wing).

Last five photos were taken a day earlier.

Equipment used: 1DMK4 500mm (car window/bean bag)


iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag)

iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag)

iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag)

iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag)

iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag

iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag)

iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag)

iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag)

iso1000 500mm f/6.3 1/1250sec (manual exposure/beanbag)



iso2000 500mm f/7.1 1/1600sec (manual exposure)
iso1000 500mm f/5.6 1/3200sec (manual exposure)
iso2000 500mm f/7.1 1/1600sec (manual exposure)
iso2000 500m f/7.1 1/1000sec (manual exposure)
iso2000 500mm f/7.1 1/1600sec (manual exposure)

[tina mallari]

Oh my golly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These are the best photos of the bee-eaters that I have seen so far. Hats off to you Kuya Mike !!!! Man oh man so inggit to death !!

[Michael R. Anton]

Apr 3, 2012 10:29:07 GMT tina mallari said:

Oh my golly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These are the best photos of the bee-eaters that I have seen so far. Hats of to you Kuya Mike !!!! Man oh man so inggit to death !!

Thank you Ate Tina! Just got lucky lang.

[Ely Teehankee]

Very nice exposure settings. The sun is usually harsh on the area. Was it cloudy that day? Well done Mike & Mabuhay.

[Michael R. Anton]

Thanks Ely! Fight photos were taken around 12nn. Luckily branch wasn't directly under the sunlight. The last five photos were taken around 8:30am.;-)

[tina mallari]

I vow to stay beside those bee-eaters until I get Mike Anton like shots ;-) LOL that's my sacrifice for holy week !!! HEEHhEHhEhehEhehe

Goshhhh, I can't stop looking at the photos !! These are my favorite birds and you nailed these shots.

[Michael R. Anton]

hahaha You're funny Tina! Kayang kaya mo yan!!! Good luck and have a great birding weekend!;-)))

[William Lim]

Wonderful sharp captures. Well done Michael.

[Michael R. Anton]

Thanks William!;-)

[Mark Itol]

Nice set, Mike! Love the interaction you captured.

[Tirso Paris]

Wow! Beautiful captures all. Thanks for the share Michael.

[Mick Harris]

Great series of shots

[Martin Alvendia]

I'll have to agree with Tita Tina. Great captures man! Good job in catching the Bee-Eater's wing spread. Best action shots of the Bee-Eater I have seen so far. Clap Clap Clap!

[Michael R. Anton]

Thanks Mark, Prof Tirso, Mick and Martin! I enjoyed capturing the photos.;-)

[Bobby Kintanar]

All very well done! Excellent set indeed!

[Sylvia Ramos]

Great set Mike! The light and the poses came out very well! I really like the one where the Bee-eater is about to land on the perch. And the shot before that, top-view in flight! Super set.

[Tonji Ramos]

Killer photos Mike. Best set yet.

[Burr Patterson, Jr.]

Wow, very good and you got while sitting in your car!!!

[luisitoco]

Awesome photos !

[Tateo Osawa]

All nice action shots Mike. I like #10 the most.