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Post by Neil Konrad III on Apr 11, 2012 10:27:12 GMT
I saw a black ball of feathers crossing the farm road, followed by a flash of red:  "A" prio, -2 EV 1/250s @ f/6.3, ISO 1600 500mm Handheld  "A" prio, -2 EV 1/320s @ f/6.3, ISO 3200 500mm Handheld  "A" prio, -2 EV 1/400s @ f/6.3, ISO 3200 500mm Handheld |
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Apr 11, 2012 10:29:58 GMT
with the chicks:   1/80s @ f/6.3, ISO 3200 |
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Post by Michael R. Anton on Apr 11, 2012 11:16:56 GMT
Nice!;-)
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Apr 11, 2012 16:38:46 GMT
Beautiful series, Neil!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 11, 2012 19:46:24 GMT
This Slaty-legged Crake is uncommon and must have been quite a thrill to you when you saw it. It seems that the hatchlings of this bird are similar to the rails, crakes, bush hens, and waterhens as they are all black. With the red eyes and head it certainly is a gorgeous looking bird. Well done Neil & Mabuhay.
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Post by Agerico M. De Villa on Apr 12, 2012 2:20:03 GMT
Black ball of feathers indeed! Hahaha! One more notch for our records. Congratulations!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Apr 12, 2012 2:37:22 GMT
Thank you sirs! It was a very exciting encounter (as you can clearly tell from the blurred/OOF photos of the chicks). I know I should be using a tripod but I don't think I would have been able to get any shots off. For now, I'm happy with not-so-sharp photos rather than none at all.  |
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Apr 19, 2012 2:29:03 GMT
Wow!! Beautiful shots! We once drove quite far (from Alabang to Tarlac!) to to see that bird. You're doing great over there, keep it up! It's always interesting to see what you'll come up with next!
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Post by tina mallari on Apr 19, 2012 14:27:11 GMT
Your chance encounters with the wonderful birds in your area would surely make any birder (bird watcher or bird photographer) happy. I know I would be :-)
I would gladly have shots like these than nothing at all. You are truly blessed out there Neil.
Looking forward to seeing more of your posts.
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