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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Aug 21, 2012 9:39:26 GMT
Been busy with work lately, so after 7 months of no birding ;D finally grab the long weekend holiday to go out with my family. We head down to Villa Escudero yesterday and we were welcomed by Carmela. Thanks also to Bob Kaufman for helping me reach out Carmela. On our way to VE, i felt nervous because it was raining. I thought the rain would spoil our trip. Not until around 8 am when the sun shines. My target was to get a decent shot of the IBKF. Fortunately i got a few better shots for the third time of visiting Villa Escudero. Because in my first encouter & first time to be in the place, i was not able to get a decent shot. The second time we went there - it did not show up and finally, yesterday it came out to feed. my wife and kids was able to see it too. As the phrase on the menu board at the newly built pavilion states... "It's more fun in Villa Escudero !" Canon 7D, 400/5.6, 1/20, iso 800, manual focus, tripod /gimbal support  My family  |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 21, 2012 10:24:13 GMT
Congrats, Dennis! You got the male, too (notice that heart-shape on its breast?) Lovely family!  |
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Aug 21, 2012 10:56:46 GMT
Congrats, Dennis! You got the male, too (notice that heart-shape on its breast?) Lovely family! Thanks a lot Bob ! yup noticed it too. Spent the rest of the day touring inside |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Aug 21, 2012 11:01:31 GMT
Nice capture of the male IBK.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Aug 21, 2012 12:33:01 GMT
Congratulations Dennis on your successful capture of the Indigo-banded Kingfisher at Villa Escudero. Now that Carmela has regulated the flow and the design of the water flow, there is a better chance of seeing the bird in the open. However when it rains hard the water can get murky and the birds will not be hunting in this area. In your case it was perch on the railing of the riverbank and you were able to capture the "heart" of the bird which is unique. It is so nice to see one happy family enjoying the facility of the resort. Children usually have more fun than any one else in an outing like this. Well done Dennis & Mabuhay.
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Aug 22, 2012 0:10:00 GMT
Nice capture of the male IBK. Thank you Ramon |
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Aug 22, 2012 0:17:07 GMT
Congratulations Dennis on your successful capture of the Indigo-banded Kingfisher at Villa Escudero. Now that Carmela has regulated the flow and the design of the water flow, there is a better chance of seeing the bird in the open. However when it rains hard the water can get murky and the birds will not be hunting in this area. In your case it was perch on the railing of the riverbank and you were able to capture the "heart" of the bird which is unique. It is so nice to see one happy family enjoying the facility of the resort. Children usually have more fun than any one else in an outing like this. Well done Dennis & Mabuhay. You're right sir Ely, was lucky it perches on the railing and i was under the ramp. I was waiting also to perch on the rocks but it never did may be next time again coz my son wants to go back for an overnight trip ;D |
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Post by Carmela Balcazar on Aug 22, 2012 4:23:10 GMT
I love the second photo! The 4 year old even dresses like a future birder and the elder one knows how to post with bins already!
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Aug 22, 2012 16:47:55 GMT
Congratulation Dennis .. You nailed the little fellow.
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Aug 22, 2012 23:25:14 GMT
I love the second photo! The 4 year old even dresses like a future birder and the elder one knows how to post with bins already! Thanks Carmela! my son said to me before we leave that he wanted to go back for an overnight |
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Aug 22, 2012 23:25:31 GMT
Congratulation Dennis .. You nailed the little fellow. Thanks Doc Boy! |
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Post by oespena on Aug 23, 2012 0:31:00 GMT
Wow. Congratz. Nice capture sir! Hopefully I can visit that place.
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Aug 24, 2012 8:25:28 GMT
Wow. Congratz. Nice capture sir! Hopefully I can visit that place. Thank you sir! |
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