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Post by Neon Rosell II on Aug 30, 2012 13:51:52 GMT
After along hiatus from birding, this morning I was able to feel the rush again of seeing a lifer. Seeing my target species was all that it took to satisfy my withdrawal symptoms, the keeper will come on a later date  . Rufous Paradise-Flycatcher ( Terpsiphone cinnamomea) - LMEP August 30, 2012 5DM2 + 600 mm f4 IS, f4.5, 1/250 sec, ISO 2000, Tv priority, Tripod-Gimbal support, 19m   |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Aug 30, 2012 15:41:45 GMT
Well done Neon & Mabuhay. Ramon & I did not see the light of day of this bird. LOL.
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Post by William Lim on Aug 31, 2012 12:29:45 GMT
You are lucky, Neon. You got it. Hope to get it soon.
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Post by tina mallari on Aug 31, 2012 15:10:22 GMT
Wow at least you were able to get it Neon !! I know Ramon went there a few times before he was able to get it.
I think, actually, I am almost sure I saw one in Subic along Botanic but it only stayed on the tree for a few minutes and it flew away. Did not include it in my bird list for the day coz I wasn't 100% sure that is is indeed that particular bird. What I am definitely sure of is that it is the size of a flycatcher and it is all rufous/reddish all over.
Happy that you were finally able to go birding !!!!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Sept 1, 2012 1:22:27 GMT
Thanks Ely, Doc William and Plain Idol Tins! The RPFC was such an irresistible quarry that one day is not enough and I went again for a second consecutive day to get better shots. From what I got I need to go back again sometime. :-). Here's some more captures showing the diversity of birds at LMEP. Drongo-Cuckoo ( Surniculus lugubris) - LMEP August 31, 2012 5DM3 + 600 f4 IS + 1.4x Sigma TC, f 6.3, 1/200 sec, ISO 3200, Tv priority, +4/3 EV, Tripod-Gimbal support, a long shot.  White-eared Dove ( Phapitreron leucotis) - LMEP August 31, 2012 5DM3 + 600 f4 IS + 1.4x Sigma TC, f 5.6, 1/200 sec, ISO 4000, Tv priority, +1 EV, Tripod-Gimbal support, a long shot.  Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher ( Cyornis rufigastra) Female with fledgling. LMEP - August 31, 2012. 5DM3 + 600 f4 IS + 1.4x Sigma TC, f 6.3, 1/200 sec, ISO 12800, Tv priority, EV +1, Tripod-Gimbal support  Rufous Paradise-Flycatcher ( Terpsiphone cinnamomea) 5DM3 + 600 f4 IS + 1.4x Sigma TC, f 5.6, 1/200 sec, ISO 12800, Tv priority, +1 EV, Tripod-Gimbal support   Looks like I need to go back and get lower ISO shots :-( |
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Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on Sept 2, 2012 10:17:55 GMT
Great harvest! Congratulations to both. I should go back to LMEP soon.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Sept 2, 2012 10:23:59 GMT
It looks like that every time you go there you get to see the RPF. If it is alright with you I will go there the next time you go there and maybe I will have my chance to photograph this elusive bird. Please text me. Well done Neon & Mabuhay.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Sept 2, 2012 11:54:31 GMT
Wonderful harvest, Neon! It was great birding with you that day. You really are the bird whisperer! You correctly predicted where the Rufous Paradise Flycatcher and Mangrove Blue Flycatchers would come out of the forest, based on where the 3-4 other birders went to chase them. You let them do the work going everywhere, while you and I relaxed in one spot and just waited for the target birds to come out. Hahaha!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 3, 2012 2:27:19 GMT
Sometimes it really pays to just sit and wait. ;D
The rewards for your patience are just awesome!
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Post by tina mallari on Sept 3, 2012 10:21:38 GMT
Excellent captures Neon !!! You must have been floating on air after you got all these pictures. Haaaay how can you not enjoy bird photography when you get to see and take photos of fantastic looking birds :-)
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