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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 31, 2012 13:41:44 GMT
I went to the mountainous eastern fringes of San Fernando City (La Union) this August 31, 2012, to inspect some concreting projects as part of my day job. I decided to bring some birding gear in the vehicle just in case I cross paths with an interesting avian subject to photograph. True enough, a perched Oriental Honeybuzzard loomed into view as I drove down Bacsil Ridge (site of a famous battle at the end of WWII). I came across the bird at mid-day, but the slightly overcast skies helped tame the harsh shadows. This could be the first record of this raptor species in this city, and even perhaps in the province of La Union. Oriental Honeybuzzard ( Pernis ptilorhynchus philippensis, endemic race) Shooting Info - Bacsil Ridge, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, August 31, 2012, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1000 sec, bean bag, manual exposure in available light.  Will add more images and HD video later. ;D |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Aug 31, 2012 13:47:06 GMT
Wow! Great capture of a magnificent raptor, Romy!
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Aug 31, 2012 13:47:13 GMT
WOW! what a perfect day! ;D
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 31, 2012 14:12:39 GMT
Thanks, Ramon and Dennis! I was positioned a bit higher than the raptor, hence I was able to get out-of-focus terrestial backgrounds, instead of the boring sky. Here's a newly processed one, this time with the 7D and 2x TC.  Shooting Info - Bacsil Ridge, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, August 31, 2012, Canon 7D + EF 500 f4 IS + 2x TC II, 1000 mm, f/10, ISO 400, 1/250 sec, 475B/516 support, manual exposure in available light. |
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Post by William Lim on Aug 31, 2012 14:15:34 GMT
Fantastic captures, Romy. Oconific shots.
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Post by tina mallari on Aug 31, 2012 15:28:48 GMT
There can only be one MASTER Bird Photographer in the Philippines for me. These 2 photos show why you are way above the rest of us and we cannot help but admire your work and hope to be as good as you one of these days.
These are both way beyond excellent IDOL Romy !!!! It is always a treat to see your posts :-)
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Post by Michael R. Anton on Aug 31, 2012 16:16:01 GMT
WOW!!!! That's PERFECT!!!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Aug 31, 2012 16:36:43 GMT
Wow, perfect shot as always, ka Mastah!  Your captures inspires us to go out more and try to reach this level, not even close, and there could only be one! |
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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 31, 2012 16:41:36 GMT
I ask the same question all the time.. why do they show up whenever you are around.. and they follow you where ever you are! Great ultimate image of this bird only from the ultimate master! Truly inspiring.
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Aug 31, 2012 17:20:46 GMT
What ! I want your gene sequence Romy .. Wow Wow ! |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Aug 31, 2012 17:53:20 GMT
Hail, Ka Mastah. The best, yours is always the best! I am so happy seeing your posts again. telyds |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Sept 1, 2012 5:19:08 GMT
The return of the prodigal son is a very nice parable and has a lot of meaning. It is obvious that your type of photography is missed by a lot of our members. There is only one Romy Ocon and you have made it clear by this beautiful capture of the Oriental Honeybuzzard. Well done Romy & Mabuhay.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 1, 2012 12:01:10 GMT
Thanks fellow birdnuts for your heart-warming comments! <blush> I wasn't able to process the HD video yet, but here's probably my favorite of the stills. I'm happy that it's an uncropped full frame (not a single pixel was thrown away), the raptor's eye is looking skyward complete with catchlight, and of course the terrestial background. Shooting Info - Bacsil Ridge, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, August 31, 2012, Canon 7D + EF 500 f4 IS + 2x TC II, 1000 mm, f/10, ISO 400, 1/250 sec, 475B/516 support, manual exposure in available light, uncropped full frame resized to 1500x1000.  |
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Post by Mark Itol on Sept 2, 2012 2:26:52 GMT
Stunning imagery as always, Ka Mastah. Always great to see your photos.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 2, 2012 11:23:22 GMT
Thanks, Mark! I finally got some time to edit the HD video. __________ Oriental Honeybuzzard ( Pernis ptilorhynchus philippensis, endemic race) Shooting Info - Filmed in habitat under available light at Bacsil Ridge, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, August 31, 2012, Canon 7D + EF 500 f4 IS + 2x TC II, 1000 mm, 475B/516 support, manual exposure. Music - "FIRESONG" by Kevin Macleod |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 3, 2012 2:32:41 GMT
The birds definitely find it an honor to pose for you, Mastah! You were able to change camera bodies and even take a video and the Honeybuzzard just sat there! Need I say more about the quality of the photos? These are the standards by which other bird photographs are judged - and ours all fall short. |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Sept 3, 2012 9:11:54 GMT
Romy, I enjoyed your video. Even the Philippine Falconet in your avatar was bobbing its head in rhythm with the drumbeat! Hahaha!
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Post by tina mallari on Sept 3, 2012 10:33:52 GMT
My heart was beating in unison with the drums while marveling at the beauty of this raptor. I think the bird even knew the music that you were going to use coz there was one instance that it seemed to get shaken by the beat of the drums ;-D
Excellent as always IDOL Romy !!!
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Post by Ariel Matias on Sept 4, 2012 0:11:31 GMT
Welcome back! I hope to see your posts more often as we are learning a lot from you.
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Post by Juan Manuel C. Del Prado on Sept 4, 2012 1:22:56 GMT
Galing-galing, Romy. Master ka talaga sa bird photography!
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Your captures inspires us to go out more and try to reach this level, not even close, and there could only be one! 
