Coron - Cynthia's Version

[Bob Kaufman]

Now for the "usual" birds of Coron - this time presented from my better half's perspective.

Camera used was Canon 7D with a 300mm+1.4X lens.
Other than cropping, noise reduction, a little brightening/contrast and some sharpening, no other Photoshop image manipulation were done on these photographs.

The Black-naped Monarch (male) was a very common bird seen around guide Erwin's house.

ISO-1250, f5.6, 1/80 handheld


While I was out exploring the area with Erwin, Cynthia remained behind and what do you know…a Brush Cuckoo just appeared in front of her.
ISO-1250, f5.6, 1/125 handheld


The guava tree in front of Erwin's house was fruiting and a paradise for Palawan Flowerpeckers
ISO-1250, f6.3, 1/320


One of the "friendliest" birds in Dipulao was this Blue-eared Kingfisher
ISO-3200, f5.6, 1/160 handheld


And now for the "coup de grace", another bird that frequents the front of Erwin's house, the Lovely Sunbird
ISO-3200, f7.1, 1/400 handheld

[Ely Teehankee]

"Sometimes it's not the size of your lens that matters, it's how you use it. ;-)"

This is what I often see you in your blogs and you are definitely right about it. If I don't know you any better, I would say that they are your pictures. I understand now what you mean, when you first introduced Cynthia to me as your better half. Kidding aside these are great pictures. Well done Cynthia & Mabuhay.

[Ramon Quisumbing]

Wow! These are great captures, Cynthia, congrats! All these birds have such beautiful colors. I especially like the male BNM. A nice collection of the residents of Capayas Creek Bird Preserve.

[Clemn A. Macasiano Jr.]

Love the Flower pecker and the sunbird ! Congratulation Cynthia ...

[Michael R. Anton]

Beautiful set, Cynthia! Love the Flowerpecker photo best! Congrats!

[Tirso Paris]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Kudos to you Cynthia!

[tina mallari]

Wonderful set Cynthia. It's always nice to see your captures :-)

[Mark Itol]

What a colorful set, Bob! The Palawan Flowerpecker's my fave. Congrats on such a nice harvest.

[Sylvia Ramos]

Congratulations Cynthia! Love the Lovely Sunbird and the Palawan Flowerpecker!!

[Tateo Osawa]

All nice shots, Cynthia. I like the Palawan flowerpecker best.

[Edwin Matias]

Sir Bob,

Great Captures from Coron, like that Monarch and Flowerpecker

Regards,
Edwin

[Steve Albano]

I admire and like all the captures you have taken.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing.. .

[oespena]

Love the Monarch!!! nice shots!!!