Zebra on the Beach

Mark Itol
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Zebra on the Beach Nov 1, 2012 16:03:00 GMT

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Post by Mark Itol on Nov 1, 2012 16:03:00 GMT

Birding for me has been scarce lately due to other activities. Just so I don't forget how to post-process, here's one taken last Oct. 7.

Was at a resort in Laiya, Batangas with friends shooting with my 400mm when I saw this bird land at a manageable distance. Got down low to get a good angle and managed to get a few shots before it flew away. The mid-afternoon light wasn't the best but didn't seem too harsh either.

All comments welcome.

Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata)
Laiya, Batangas, 7 Oct 2012

40D, 400 f/5.6 L, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/400 sec, manual exposure, handheld

Last Edit: Nov 1, 2012 16:07:21 GMT by Mark Itol

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"If it ain't Oconific, it ain't a lifer."

Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Zebra on the Beach Nov 1, 2012 21:59:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 1, 2012 21:59:16 GMT This is the type of picture that Romy likes especially if you have to get down on your belly. Well done Mark & Mabuhay.

Sylvia Ramos Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 829	Zebra on the Beach Nov 2, 2012 8:08:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sylvia Ramos on Nov 2, 2012 8:08:49 GMT Very subdued and pretty!
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Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 410	Zebra on the Beach Nov 2, 2012 8:45:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on Nov 2, 2012 8:45:29 GMT Nice background! Congrats!

Michael R. Anton Certified Birdnut Posts: 375	Zebra on the Beach Nov 2, 2012 11:04:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Michael R. Anton on Nov 2, 2012 11:04:33 GMT Great exposure and BG, Mark! Nice!!!
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oespena Cebu Flowerpecker Onnie Posts: 138	Zebra on the Beach Nov 2, 2012 12:00:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oespena on Nov 2, 2012 12:00:29 GMT nice shot! like the eye of the Zebra Dove (tokmo in bisaya) so sky blue.
	Their will be light in every angle you take.

Tateo Osawa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 943	Zebra on the Beach Nov 2, 2012 14:03:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tateo Osawa on Nov 2, 2012 14:03:11 GMT This is an Oconific shot, Mark. Very nice low angle shot.

Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Zebra on the Beach Nov 3, 2012 8:06:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Nov 3, 2012 8:06:54 GMT Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Glad you liked it.
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Edwin Matias Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 837	Zebra on the Beach Nov 7, 2012 2:03:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Edwin Matias on Nov 7, 2012 2:03:21 GMT Mark, Great Capture, like the low angle shot, and the BG. Regards, Edwin
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gabriel buluran Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 727	Zebra on the Beach Nov 7, 2012 7:59:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gabriel buluran on Nov 7, 2012 7:59:03 GMT well done mark! that 400 of yours can still hack it!

allenmansurian Munia Posts: 14	Zebra on the Beach Nov 7, 2012 10:45:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by allenmansurian on Nov 7, 2012 10:45:08 GMT I like your post mark. Your bird look really beautiful.

Mark Itol Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 2,673	Zebra on the Beach Nov 8, 2012 4:57:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mark Itol on Nov 8, 2012 4:57:40 GMT Thank you, Edwin and allenmansurian.
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Edu Lorenzo Jr Certified Birdnut, PBP There is no such thing as bad lighting.." Posts: 2,975	Zebra on the Beach Nov 9, 2012 4:09:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 9, 2012 4:09:40 GMT good control of the highs mark. Keep it up!
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Adri Constantino Certified Birdnut Posts: 569	Zebra on the Beach Nov 9, 2012 4:20:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Adri Constantino on Nov 9, 2012 4:20:10 GMT good one mark! sharp and well exposed. inspired me also to look for a photo from my HDD and post it here in PBPF.
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Post by Mark Itol on Nov 1, 2012 16:03:00 GMT

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Post by Godfrey "Godo" Jakosalem on Nov 2, 2012 8:45:29 GMT

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Post by Mark Itol on Nov 3, 2012 8:06:54 GMT

Post by Edwin Matias on Nov 7, 2012 2:03:21 GMT

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