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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 6, 2013 7:22:33 GMT
For the past weeks, two immature PHILIPPINE HAWK-EAGLES (Spizaetus philippensis, presumably the philippensis subspecies, an uncommon endemic in Luzon), have been spotted roaming around BK Valley, Mt. Banahaw. Lydia Robledo was among the first to photograph one. I saw one from 200+ meters away on a couple of occasions. Yesterday, I was able to slowly get within 50 meters before it flew away. Nothing escapes their eagle-eye vision! It is so heartening that these majestic raptors are thriving and breeding in Mt. Banahaw. Canon 1DX, Canon 800 mm lens, tripod.  F/5.6, ISO-800, 1/100 second. This shot was taken from about 90 meters. It is showing off its beautiful back feathers.  F/5.6, ISO-800, 1/100 second. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 6, 2013 9:40:29 GMT
At 50 and 90 meters the pictures came out very nice. I guess you did not have time to add a 1.4X TC to bring the bird closer. It is indeed a beautiful bird. Well done Ramon & Mabuhay.
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Post by William Lim on Jan 6, 2013 11:14:05 GMT
Great captures, Ramon.
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Jan 6, 2013 14:40:48 GMT
I like the first shot Ramon ...
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 6, 2013 22:19:18 GMT
At 50 and 90 meters the pictures came out very nice. I guess you did not have time to add a 1.4X TC to bring the bird closer. It is indeed a beautiful bird. Well done Ramon & Mabuhay. Thanks, Ely. Yes, in the rush to shoot this PHE after it was spotted, Chris and I forgot the extender. But ever since Coron, I have not used the extender because the image quality of the 1DX is so good without it. I find that the extender reduces the IQ and really slows down the focusing of the 1DX (more than it did the 1D Mark IV). |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 6, 2013 22:20:04 GMT
Thanks, William and Clemn.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jan 7, 2013 2:25:38 GMT
That explains why you did not use the TC. I agree with you the focussing of the 1DX is faster and more accurate. Thank you Ramon for sharing your experiences.
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Post by Michael R. Anton on Jan 7, 2013 5:24:23 GMT
Fantastic captures, Ramon! Like the first photo best.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 7, 2013 7:14:45 GMT
Thanks, Michael.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 8, 2013 4:07:23 GMT
Wow! Excellent shots of the PHE, Ramon! All I could manage is a 200m shot from my 300 f4 + 1.4x TC  |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 8, 2013 8:08:00 GMT
Thanks, Neon! Next time, bring your 600 mm lens and 2x extender.  |
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Post by Mark Itol on Jan 8, 2013 15:12:38 GMT
Wonderful captures, Ramon, especially the first.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 9, 2013 5:04:57 GMT
Thanks, Mark.
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Post by Tateo Osawa on Jan 10, 2013 5:28:44 GMT
I like the first photo very much, Ramon.
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Post by Edwin Matias on Jan 10, 2013 6:03:52 GMT
Sir Ramon,
Great Captures , also liked the first photo , but all are beautiful
Regards,
Edwin
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 10, 2013 10:10:32 GMT
Thank you, Tateo-san and Edwin.
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Post by Juan Manuel C. Del Prado on Jan 16, 2013 0:26:50 GMT
As I said, it takes "blood, sweat & tears" + mud, rain, fog, 'accidents' to take beautiful photos like this.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Jan 16, 2013 1:15:07 GMT
Thanks, Tito Poch.
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Post by Manuel Maniquis on Feb 24, 2013 21:08:16 GMT
beautiful raptor! nice photo.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Feb 25, 2013 3:19:30 GMT
Thank you, Manuel.
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