More IRRI Birds

[Tirso Paris]

Today (4/7/13) I accompanied Doc William Lim and wife to do birding at IRRI Lowland Experimental Station. The main target birds were the Greater Painted Snipes and we were not disappointed.

For my part, I also did some field testing of the Kenko 2x TC in tandem with my new f4 lens and the Canon 5D Mark III. Whereas the Canon 2x TC does not autofocus with the 5Dm3, the Kenko autofocuses like a charm. So while awaiting for the firmware update that will hopefully work with the Canon 2x TC, the Kenko is the next best alternative. Expectedly there is some softness in the images but being able to photograph both distant and near subjects at 1000 mm is some feat I do rejoice. I am still quite pleased with the image quality, especially after doing some post processing.

All pictures used the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and EF 500 mm L IS II USM, with Kenko Pro 300 DGX 2X TC, car window support in natural light. Effective focal length is 1000 mm.



Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis) - Making a call?
2013-04-07 06:29, 1/640 sec, F 5.6, ISO 250



Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) - Breeding plumage
2013-04-07 09:08, 1/1000 sec, F 9, ISO 320



Greater Painted-Snipes (Rostratula benghalensis) - Male and female
2013-04-07 07:53, 1/640 sec, F 8, ISO 500



Greater Painted-Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) - Female
2013-04-07 08:01, 1/640 sec, F 8, ISO 400



Greater Painted-Snipes (Rostratula benghalensis)- Female and Male
2013-04-07 08:01, 1/640 sec, F 9, ISO 500



Greater Painted-Snipes (Rostratula benghalensis) - Male and Female
2013-04-07 08:01, 1/640 sec, F 9, ISO 500



Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) - with food in mouth
2013-04-07 08:07, 1/1000 sec, F 8, ISO 640



Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla) - Harvesting rice
2013-04-07 08:36, 1/500 sec, F 8, ISO 640



Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis)
2013-04-07 08:55, 1/500 sec, F 9, ISO 250



Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis) - Preening
2013-04-07 07:21, 1/640 sec, F 8, ISO 400



Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia)
2013-04-07 07:22, 1/640 sec, F 9, ISO 320

[Ely Teehankee]

Very nice captures all in all. I like the pair of Painted Snipes and I think that this is one exception where the female appears to be more colorful than the male. Well done Tirso & Mabuhay.

[Ramon Quisumbing]

Well done, Prof. Tirso, and congrats on the new toys!

[Bobby Kintanar]

All very nicely captured Prof. Tirso! Beautiful set!

[Tirso Paris]

Thank you so much Ely, Ramon, and Bobby for your generous comments.

[William Lim]

Beautiful captures, Prof Tirso. Thanks for accompanying us to IRRI. The kenko 2x TC looks ok.

[Tateo Osawa]

All beautiful capture Tirso., I like the first photo B-B Rail.

[Tirso Paris]

Apr 8, 2013 10:14:57 GMT William Lim said:

Beautiful captures, Prof Tirso. Thanks for accompanying us to IRRI. The kenko 2x TC looks ok.

You're welcome Doc, it was a pleasure birding with you.

[Tirso Paris]

Thank you very much Tateo.

[Mick Harris]

A great set of images

[Tirso Paris]

Thank you Mick Harris

[oespena]

so clear and crispy photos sir!!!

[Dennis Alfaro]

Great collection of photos Prof Tirso. hope to visit this place soon

[Tirso Paris]

Thank you Onnie and Dennis for your appreciation.

[Nilo Arribas Jr.]

Wow, the Buff-banded rail is an instant fav Prof. Tirso from this set. Thanks for sharing.