Philippine Serpent-Eagle (Subic)

[Michael R. Anton]

I saw this Serpent-Eagle perched through the foliage along Nabasan Trail. No other way to shoot but through it. After getting my insurance shots and the SE staying awhile longer, I decided to experiment with lower iso's. I got all the way down to iso50 before it realized I was there. Here's the result.....
Gear used: 1DMK4, 600mm f/4, 1.4xtc, 4th Gen Tripod, Remote trigger



iso50 600mm plus 1.4xtc f/7.1 1/250sec, live view, remote trigger (manual exposure)

[Tateo Osawa]

Very sharp! even long shot,and nice background, Mike.

[Bobby Kintanar]

Well done, Anton! Shooting that lens with a teleconverter at 1/250 demands extreme long-lens techniques to get such sharpness. You are making full use of your top of the line equipment :-)

[Romy Ocon]

Love the comp and colors, enhanced by the foliage framing, Mike.... well done!

[Michael R. Anton]

Thanks Tateo san, Bobby and Romy!

[Ely Teehankee]

It is always difficult to get a good long distance shot but this one came out nicely. Well done & Mabuhay.

[Michael R. Anton]

Thanks Ely!