Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun

Romy Ocon
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Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 16, 2015 0:33:35 GMT

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Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 16, 2015 0:33:35 GMT

I had the opportunity to revisit this place in Pampanga this weekend. Although I brought my full range of birding gear with me, I used the hand held 5D MIII + 400 5.6L exclusively at BIFs. The 5D MIII's wider angle of view makes subject acquisition easier, and its AF is very impressive as well. The disadvantage of the slowish 6 fps frame rate is offset by the low noise of the high-res files. My battle-scarred 400 5.6L on the other hand continues to amaze me with its fast AF speed, light weight and great optics even when shot wide open.

As the sun was setting on Saturday, I shot some test images to review the histogram and fix the optimum manual exposure on my hand held combo. Then I wished for a flock of water birds to pass close enough to the setting sun to be contained within the same frame. My wish was granted. During post processing, I pixel-peeped at 100% view to count the birds - there are exactly 60 of them within the frame.

Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybridus)

Shooting info - Macabebe, Pampanga, Philippines, March 14, 2015, 5D MIII + 400 5.6L, 400 mm, f/7.1, 1/2000 sec, ISO 320, manual exposure in available light, hand held, near full frame resized to 1500x1000.

Last Edit: Mar 16, 2015 0:36:20 GMT by Romy Ocon

WILD BIRDS of the PHILIPPINES
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Bobby Kintanar Moderator, PBP Posts: 2,659	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 16, 2015 10:00:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bobby Kintanar on Mar 16, 2015 10:00:17 GMT Very nice composition Ka Mastah!
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Tateo Osawa Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 943	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 16, 2015 14:23:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tateo Osawa on Mar 16, 2015 14:23:28 GMT Beautiful capture, Romy. I always wanted to take photo like this in Olango but timing is not good.

Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 17, 2015 4:46:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 17, 2015 4:46:39 GMT Thanks Bobby and Tateo-san!
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Neon Rosell II PBP Trustee "Never fall in to temptation to get a photo at the expense of the ecosystem” - Avianus lunaticus Posts: 3,180	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 18, 2015 23:38:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 18, 2015 23:38:02 GMT Nice colors, Ka Mastah! being patient always pays off, and your wish granted!
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 19, 2015 22:59:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 19, 2015 22:59:59 GMT Thanks, partner!
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Tonji Ramos Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,826	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 24, 2015 13:28:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 24, 2015 13:28:16 GMT Great colors Romy. Makes me want to watch the sunset by the bay. I guess they will be on their way out soon. Till the next season.
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 26, 2015 5:35:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 26, 2015 5:35:37 GMT Thanks, Tonji!
	WILD BIRDS of the PHILIPPINES Over 280 species captured in habitat, and counting. Hi-Def Video

Ely Teehankee Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 6,512	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 29, 2015 12:03:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 29, 2015 12:03:15 GMT Sunsets are always a sight to see, and with the birds in the background you can tell that its taken by a bird photographer. Very nice Romy.

Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 30, 2015 9:24:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 30, 2015 9:24:59 GMT Thanks, Ely..... got too much non-photo work lately, wish I can go out to bird soon.
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Nilo Arribas Jr. PBP Trustee Posts: 1,010	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Mar 31, 2015 13:00:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Mar 31, 2015 13:00:55 GMT Beautiful sky with birds to boot... WOW! I share "Tateo's dream shot" you executed here, Romy
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Five dozen Whiskered Terns above the sun Apr 2, 2015 1:16:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 2, 2015 1:16:02 GMT Thanks, Nilo!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 18, 2015 23:38:02 GMT

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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 24, 2015 13:28:16 GMT

Post by Romy Ocon on Mar 26, 2015 5:35:37 GMT

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