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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 29, 2012 7:33:14 GMT
You still haven't lost your DSLR skills, Adri. Great shot!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 29, 2012 7:31:34 GMT
Wow, Tukayo, it's so nice to see you posting again and reminding us how an awesome photographer you are!
Hope to see more from you.
A blessed Christmas to you and your family.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 29, 2012 7:27:33 GMT
Fabulous shot, Dennis! Nice to know they're found in Palay-palay too.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 29, 2012 7:22:50 GMT
Wow, you're so lucky to get this uber rare endemic. Great shots at that!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:46:01 GMT
Now for the "usual" birds of Coron - this time presented from my better half's perspective. Camera used was Canon 7D with a 300mm+1.4X lens. Other than cropping, noise reduction, a little brightening/contrast and some sharpening, no other Photoshop image manipulation were done on these photographs. The Black-naped Monarch (male) was a very common bird seen around guide Erwin's house. ISO-1250, f5.6, 1/80 handheld While I was out exploring the area with Erwin, Cynthia remained behind and what do you know…a Brush Cuckoo just appeared in front of her. ISO-1250, f5.6, 1/125 handheld The guava tree in front of Erwin's house was fruiting and a paradise for Palawan FlowerpeckersISO-1250, f6.3, 1/320 One of the "friendliest" birds in Dipulao was this Blue-eared KingfisherISO-3200, f5.6, 1/160 handheld And now for the "coup de grace", another bird that frequents the front of Erwin's house, the Lovely SunbirdISO-3200, f7.1, 1/400 handheld
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:29:00 GMT
Another terrific set of shots, Ramon. Once again, congrats on the Babbler - that is one elusive bird!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:27:44 GMT
Wonderful harvest, Ramon! And you're soo lucky to get the Oriental Cuckoo, the Forest Wagtail and especially the Blue-and-White FC. Big, big congrats on those!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:25:59 GMT
Sometimes good luck compensates for the bad. You got stuck in the mud but got the White-shouldered Starlings in return.
As DocBoyMac said, real hardcore! ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:22:21 GMT
Wowow! I wish this bird would be a common one for me too!
Magnificent shots, Tateo-san!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:20:57 GMT
Woohoo, partner Gabs is back. ;D
Strange that you and Neon got the same birds but from different places. Nice shots, Gabs. Hope to see more from you.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:17:39 GMT
Great harvest, Neon. That's real close-up of the Malkoha..reminds me of halloween. ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:16:10 GMT
Wow, so fortunate to see these uncommon birds and to be able to take fabulous photos of them…that's a double WOW!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:14:07 GMT
They're back and as cute as ever! Great shots, btw.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:12:58 GMT
All shots were excellent. Although, in my opinion, the details on the 3rd and 4th photos seem to be sharper.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 1, 2012 2:08:59 GMT
Awesome captures, Ely! The details on the Spotted Wood Kingfisher are so fine you could see the specks of dirt on its beak.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 23, 2012 0:19:34 GMT
Des, thanks for the confirmation of the ID.
Thanks for the nice comments, Tirso, Gabs, Mike and Mark.
Gabs and Mark, yes, it was a nylon cord around its right ankle. The bird was even limping a bit as it walked. Other than that it seemed healthy enough. We didn't see the egret again when we returned later that afternoon. I'm hoping that it flew off to its regular habitat.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 21, 2012 6:36:00 GMT
Everytime I see posting of birds of Coron, I invariably see forest birds and/or kingfishers. So I thought I'd change the scenario and post some photos of shorebirds my wife Cynthia and I saw in Coron. All shots taken with a Canon 5DMkII and a 700mm lens, mounted on a gimbal head and a tripod. For the stories about our Coron trip, please visit ornithographer.blogspot.com. Please click on the right for the story of a particular day (from 1 to 6). Thanks. BTW I am not 100% sure on the IDs of some of these birds (especially the Plovers) so any help is greatly appreciated. Whiskered Tern ISO-320, 1/200, f6.3 manual Black-headed Gull ISO-250, 1/1000. f10 manual Grey-tailed Tattler ISO-250, 1/1000, f10 Wood Sandpiper ISO-320, 1/2000, f6.3 Little Ringed Plover ISO-500, 1/320, f6.3 Greater Sand Plover(?) ISO-250, 1/1000, f10 Kentish Plover(?) ISO-250, 1/250, f13 Rufous-necked Stint ISO-320, 1/200, f6.3 Group in flight: stints and plovers ISO-250, 1/1000, f10 White Wagtail (a surprise!) ISO-250, 1/1000, f10 and now, for the piece de resistancePacific Reef Egret (totally unexpected!) ISo-250, 1/1600, f6.3
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 21, 2012 6:04:31 GMT
Two thumbs up all the way! The Greater Flameback also gets my two big toes! ;D
Looking forward to the October shots.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 21, 2012 6:01:57 GMT
Very nice collection, Edwin! My favorite is the Stilt in its natural surroundings.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 5, 2012 11:51:49 GMT
Whoa!!! (Words escape me at the moment). ;D
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