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Post by Neil Konrad III on Feb 3, 2012 1:07:41 GMT
Not bad documentary shots, Neil. Is the birding at the Bukidnon farm adversely affected by the flood damage suffered by CDO recently? Thankfully, we were not affected sir.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Feb 3, 2012 0:59:47 GMT
We all have to start somewhere. I just checked my camera with Canon and found out that I have taken over 70,000 pictures since I bought my 1D and that was just about a year ago. Keep on taking pictures and when the conditions are right you will have good ones to keep. Cheers & Mabuhay. Will be doing just that sir!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Feb 1, 2012 4:54:07 GMT
Was able to get some documentary shots of a male and female Black-naped Monarch here in the farm (Jan 31, 2012): Male Female; Hope to get better shots next time!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Feb 1, 2012 4:20:32 GMT
Wonderful photos sir! Really inspiring.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Jan 16, 2012 9:44:13 GMT
After a long break, I was able to shoot again: Asian Glossy starlings 'love the red eyes!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Jan 11, 2012 5:56:53 GMT
wow! a sight like this will make your heart skip a beat!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Jan 5, 2012 8:59:57 GMT
And then, there are these tiny butterflies (don't know what kind) ;D
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Jan 5, 2012 8:56:45 GMT
Happy New Year, everyone! Sharing what could be a female Delias daiphana daiphana: What do you think, TeLyds?
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Jan 5, 2012 8:51:30 GMT
Great variety you got there sir!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 22, 2011 12:54:42 GMT
wow' bring me to this place Neil' I'll bring you here after my break. Will be out of town until Jan 3. Will just text you.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 22, 2011 2:40:55 GMT
Wow, great BIF shots, Neil. I never knew bee-eaters dive into water. Were these going for bugs in the water or little fish? Thank you sir! I've observed them doing it only at high noon, so maybe they're cooling off and getting a drink at the same time? Hope to get more shots of this interesting behavior. ;D Neil
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 22, 2011 1:36:17 GMT
These were taken in the farm's reservoir between 12 noon to 1 PM (skipped lunch ;D). More: ISO 500, 1/2500 s, f/7.1 AI Servo cannonball! ISO 500, 1/2500 s, f/7.1 AI Servo It was really challenging trying to track them in flight and got a really low number of useable shots. That means I have to go back and practice! ;D
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 22, 2011 1:29:22 GMT
Finally got the chance to photograph these bee-eaters "swimming" ;D: ISO 500 @ 1/1000 s, AI Servo back dive! ISO 500 @ 1/1600 s, AI Servo take-off!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 21, 2011 1:08:57 GMT
Nice series, Neil. I like the first photo of Mountain White-eye lovers. Thank you sir. A shame it's out of focus; it happened so fast!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 21, 2011 1:06:10 GMT
Wow, great collection of species here, Neil! Just one correction, the white-eye looks more like Everett's ( Zosterops everetti) than Mountain. With your location the endemic race basilanicus is ranging. Thanks for the info sir!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 20, 2011 2:40:34 GMT
Birds doing stuff: Everett's White-eye: lovers caught in the act! ISO 800, 1/125 s @ f/6.3, 500 mm OOF these tiny birds move so fast! YVB; masked bandits stealing papayas: ISO 400, 1/125 s @ f/6.3 500mm Brown Shrike: playing in the rain Balancing act ISO 500, 1/100 s @ f/6.3 500mm Are you taking my photo? ISO 500, 1/100 s @ f/6.3 500mm
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 20, 2011 2:15:00 GMT
Hi Neil. Welcome to the forum. I am glad we are using the same glass- Sigma 150-500mm however mine is a Nikon mount. I hope we can share tips and techniques about our set-up in the future. Cheers! Sounds good sir! Let's do that.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 19, 2011 12:12:07 GMT
These are beautiful and matured Guiaiaberos. As Neon explained that the color of the collars help in differentiating the male and the female. With that I learned something new today. They look so chubby. Well done Neil & Mabuhay. Thank you! So did I sir.
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 19, 2011 11:14:09 GMT
Jackpot with 5 Guiaiaberos appearing at the same time. I think they are known as the smallest in the Parrot family and endemic to the Philippines. Congratulations Neil on this thrilling experience. Thank you sir Ely! It was a double jackpot : 5 Colasis in the morning ang 5 guaiaberos in the afternoon!
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Post by Neil Konrad III on Dec 19, 2011 6:32:05 GMT
...The male has a blue collar and the female yellow. its the male who has a more bluer face as well. ...From the looks of it the second photo show a young bird being fed by the mother. Thank you for the inputs!
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