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Post by mantarey on Apr 20, 2009 1:59:46 GMT
Went to San Juan last Saturday with Bong and Ely. We had a lot of fun trying to catch the very colorful bee-eaters in the air. I must say that the 5D2's AF is very accurate but I was wish the shutter lag is a lot shorter, it's easy to miss some flyers which I'm sure the 1D2 can easily catch. Anyway the keeper rate is still ok. Here's sharing two of my favorites. Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus), San Juan, Bats., 4-18-09 5DM2, EF500, f5.6, 1/800, ISO 400, Handheld The Flight take-off.   Landing gear down, about to land.   |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Apr 20, 2009 2:07:38 GMT
Excellent BIF captures, Rey!
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Post by tina mallari on Apr 20, 2009 2:39:42 GMT
Exhilarating captures Rey ! I can almost feel what it felt like for you when you were taking these shots - awesome !!!
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Post by mantarey on Apr 20, 2009 3:17:46 GMT
Thanks so much Bob and Idol Tins. Yes, it was fun just watching them fly and glide towards the trees. There must be at least a thousand of them last Saturday. Here's another one with full wingspread.  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 22, 2009 0:39:50 GMT
 After seeing these pictures, I am considering what you & Bong suggested to me to get a lighter 400mm f5.6 lens. I am amaze how you can do BIF with your 500mm handheld. Iba na ang matangkad at malaki pa. Heh heh heh. WELL DONE. MABUHAY!
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Post by mantarey on Apr 22, 2009 2:39:38 GMT
Thanks a lot for the kind words Ely. I'm sure you will enjoy BIF photography the 400 5.6, so far its' the best lens for BIF. |
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Post by Ed Matuod on Apr 22, 2009 4:00:44 GMT
Great BIF shots, I like the second one (eyes concentration for his landing). Thanks Rey for sharing.
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Post by mantarey on Apr 22, 2009 8:19:49 GMT
Thanks so much Ed, really appreciate your nice comments. |
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Apr 22, 2009 9:22:45 GMT
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Post by mantarey on Apr 22, 2009 11:19:23 GMT
Thanks a lot Pardner, don't worry you'll be here in no time. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 22, 2009 11:48:12 GMT
They sure grow them big in Batangas! It must have been a blast taking these pictures! Congratulations sir! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 22, 2009 12:25:13 GMT
These guys with their erratic flight pattern are tough to catch in the air, great job on these Rey!
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 22, 2009 13:07:39 GMT
Great to see your excellent BIFs again, Rey!
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Post by mantarey on Apr 23, 2009 0:50:31 GMT
Thanks a lot Edu, Mastah Romy and Mark. |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 23, 2009 1:33:51 GMT
Wow!! almost miss this one!! Excellent panning job Rey!! Exposure are really tough on a sky background but you nailed it!! I tried shooting the bee-eaters there as well but really had a tough time, I would have been happy just to get one shot.  |
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Post by mantarey on Apr 23, 2009 5:13:15 GMT
Thanks a lot Neon. Being able to handhold a lighter lens without the constraints of a tripod makes it a lot easier to capture birds in-flight. |
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