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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 26, 2009 13:22:20 GMT
Woohoo!! Finally one in the wild!! Unfortunately it's not mine, the camera, yes!! My wife Aphine had the lucky star and was on the passenger side where the bird was. By the time I came out of the car and aim my howitzer, as soon as I got an aim the bird flew off all I got was the big branch it was perched on. Anyway, I got to see it also so I can tick it off on my lifers list. I'll fight another day!!! KG listed it as uncommon and has a vulnerable status...Protecting its habitat should be done now as I've said on my other post, this place is still a long way from being totally exploited, It makes you think that It's not too late for the Philippine Birds!! You'll understand why on my next posts, yeah there are more surprises from me and Tina!! Philippine Eagle Owl ( Bubo philippensis) - Labi, Bongabon-Baler Highway Nueva Ecija April 26, 2009 40D + 300 mm L f4 + 1.4x Sigma TC, f5.6, 1/30 sec, ISO 200, Av priority, Hand held, Raw capture.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 26, 2009 13:32:21 GMT
OMG!!!! I think I soiled my pants! And I bet Neon won't be able to sleep! hahaa!
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Post by tina mallari on Apr 26, 2009 13:43:35 GMT
WHOAAAAAAA This is sooooooo way up there !!!! Aphine, you are one lucky lady !!!! And Neon is lucky to have a very supportive wife like you Congratulations Aphine and Neon Really had a wonderful weekend with the 2 of you.
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Post by mantarey on Apr 26, 2009 14:00:50 GMT
Wow, the sharpness and exposure is Top Notch. What a great catch. Very good job Aphine. Now if you can have a little practice with the Howitzer you can give Neon a serious run for his money.
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Post by Felix Servita on Apr 26, 2009 14:31:07 GMT
the Best of the Best !!!!
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Post by alainpascua on Apr 26, 2009 16:48:27 GMT
Wowwwwww!!!!!!!!!!
Great Shot! Congrats Madam!
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 26, 2009 23:18:35 GMT
Amazing...... now I know why they're called better half, congrats Aphine!
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Post by Agerico M. De Villa on Apr 26, 2009 23:32:55 GMT
Time to celebrate. Congratualtions!
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Post by Ding Carpio on Apr 26, 2009 23:44:41 GMT
Lesson: Do a Tina. Let the better half drive!
Congrats to Aphine!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Apr 27, 2009 0:52:27 GMT
Neon, I completely relate to that experience. My wife has been getting some good shots from the passenger side of the car, too.
Anyway, congratulations to both of you for the lifer and the excellent photo!
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Apr 27, 2009 1:10:17 GMT
That was my #1 target bird! Great capture! BTW did it rain? All the shots I've seen of this bird only has been it looking wet.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 27, 2009 1:43:16 GMT
Thanks Edu, Plain Mater Idol Tina, Rey, Felix, Alain, Ka Mastah, Propjer, Ding, Bob & Paolo.
@ Edu, you are absolutely right!!
@ Rey, She was both holding the 600 and the 300, she could not lift the 600 so I'm still pretty safe..hehehehe
@ Paolo, Yes, it rained during the night, the bird was drying up before sleeping. Lucky we went early and caught it in open perch.
@ Ding, I was driving cause the better view and light was on the driver side, Boy was I wrong. Another thing the conditions of the road made me decide to drive.
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Post by Adri Constantino on Apr 27, 2009 2:26:43 GMT
@ Paolo, Yes, it rained during the night, the bird was drying up before sleeping. Lucky we went early and caught it in open perch. That explains the grumpy look on the Eagle-Owl. Again, beautiful capture, beautiful bird. On a roll Neon! Good timing on your parole. Hope you get more birds! Adri
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Post by Mark Itol on Apr 27, 2009 4:53:50 GMT
Wow! A big congraulations to both Neon and Aphine!
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Apr 27, 2009 9:19:09 GMT
That's one P.O'd bird. To think I was supposed to go to Baler last weekend.
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Post by tina mallari on Apr 27, 2009 9:45:39 GMT
Lesson: Do a Tina. Let the better half drive! Congrats to Aphine! LOL Ding, I drive during birding sorties and Wency stays at the passenger side or at the back. The good thing is that on the way to the birding sites and going home - I have the privilege of SLEEPING all the way ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Ronnie Dominguez on Apr 27, 2009 11:39:27 GMT
congrats to you Neon and Aphine! such an expressive pensive mood excellently captured
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