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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 31, 2007 11:21:40 GMT
Our maiden weekly motif is WHITE BIRDS - please post your photos here of wild birds with white or predominantly white plumage.
Posting is voluntary, and if your bird pic doesn't fit the week's motif, you can post these as usual in the Bird Photos section. Only mods can open new motif threads, but all members can post and even guests can view the posts. Multiple posts are allowed too.
Let's post shooting info and standardize our presentation (see format of my first post) so viewers will know how the photo was taken:
Common name (scientific name)
Place and date of capture
Shooting detail.
Let's see gang if you're good enough to keep up with the weekly challenge. ;D
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 31, 2007 11:27:12 GMT
Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis) Iwahig Penal Colony, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, on January 10, 2007 20D + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/9, ISO 100, 1/500 sec, 475B/3421 support, RAW capture:
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Dec 31, 2007 21:52:31 GMT
Oustanding timing with great details and colors Romy !!!
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Dec 31, 2007 21:55:18 GMT
Took this shot of two Juvenile Cattle Egrets back in the summer @ Cypress Springs, Orlando, FL. 30D EF100-400 F6.3 1/1600 ISO200 RAW Handheld
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Dec 31, 2007 23:07:26 GMT
It's really hard to get the proper exposure on white subjects and the two photos above are just outstanding in doing this. I'm still trying to learn how to get the entire subject without blowing some portions. Here is my attempt at a white flying Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis) in breeding plumage San Juan, Batangas, on April 14, 2007 30D + 300 f4 IS + Kenko 1.4x TC, 420 mm, f/5.6, ISO 200, 1/500 sec, Hand Held, RAW capture:
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 1, 2008 1:10:11 GMT
Brilliant composition and pose, Reyno! The exposure and details are absolutely great, super motif shot! Took this shot of two Juvenile Cattle Egrets back in the summer @ Cypress Springs, Orlando, FL. 30D EF100-400 F6.3 1/1600 ISO200 RAW Handheld [
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 1, 2008 1:12:30 GMT
Love the wing position, BG and extreme detail on this, Neon! BTW, the weekly motif scheme is a great way for members to post old shots when they can't go out to bird..... ;D It's really hard to get the proper exposure on white subjects and the two photos above are just outstanding in doing this. I'm still trying to learn how to get the entire subject without blowing some portions. Here is my attempt at a white flying Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis) in breeding plumage San Juan, Batangas, on April 14, 2007 30D + 300 f4 IS + Kenko 1.4x TC, 420 mm, f/5.6, ISO 200, 1/500 sec, Hand Held, RAW capture:
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jan 1, 2008 1:35:39 GMT
Love the wing position, BG and extreme detail on this, Neon! BTW, the weekly motif scheme is a great way for members to post old shots when they can't go out to bird..... ;D Ha ha ha..you are right on the money there Master Romy!! Thanks for starting this thread!! Cheers, Neon
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jan 1, 2008 4:53:48 GMT
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Post by raymondjbarlow on Jan 1, 2008 5:42:01 GMT
fantastic shots everyone! Great Egret Valley Inn Drive, Burlington, Ontario Canada Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR 1/2000s f/4.0 at 400.0mm iso320
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Post by raymondjbarlow on Jan 1, 2008 5:43:31 GMT
Oustanding timing with great details and colors Romy !!! I agree.. killer shot.
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 1, 2008 12:46:47 GMT
This is my first Chinese Egret at Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (April 9, 2006). Shooting Detail: 300D + Bigma at 500mm, f/7.1, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, Manfrotto 055 support, JPEG capture: Happy New Year to all. Nilo
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 1, 2008 14:43:09 GMT
Superb, Ray...... looks like this week's motif is becoming a demo of masterful exposure control! fantastic shots everyone! Great Egret Valley Inn Drive, Burlington, Ontario Canada Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR 1/2000s f/4.0 at 400.0mm iso320
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 1, 2008 14:44:53 GMT
This shot of a rare beauty is among my favorites of yours, Nilo... great compo, detail and low angle! This is my first Chinese Egret at Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (April 9, 2006). Shooting Detail: 300D + Bigma at 500mm, f/7.1, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, Manfrotto 055 support, JPEG capture: Happy New Year to all. Nilo
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jan 2, 2008 0:55:55 GMT
Here's my White Bird Photo. Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)Jugan Fishponds, Cebu, Philippines on July 30, 2007 EOS 400D + 100-400 f4-5.6 L IS @ 400mm, f/5.6, ISO 200, 1/800 sec, IXI Beanbag support, JPEG Large capture:
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 2, 2008 2:04:04 GMT
OMG, have I become cross-eyed? Gee, nope.... it's only the reflection specialist posting a brilliant capture. Very nice motif shot, Bobby! ;D Here's my White Bird Photo. Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)Jugan Fishponds, Cebu, Philippines on July 30, 2007 EOS 400D + 100-400 f4-5.6 L IS @ 400mm, f/5.6, ISO 200, 1/800 sec, IXI Beanbag support, JPEG Large capture:
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Jan 2, 2008 2:10:44 GMT
Whoa! Again, I am intimidated. Natural! I am with the masters of bird photography (though that is surely a great privelege I am thankful for). And... I am more taong gubat than taong dagat. Let's see, if we can find a white one. Anyone going to Candaba soon. I like to make sabit. Last time I was there was when I met Mike Lu (Haribon's sortie). Few birds, too far, too hot. I have never gone back since 5 years ago. Hmm, white bird...bye, bye (singing).
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Post by Eric Patdu on Jan 2, 2008 3:24:06 GMT
OMG, have I become cross-eyed? Gee, nope.... it's only the reflection specialist posting a brilliant capture. Very nice motif shot, Bobby! ;D I cannot agree more. Time to reflect....
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Jan 2, 2008 4:43:53 GMT
Thank you Master, and all who have appreciated the photos in this section. We will always strive to come out with our best shots for the Weekly Motif shots challenge. :-)
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Post by gil on Jan 4, 2008 1:41:44 GMT
Snowy Egret (also Little Egret in other places, sorry can't access scientific name right now) during a meal and shot against the sun. A favorite from 4 MP Panasonic FZ4 about 2 years ago. Taken in a lake park near my place (San Jose, CA). ISO64, 1/1000 f5.0
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