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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 9, 2009 10:04:02 GMT
I went to Palay Palay last Sunday and met up with Bong, Edu, Mark, Toto, and Dennis. I was able to photograph this lifer which I learned is a Songbird. I did not hear it sing but hoping that the next time I see it, the bird will be singing. Wikipedia says it migrates to South East Asia and did not mention the Philippines. It is good news for us that it is now here. Mabuhay. Wikipedia:"The Blue-and-white Flycatcher, Cyanoptila cyanomelana is a migratory songbird. It breeds in Japan, Korea, and in parts of China and Russia. It winters in South East Asia, especially in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Sumatra and Borneo." Canon 5DM2, EF 800mm F5.6 IS L Lens, Manfrotto 475B Tripod, MF 373 Gimbal Head ISO 800, 1/250, f8  ISO 800, 1/320, f8  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Nov 9, 2009 10:22:52 GMT
Wow!! Congrats Ely on this lifer!! Although a little bit on the bright side on my monitor the second photo's perch, pose and angle is awesome!!  Looks like I'll be the only one without a W&BFC when the season is over  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 9, 2009 10:36:30 GMT
Wow!! Congrats Ely on this lifer!! Although a little bit on the bright side on my monitor the second photo's perch, pose and angle is awesome!! Looks like I'll be the only one without a W&BFC when the season is over Thank you Neon. You are right with the backlight I purposely made the picture brighter. It was taken some distance away and I just made the best of it. It leaves much to be desired. If its any consolation to you, even if you missed this one you already have a lot of others that no one here has ever taken. When you come back it will still be there for you to take its picture and maybe even sing for you. Mabuhay. |
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Post by William Lim on Nov 9, 2009 12:02:56 GMT
Congratulations for the lifer, Ely
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 9, 2009 12:48:48 GMT
Congratulations for the lifer, Ely Thank you William. Looking forward to your next posting to share your beautiful pictures. Mabuhay. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 9, 2009 12:54:58 GMT
Great captures Sir Ely! Too bad we where not able to even see this bird. Nevertheless, it's very nice meeting sir elytee!  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 10, 2009 0:35:58 GMT
Great captures Sir Ely! Too bad we where not able to even see this bird. Nevertheless, it's very nice meeting sir elytee! Thank you Toto. Now you have a reason to go back there. Mabuhay. |
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Nov 10, 2009 4:40:11 GMT
Congrats on the lifer sir Ely. really worth the trip
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 10, 2009 6:20:54 GMT
Great captures Sir Ely! Too bad we where not able to even see this bird. Nevertheless, it's very nice meeting sir elytee! Thank you Toto. Now you have a reason to go back there. Mabuhay. I guess we all need to go back there The place is generous with lots of raptors. You were in my mind when I see those raptors flying nearby with your bazooka. |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 10, 2009 6:50:47 GMT
Congrats on the lifer, Ely! Maybe you can show me where you found this beauty ;D
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 10, 2009 8:14:37 GMT
Congrats on the lifer, Ely! Maybe you can show me where you found this beauty ;D[/quote Thank you Bob. I will certainly show you where I saw this single bird and hopefully we will see more of them on our way there. I will discuss my plans with you tomorrow on our way there and will rely on your experience on what would be best for our trip. Mabuhay. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 10, 2009 10:45:12 GMT
Ahhh.. it still turned out beautiful sir!!!!
It will be easy to find the place again as I have "marked" it.. remember? hahahaha!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 10, 2009 12:28:48 GMT
Ahhh.. it still turned out beautiful sir!!!! It will be easy to find the place again as I have "marked" it.. remember? hahahaha! Thank you Edu. I have to bring a dog to find the place that you mark. |
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Post by alainpascua on Nov 10, 2009 17:07:08 GMT
Wow, nice captures, Ely! Congrats!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 11, 2009 10:15:59 GMT
Wow, nice captures, Ely! Congrats! Thank you Alain. Just like you, I am catching up with the thread that I have to respond. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 11, 2009 12:16:29 GMT
Congrats on the lifer, Ely.... looks like it's only Neon and I who are left as non-members of the BWFC Club!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 12, 2009 1:06:19 GMT
Congrats on the lifer, Ely.... looks like it's only Neon and I who are left as non-members of the BWFC Club! Thank you Romy. I was there yesterday with Bobby and there was no trace of the BWFC. I think the fruit tree that it was feeding on is all gone. |
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