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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 26, 2009 12:56:57 GMT
This is the first time for me to be able to take a picture of a BIF and it is not easy. There is no APS just Canon DPP as the picture leaves much to to desired. I am just happy to see that I have a bird that can be ID. Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) Canon 5DM2, EF 800mm F5.6 IS L Lens, Manfrotto 475B Tripod, MF 373 Gimbal Head ISO 400, 1/1600, f56  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Nov 26, 2009 13:02:26 GMT
Nice Ely, looks like it's a sub-adult. Was this from San Juan?
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 26, 2009 13:10:05 GMT
Nice Ely, looks like it's a sub-adult. Was this from San Juan? Thank you Romy. Yes in Pinagbayanan. I was taking pictures of some Doves when this bird happened to pass by and I decided to give it a try. It is not easy and I really admire how you can do it with the greatest of ease swinging the long lens on a tripod. As they say, I still have a lot of rice to eat but the problem is I seldom eat rice. So I still have a long way to go. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Nov 26, 2009 13:17:23 GMT
Wooooooooooow. great BIF sir ely! I knew you can do it with your 800mm. I had always wondered how's your bazooka with BIF. Now I got the asnwer! Great answer! COngrats on the 1st BIF!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Nov 26, 2009 13:26:13 GMT
WOW!!!! and the kite is still facing a bit towards you! That only means you were able to snap this before it passed your location. REALLY QUICK!!
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Post by alainpascua on Nov 26, 2009 15:10:42 GMT
Congrats on your first BIF, Ely.... and it's a Kite! Excellent shot!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 26, 2009 22:32:39 GMT
Thank you Toto, Edu, and Alain. I need more practice. Hopefully Candaba will be the place to do it. I am sad to say that the Birdwalk is practically empty of birds. There are talks that they have allowed "hunters" into the island across the birdwalk. Such a beautiful place for BIF and that won't be so anymore for a long time to come.
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Nov 27, 2009 0:01:35 GMT
Great shot for a first! At 800mm, that's a tough shot! Big congrats! :-)
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Post by bartolome"edd" lim c. on Nov 27, 2009 6:39:21 GMT
elytee, with that amazing first BIF capture- other birds will get jealous. clap,clap,clap.
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Post by gabriel buluran on Nov 27, 2009 6:54:28 GMT
It's a good capture. The face is very defined. Details are also aplenty. Even the tattered flight feathers are visible. I hope it grows new feathers soon.  |
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Nov 27, 2009 6:59:50 GMT
Congratulations on your first BIf, Ely. Looks quite sharp!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 27, 2009 8:59:10 GMT
Thank you Bobby, Bong, Gabs, and Doc Chito. I learned a lot from this picture. The catching of the light on the bird, the auto focus should be adjusted for a longer distance to speed it up, and I have to catch the bird on the center. Hopefully it will be better next time. Thank you for your encouragement. Mabuhay.
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Post by Ariel Matias on Nov 27, 2009 17:16:18 GMT
Still came out very nice, Ely! The beauty of capturing this bird in flight is really wonderful.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Nov 27, 2009 22:40:48 GMT
Wow! Congrats on your first BIF, Ely! I'm expecting more to follow.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 28, 2009 11:08:48 GMT
Still came out very nice, Ely! The beauty of capturing this bird in flight is really wonderful. Thank you Ariel for your encouraging reply. Its a different feeling when you catch a BIF. Its like being able to shoot down a plane in a dog fight. I hope to do more next week when the opportunity arises. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 28, 2009 11:10:44 GMT
Wow! Congrats on your first BIF, Ely! I'm expecting more to follow. Thank you Bob. I am expecting more too but its hard to make a promise on something that I am not totallly familiar with. I hope this happens next week. |
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Post by Edwin Matias on Nov 30, 2009 7:27:51 GMT
Thumbs Up.. Consgrats on this BIF shot... great capture...
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Nov 30, 2009 22:28:34 GMT
Thumbs Up.. Consgrats on this BIF shot... great capture... Thank you Ed. I am hoping that its a first step of a long journey. Mabuhay. |
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