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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 19, 2008 22:41:28 GMT
This week's motif is DUCKS - please post your photos here of wild ducks captured in natural habitat.
Thanks to Reyno for suggesting this week's motif.
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.
Romy
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 19, 2008 22:48:36 GMT
Gee, this should be one of the easier motifs, as most have many shots of Candaba quackers. ;D Let me make the first quack - a couple of endemic quackers doing some complex mathematics ( multiplying ;D)! Philippine Duck ( Anas luzonica), Candaba wetlands, February 21, 2007 20D+ 500 f4 L IS + stacked Canon/Tamron 1.4x TCs, 1000 mm, f/11, bean bag, EXIF intact  |
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Post by Manny Illana on Feb 20, 2008 0:06:16 GMT
whoa! i didnn't know "obscene" photos are allowed here! hahaha!  nice rated-X take Romy! |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Feb 20, 2008 0:52:08 GMT
Here's my contribution: Female Tufted Duck ((Aythya fuligula) First record in Cebu at the SRP, taken on Nov. 25, 2007 400D+ 100-400 f4-45.6 L IS; f/8 1/1000; ISO 400, Hand held  |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 20, 2008 1:40:41 GMT
Whoa..... the Cebu Ace has dropped the first A-bomb...... great shot Bobby, the most detailed photo of this species I've seen taken locally, and an island record at that! Here's my contribution: Female Tufted Duck ((Aythya fuligula) First record in Cebu at the SRP, taken on Nov. 25, 2007 400D+ 100-400 f4-45.6 L IS; f/8 1/1000; ISO 400, Hand held |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 20, 2008 1:42:28 GMT
whoa! i didnn't know "obscene" photos are allowed here! hahaha! nice rated-X take Romy! Thanks, Manny.... this shot would have been better if JP got it at a low angle, or even underwater. ;D |
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Post by Manny Illana on Feb 20, 2008 13:23:04 GMT
wait... the pics above doesn't necessarily comply with the motif of " DUCKS" plural yun ah di ba, hehehe!!! so...... here's my take both taken in Candaba last dec. 29, 2007 using nikon d200, 80-400VR/f4.5-5.6 iso100 400mm f8 1/640s spot metering, handheld   i think i got these pics a bit overcooked.....  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Feb 20, 2008 22:13:50 GMT
Here’s my motif contribution…he he ;D DUCKS – Taken at Candaba Wetlands last January 20, 2008. It was a hair raising experience when the ducks flew past just several feet above our heads when they were about to land. It was like a jet passing by. It brought me to think, what if this 1kg duck hits me when it's traveling at a good 100 km/hr?... 40D + 300 mmL f4 IS + 2x Kenko TC, f8, 1/650 sec, ISO 400, Manual Exposure, Hand Held.  |
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Feb 20, 2008 22:48:43 GMT
Very nicely captured behavioral shot Romy !!!
Great details and nicely posed shot Bobby !!!
Very good in-flight images Manny !!!
That's a bunch of ducks, well done Neon !!!
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Feb 20, 2008 23:32:22 GMT
Black Bellied Whistling Ducks I was about an inch above the water line and used the tripod laid down sideways for support on this one. 30D+500+1.4XTC F8 1/2000s RAW  Female Hooded Merganser 1DMKII + 500+1.4XTC F8 1/1600s RAW  Male Hooded Merganser 1DMKII+500+1.4XTC F8 1/1600s RAW  |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Feb 20, 2008 23:53:30 GMT
Thanks Master Romy! Manny - dramatic shot! You controlled the exposure very well! Neon - Whoa! Must have been as awesome sight! Reyno - your shots continue to mesmerize me, simply outstanding work! : |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Feb 21, 2008 1:40:05 GMT
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Post by Carmela Balcazar on Feb 21, 2008 1:50:08 GMT
Here’s my motif contribution…he he ;D DUCKS – Taken at Candaba Wetlands last January 20, 2008. It was a hair raising experience when the ducks flew past just several feet above our heads when they were about to land. It was like a jet passing by. It brought me to think, what if this 1kg duck hits me when it's traveling at a good 100 km/hr?... Duck then. I couldn't resist. ;D What a sight though... |
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Post by Adri Constantino on Feb 21, 2008 2:10:37 GMT
Here’s my motif contribution…he he ;D DUCKS – Taken at Candaba Wetlands last January 20, 2008. It was a hair raising experience when the ducks flew past just several feet above our heads when they were about to land. It was like a jet passing by. It brought me to think, what if this 1kg duck hits me when it's traveling at a good 100 km/hr?... Duck then. I couldn't resist. ;D What a sight though... Nice one Carmela! Hehehe. Maybe the next motif will be birders ducking ducks. Hehehe. Nice shots everyone. Adri |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 21, 2008 2:31:04 GMT
Nice shots of duck squadrons, Manny and Neon!
Reyno, beautiful ducks masterfully captured.... the first shot is super special with its very low angle.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 21, 2008 2:38:44 GMT
Some Candaba ducks with the Sigmonster + 2x TC (1600 mm), EXIF intact: 1. Eurasian Wigeon ( Anas Penelope, male)  2. Garganey ( Anas querquedula, female)  3. Northern Shoveler ( Anas clypeata, male)  4. Philippine Duck ( Anas luzonica)  |
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Post by Reyno Rosete on Feb 21, 2008 4:00:30 GMT
Beautifully captured and well-posed images with great details. Fantastic captures Romy !!!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 21, 2008 4:28:58 GMT
Yikes! All the duck photographs here are just awesome!  To everyone:  |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Feb 21, 2008 4:31:01 GMT
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Feb 21, 2008 4:39:48 GMT
Guys, the Master has lifted the pole higher. He does not do it for himself. He believes you guys can go beyond the standards he has set for himself. The forum is really a great training ground. Now it is not just sharp photos... the compositions are just overwhelmingly astounding. Impressive. te lyds on the sidelines, forever agoo-goo
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OMIGOSH, Ka MASTER. I am the anointed prophet. You can start lining up your photos of the Philippine Ducks for a great coffee table book. There is no better time- show 'em hunters.