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Post by Ralf Nabong on Feb 26, 2010 0:38:03 GMT
These are the three kingfisher I photographed during my recent sortie in Coron, Palawan. They are part of a collection of 11 lifers I harvested in 2 days of birding.  Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca)  Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 500mm f/4+Canon 1.4X TC, Wired remote, ISO 800, 1/30 sec. @ f/5.6, 700mm FL, Subject Distance - 11m, Tripod mounted, Manual, Ambient lighting Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda)  ISO 1600, 1/50 sec. @ f/8, 700mm FL, Subject Distance - 13.5m, Tripod mounted, Manual, Ambient lighting Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting)  ISO 2000, 1/50 sec. @ f/8, 700mm FL, Subject Distance - 15.3m, Tripod mounted, Manual, Ambient lighting |
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Post by gabriel buluran on Feb 26, 2010 0:43:10 GMT
Wow! All are great shots. I like 2 & 3 most. Perfectly same pose. It's as if you just changed the colors... he, he, he... thanks for sharing and looking forward to the other lifers!!!
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Post by Dennis Alfaro on Feb 26, 2010 0:44:14 GMT
wow! great photos Bong of the three kings  keep them coming! |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Feb 26, 2010 0:48:42 GMT
What a bountiful harvest, Bong.... can't get my eyes off the ODKF, all excellent captures!  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Feb 26, 2010 1:02:48 GMT
Wow!! Cooooooorrrrrrrrrooooooooonnnnnnnn!! I need to visit this place soon or else I'll go balistic.
All exceptional captures, Bong! Can just imagine how dark it is when you have to use 800-2000 ISOs with 1/30-50 shutters!! Great work!!
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Post by mantarey on Feb 26, 2010 1:52:44 GMT
WOW I love them all but the Oriental Dwarf is my most wanted among this bunch. Congrats on these lifers Bong. I'm planning to go back soon to look for these particular birds. |
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Post by tina mallari on Feb 26, 2010 3:22:25 GMT
Congratulations on the lifers Bong !!! WOW you got 11 lifers and here I am raving about my 5 lifers from Banaue HEhHEheE Very nice captures on those kingfishers. I still don't have the last 2 and I need to get better captures of the oriental dwarf. |
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Feb 26, 2010 3:55:45 GMT
Gabs, Dennis, Ka Mastah, Neon, Rey & Ms. Tina, thanks for your kind comments! @ Neon - Indeed the lighting condition where I took these pictures is so challenging, I even used MLU in most of the shots. I hope I had Ka Romy's 400/2.8. I'm sure the AF of the 7D will also shine compared to the 5DII slow AF and long shutter lag. I had a hard time focusing with busy foreground and low contrast subjects. I suggest that you go to Coron before your next incarceration! @ Rey - you should book now before the stream where they range dries up!  @ Ms. Tina - I'm sure you'll get them next time you visit the place since Mulawin has already memorized where they can be found. The pair of RKF can be found in several place almost the whole day. |
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Post by Adri Constantino on Feb 26, 2010 4:00:55 GMT
Nice set here Bong. Long time no hear!
I like the Ruddy!
Congrats for the 11 lifers!
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Feb 26, 2010 4:05:13 GMT
I want to go. I want to go, yeah, before the river dries up. (Scary).
Those are nicely composed captures, Bong. I love the colors of the ODKF and its background. The color blend is superb, I think I'm going to try to paint. telyds
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Feb 26, 2010 4:18:53 GMT
I want to go. I want to go, yeah, before the river dries up. (Scary). Te Lyds, if there is enough forest cover the rivers would not dry up due to el nino, as about 80% of the moisture are harvested by these trees and the other plants (mosses, etc.) from the clouds that passes through even without rainfall! (and you see clouds everywhere). So I guess everyone will hopefully realize the importance of leaving the mountains full of tress, we shouldn't be having this water shortages in the first place considering that more than 2/3 of this country are suppose to be mountains full of trees.  |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 26, 2010 4:20:36 GMT
11 lifers!!!! Congratulations, Bong. Excellent shots of the kingfishers considering the difficult lighting situations you encountered.
(Note to self: include Coron in places to visit ;D )
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Feb 26, 2010 4:24:05 GMT
@ Neon - Indeed the lighting condition where I took these pictures is so challenging, I even used MLU in most of the shots. I hope I had Ka Romy's 400/2.8. I'm sure the AF of the 7D will also shine compared to the 5DII slow AF and long shutter lag. I had a hard time focusing with busy foreground and low contrast subjects. I suggest that you go to Coron before your next incarceration! Too late Bong, it's due this coming Sunday.. |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Feb 26, 2010 4:58:29 GMT
What a beauty ! Guys lets hit Coron this month. Anyone ? Congratulation ! Excellent shot !
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Post by mantarey on Feb 26, 2010 5:45:37 GMT
Gabs, Dennis, Ka Mastah, Neon, Rey & Ms. Tina, thanks for your kind comments! @ Neon - Indeed the lighting condition where I took these pictures is so challenging, I even used MLU in most of the shots. I hope I had Ka Romy's 400/2.8. I'm sure the AF of the 7D will also shine compared to the 5DII slow AF and long shutter lag. I had a hard time focusing with busy foreground and low contrast subjects. I suggest that you go to Coron before your next incarceration! @ Rey - you should book now before the stream where they range dries up! @ Ms. Tina - I'm sure you'll get them next time you visit the place since Mulawin has already memorized where they can be found. The pair of RKF can be found in several place almost the whole day. I was there twice with the river (actually a small stream) all dried up, that's why I didn't get to see the Kings but the upside is that I got more time to look for the other birds and got me 17 lifers in four days. So if you go there Clem, you won't be dissapointed. Ely is actually in Coron right now trying out the 1D4 on his third visit. |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Feb 26, 2010 6:13:10 GMT
I want to go. I want to go, yeah, before the river dries up. (Scary). Te Lyds, if there is enough forest cover the rivers would not dry up due to el nino, as about 80% of the moisture are harvested by these trees and the other plants (mosses, etc.) from the clouds that passes through even without rainfall! (and you see clouds everywhere). So I guess everyone will hopefully realize the importance of leaving the mountains full of trees, we shouldn't be having this water shortages in the first place considering that more than 2/3 of this country are suppose to be mountains full of trees. Yeer sooooo right, Neon. Actually, seeing cleared areas for farming and eco-tourism development should be Bong's warning- not before the river dries up but before all the trees and vegetation are cut and cleared. Yan really scary. Kaya I want to go soon. lyd |
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Feb 26, 2010 8:51:10 GMT
Thank you Adri, Telyds, Bob & Clemn! @ Telyds - these KF will be a welcome addition to your SWKF photo collection. The area were I went is still in pristine condition. It's basically a "sitio" with just a few families. Eco-tourism development hasn't reach it yet and the farmlands are mostly on the other side. It is situated on a higher ground and near a mountain. @ Bob & Clemn - you won't be disappointed if you decide to visit the place. You'll be amply rewarded. |
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Feb 26, 2010 9:50:14 GMT
Wow all three of the KF's! Nice, nice. Congrats on getting the set! I have been to Coron twice and its an interesting birding experience each time. |
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Feb 26, 2010 10:08:21 GMT
Thank you Tonji. I agree with you. It's only been a week, and I want to go back already! |
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Post by Mark Itol on Feb 26, 2010 13:00:19 GMT
Wooohooo! Fantastic captures of the three kings, Bong. I can't wait to see the other lifers.
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