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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 17, 2010 3:15:19 GMT
Phew! Just got back form Singapore last week and I'm still just barely catching my breath. I thought Manila Weather was already scorching, but Singapore was ten times hotter! These were taken in Singapore Botanic Gardens. While my girlfriend was busy raiding the malls of Singapore, I was able to sneak an hour's worth of birding. Many thanks to Con Foley for pointing me to where the birds are and muchos salamas also to JP, who brought me there and egged me to bring my gear. Hooded PittaNikon D300+Nikkor 500mm f/4G VR, f/4 1/20secs, +1/3 Exposure Compensation, ISO 800, Manual Exposure via Mirror Lock Up, Tripod Supported:  Nikon D300+Nikkor 500mm f/4G VR, f/8 1/6secs, +1/3 Exposure Compensation, ISO 800, Manual Exposure via Mirror Lock Up, Tripod Supported:  Crimson SunbirdNikon D300+Nikkor 500mm f/4G VR+Nikkor TC-14E II @ 700mm, f/5.6 1/100secs, +1/3 Exposure Compensation, ISO 800, Manual Exposure in Available Light, Tripod Supported:  Nikon D300+Nikkor 500mm f/4G VR f/5.6 1/160secs, +1/3 Exposure Compensation, ISO 800, Manual Exposure in Available Light, Tripod Supported: 
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Mar 17, 2010 3:50:17 GMT
That last shot is stunning!! Woo hoo Martin! Great detail on the Pitta shots too! Whiskers, worms and all! Great use of one free hour!  |
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Post by Adri Constantino on Mar 17, 2010 4:15:53 GMT
nice set here martin! how i wish our hooded pittas here show up in the open too!
great crimson sunbird! panalo!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Mar 17, 2010 8:23:45 GMT
I noticed that the Hooded Pitta is slightly different from what we have here in the area of the top of the head it has a brown patch of feathers whereas the one we have here is all black. For an hour of work those are really beautiful pictures. Well done Martin. Mabuhay.
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 17, 2010 13:17:59 GMT
Thanks everyone! I find that Birding in Singapore is easier compared to here in our islands, which kinda makes you think of more creative captures and compositions. I hope to get get back there soon as I had much fun during that hour.  |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Mar 17, 2010 14:54:33 GMT
Naks, Martin, ha. Those are stunning shots. The Crimson sunbird will be a good cover for Singapore's Nature Watch Magazine. You should link up with Andrew Tay. telyds
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Post by tina mallari on Mar 17, 2010 16:23:11 GMT
Excellent captures Marts !!!
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Mar 17, 2010 22:01:26 GMT
Wow!! Excellent shots in all Marts!! Missed these birds when I was there yesterday. Next time I'll try SBG instead of CG. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Mar 17, 2010 23:46:56 GMT
Impressive sets!
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Post by Farmer Nestor on Mar 18, 2010 0:13:50 GMT
Great shot Martin! Pulao Ubin is also a nice place to go, Bukit Batok Nature Park, and Kranji Reservoir.
the CS ROCKS!!
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 18, 2010 1:32:20 GMT
Wow only one hour and you got these shots!
Sunbird is really great. Amazing detail on the Pitta.
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Mar 18, 2010 2:13:55 GMT
Awesome set Martin! The colors and detail are all amazing! |
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Post by Martin Alvendia on Mar 18, 2010 5:35:05 GMT
Many thanks everyone! That crimson was a big bonus for me. I went to the heliconia walk, hoping to catch some Olive-Backed Sunbirds. Instead of the usual OBS, this little guy showed up for a little snack before dinner. This was shot a little before 6 in the evening.
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Post by Mark Itol on Mar 18, 2010 14:15:54 GMT
Superb set, Martin! The second sunbird shot is to die for!
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Post by Kennie Pan on Apr 5, 2010 14:17:55 GMT
u got da friendly bird in sg !
cheers
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Post by JV Noriega on Apr 7, 2010 18:37:37 GMT
Wow nice set of NIKON shots Martin! truly, Nikon takes the world's greatest pictures... excellent detail and colors -- and all that for an hour's work is even greater! Great work Nikonian!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Apr 8, 2010 8:43:06 GMT
Wow, Martin, these are splendiferous shots!  Hopefully, we'll see these birds when my wife and I visit Singapore this month. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 8, 2010 9:24:46 GMT
martin.. GRABE!!!!
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Post by William Lim on Apr 9, 2010 9:26:52 GMT
These are WOW shots, Martin. Big congratulations  |
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