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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 3, 2010 23:20:40 GMT
Brambling ( Fringilla montifringilla) Photographed by Rey Sta. Ana at Itvayat Island, Batanes, on March 26, 2010 EOS 500D + EF500, f6.3, 1/125, ISO 800, Manual Exposure, Handheld  [/
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 3, 2010 23:24:52 GMT
Tough judging job this week, what with the excellent photos too of the Bean Goose (new country record). This very nice, low angle shot of a rare visitor (only 4 records before this according to the Kennedy Guide) is probably the first in-habitat photo of the species in the country. The photographer had to go to the extreme tip of the Philippines (Itbayat island) to get the bird. Big, big congrats, Rey!!!  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 4, 2010 0:05:56 GMT
Even if this was not a rare visitor, the sheer beauty of this photo makes it an excellent choice! COngrats sir Rey!
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Apr 4, 2010 0:52:45 GMT
Big congrats Rey for this rare migrant!!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Apr 4, 2010 1:13:11 GMT
Wow, Rey, that is a real beauty - everything about the photo is perfect! Big Congrats! :-)
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 4, 2010 1:15:22 GMT
I am not surprised at all. Its tough to find a rare bird and to be able to picture it perfectly is a big achievement. Congratulations for a job well done. Mabuhay.
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Post by JP Cariño on Apr 4, 2010 3:02:45 GMT
congratulations Rey
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Apr 4, 2010 3:32:47 GMT
Rey you deserve this for going the extra 100 miles.  |
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Post by mantarey on Apr 4, 2010 11:04:18 GMT
Thanks a lot Mastah Romy for the recognition, worth all the trouble of getting stranded in the island and the gruelling four hour trip in very rough seas going back to Basco.
Thanks also Edu, Nilo, Bobby, Ely, JP and Pao for the nice comments.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Apr 4, 2010 13:29:32 GMT
Wooohoo! Talking of going to extremes in capturing this rare beauty!! Truly worth the trip and accolade, Rey!! Congrats on this excellent low angle shot!
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Post by mantarey on Apr 4, 2010 14:56:07 GMT
Thanks a lot Neon, that was very kind of you.  |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Apr 5, 2010 1:05:22 GMT
Once again! Wooooooooooooow! Fave shot of the week for me! COngrats Rey!
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Apr 5, 2010 1:16:16 GMT
Awesome capture Rey! Great to see a photo of this bird. In our household this was certainly the photo we discussed the most this week! Great adventure+ rare bird+ wonderful shot= a superb memory. Thanks going to all the trouble to take this photo.
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 5, 2010 8:37:52 GMT
Big congrats BB Rey for this well deserved recognition! |
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Post by mantarey on Apr 6, 2010 5:48:13 GMT
Thanks a lot Toto, Tonji and BB Bong. |
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