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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 18, 2010 3:03:26 GMT
Chestnut-faced Babbler ( Stachyris whiteheadi, a Philippine endemic) Photographed by Ely Teehankee at Banaue, Ifugao, on July 11, 2010 Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM, f/5.6, ISO 1600, 1/160 second 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jul 18, 2010 3:06:51 GMT
Subdued lighting resulting into lovely colors and good illumination of the diagnostic face, great detail, nice head cock and eye contact, and pleasing environment - all these elements made this capture among the best I've seen of this endemic montane species.
Big congrats, Ely... your hard work and dedication are paying off big time!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 18, 2010 3:57:16 GMT
Subdued lighting resulting into lovely colors and good illumination of the diagnostic face, great detail, nice head cock and eye contact, and pleasing environment - all these elements made this capture among the best I've seen of this endemic montane species. Big congrats, Ely... your hard work and dedication are paying off big time! Thank you Romy. When I started bird watching, I was amazed by the beauty of the birds that I saw and decided that the only way I can remember them is to photograph them. I have to admit that it has been my favorite pass time. |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jul 18, 2010 4:16:22 GMT
Congrats, Ely! This is surely one for the record as one the most detailed capture of this species!!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 18, 2010 4:53:31 GMT
Congrats, Ely! This is surely one for the record as one the most detailed capture of this species!! Thank you Neon. I believe this is the closest I ever got to a skittish bird. Mabuhay. |
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Post by alainpascua on Jul 18, 2010 5:25:33 GMT
A toast to Ambassador Ely for bagging this bird and this award! Congrats!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 18, 2010 8:08:48 GMT
A toast to Ambassador Ely for bagging this bird and this award! Congrats! Thank you Alain. The rumor you heard is just rumor and no truth to it at all. Cheers & Mabuhay. |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Jul 18, 2010 10:12:50 GMT
Congrats sir! Although this was not my favorite among the set you posted, this is still top notch!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 18, 2010 10:32:12 GMT
Congrats sir! Although this was not my favorite among the set you posted, this is still top notch! Thank you Edu. I know your personal preference is the one with the bird looking straight at the photographer with the two eyes showing. Heh heh heh. I personally like the one with the bird chirping and the beak is open. What I like best is that I was able to get close to the bird to take these photos. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Jul 18, 2010 13:49:42 GMT
Congratulations, Ely!!! You made it again!!!
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Post by Adri Constantino on Jul 19, 2010 1:06:12 GMT
Congrats Ambassador Ely!
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jul 19, 2010 5:05:36 GMT
Big congrats Ely for the excellent and detailed capture of this montane bird. Your efforts have yielded very good results. Keep shooting.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 19, 2010 7:43:05 GMT
Congratulations, Ely!!! You made it again!!! Thank you Ariel. It was indeed a lucky break for me. Being in the right place and at the right time. I thank God for this blessing. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 19, 2010 7:46:31 GMT
Thank you Adri. I was very fortunate to have Nicky with me. This is one that did not get away. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 19, 2010 7:47:22 GMT
Big congrats Ely for the excellent and detailed capture of this montane bird. Your efforts have yielded very good results. Keep shooting. Thank you Nilo. I will certainly keep on trying. |
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Post by mantarey on Jul 21, 2010 5:13:33 GMT
Obviously, you already got it Ely, the quality of your captures have been more consistent and gets better and better each time. Big congrats to you.  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Jul 21, 2010 20:38:15 GMT
Obviously, you already got it Ely, the quality of your captures have been more consistent and gets better and better each time. Big congrats to you. Thank you Rey. Since I started last year you have seen most of my photographs and I guess the 1D makes a lot of difference. |
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