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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 21, 2010 17:39:25 GMT
Had a chance to swing by the coastal lagoon to try my luck and practice a bit of BIF shooting last week.. and i was surprised at the number of large birds flying around the mangroves in the area that morning... here are some of my captures.. Black-crowned Night Heron50D+400/ 5.6L, @ f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, ISO 320, hand held, manual exposure in available light   f6.3, 1/1600 sec., ISO 400  D700+500f4.5 @ f7.1, 1/1250 sec., ISO400 055CX/393, manual exposure in available light  Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) 50D+400 5.6L @ f6.3, 1/1600 sec., ISO 500 handheld, manual exposure in available light  |
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Aug 21, 2010 22:12:49 GMT
Good BIFs JV.  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Aug 21, 2010 23:43:56 GMT
You are getting very proficient with you BIF. I hope the migratory birds starts coming soon and that will be a very nice place to go. Well done JV. Mabuhay.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 21, 2010 23:59:47 GMT
Wow, excellent BIF set, seems you're practicing for next month's contest motif, JV!
With the yellow feet and black bill, the last one is a Little Egret, JV.
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Post by William Lim on Aug 22, 2010 0:56:38 GMT
Very nice BIF's, JV. It is a nice place to practice BIF shots.
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Post by Mark Itol on Aug 22, 2010 2:55:53 GMT
Great catch, JV!
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Post by mantarey on Aug 22, 2010 7:27:14 GMT
Beautiful BIF captures JV, the really exciting part of bird photography. I hope you don't get addicted too much with BIF's that you won't shoot static targets anymore. ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 22, 2010 9:51:10 GMT
Whether Canon or Nikon, the results are all excellent. The photographer is therefore the reason for such outstanding shots. My hat's off to you, JV!
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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 22, 2010 10:14:11 GMT
Thanks Pao and Ely, this location is perfect for shooting BIFs with your AF800s! These large birds approach from a great distance and swoop over you like an airplane making a low pass... lots of time to aim the big guns at them and fire at full frame distance! Great fun!
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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 22, 2010 10:20:14 GMT
Thanks Mastah Romy, it has been a while since i've visited the coastal lagoon, so i got excited about the number of individuals hovering over me at close distance! and yes, it's the best location for practicing this other facet of bird photography! I have also corrected the id on the Little Egret.. thanks!
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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 22, 2010 10:22:55 GMT
Thanks Doc William, Mark and Rey! -- Don't worry Rey! the absence of AF on my 800 forces me to shoot static subjects in between! But oh how i wish it had AF!!!
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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 22, 2010 10:31:40 GMT
Thank you Bob! I am very honored by your kind and inspiring words! But in reality, Canon+Nikon is my way of mixing and matching my existing gear without really having to sell my house and car just so i can have the pleasure pursuing this passion of ours!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Aug 22, 2010 12:34:32 GMT
very nice set sir!
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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 22, 2010 15:59:56 GMT
Thank you Edu!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Aug 22, 2010 22:30:27 GMT
These pics made me miss the area for BIFs! Will have to go back there soon! |
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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 23, 2010 16:17:47 GMT
Thank you Toto!
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