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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 3, 2010 13:31:11 GMT
Philippine Leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) 1/160 sec at f 6.3, ISO 100,
500mm ( EF500mm f4L USM IS + 1.4xTC ) Partial metering, Manual Exposure in available light.
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Post by mantarey on Sept 3, 2010 13:55:52 GMT
Wow great catch Doc, big plus on the prey.  |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 3, 2010 14:19:35 GMT
Wooooooooow Sir Rey! That falls is worth going there. Even with no birds around. Will definitely go there someday!  Thanks a lot Toto, the waterfalls is really so beautiful, it's worth the long trip. |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 3, 2010 14:29:14 GMT
This is one of the very few times I had to go ISO 1600 because the bird is located inside the really dark area of the forest and just would not come out. It was really a difficult shot because of the many branches blocking our view, anyway I'm glad I still had a shot of this pretty endemic. Steere's Pitta (Pitta steerii), PICOP Bislig City, 8/27/2010 EOS7D + EF500, f5.6, 1/200, ISO 1600, Manual Exposure in available light, Handheld  |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 3, 2010 14:37:17 GMT
Whiskered Treeswift (Hemiprocne comata) 1/400sec at F/ 10, ISO 200 , 700 mm ( EF500mm f/4L IS USM + 1.4x)
1DmkIV, Gitzo 3541xls, Wimberley Gimbal II
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Sept 3, 2010 14:56:14 GMT
Man!! I think I won't look at this thread for a while to replenish my saliva, been drooling so much that it takes a whole day to fill my balder..  Magnificent and excellent capture, Guys!and great adventure to boot!! @ Alain - make it 1st week or second week and I'm game!!! |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 3, 2010 14:59:49 GMT
@ Neon .... Thanks for dropping by. Is the 1st or 2nd week for Bislig part II ? He he he . The blue cap KF is waiting ... Neon |
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Post by Jun Osano on Sept 3, 2010 15:45:59 GMT
Anybody in for another expedition in Bislig? Count me in Alain!!!!! Me from Bislig, Me got no good bird pictures like these! Let's go! |
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Post by alainpascua on Sept 3, 2010 16:37:00 GMT
Here's my Pitta... Btw, I remembered this Pitta to have called on us for hours till it seemed to have gone hoarse! We were there actually waiting for it, but it did not show itself in near us or in open space where we could get good shots, except when it introduced itself for seconds, but then it hid behind those leaves and branches leaving only its calls to be clearly heard by us.  Steere's Pitta Pitta steerii, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Gimbal Head and Tripod... 1/40, f/5.6, iso640  |
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Post by alainpascua on Sept 3, 2010 16:46:37 GMT
I want to share with you some email and Facebook messages I got regarding this thread:
From Vice Mayor Conrad Cejoco:
Thank you for the pictures Alain with the few that I have seen I believe that the birds of bislig exhibit at the ABF will be the rave of the festival. I hope na matuloy yun kasi I am so proud of the work you have done and even more for the species that still exist in Bislig. If there is anyway I may be able to help put up the exhibit please let me know. I was told by Mike you had a problem with the panels where the pictures will be hanged.
Conrad
From Atty. Ipat Luna:
Will you have a Bislig exhibit to call attention to saving the last remaining patches? The venue will be no problem. National Museum? How about CSB Museum at the SDA building?
From Wilma of WBCP:
You guys rock! Those are wonderful bird photos....I will check the site everyday for more photos!
Walking those kilometers was one thing but carrying those heavy lens was another thing. Thanks for sharing your photographs!
Wilma
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Post by alainpascua on Sept 3, 2010 17:30:12 GMT
The shooting of the Philippine Leafbird is a classic example of a "firing squad" - all five of us threw several clicks unto this bird as it hopped from one tree and branch to another. The good thing on this king of shoot is that we get to see the bird in different angles and different interpretations and presentations by the photographers. Philippine Leafbird Chloropsis flavipennis, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Gimbal Head and Tripod... 1/100, f/5.6, iso640  |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 4, 2010 8:49:48 GMT
This capture is one of those "being in the right and the right time" thing. I was actually following a pair of Brown-tit Babblers while the rest where shooting this bird at a far distance. Suddenly, I was just pleasantly surprised that this bird flew into my direction and perch on a very near branch. It stayed for quite awhile while allowing me to get some very close captures. This photo shows that this bird has a beuatiful crest too and it stood upright when I was taking its picture. Philippine Leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis), Bislig City, 8/27/10 7D + EF500, f4.5, 1/200, ISO 800, Manual Exposure, Handheld   |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Sept 4, 2010 14:53:37 GMT
I'm really impressed witht the kinds of birds as well as the top-quality pictures from this thread! Keep them coming!!!
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 4, 2010 16:43:11 GMT
Drongo 1/200 sec at f/6.3, ISO 800, 500 mm
( EF 500mm f/4L IS USM + 1.4x )
1Dmk IV, Partial metering , Available light, Gitzo 3541xls , Winberley Gimbal II |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 5, 2010 16:49:56 GMT
Philippine Oriole
1/250 sec at f/8.0, ISO 1600
Canon 1DmkIV, 700mm ( EF-500 f4L IS USM +1.4x )
Partial metering, Manual Exposure in available light
Gitzo GT-3541xls , Wimberley Gimbal II |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 6, 2010 0:09:06 GMT
WOW, that's a real beauty Doc. This is another one that I really felt so sorry I missed. Congrats Doc for bagging this one, the only capture we got. |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 6, 2010 0:26:21 GMT
This bird is quite common in Bislig though it's not an easy catch because it's a very shy bird and will always stay in the inner parts of the tree. I had to stalk this bird for maybe 30 minutes before I had a chance to fire some shots. Had to go almost wide open in ISO 800 to get at least 1/200 because this bird keeps moving among the branches, good thing it stopped for a few seconds to eyeball me. Brown Tit Babbler (Macronus striaticeps),PICOP, Bislig City, 8/28/10 7D + EF500, f5.0, 1/200, ISO 800, Manual Exposure, Handheld  |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Sept 6, 2010 2:53:23 GMT
Yellowish Bulbul Canon 40D + 600mm, f/5.6, 1/8Sec, ISO-400, EV+1, Gimbal and Tripod  |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Sept 6, 2010 2:54:50 GMT
congrats bislig team!!! eagerly awaiting your posts!!! ray, i love how you let the markings on the bill show! can't wait for your 20 lifers! Thanks Gab. There are still so many photos to review/process. I'm sure it would take another week to complete all these. |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Sept 6, 2010 2:56:35 GMT
Wow.....I envy you guys! Congrats on the lifers Team Bislig! We missed you on this trip Jun. Hope to do this trip again with you. Thanks for checking the postings. |
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Magnificent and excellent capture, Guys!and great adventure to boot!!
