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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Sept 1, 2010 2:26:23 GMT
Here's my documentary shot of the Writhed Hornbill taken from a distance. Writhed Hornbill [Aceros leucocephalus] Canon 40D + 600mm + 1.4x TC at 840mm, f/5.6, 1/125Sec, ISO-125, EV+2, Gimbal and Tripod. Photo severely cropped due to extreme distance to subject.  |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 1, 2010 3:31:28 GMT
congratulations, Bislig Team! If these posted photos are any indication of the total harvest, I certainly am looking forward to seeing the rest!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Sept 1, 2010 4:19:35 GMT
Excellent thread! keep 'em coming guys - I know you all have some terrific shots of warblers, kingfishers, leafbirds, etc.. so bring 'em on! :-)
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Post by mantarey on Sept 1, 2010 7:05:19 GMT
The Team was able to photograph three species of Kingfishers but I personally was able to get only one. I missed the Rufous Lored which most of us were able to catch except me.  Anyway, I'm quite happy with what I've got because this is one of my primary targets in this sortie because not only it is an endemic but to me it's one of the most beautiful of the Kingfishers, of course second only to the Indigo-banded.  Silvery Kingfisher (Alcedo argentata), PICOP Bislig City, 8/27/2010 EOS 7D + EF500 + 1.4XTC, @700mm, f5.6, 1/80, ISO 800, Manual Exposure, Handheld  |
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Post by Mark Itol on Sept 1, 2010 13:43:34 GMT
Congratulations to you guys! Looks like you had a blast. 20+ lifers for Sir Rey???  Looking forward to see the rest of the harvest. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Sept 1, 2010 14:57:55 GMT
Woooooooow. amazing shots sir Ely! Different looking bird. First time to see one.
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Post by alainpascua on Sept 1, 2010 15:36:51 GMT
Rey was not able to get the Rufous-Lored Kingfisher as he was busy stalking the Trogon, and by the time he finished his hunt, the Rofous-Lored is no longer around. Such was always the case, if there were many birds in the area, especially when mixed feeding flocks arrived, each one of us has his own target species, it's like a guerilla war encounter where everybody shoots at an enemy closest to him/her or of his/her choice. But if there's just one or few birds around, expect a firing squad from us all focused on that single target. The Rufous-Lored Kingfisher always perched at high branches. It seems that it's the only kingfisher that perched high above. Rufous-Lored Kingfisher Halcyon winchelli, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Head and Tripod... 1/250, f/5.6, iso640  But when this kingfisher faced us, all of us laughed as we saw in it a White-Collared Kingfisher! ;D Rufous-Lored Kingfisher Halcyon winchelli, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Head and Tripod... 1/400, f/5.6, iso200  It took us several minutes to scan and rescan a pond-creek before we found the Silvery Kingfisher, another endemic like the Rufous-Lored. It's hard to find this guy as its black and white colors blend with the colors of water with black sand-mud and crystal reflections. I was looking for the orange boots (orange feet and legs), but couldn't find them as I realized later that it was sitting on them, hiding them from view. But eventually we found it, and it was a massacre! Silvery Kingfisher Alcedo argentata, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Head and Tripod... 1/160, f/5.6, iso640  |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 1, 2010 16:11:22 GMT
Silvery Kingfisher ( Alcedo argentata )  1/100 secs at f/5.6, ISO 640. 700 mm ( EF-500 mm f/4l IS + 1.4x TCx ) Partial metering |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Sept 1, 2010 23:18:42 GMT
Wow, these guys are out-gunning each other with some beautiful captures! Yehey - they did all the walking and we get to sit and admire the fruits of their labors! More please! :-)
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 1, 2010 23:24:39 GMT
Rufous-Lored Kingfisher Halcyon winchelli
1/250 sec at f/9.0, ISO 200, 100mm ( EF500 mm f4L IS USM +2x ) 1DmkIV
Partial metering, manual exposure in available light
Gitzo 3541xls / Wimberley II Gimbal |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 1, 2010 23:37:11 GMT
Mindanao Tarictic Hornbill ( Penelopides affinis ) Locally called Taric ( Male )
1/200 sec at f/7.1, ISO 400, 700mm ( EF500 f/4L IS USM+1.4xTC ), Gitzo 3545xls , Wimberley II Gimbal
Partial metering on available light ( Manual Exposure ) Wow, fantastic shot Doc, this could be one of the best captures in this sortie. Big congrats.[/quote] Thanks Rey ..... Remember " Inception " level 3 with matching rhythmic snoring. Ha ha ha ha |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 1, 2010 23:40:37 GMT
Rey was not able to get the Rufous-Lored Kingfisher as he was busy stalking the Trogon, and by the time he finished his hunt, the Rofous-Lored is no longer around. Such was always the case, if there were many birds in the area, especially when mixed feeding flocks arrived, each one of us has his own target species, it's like a guerilla war encounter where everybody shoots at an enemy closest to him/her or of his/her choice. But if there's just one or few birds around, expect a firing squad from us all focused on that single target. The Rufous-Lored Kingfisher always perched at high branches. It seems that it's the only kingfisher that perched high above. Rufous-Lored Kingfisher Halcyon winchelli, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Head and Tripod... 1/250, f/5.6, iso640 But when this kingfisher faced us, all of us laughed as we saw in it a White-Collared Kingfisher! ;D Rufous-Lored Kingfisher Halcyon winchelli, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Head and Tripod... 1/400, f/5.6, iso200 It took us several minutes to scan and rescan a pond-creek before we found the Silvery Kingfisher, another endemic like the Rufous-Lored. It's hard to find this guy as its black and white colors blend with the colors of water with black sand-mud and crystal reflections. I was looking for the orange boots (orange feet and legs), but couldn't find them as I realized later that it was sitting on them, hiding them from view. But eventually we found it, and it was a massacre! Silvery Kingfisher Alcedo argentata, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Head and Tripod... 1/160, f/5.6, iso640 Wow, those came out very well Alain despite the long distance. Now I am really feeling the regret of not staying with you guys. I should have gotten my Rufous-lored KF too instead of a colorful headless Trogon. Anyway, such is the grim realities of birding, ;D but the upside to this is that I have a good reason to come back. |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 1, 2010 23:45:29 GMT
Silvery Kingfisher ( Alcedo argentata ) 1/100 secs at f/5.6, ISO 640. 700 mm ( EF-500 mm f/4l IS + 1.4x TCx ) Partial metering Great capture Doc, you nailed this one again. |
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Post by JV Noriega on Sept 2, 2010 0:06:13 GMT
Congratulations Team Bislig on these fantastic captures from the south! What a trip! Keep em coming!
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Post by alainpascua on Sept 2, 2010 8:16:26 GMT
We saw a lot of Doves and Pigeons in Bislig. Among these are Pink-necked Green-Pigeon, White-eared Brown-Dove, Amethyst Brown-Dove, Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove, Pompadour Green-Pigeon, Green Imperial-Pigeon, Spotted Dove, Zebra Dove, Common Emerald Dove and Mindanao Bleeding-heart. Some of them just flew in our midst while we were looking for other birds. Here are two species which I have decent pictures: Pink-Necked Green-Pigeon Treron vernans, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8... 1/1250, f/2.8, iso640  Amethyst Brown-Dove Phapitreron amethystina, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, August 27, 2010 Canon EOS 50D + EF 300mm f2.8 + 2X TC + Benro Half-Head and Tripod... 1/50, f/5.6, iso640  |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Sept 2, 2010 9:24:44 GMT
Wow! great photos and adventure, Guys can't wait for the next installment of photos. Missed this sortie by a hairline. |
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Post by Carmela Balcazar on Sept 2, 2010 10:59:51 GMT
When I first read the thread, I was happy that the PBPF members were invited to visit Bislig. Now I'm excited to see what they've captured. When bird guides talk about its steady destruction and the loss of its beautiful inhabitants, I could not help but feel hopelessness because very few people have heard and witnessed its treasures.
With these appetizing images, I hope more people get out there to experience what Bislig has to offer. More often than not, it takes outsiders to open the eyes of the locals of the beauty in their own backyard.
Mabuhay kayong lahat and please keep those photos coming!
Carmela
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Sept 2, 2010 13:50:41 GMT
Hello friends, Here are my share of the kingfishers: Rufous-lored Kingfisher [Todiramphus winchelli] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS + 1.4x TC at 840mm, f/8, 1/250Sec, ISO-200, EV-1/3, Gimbal and Tripod  Rufous-lored Kingfisher [Todiramphus winchelli] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS + 1.4x TC at 840mm, f/5.6, 1/320Sec, ISO-125, EV+1/3, Gimbal and Tripod  White-throated Kingfisher [Halcyon smyrnensis] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS + 1.4x TC at 840mm, f/8, 1/6Sec, ISO-250, EV+2/3, Gimbal and Tripod  Silvery Kingfisher [Alcedo argentata] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS + 1.4x TC at 840mm, f/10, 1/10Sec, ISO-160, EV=0, Gimbal and Tripod  Silvery Kingfisher [Alcedo argentata] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS + 1.4x TC at 840mm, f/8, 1/8Sec, ISO-125, EV+1/3, Gimbal and Tripod  Silvery Kingfisher [Alcedo argentata] Canon 40D + 600mm f/4 IS + 1.4x TC at 840mm, f/10, 1/6Sec, ISO-125, EV+1/3, Gimbal and Tripod  |
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Sept 2, 2010 14:54:37 GMT
Amethyst Brown-Dove Phapitreron amethystina 1/30 sec at f/8.0, ISO 400, 700mm ( EF500mm f4L IS USM + 1.4x)
Partial Metering, Manual Exposure in available light. supported with Gitzo GT-3541XLS / Wimberley Gimbal II |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Sept 2, 2010 15:09:22 GMT
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