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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 17, 2010 13:13:39 GMT
Folks, I haven't posted in a while because I got tied up in some things. I've been able to visit the Coastal Lagoon several times right after I drop off Pogito at his nearby school. Here are a few regulars from that place.  Collared Kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Little Egret ( Egretta garzetta) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/2500 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Black-crowned Night-Heron ( Nycticorax nycticorax) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 13, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/6.3, ISO 400, 1/2000 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Grey-tailed Tattler ( Heteroscelus brevipes) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Collared Kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  |
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Post by Mark Itol on Sept 17, 2010 13:17:00 GMT
Woohoo! What a comeback, Ka Mastah! Superb images as always!
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Post by mantarey on Sept 17, 2010 13:44:13 GMT
Incredible captures  Mastah Romy. This must be one of your best sets so far. The first image of the KF showing the details of the tongue and the sharp prey in the air is just so amazing not to mention its excellent BIF capture. |
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Post by JV Noriega on Sept 17, 2010 14:47:02 GMT
Unbelievable imagery Mastah! I will ask you again, how do you do it? Amazing quality, details, colors, pose and form on all shots!
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Post by tina mallari on Sept 17, 2010 15:05:52 GMT
Great set as always IDOL Romy |
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Post by William Lim on Sept 17, 2010 15:34:12 GMT
Amazing, incredible shots as always, Romy
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Sept 17, 2010 16:43:00 GMT
Always exceptional. Da Mastah strikes again! |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Sept 18, 2010 1:24:58 GMT
Welcome back to the world of Birdnuts. You pictures does not leave much to be desired except the desire that I can shoot like that. I like all the pictures especially the first and the last. Well done Romy. Mabuhay.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Sept 18, 2010 2:47:59 GMT
one word. Inspiring.
thank u for sharing mastah.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 18, 2010 5:06:33 GMT
Mastah, you just raised the bar several notches again. Us mere mortals can only gaze in awe at your masterpieces.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 18, 2010 5:48:50 GMT
Thanks everyone for the comments! The other day's sortie at Coastal Lagoon was among my most productive ever - good light unusual for the rainy months, and tons of water birds. Here are a few more from that 2-1/2 hour shooting. Grey-tailed Tattler (Heteroscelus brevipes) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/6.3, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Little Egret ( Egretta garzetta) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/8, ISO 400, 1/2500 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Collared Kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  |
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Post by ppaaoolloo on Sept 18, 2010 6:52:48 GMT
Looks great on my screen Romy. |
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Post by donsausa on Sept 18, 2010 7:17:35 GMT
Great lighting on the tattler. Almost like a softbox is on him.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Sept 18, 2010 8:56:41 GMT
Wow! Stunning imagery as always, Ka Mastah!!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Sept 18, 2010 9:13:20 GMT
Silence ..... more silence ...... Ahhhh ..... NO words to describe this batch ..... Stupendous! More than Oconific !!! That's Bird Photography to the very Max!!
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Post by Tateo Osawa on Sept 18, 2010 16:07:45 GMT
Helo Ka Mastah Romy. I can not say any but only great photos.
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Post by Ariel Matias on Sept 18, 2010 21:12:46 GMT
Wow! The first pic reminds me of Ely's winning recent photo! Great shots!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Sept 18, 2010 23:35:32 GMT
I like this latest addition best of all. It is so natural and full of life. Do you have some more? Super beautiful. Very well done Romy. Mabuhay. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 19, 2010 1:09:13 GMT
Thanks again, everyone!  I like this latest addition best of all. It is so natural and full of life. Do you have some more? Super beautiful. Very well done Romy. Mabuhay. Thanks, Ely.... here are three more from Coastal Lagoon for you. Collared Kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris, resident) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Little Egret ( Egretta garzetta) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  Collared Kingfisher ( Todiramphus chloris, resident) Shooting info - Coastal Lagoon, Manila Bay, September 17, 2010, 1D4 + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/3421 support  |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Sept 19, 2010 1:34:04 GMT
My goodness! Enough already!!!! This overload of masterpieces boggles the mind of us lesser mortals Ka Mastah! May you continue to do our race proud by bringing to the world such outstanding photos. I praise God for your talents Ka Romy!! :-)
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