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Post by Enrique Frio on Sept 29, 2010 22:40:24 GMT
Brown Shrike ( Lanius cristatus)
Canon EOS 7D + 100-400 IS L, handheld
1/2500 s, f8, ISO 1600, 400 mm, flash firedI found out that one bamboo tree shoot was his favorite perch. Shot at 5:13 AM as the sun was rising at a friend's house in Davao (3rd floor rooftop).  |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 30, 2010 0:06:47 GMT
Very interesting pose and the lighting and effective use of flash! Were you able to attend the Asian Bird Fair held last week in Davao?
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Sept 30, 2010 0:09:01 GMT
Nice catch!
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Post by Enrique Frio on Sept 30, 2010 0:59:56 GMT
Very interesting pose and the lighting and effective use of flash! Were you able to attend the Asian Bird Fair held last week in Davao?
Thanks! Yes I was at the Bird Fair - I was invited by Jun Osano. Alain Pascua was the one who encouraged me to post here (while we were on the bus back to the city). I got some photos of the very skittish Black-naped monarch at Eden Park - you mentioned this bird in your blog. Flash against the sun is still inconsistent for me - I need to practice more.  |
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Post by Enrique Frio on Sept 30, 2010 1:03:55 GMT
Thanks, Bobby! As always, you have only a few seconds before they fly away - this plus the adrenaline causing your hands to shake can almost cost you the shot! |
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Post by mantarey on Sept 30, 2010 1:15:08 GMT
Beautiful capture. Very good handling of the flash. |
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Post by Enrique Frio on Sept 30, 2010 1:53:49 GMT
Beautiful capture. Very good handling of the flash. Thanks, Rey! Exposing for the bird against the light is still tricky for me - the flash compensation and power are important, and in quick shots like this, it's easy to get thrown off! (I was!) |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Sept 30, 2010 5:45:57 GMT
A nice artistic shot of the "bad bird". The effect of the morning sun was well captured. Keep shooting. lyd
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Post by Enrique Frio on Sept 30, 2010 6:06:46 GMT
A nice artistic shot of the "bad bird". The effect of the morning sun was well captured. Keep shooting. lyd Thanks, Lydia - why is it the "bad bird"? |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Sept 30, 2010 20:08:31 GMT
A very artistic shot with the sun peering thru the bird. Well done Enrique. Mabuhay.
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Post by Enrique Frio on Oct 1, 2010 0:54:23 GMT
A very artistic shot with the sun peering thru the bird. Well done Enrique. Mabuhay. Thanks, sir! Wow, it is such a feeling to be praised by the famous Sir Ely! I really admire your photos! ;D |
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Post by JV Noriega on Oct 1, 2010 13:20:06 GMT
Very interesting shot Enrique! Good use of fill flash. Welcome to the forum and hope to see more of your posts!
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Post by Enrique Frio on Oct 1, 2010 17:09:49 GMT
Thanks, JV! I saw your photos - they're great! You have some nice birds in Argentina. Have you ever birded in the Philippines?
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Post by JV Noriega on Oct 1, 2010 17:25:20 GMT
Yes of course, since i'm based here and am Pinoy. My Argentina collection was shot two years ago when i had a chance to visit Argentina for a couple of months on a work-related trip.-- did some birding on the side too. You may also check this link www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=70935&id=1132504107 |
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Post by Enrique Frio on Oct 1, 2010 20:27:48 GMT
JV, good ones, though the Facebook link is unavailable. |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Oct 5, 2010 0:57:12 GMT
Unusual pose and good control of the lighting given the environmental conditions at the time of capture. Thanks for sharing Enrique.
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