[Thailand]Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis)

[Enrique Frio]

[Thailand]Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis)

Black naped oriole (Oriolus chinensis)

Bangkok, Thailand
Shot from my apartment balcony overlooking some tall Ipil trees in the adjacent lot.

All shots:

Canon 7D + 100-400 L IS USM lens


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Juvenile - the black stripe behind the eyes going towards the nape is still developing. The breast stripes are still present, and yellow feathers are starting to appear on the breast area.



ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
SubjectDistance - 14.90 m
FocalLength - 400 mm

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Adult - the black stripe behind the eyes going towards the nape is clearly visible.



ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
SubjectDistance - 10.80 m
FocalLength - 400 mm

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Adult - this pose was made after it heard my camera shutter a few times



ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
SubjectDistance - 10.80 m
FocalLength - 400 mm

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Juvenile to Adult stage - the breast streaks are still there but the yellow plumage will soon cover them



ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
SubjectDistance - 12.60 m
FocalLength - 400 mm

[Bob Kaufman]

Stunning images, Enrique!

[Ely Teehankee]

The bird indeed looks very young but you got a good photograph of it. Well done Enrique. Mabuhay.

[Conrad Arellano]

Great series Enrique. Good to see a relative of what we have here. So far I have only captured the Baltimore Oriole. Cheers

[mantarey]

Nice set in beautiful colors Enrique.

[Enrique Frio]

Oct 25, 2010 9:53:29 GMT Bob Kaufman said:

Stunning images, Enrique!

Thanks, Bob! On second review, Flickr has sharpened it a tad - the noise really gave way in the BG. One can really appreciate Canon's work with the 1.4x 7D's noise - still acceptable even at such far distances (farthest was almost 15m!).

[Enrique Frio]

Oct 25, 2010 12:07:31 GMT Ely Teehankee said:

The bird indeed looks very young but you got a good photograph of it. Well done Enrique. Mabuhay.

Thanks, Ely! Nos. 1 and 4 are the juveniles, while 2 and 3 are "almost adults" (correct term? with the still-developing black nape.

I would get closer captures of them when I get the chance - they are so beautiful!

Background story: I saw a flash of yellow flying through the Ipil treetops and swore to myself that I will photograph that bird! And that I did, only wishing I was closer. Next time!

[Enrique Frio]

Oct 26, 2010 4:22:42 GMT @mantarey said:

Nice set in beautiful colors Enrique.

Thanks, Rey! On second look, it seems the yellows are oversaturated in the neck areas (I just read that Canon does tend to oversaturate the reds and yellows if they predominate in a bird). Tricky to process ... will try to do better on my next shots!

[Enrique Frio]

Hey, man I'm suddenly a Cebu Flowerpecker! Hurray! I didn't even notice I posted this much already!

P.S. What does it take to be a Certified Birdnut?

[Enrique Frio]

Oct 25, 2010 22:24:44 GMT Conrad Arellano said:

Great series Enrique. Good to see a relative of what we have here. So far I have only captured the Baltimore Oriole. Cheers

Thanks, Conrad! I saw your photos - great shots! That's what I like about different birds from different places - I like seeing how they're similar/ different.

[butchsanjuan]

Wow! Great photos, Enrique.

[Enrique Frio]

Oct 27, 2010 1:54:33 GMT butchsanjuan said:

Wow! Great photos, Enrique.

Thanks, Butch! I know they could be better with longer reach / closer distance. Another birding day awaits!

[Edwin Matias]

Great Series....

[Enrique Frio]

Thanks, Edwin! The next birding day awaits!