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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 13, 2010 0:07:27 GMT
Greater White-fronted Goose ( Anser albifrons) Photographed by Ely Teehankee at Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, on December 11, 2010 Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM, with Canon Extender 1.4X II. Gitzo GT3530LS Tripod, Wimberley WH200 Head. Manual exposure in available light. 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 13, 2010 0:08:54 GMT
Congrats Ely for the fine capture of this new country visitor despite what seems to be a very challenging shooting distance (1120 mm at BIFs)!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 13, 2010 1:01:07 GMT
Thank you Romy for this week's honor. It was a memorable experience of seeing the goose take off with the ducks and flying far beyond what the eyes can see. After about 15 minutes you could see a line of horizontal dots coming from the opposite direction. The geese were flying back in a v-line formation to land where they took off earlier. To see such a big bird take off, flap their wings, with power and grace, we can thank God for his beautiful creations.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Dec 13, 2010 3:05:34 GMT
COngrats sir! i know how hard it is to capture an image of these rare visitors and I will say, very well deserved!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 13, 2010 5:03:44 GMT
COngrats sir! i know how hard it is to capture an image of these rare visitors and I will say, very well deserved! Thank you Edu. Our immediate concern are the hunter(s). I hope that the Candaba authorities will do something to protect our natural treasures. |
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Post by Mark Itol on Dec 13, 2010 13:18:16 GMT
Well deserved, Ely! Great job pulling this BIF at 1120mm!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 13, 2010 21:38:48 GMT
Well deserved, Ely! Great job pulling this BIF at 1120mm! Thank you Mark. It is a thrill to see such big birds being able to fly in formation. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Dec 14, 2010 1:01:25 GMT
Wow..... this particular photo is in today's Philippine Daily Inquirer. Congrats, Ely!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Dec 14, 2010 1:41:15 GMT
Another well-deserved highlight for the Ambassador! Congrats Amb. Ely T.!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 14, 2010 7:01:54 GMT
Wow..... this particular photo is in today's Philippine Daily Inquirer. Congrats, Ely! That is certainly good news. I hope it will continue to create the awareness of the importance of birds in our environment. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 14, 2010 7:03:31 GMT
Another well-deserved highlight for the Ambassador! Congrats Amb. Ely T.! Thank you Bobby. I hope this will give added protection to the geese in Candaba. |
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Dec 15, 2010 0:13:41 GMT
Congratulations Ely!!
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 15, 2010 4:31:31 GMT
Thank you Nilo. Now I know how birdwatchers feel when they have seen a bird for the first time. |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Dec 15, 2010 22:34:57 GMT
Congratulations, Ely! Nice BIF shot and it is so wonderful to see the birds in V formation!
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Post by Tateo Osawa on Dec 16, 2010 5:29:27 GMT
Congratulation Ely, Good shot.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 16, 2010 9:27:04 GMT
Congratulations, Ely! Nice BIF shot and it is so wonderful to see the birds in V formation! Thank you Ariel. I wish I had a better picture but seeing them fly in formation and getting ready to land at a far distance away gives me a goose pimples thrill. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Dec 16, 2010 9:29:05 GMT
Congratulation Ely, Good shot. Thank you Tateo San. Any plans of coming to see the famous Candaba Swamp, the home of migratory birds? |
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