Dec. 20 - 26: NAKED-FACED SPIDERHUNTER, by W. Lim

[Romy Ocon]

Naked-faced Spiderhunter (Arachnothera clarae, a Philippine endemic)
Photographed by William Lim at La Mesa Eco-Park, Quezon City, on December 24, 2010
Canon 1DM4, EF500 + 1.4X TC, 1/80, f6.3, ISO400 tripod

[Romy Ocon]

There are tons of excellent shots of this previously rarely photographed endemic bird posted recently, and it was tough to select which version is our FBPOTW.

This rendition was chosen in the end because of the very photogenic perch that curls around the subject, strengthening the composition. The pose is likewise very nice, presenting a classic profile of the bird, with fieldmarks very visible. Great detail, lovely colors, superb exposure and a pleasant background help push this capture into the realm of frameables.

Big congrats, William!

[mantarey]

Big congrats Doc, well deserved recognition.

[Mark Itol]

A very fine shot, Doc. Big congrats!

[Bobby Kintanar]

Congrats Doc! Well done!

[ppaaoolloo]

Rightfully earned. Happy New Year!

[Clemn A. Macasiano Jr.]

Congratulation Doc ! It's a deserving shot.

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

I agree, so rightfully earned. That perch added a great deal of depth to the photo and makes it almost 3D.

[Ely Teehankee]

Congratulations William. You got your Christmas present when you got the two birds and this one completes the cycle. Well done. Mabuhay.

[Tateo Osawa]

Beautiful photo William Lim, Congratulation.

[William Lim]

Thank you for the honor given to my spiderhunter photo. Fellow birdnuts, thanks for the comments.

[alainpascua]

Bravo, Doc William! Congrats and cheers!