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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on May 10, 2011 9:13:39 GMT
Here is my first posting of a photo taken with my amateur camera (Pentax X90, 119.6mm).
Citrine Canary-Flycatcher (Culicicapa helianthea)
At about 8-9 am (if the weather is sunny), a flock of 6-8 CCFs flit around the big trees in front of my front deck in Bangkong Kahoy Valley, Mt. Banahaw, Quezon. Very relaxing to watch them.
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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on May 10, 2011 10:50:30 GMT
The little "Tweety bird" of our forests!
Reminds me: I had to walk for 5 hours in 45 to 60 degree slopes of a trail-less forest just to take a photo of this beautiful flycatcher.
Thanks for sharing Ramon.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on May 10, 2011 11:35:03 GMT
What a cute bird! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on May 10, 2011 12:56:02 GMT
Nilo, wow, that's a lot of sacrifice. My bad knees won't allow me to do that. Fortunately, I get to see several CCFs most mornings in front of my house at eye-level (as well as Mountain Verditer Flycatchers, Snowy-Browed Flycatcher, Blue-Headed Fantails, Elegant Tits, Sulfur-Billed Nuthatches, Lowland White-Eyes, Lemon-Throated Leaf-Warblers, etc.). This particular CCF perched just 6 feet away from where I was sitting.
Bob, thanks.
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Post by Edwin Matias on May 11, 2011 2:06:14 GMT
Sir,
Great Capture, Thumbs Up.
Regards,
Edwin
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on May 11, 2011 6:38:06 GMT
Thanks, Edwin.
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Post by Neon Rosell II on May 11, 2011 20:58:31 GMT
Wow, I needed to go to Mt. Data to get my CCF! Great catch, Ramon!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on May 11, 2011 23:57:34 GMT
The little "Tweety bird" of our forests! Reminds me: I had to walk for 5 hours in 45 to 60 degree slopes of a trail-less forest just to take a photo of this beautiful flycatcher. Thanks for sharing Ramon. Nilo, you forgot to mention that you were carrying that heavy tripod of yours, as well as that monster 600mm setup. Now that's what I call determination! Hehehehe. Nice photo, Ramon! :-) Bobby K. |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on May 12, 2011 5:55:49 GMT
Thanks, Neon. Where is Mt. Data?
Thanks, Bobby.
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Post by Ely Teehankee on May 12, 2011 6:18:56 GMT
After hearing what Nilo and Neon had to go thru to see and photograph this bird, I think we are very fortunate not going to have to go thru all those difficulties. The only time I saw and photograph this bird was at Camp John Hay, Baguio. Well done Ramon & Mabuhay.
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on May 12, 2011 7:32:46 GMT
Great pic!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on May 12, 2011 9:51:07 GMT
Thank you, Ely and Edu.
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Post by tina mallari on May 13, 2011 6:15:34 GMT
ay sus and here I was encouraging you to post your photos in the forum at the introduction section and you have one here na pala ! hEheEHhee That capture of yours is beautiful compared to my pictures when I was just starting out. I used to take pictures with a sony H1 for the longest time and then I got hooked and got better gear... good luck to you with the gastos  Ate Lyds has been telling us a lot of good things about BK Valley. I have yet to go birding there and I hope I will get the chance soon when the weather is favorable. |
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on May 13, 2011 22:39:39 GMT
Thanks, Tina. I have enjoyed your photos in your birding website.
Lydia visited my house in BK Valley last weekend and recommended that I buy a Canon D7 camera with 400 mm lens. I had it purchased in Hong Kong this week and cannot wait to try it out later today in BK Valley. I am still an amateur photographer though.
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