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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 2, 2012 13:36:02 GMT
I have seen several Philippine Scops Owl but it always feels like a lifer when I see one. This was taken during a recent visit by Clemn and Marester. PHILIPPINE SCOPS OWLOtus megalotisLaguna, Philippines
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Post by tina mallari on Mar 2, 2012 13:45:27 GMT
My what big eyes you have !!!
This one is still on my list even if I have taken a few photos of other scops owls na din. I will never ever get tired of owls :-)
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Post by Marester Bas Macasiano on Mar 2, 2012 14:02:11 GMT
It looks like a stuff toy so cute.........nice one Tonji still have to review my files and hopefully it will be as good as yours.
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Post by fred serrano on Mar 2, 2012 14:23:11 GMT
hey tonji! excellent shot!
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Mar 2, 2012 14:46:22 GMT
Look at the inquisitive look of our feather friend ... wondering what are they doing down there ? " Your photo has lot of details in spite of the moving perch.
Thanks for bringing us to the site.
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Mar 2, 2012 14:48:44 GMT
hey tonji! excellent shot! @ Fred ... Thanks for spending your precious time bringing us to right spot.
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Post by Ramon Quisumbing on Mar 2, 2012 14:56:45 GMT
Beautiful details as always, Tonji.
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Post by Mick Harris on Mar 2, 2012 15:45:18 GMT
Great shot ... it looks like some kind of soft toy.
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 3, 2012 3:24:53 GMT
Thanks guys.
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Post by Jeniel Buday on Mar 3, 2012 4:07:27 GMT
great shot sir.. first look, like a cat..
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 3, 2012 7:09:45 GMT
Woohoo! Love the pose of this owl and you got it right on despite the dark leaf cover.
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Post by Mark Itol on Mar 3, 2012 11:47:04 GMT
Such a cool bird, Tonji. Congrats on getting another "lifer."
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Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 4, 2012 10:50:59 GMT
Thanks guys. Thanks especially to Fred Serrano for showing us around UPLB. It was nice to meet with you and bird with you Fred! It was also great seeing Tirso and seeing him super fit again. We were birding with Clemn and Marester and earlier with Tina and Wency.
This perch was always moving because of the strong wind so we were all timing our shots to get an nice image despite the dark cover and the leaves. I think the color of this owl should be brighter but I did not want to burn my background because it was quite backlit.
It is a picture of a wild animal and they do try to hide so it was nice to try to show that in the picture.
Mark, it is always nice to see owls. But the Phil Scops megalotis is not a lifer,sadly. But I would love to see the Philippine Scops nigrorum race. That would be a great race lifer. It is the Scops in Negros. Calling Clemn, lets look for nigrorum!
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Post by Mark Itol on Mar 4, 2012 11:26:16 GMT
Mark, it is always nice to see owls. But the Phil Scops megalotis is not a lifer,sadly. But I would love to see the Philippine Scops nigrorum race. That would be a great race lifer. It is the Scops in Negros. Calling Clemn, lets look for nigrorum! Hehe, I was referring to your first post where you said "it always feels like a lifer." I am sure that with your passion, it will just be a matter of time before we'll see you post a nice photo of the nigorum race.
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Post by alainpascua on Mar 4, 2012 12:19:53 GMT
The eyes have full expressions! Very nice shot!
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Mar 5, 2012 2:49:00 GMT
peek-a-boo!!!! Nice!
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