Post by Tirso Paris on Mar 15, 2012 8:34:29 GMT
Last week I had a chance to visit the Rajah Sikatuna National Park in Bilar, Bohol. With the help of an expert bird guide and several birding colleagues, I had the wonderful opportunity to take photographs of the Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens) which I consider one of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen.
All pictures were taken using a Canon EOS 7D and EF 100-400 mm L IS USM, handheld and in natural light. Note that since I opted not to carry a tripod, some of the pictures had to be taken at high ISO to be able obtain a decent shutter speed under subdued lighting conditions in the forest.
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
This is my very first trogon capture so it's definitely a keeper although the quality is not that great.
2012-03-09 07:51, 1/800 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 2000, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-09 12:40, 1/125 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-09 12:41, 1/50 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-09 12:41, 1/50 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-09 12:42, 1/60 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-0912:42, 1/100 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
Note the lizard he is munching!
2012-03-09 12:43, 1/500 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Female
2012-03-10 09:44, 1/800 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-10 09:47, 1/125 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-10 09:48, 1/100 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-1010:11, 1/640 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 2000, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-1010:22, 1/500 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1000, 400 mm
All pictures were taken using a Canon EOS 7D and EF 100-400 mm L IS USM, handheld and in natural light. Note that since I opted not to carry a tripod, some of the pictures had to be taken at high ISO to be able obtain a decent shutter speed under subdued lighting conditions in the forest.
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
This is my very first trogon capture so it's definitely a keeper although the quality is not that great.
2012-03-09 07:51, 1/800 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 2000, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-09 12:40, 1/125 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-09 12:41, 1/50 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-09 12:41, 1/50 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-09 12:42, 1/60 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-0912:42, 1/100 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
Note the lizard he is munching!
2012-03-09 12:43, 1/500 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Female
2012-03-10 09:44, 1/800 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-10 09:47, 1/125 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-10 09:48, 1/100 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1600, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-1010:11, 1/640 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 2000, 400 mm
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens), Male
2012-03-1010:22, 1/500 sec, Aperture priority, F 5.6, ISO 1000, 400 mm