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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 11, 2010 0:07:16 GMT
Excellent job, bro! Handholding a 500mm at that kind of lighting situation and getting sharp photos of tiny birds that are always moving...wow!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 9, 2010 8:50:07 GMT
I was quite unsuccessful in getting BIF shots of this species at the coastal lagoon. Just when I gave up this one alighted on a nearby bamboo pole giving me a full frame opportunity. Canon 5D MkII, 500mm+1.4X, ISO-320, f5.6 , 1/1250 (my settings were still for BIFs ;D major, major mistake - that's why it' did not turn out as sharp as I wanted it to be ), tripod, gimbal head.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 9, 2010 8:27:52 GMT
Very nice series of shots of the Pied Fantail! I like the third photo the most because of the simplicity of the image.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 9, 2010 8:26:04 GMT
Word of caution on the 50-500. Do a test first if you can. That was my first choice when I was choosing a long lens but unfortunately I wasn't too happy with the results. I ended up with a prime 500mm and it almost broke my bank. ;D. Took me about 3 years before it was fully paid (I bought in the U.S. and if you have good credit they can give it to you for 18 months interest-free. I did it twice with two diff credit cards).
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 8, 2010 6:35:15 GMT
Wow! Great shot despite the difficult lighting conditions.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 8, 2010 0:33:38 GMT
Not alba - gape line finishes centrally under the eye. Not a Reef-Egret - they have legs that are thicker and shorter. Not an Intermediate - bill is too long and not blunt enough, other than the color of the feet. Based on the longer, more affusolate bill, the color differences between the two mandibles, the color of the legs and feet, the color of the preocular glabrous skin, the noticeably longer on profile thorax respect to garzetta, I would think this to be a Chinese Egret. Thanks, Steve, for the confirmation.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 8, 2010 0:25:35 GMT
What? No whiskered Terns??? Just kidding! ;D
Wonderfully crafted video, Mastah Romy. Your works are always an inspiration.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 7, 2010 6:55:40 GMT
Taken at Coastal lagoon yesterday, Oct. 6. The yellow legs and somewhat pinkish bill suggests a Chinese Egret. Am I correct? Canon 40D, 300mm+1.4X, ISO-400, 1/500, f16, handheld Here's a close-up of the head showing the faint bluish tinge between the eyes and the beak.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 5, 2010 3:40:46 GMT
Three for the price of one! Great job in capturing these migrants, Dennis! ...and to think I had to go to Davao to see this species. ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 5, 2010 3:38:15 GMT
I'd go for Black-crowned on this one.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 4, 2010 0:57:01 GMT
Wow, Neon! You got the colors really showing up as if the photo was taken at ISO-100 instead of 3200. Excellent job!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 3, 2010 9:56:46 GMT
Another lifer for me! This was taken at the Philippine Eagle Center. Major, major problem because the little bird was deep in the shade and very seldom stands still. Thanks to a tip from Sir Neon, I got what I thought were passable shots of the spiderhunter. Little Spiderhunter Canon 5DMkII, 500mm+1.4X, ISO-1250, 1/400, f5.6, tv priority, tripod ISO-2000, 1/400, f6.3 (same set-up as above)
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 3, 2010 9:44:22 GMT
You have indeed mastered the 80-400, JV! These are all outstanding captures!
As far as the red thingie goes, I tend to lean towards "tongue" also.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 3, 2010 9:40:49 GMT
I like very much!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 3, 2010 9:38:35 GMT
She's baaack! I'm so glad that you have started to post again, Tins. These are the kind of photos I'd been hoping to see once again. The kind that only THE bird magnet can produce.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 3, 2010 9:35:09 GMT
So interesting that the colors of the wing feathers change according to the light that falls on them and you have documented them excellently!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 3, 2010 9:33:43 GMT
Wasabiiii (Japanese for I'm speechless) ;D ) Super clean shots, Toto!
Just pretend you got these from Davao.. hehe.. we saw the exact same birds at the hotel where we stayed.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 30, 2010 23:48:59 GMT
Bro, these shots are just beyond great! How fortunate of you to be able to capture the feeding habits of this lovely raptor!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 30, 2010 23:45:54 GMT
Neon, you didn't say how much you're selling it for and where to get it. Guys, I got a copy in Davao and this is definitely a keeper! Kudos to Neon and Lyds for doing this project.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Sept 30, 2010 23:28:39 GMT
Looking hard at the photo and reading your comments, I decided to "warm" it up. Original temp was 4050, now changed to 5500. Is this one better?
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