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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 26, 2009 21:08:34 GMT
Thanks for your nice comments, Ed, Jun, Tina and Ted.
Tins, I only saw three kinds: Anna's, Allen's and Rufous which are the common ones you'll find in Southern California. Three others, Black-chinned, Costa's and Calliope also occur here but are quite rare.
As Ted said, Arizona is the place for hummers, especially during summer when as many as 13 species can be seen in one place in one day. (most I saw was 11 in one day).
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 26, 2009 17:43:51 GMT
Female Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) taken at the Los Angeles Arboretum 40D, 300mm + 1.4X, 1/500, f8, ISO-400, handheld
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 26, 2009 17:37:51 GMT
If you already have a Nikon body, then I would suggest go for the Nikon lens. It's not really a question of which camera is better, what is important is the person behind it and his skill, talent, know-how and patience.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 26, 2009 17:32:35 GMT
My take on this is "respect". Respect the birds, the habitat, other birders and other bird photographers. No photo is more important than the safety of the birds, the health of the environment and the feelings of others.
There are occasions here in the U.S. when some unethical bird photographers would break some branches that are in the way just to get a picture of a nest with fledglings. Or would release mice bought from a pet store just so they can take a picture of a raptor "in action". Or would insist on getting near a bird to get a better shot (and would spook it) while birders are looking at that particular bird. Thankfully those kind of photographers are few and they certainly would get some words from those who pratice good photography ethics.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 26, 2009 17:18:44 GMT
Your patience paid off very well. Nice capture!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 26, 2009 17:17:59 GMT
Nice exposure and great detail, Mark!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 26, 2009 17:15:15 GMT
Wishing you the best on your birthday, Lyds. (I guess I'm the only one who can't call you "Ate". Actually you can call me "kuya" ;D)
May the Lord bless you and grant you many more years of happiness.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 21, 2009 3:20:47 GMT
Definitely a Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus). There is a feral population here in San Gabriel Valley in Southern California. Here's a shot I took last year also at the Arboretum: 30D, 100-400 at 400mm, ISO-400, 1/800, f10, handheld
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 19, 2009 22:12:46 GMT
I believe this is a Savannah Sparrow. Note the yellowish part between the eyes and the beak: clay-colored sparrow
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 14, 2009 3:46:10 GMT
Excellent capture! Our White-tailed Kite does the same hovering: 20D, 500mm + 1.4X, ISO-400, 1/100, f10, tripod.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 9, 2009 19:42:36 GMT
May you have many more birding days and bird photographs. ;D
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 4, 2009 4:16:27 GMT
Here's one at Salton Sea in Southern California
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 4, 2009 4:09:19 GMT
Oh my, what a great shot of a lovely bird!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 2, 2009 3:25:15 GMT
Outstanding catch, Neon!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Mar 1, 2009 4:10:25 GMT
Excellent captures, Ding, especially of the Pink-necked Green Pigeon.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 27, 2009 2:56:41 GMT
Great detail and the eye really stands out. Excellent job!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 26, 2009 19:10:48 GMT
Nice capture! Although there's still some noise. Have you tried using Neat Image? (I think there's still a free download). I took the liberty of using neat image on your photo. the result is below.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 26, 2009 19:07:48 GMT
Wow naman, meron na rin pala Mk2 si Neon, like Mastah Romy? Hmmm, kaka inggit naman. :-) I second the motion, tukayo. Video is the new trend now. What video editing program do you guys use?
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 25, 2009 16:44:09 GMT
Another great series! How many Bornean birds have you photographed?
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Feb 25, 2009 16:42:46 GMT
Birds come to your place now to be photographed? ;D
Great capture!
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