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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Mar 2, 2012 2:46:00 GMT
I am happy for you that your Mom has discovered this nest. Now you will not have to think of those far away places when you have one right in your garden. The exciting part is when the hatchlings are being fed and you will have the rare opportunity to take as many pictures as you want. In two to three weeks time you are going to be surrealist father of the birds. LOL. This bird by the way is quite difficult to photograph as you have experience. Well done Mark & Mabuhay. many thanks, kuya ely! oh, i'm so excited to see the hatchlings. that is why i try not to be keen how long i stay below their nest so as not to disturb the birds and not to attract much attention from other people in our neighborhood who still doesn't know how to respect the existence of our avian friends. and yes, thanks to my mom! one of the many reasons why i love her so much.
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Mar 2, 2012 2:40:51 GMT
Wonderful documentation of this bird, Mark. Backyard birds always present great opportunities for practicing and for observing. It's nice to know you your mum also has a keen interest on our friends. many thanks, mark! it is indeed a great opportunity for practice and observation. even if i have been experiencing lifer drought, i would say that observing a part of the life cycle of a bird is already a blessing!
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Mar 2, 2012 2:36:48 GMT
Excellent documentation, Mark! This is the kind that Des wants bird photographers to do. ;D many thanks, kuya bob! yeah, i know that kuya des would appreciate such documentation.
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Mar 1, 2012 5:35:39 GMT
great photos Mark!, glad you had an opportunity to observed them and take photos as well many thanks, dennis! i will observe more. i hope the birds won't get too disturbed, since our neighborhood is quite noisy. i will try to observe stealthily as well since there's a bird hunter just near our compound.
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Mar 1, 2012 2:49:19 GMT
I haven't been out to go birding since the first week of January 2012 and I feel caged. I have to settle with backyard birding while I dream of Candaba or Palay-Palay or Olango. My Mom, as some of you may remember, is a very good spotter. She has the keenest eye for birds, frogs, lizard or bugs. Not bad for senior citizen. Last February, she told me that she saw some small birds building something that appears to be a nest. I took my bins and confirmed that it's Golden-Bellied Flyeater and they are indeed nesting. The nest is situated in a Santol branch about 10 feet high. So it's pretty near to be observed even without the aid of bins. I was thrilled of the opportunity to observe the nesting behavior and to take a good photo of the bird, since I haven't got a good image yet of this bird that I can confidently post here. ;D February 18, 2012 Manual, 270mm, F/7.1, 1/160sec, ISO-640 Manual, 450mm, F/7.1, 1/160sec, ISO-500, w/ flash February 25, 2012 Manual, 500mm, F/7.1, 1/160sec, ISO-280, +2ExpComp Manual, 500mm, F/7.1, 1/200sec, ISO-250, +2ExpComp Manual, 500mm, F/7.1, 1/200sec, ISO-800, +2ExpComp Manual, 500mm, F/7.1, 1/160sec, ISO-800, +2ExpComp Manual, 500mm, F/7.1, 1/160sec, ISO-800, +2ExpComp Manual, 500mm, F/7.1, 1/250sec, ISO-800, +2ExpComp
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Maya
Feb 28, 2012 3:49:42 GMT
Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 28, 2012 3:49:42 GMT
great shot, kuya neon! i have yet to have a good photograph of this maya. =D
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 28, 2012 3:42:03 GMT
superb images, mark! your shots inspired me to make a trip to olango next time.
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 22, 2012 2:28:48 GMT
adri, i'm just curious. what do you use to light the bird so as to get a good detail of the bird and still not to "blind" it? and for how long? thanks!
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 22, 2012 2:26:13 GMT
congrats, kuya ely! =D hope we can see a post (scanned copy perhaps) of what's inside the mag.
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 22, 2012 2:25:03 GMT
congrats, ma'am mares! =D
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 20, 2012 1:37:08 GMT
huwow! great image! =D this should be displayed in print! =D
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 20, 2012 1:34:11 GMT
great image! =D
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 20, 2012 1:26:47 GMT
this is very helpful, kuya edu! now i know that the D7000 could be a decent upgrade from D5000. i've been struggling with the ISO handling of D5000 and most of my opportunities seem to be wasted in canopied areas.
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 17, 2012 1:47:36 GMT
great series again, kuya ely! =D my favorite is the SKF flapping it's wing! =D congrats on your lifer! =D
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 16, 2012 5:03:36 GMT
"without prior appointment"! =D very nice close up shot! =D
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 15, 2012 6:58:07 GMT
edward, been using and still using nikon D5000. i started with nikkor 70-300mm G lens that doesn't autofocus in D5000 but was able to make some good shots, especially with the philippine pygmy woodpecker. then i upgraded with sigma 150-500mm. i don't have the "mula" to buy any gear right now. but i'm pretty much happy with what i have.
improve on the techniques and practice, as advised by most experienced photographers in this forum. however, if you have the budget, go with what was recommended in this thread. =D
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 15, 2012 6:32:45 GMT
philippine bulbul... like! love the details! =D
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 15, 2012 6:16:52 GMT
by the way, i ordered my copy in book depository in UK. the price is VERY CHEAP!
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 14, 2012 8:46:03 GMT
very nice photo! hope to see one when i go to pulag or baguio this summer.
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Post by Mark Jason Argallon on Feb 14, 2012 8:43:47 GMT
i like the colasisis! are there other shots of the pair?
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