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Nov 05, 2013 17:31 | #421

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV • Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM @800mm • 1/400 • f/9 • ISO 160

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Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)

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Little Egrets eat fish, insects, amphibians, crustaceans, and reptiles. They stalk their prey in shallow water, often running with raised wings or shuffling its feet to disturb small fish. They may also stand still and wait to ambush prey.

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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Egret

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna

Settings: 1/400 ƒ/9 ISO 160 800mm

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Story behind the photo:

I traveled to Los Banos, Laguna hoping that the Chestnut-cheeked Starling (Agropsar philippensis) would have stuck around the area 11 days after it was last photographed. Alas the fruiting Balete tree

from the genus Ficus that fed the Starling had run out of fruit to feed the bird. Good thing my good friend and bird photog Doctor Tirso was available on that family day to bring me around the rice fields which yielded this wonderful image of a bird that I would normally ignore. The light was divine and the subject distance was such that an image of the bird would be worth taking a photo of and share on this forum.

I hope you enjoy this photo as much as I enjoyed that day.

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Nov 07, 2013 16:49 | #422

I really don't have anything to add to this thread, but I do have a request if one of you would like to fill it.

It would be cool to see a portrait shot of some people standing in front of the moon in which the moon is touching the horizon.

I'm guessing the moon would look gigantic right behind the people. Anyways...just curious.

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Nov 07, 2013 23:34 as a reply to @ 01Ryan10's post | #423

Great shots Paolo!

I am thinking about picking up the 200-400. I wonder if it would be relatively easy to handhold. Have you had a chance to try it out Paolo?

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Nov 07, 2013 23:43 as a reply to @ Zethar's post | #424

I've also had some thoughts of picking up an A7r when it becomes available and mounting it onto the 800mm to see what it can do...

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Nov 08, 2013 02:41 | #425

Ryan, I've been planning to do such a shot since getting my 800mm in early 2009 but I couldnt plan it properly to make it a reality.

Thanks Zethar! I think the 200-400 is a super lens and I am told by Canon that they can lend me their copy once they buy one for their company next year. If so inclined and if I have time I will consider borrowing it for a month or so.

But to be honest my heart is for the 600 and I am disposing my 300 and 500 to make it happen. I just hope I can find someone willing to offer me around $7,000 for my pristine 500. Thus far the best offer is $5,800.

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Nov 09, 2013 14:13 | #426

dolina wrote in post #16434038

Ryan, I've been planning to do such a shot since getting my 800mm in early 2009 but I couldnt plan it properly to make it a reality.

Thanks Zethar! I think the 200-400 is a super lens and I am told by Canon that they can lend me their copy once they buy one for their company next year. If so inclined and if I have time I will consider borrowing it for a month or so.

But to be honest my heart is for the 600 and I am disposing my 300 and 500 to make it happen. I just hope I can find someone willing to offer me around $7,000 for my pristine 500. Thus far the best offer is $5,800.

Paolo, thinking of you and your countrymen in the wake of the massive storm. Hope all is well for you.

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Nov 09, 2013 17:50 | #427

Ricardo222 wrote in post #16437686

Paolo, thinking of you and your countrymen in the wake of the massive storm. Hope all is well for you.

+1 I hope you and your family are safe. The pictures and stories on the news are quite frightening.

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Nov 09, 2013 20:04 | #428

Thank you Ricardo and butterfly.

I have family and friends in the hardest hit areas and your thoughts and concern are much appreciated.

I apologize for the nonchalant disposition earlier, it is just that in the Philippines we are so used to typhoons/cyclones hitting us on almost a biweekly basis that it often doesnt enter into our focused conversation.

For those curious here are some photos of Tacloban City taken a little over 14 hours ago by an amateur photog. I am very thankful for Ryan Monterola for taking the effort to document the situation on the ground despite the danger to him.

https://www.facebook.com …3741843.1558672371&type=1

As of this time cellular, data and other communication connections are still largely down. I also expect power to be down as well. I hope they can get back to a semblance of some normalcy by Christmas.

Now, if you want to help consider donating to the Red Cross of the Philippines. In my mind they're the easiest and most convenient way for people outside of the Philippines to help.

http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate

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Nov 10, 2013 10:36 as a reply to @ dolina's post | #429

Paolo,

So sorry to hear the recent news. Our prayers go out to you and your country at this difficult time.

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Nov 19, 2013 09:54 | #430

Thank you Zethar.

My uncle Gerry lives in Tacloban, Philippines and survived Category 5 Supertyphoon Yolanda/Haiyan. He chose to stay to clean up and rebuild.

These photos were taken by him early today, Tuesday, November 19, 2013.

https://www.facebook.com …41908.249388896008&type=1

All your help is appreciated. The Visayas thanks you.

Follow or add him on Facebook (he accepts almost everyone) to have a 1st hand account on day to day recovery of our city.

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Nov 23, 2013 10:02 | #431

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Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)

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The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Bubulcus, although some authorities regard its two subspecies as full species, the Western Cattle Egret and the Eastern Cattle Egret. Despite the similarities in plumage to the egrets of the genus Egretta, it is more closely related to the herons of Ardea. Originally native to parts of Asia, Africa and Europe, it has undergone a rapid expansion in its distribution and successfully colonised much of the rest of the world.

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Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna

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Thoughts for the day:

As many of you may have seen online or on the telly the Philippines got hit really bad by a Category 5 Super Typhoon by the name of Haiyan/Yolanda.

The mayhem, destruction and death has really weighed on me for the past two weeks.

Just makes you wonder what the future holds for everyone with this being the most deadly Typhoon in the history of my country.

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Nov 29, 2013 12:19 | #432

This is a lifer to me.

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV • Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM @800mm • 1/200 • f/9 • ISO 160

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Untitled

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The Oriental Skylark (Alauda gulgula), also known as the Oriental Lark or Small Skylark, is a species of skylark found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Like other skylarks, it is found in open grassland - often near waterbodies - where it feeds on seeds and insects.

These skylarks frequently rocket up into the sky, fluttering and singing before descending down to earth. Male Oriental Skylarks may also hover in the air and sing, in order to attract a mate.

Oriental Skylarks are about 16 cm long. They have streaked, yellow-brown upper plumage, with white outer tail feathers and a short crest. Both sexes are similar.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Skylark

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna

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Dec 03, 2013 06:59 | #433

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV • Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM @800mm • 1/400 • f/5.6 • ISO 2500

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Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus)

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The Brown Shrike is a migratory species and ringing studies show that they have a high fidelity to their wintering sites, often returning to the same locations each winter.[20][21][22] They begin establishing wintering territories shortly on arrival and their loud chattering or rattling calls are distinctive. Birds that arrive early and establish territories appear to have an advantage over those that arrive later in the winter areas.[23][24] The timing of their migration is very regular with their arrival in winter to India in August to September and departure in April.[25] During their winter period, they go through a premigratory moult.[20] Their song in the winter quarters is faint and somewhat resembles the call of the Rosy Starling and often includes mimicry of other birds. The beak remains closed when singing and only throat pulsations are visible although the bird moves its tail up and down while singing.[5][26]

The breeding season is late May or June and the breeding habitat includes the taiga, forest to semi-desert where they build a nest in a tree or bush, laying 2-6 eggs.

They feed mainly on insects, especially lepidoptera.[28] Like other shrikes, they impale prey on thorns.

Small birds and lizards are also sometimes preyed on.[29] A white-eye (Zosterops) has been recorded in its larder.[5] They typically look out for prey from a perch and fly down towards the ground to capture them.[30]

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Shrike

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muntinlupa

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Dec 04, 2013 23:23 | #434

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV • Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM @800mm • 1/250 • f/5.6 • ISO 320

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Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)

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The Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Male: Very colourful feathers.

Female: Less colourful feathers.

Philippine Birds

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_Sunbird

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna

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Why this awkward pose?

In the first 100 exposure of this bird I have so far, this is the best image to show off the sunbird's colorful throat.

Why did you go birding on a workday?

I went birding on a workday so I could bring my cousin's kids (aged 5 to 17) to a forested area near their sister's home (30km away) as a respite from Category 5 Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

. You see these kids are survivors of the said Super Typhoon. Though their homes in Tacloban City

just experienced very minor typhoon damage their schools were completely destroyed and many of their friends, classmates and neighbors are among the more than 5,800 dead and more than 1,700 missing.

How can you (yes YOU) can help?

Go to your nearest Red Cross or directly to http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate

and donate. Any amount is help.

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Dec 05, 2013 21:41 | #435

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV • Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM @800mm • 1/50 • f/5.6 • ISO 2500

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Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)

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I do not know what flower it is. Anyone want to take a stab at it?

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