Here's saying hello to these wonderful forums by sharing a few wild birds found in our islands....:)

1. Luzon Hornbill (a Philippine endemic), 350D + Sigmonster + Sigma 2x TC, 1600 mm, 90 meters distance
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/48850200.jpg


2. Black-winged Stilt, 20D + Sigmonster, 800 mm
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/57041730.jpg


3. Whiskered Tern, 1DM2 + 400 5.6L
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/53931153.jpg

Regards,

Romy

Great photos! But I like the 3rd one the most... :)

as usual, awesome photos.

i like the 2nd one the best though.:)

and the master strikes again! great shots romy! i like them all.

Beautiful photos! Keep em coming!

It's great to have master Romy Ocon on this forum. Definitely The Man when it comes to bird photography.

Since DPP is looking for local content, I think it's time Romy's featured in-depth in a proper local photo magazine.
- birding tips and techniques
- proper exposure
- long lens techniques
- gear selection
- species identification
At least 2 spreads would be needed. :) Definitely an article I'd look forward to...

It's great to have master Romy Ocon on this forum. Definitely The Man when it comes to bird photography.

Since DPP is looking for local content, I think it's time Romy's featured in-depth in a proper local photo magazine.
- birding tips and techniques
- proper exposure
- long lens techniques
- gear selection
- species identification
At least 2 spreads would be needed. :) Definitely an article I'd look forward to...

I most definitely second the motion Tj !!!! Romy is the best Filipino photographer when it comes to bird photography in the Philippines and one of the best in the world IMHO.

My interest in bird photography surfaced when I saw his more than EXCELLENT photos at his pbase website which is http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone . Also became aware of the many beautiful birds we have even in our own backyard/village.

Thanks for the comments, Rosalie, Levi, Jojo and Pilar.

TJ and Tina, salamat .... very flattered with the kind words (blushing). But really, I'm just a newbie at this thing and need to learn tons of things yet before I deserve the compliment. You should see the bird pics posted at Naturescapes to know what the real master birdshooters can do....:)

Here are three more wild birds in flight:

1. Philippine Serpent Eagle (a Philippine endemic) at Subic rainforest, 20D + 400 5.6L + Tamron 1.4x
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/49533033.jpg

2. Green Imperial-Pigeon at Subic rainforest, 20D + 400 5.6L
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/48950894.jpg

3. Striated Grassbird at Macabebe (Pampanga), 1DM2 + 500 f4 IS
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/59411980.jpg



Regards,

Romy

i love the last photo of the last series... kakainggit sa galing!

I love the 3rd photo too. :) Nakaka-enganyo... :Grin:

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I'm just echoing everyone's comments, great, fantastic shots master. May we see more of your wonderful photos.

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Wanakosey Romy! Galing talaga!

Wow, I dont know much about bird photography, but those shots of Romy kick ass. some of the best I have seen.welcome to the forum and we should get you to do an article for the mag sometime soon

Thanks again, guys and gals. Hope more of us will shoot wildlife so we can document our unique avi-fauna before they're gone forever.

Romy

this one is an outstanding shot!!! :D

2. Green Imperial-Pigeon at Subic rainforest, 20D + 400 5.6L
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/48950894.jpg

Thanks, Charles...:)

Romy

great photos romy! please share more

excellent bird pics = romy ocon

very inspiring images here sir romy! thank you for sharing.

Great work Sir Romy, bow ako sayo..this collection is definitely for us and the future generations of Filipinos and earthlings alike..we might never see birds like that in our entire lifetime much less know their species...thanks for showing them to us..

i hope you keep posting, amazing shots!

i hope you keep posting, amazing shots!

Thanks, Jonix, Aris, Mario and Carlos....ok, here's a couple more..:Grin:

1. A male White-bellied Woodpecker from Subic rainforest (he looks like an alien to me:Shock: ) - 350D + Sigmonster, 800 mm, f/10, 1/160 sec, ISO 200, manual exposure

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/52655560.jpg



2. A trio of Brahminy Kites chasing each other at Binmaley (Pangasinan) - 1DM2 + 400 5.6L, f/7.1, 1/1600 sec, ISO 320, manual exposure, hand held

http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/57116261.jpg


Regards,

Romy

highly breathtaking shots... love them all.. galing sir! :)

wow! very crisp and clean shots! nakakabelieve!

Big Bird:Grin:

http://www.pbase.com/manilaman04/image/58880221/original.jpg

Thanks, Ryan and Estan.

Good flash job on that captive Brahminy Kite, Derick.... they're even more beautiful in the wild, flying free...:)

Romy

I am out of words but full of inspiration. The wife that arrived and time to log off. I enjoyed very much the pics in here. Thanks much to all.
cheers again,
gil

mr. romy: your bird pictures got me fascinated with (..and are starting to make me feel frustrated with my hands-on experience in...) bird photography. anyway, i read again this thread today and saw your note about being a newbie in this and to look at naturescape bird photos being works of masters. i don't see any difference between them and your work: really awesome bird photos. i hope you will find time to schedule a seminar on bird photography.

Thanks, Raul... let's see if we can set up a bird shooting briefing in the near future...:)

Romy


mr. romy: your bird pictures got me fascinated with (..and are starting to make me feel frustrated with my hands-on experience in...) bird photography. anyway, i read again this thread today and saw your note about being a newbie in this and to look at naturescape bird photos being works of masters. i don't see any difference between them and your work: really awesome bird photos. i hope you will find time to schedule a seminar on bird photography.

Romy, I'm sure a lot of the DPPers are looking forward to a bird shooting briefing. Myself included!

and me too :) Wonderful captures AS USUAL Romy :) Iba na talaga ang super magaling !!!!

two words for you... hats off