Bird photography

[burikoy12]

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Brahminy Kite with Prey

IMG_2082 by karaangbugoy, on Flickr

[dolina]

Thanks burikoy


Indigo-banded kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus) by alabang, on Flickr

[burikoy12]

Maayong Gabii!!

IMG_5220b by karaangbugoy, on Flickr

Phil. Pygmy Woodpecker (Leytensis race)
Bato, Leyte
70D + Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, handheld

IMG_6630 by karaangbugoy, on Flickr

Northern Silvery Kingfisher
Bato, Leyte
Canon 70D+Sigma 150-600mm C, handheld

[dolina]

I really want that silvery.

[dolina]

Olive-backed sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) by alabang, on Flickr

The olive-backed sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis), also known as the yellow-bellied sunbird, is a species of sunbird found from Southern Asia to Australia.
Common names for this bird include "tamsi"[1] in the Philippines and "kelicap" in Malaysia.
The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Their flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering, but usually perch to feed most of the time.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive-backed_sunbird

Location: Welcome to Mambukal Resort!

[burikoy12]

I really want that silvery.

2 days out of 3, it is perched about 20 feet (maybe less) from a bridge.

[dolina]

2 days out of 3, it is perched about 20 feet (maybe less) from a bridge.

Did you crop in post?

Tip: put the AF point on the head of the bird. I notice the focus is more prominent on the rock.

Also tag your photo and label it on flickr. So more people can see your wonderful images.

[burikoy12]

Cropped.

Thanks for the tips.

[dolina]

Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) by alabang, on Flickr

The Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) is a tree kingfisher found in the Philippines. This kingfisher is a resident over much of its range, although some populations may make short distance movements. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds. During the breeding season they call loudly in the mornings from prominent perches including the tops of buildings in urban areas or on wires.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-throated_kingfisher

Location: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do%C3%...nidad,_Bulacan

[dolina]

Brown-breasted Kingfisher (Halcyon gularis) by alabang, on Flickr

Upon the recommendation of a user I have desaturated my bird as it was generating blown highlights and false colors.

The motion blur of the bird flipping the crustacean was caused by my 1/200 shutter speed. If given a chance to do it again I would increase it to 1/500.

I posted the slightly out of focus image because I felt that the subject matter of the bird eating was stronger and conveyed a compelling story.