HKBWS BBS 香 港 觀 鳥 會 新 聞 組    Special Topics 特別主題    Black-faced Spoonbill 黑臉琵鷺 (Moderators: Yat-tung YU, BBS Moderators)    Black-faced Spoonbill « Previous topic | Next topic » Pages: 1  Reply Send Topic Print    Author  Topic: Black-faced Spoonbill  (Read 2431 times) Anguslau BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Posts: 402 Black-faced Spoonbill « on: Dec 22nd, 2005, 10:38am » Quote Modify 19/12/2005 NSW 1D Mark II, EF600+1.4x, f/8, 1/1000s, iso400 Logged Bob Thompson BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Gender: Posts: 433 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #1 on: Dec 22nd, 2005, 11:33am » Quote Modify Fabulous shot Angus.   Nam Sang Wai has got to be the best location for photographing Black-face Spoonbill, you can guarantee they are there every morning (provided its not high tide) and they are just so close and oblivious to people and traffic.   PS: you should have said that you shot it on a 50mm lens « Last Edit: Dec 22nd, 2005, 11:35am by Bob Thompson » Logged Anguslau BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Posts: 402 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #2 on: Dec 22nd, 2005, 2:34pm » Quote Modify on Dec 22nd, 2005, 11:33am, Bob Thompson wrote: Nam Sang Wai has got to be the best location for photographing Black-face Spoonbill, you can guarantee they are there every morning (provided its not high tide) and they are just so close and oblivious to people and traffic.   PS: you should have said that you shot it on a 50mm lens Agree that NSW is probably the best place to shoot BFS in HK. Unfortunately, it looks like the place will be effectively shut for the next two years! (heard that work will begin there from 29-Dec till 2007!!! ) But not sure I can managed too many shots with a 50mm lens!   Just finished processing my images for yesterday. Below are two more shots for the BFS. I found that all the shots that I want to keep are taken before 9am. Not a single worthwhile shot after you have left!!   #1 21/12/2005 NSW; 1D Mark II, EF600+1.4x, f/8, 1/1000s, iso250   #2 21/12/2005 NSW; 1D Mark II, EF600, f/4, 1/1000s, iso200 Logged Bob Thompson BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Gender: Posts: 433 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #3 on: Dec 22nd, 2005, 3:39pm » Quote Modify The only problem at NSW is that the early morning sun is straight onto the birds and it is difficult to get any modelling. Some shots look as though the warm color was added in post production.   Where as at Mai Po, generally the early morning shots are backlit and in my opinion the backlit shots look the best. The problem at Mai Po, is guessing whereabouts the birds will at 6.30 - 7am. It is such a large area and takes a lot of time to walk around, especially when lugging all the photographic equipment. OH for an electric vehicle to drive around in Logged Sze BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Gender: Posts: 1051 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #4 on: Dec 22nd, 2005, 11:58pm » Quote Modify All the birds in NSW are very friendly, although almost all are common species! BFS, ducks and Avocet are especially friendly! And it is really a good place for new bird watcher! « Last Edit: Dec 23rd, 2005, 12:01am by Sze » Logged 食飽就(目訓)咁至in！開心快樂每一天！ http://www.fotop.net/hokszewong Anguslau BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Posts: 402 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #5 on: Dec 23rd, 2005, 12:40pm » Quote Modify on Dec 22nd, 2005, 3:39pm, Bob Thompson wrote: The only problem at NSW is that the early morning sun is straight onto the birds and it is difficult to get any modelling. Some shots look as though the warm color was added in post production.   Where as at Mai Po, generally the early morning shots are backlit and in my opinion the backlit shots look the best. The problem at Mai Po, is guessing whereabouts the birds will at 6.30 - 7am. It is such a large area and takes a lot of time to walk around, especially when lugging all the photographic equipment. OH for an electric vehicle to drive around in Bob: I do like the direct lighting at NSW. Regarding the warm color, I am still exploring how to best present it. Recently I tried to set the WB to approx. daylight, this should mimic what it would appear on films/slides. But I do found that sometimes it may appear too warm or a bit unnatural. Perhaps it would look better if I adjust the WB a bit towards neutral. I must admit I have become a bit obsessed with these golden lighting!   Perhaps the effects with video is a bit different from still images, I found backlighting very difficult to work with most of the time. I also wish there are electric vehicles for hire in MPNR, similar to those in golf courses. May be another source of revenue for WWF too! Logged Andrew BBS Member BBS God     Gender: Posts: 218 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #6 on: Dec 23rd, 2005, 1:23pm » Quote Modify Golf buggies at MPNR - great idea! Or a Disney-style train that goes all the way round the perimeter so we can jump on and off wherever we like.    Even a humble bike hire would be great. Problem might be too many water hazards though and not too many bunkers.     Tiger Woodsandpiper Logged Bob Thompson BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Gender: Posts: 433 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #7 on: Dec 23rd, 2005, 1:40pm » Quote Modify I must be honest it was Neil that first made the suggestion, regarding an electric vehicle.     But maybe it is worth WWF considering obtain several electric golf buggies !   Any comments WWF? Logged Bob Thompson BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Gender: Posts: 433 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #8 on: Dec 23rd, 2005, 1:44pm » Quote Modify Angus, regarding backlight filming, provided the subject occupies the majority of the frame and you have a good lens hood the rimlight effect can look very attractive. Logged Anguslau BBS Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Posts: 402 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #9 on: Dec 23rd, 2005, 3:10pm » Quote Modify on Dec 23rd, 2005, 1:44pm, Bob Thompson wrote: ...provided the subject occupies the majority of the frame... Now, I guess this is the most difficult part... Logged KK Hui BBS Member BBS God Bird Photography - at its best ...     Posts: 940 Re: Black-faced Spoonbill « Reply #10 on: Dec 25th, 2005, 8:37am » Quote Modify Sweet light indeed and a great series, Angus!   KK Hui FRPS www.geocities.com/kkhui_001 Logged Pages: 1  Reply Send Topic Print Forum Jump: ----------------------------- Announcement 簡訊通告 -----------------------------  - Membership Affair 會員事務   - Outings / Activities 戶外活動 / 講座   - Projects 項目計劃   - Crested Bulbul Club 紅耳鵯俱樂部 ----------------------------- Discussion Area 討論區 -----------------------------  - General 一般問題   - Conservation 自然保育   - Bird Identification 鳥類辨識   - Birding Reports & Tips 觀鳥報告及心得   - Photo Gallery 相片分享 I   - Photo Gallery 相片分享 II ----------------------------- Special Topics 特別主題 -----------------------------  - Wild Birds & Avian Flu 野鳥與禽流感   - Sustainable Management Scheme in Long Valley 塱原可持續生態管理計劃 => Black-faced Spoonbill 黑臉琵鷺   - Goodbye Penfold 告別彭福   - Tern Conservation 燕鷗保育   - Black-eared Kite 鳶(麻鷹)   - Swifts and Swallows 燕與雨燕   - China Birdwatching Network 中國觀鳥活動網絡   - Winter Altas Survey 冬季鳥類普查   - Nature Conservation Policy 自然保育政策 ----------------------------- Knowledge Sharing 知識分享 -----------------------------  - FAQ 常見問題   - Archive 資料重溫 « Previous topic | Next topic »

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