RIM 2 - Evening shots

skfoo · 23rd February 2004

The car barely came to a stop when a few Baya Weaver was spotted gently feeding on some lalang. No time to setup tripod or flash...just shoot and hope for the best.

The longang that Harlequin mentioned offered lots of shooting opportunities. Managed to get some images of bee eater and brown shrike from there.

A brown shrike. I like this one, it looked so cute with nice reflections in the eyes.

This is the last image of the evening session. Looked like scaly breasted munia to me but I am uncertain as the tail is grey (more than a tinge) in colour. Shot from the same longang!

Till the next activation!

Cheers!

PS: I would like to take this opportunity to inform CS members that NPS is organising an outing to Khatib Bongsu on 28 Feb 04. Avian and macro shooters will be present. Join us there if you are free.

http://www.naturephotosociety.org.sg...p?DBEventID=73

Avatar · 24th February 2004

SK, your bee-eater link isn't working, reposting it for you :

Blue-tailed bee-eater by skfoo

Great shot of the cute little Brown Shrike! It has a very captivating moment and good details in it.

Spectrum · 24th February 2004

SIMPLY GORGEOUS!

tom_lim · 24th February 2004

Hi SK. May join you guys, can or not. Am just a newbie..... tOm

USM · 24th February 2004

Originally Posted by skfoo

PS: I would like to take this opportunity to inform CS members that NPS is organising an outing to Khatib Bongsu on 28 Feb 04. Avian and macro shooters will be present. Join us there if you are free.

http://www.naturephotosociety.org.sg...p?DBEventID=73

Hi SK,

Can join man?

Open only to NPS members.

Anyway, I have been there a couple of times, great place for bird photography but of course not as good as those happening place that you have been before.

Spectrum · 24th February 2004

Count me in(if possible). Although I don't have big lenses, but I still got my binoculars. Cheers!

Garion · 24th February 2004

Wow. Very nice, especially the bee-eater and brown shrike. Excellent details/background. Good job!

skfoo · 24th February 2004

Avatar,

Thanks for the help and comments.

Spectrum/Garion,

Thanks for the comments.

tom lim,

I wish there is an easy and direct way to reply to your request.

There are logistic issues to resolve. The car is jammed packed each time the CSBF gang is out shooting. Activation is on demand, meeting places; shooting locations are not decided until a few hours before hand or over breakfast. A small team will function more efficiently in these arrangements.

Shooting alone is not very safe. On the other hand, too many photographers in one place may risk not getting the shots as our movements or individual actions may scare the birds or animals away.

Shooting conditions in Singapore and America for that matter is quite different. In Florida for example, a 70-200mm zoom can get lots of good close-up shots (Harlequin even used a P&S to take some bird in flight shots!). Unfortunately, the same is not applicable to Singapore that is why long lenses are required.

There are other concerns as well, some of which have been mentioned in past threads.

While we are looking into how to accommodate the requests of many, I do not foresee a solution will present itself too soon. For now, I would suggest you PM Harlequin your contact number. Who knows, you may just be activated one day.

USM/Spectrum,

I have checked and understand that first outing with NPS is free for all. After the outing, participants who wish to join future NPS outings can sign up as NPS member for a mere $50 annually. One of the advantages is that new participants can have a hands-on view/experience on equipments (macro or tele-lenses) used by nature photographers. This can help make their future purchase easier if they are going into nature photography. Of course, they will get to meet new friends, share ideas and share experiences etc…

Cheers!

Sgt. Pepper · 24th February 2004

SK,
I like the blue sky on the last shot, cropping is just a bit too long for me.

skfoo · 25th February 2004

Anyone going to Khatib Bongsu with NPS this coming Sat (28/2)? It’s a long way in from Yishun Ave 6. Alternatively, you may want to hitch a ride by indicating your interest at the following NPS forum.

http://www.naturephotosociety.org.sg...umID4/287.html

Cheers!

23rd February 2004	#1
skfoo Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,187	RIM 2 - Evening shots The car barely came to a stop when a few Baya Weaver was spotted gently feeding on some lalang. No time to setup tripod or flash...just shoot and hope for the best. The longang that Harlequin mentioned offered lots of shooting opportunities. Managed to get some images of bee eater and brown shrike from there. A brown shrike. I like this one, it looked so cute with nice reflections in the eyes. This is the last image of the evening session. Looked like scaly breasted munia to me but I am uncertain as the tail is grey (more than a tinge) in colour. Shot from the same longang! Till the next activation! Cheers! PS: I would like to take this opportunity to inform CS members that NPS is organising an outing to Khatib Bongsu on 28 Feb 04. Avian and macro shooters will be present. Join us there if you are free. http://www.naturephotosociety.org.sg...p?DBEventID=73 Last edited by skfoo; 24th February 2004 at 01:57 AM.

24th February 2004	#6
Spectrum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Here Posts: 3,685	Count me in(if possible). Although I don't have big lenses, but I still got my binoculars. Cheers! Last edited by Spectrum; 24th February 2004 at 01:09 AM.

24th February 2004	#7
Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,515	Wow. Very nice, especially the bee-eater and brown shrike. Excellent details/background. Good job! __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

24th February 2004	#2
Avatar Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore / Taiwan Posts: 1,244	SK, your bee-eater link isn't working, reposting it for you : Blue-tailed bee-eater by skfoo Great shot of the cute little Brown Shrike! It has a very captivating moment and good details in it.

24th February 2004	#4
tom_lim Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Blk 907 Kopi Tiam Jurong West Ext Posts: 644	Hi SK. May join you guys, can or not. Am just a newbie..... tOm

24th February 2004	#9
Sgt. Pepper Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,149	SK, I like the blue sky on the last shot, cropping is just a bit too long for me.

25th February 2004	#10
skfoo Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,187	Anyone going to Khatib Bongsu with NPS this coming Sat (28/2)? It’s a long way in from Yishun Ave 6. Alternatively, you may want to hitch a ride by indicating your interest at the following NPS forum. http://www.naturephotosociety.org.sg...umID4/287.html Cheers!