With the recently acquired replacement unit of Nikon D7000, I tried out full manual setting. I have never try shooting birds in action such as the Black-crowned Night Heron diving into the water. It was indeed a good test for the camera.
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D7000 in action with Black-crowned Night Heron
Monday, November 19, 2012
With the recently acquired replacement unit of Nikon D7000, I tried out full manual setting. I have never try shooting birds in action such as the Black-crowned Night Heron diving into the water. It was indeed a good test for the camera.
White-breasted Waterhen
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Although this is one of the most common birds in our urban areas, it is not necessarily the easiest subject to photograph as it tends to be very shy and quickly went into hiding once they spotted human presence.Mangrove in Klang
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
After a long period without photography, I drove towards the mangrove (1 hour from home) and meet up with Jason. We have been trying to go for an outing for a long time and our intention for the day is to nail the Mangrove Pitta. We heard the pitta calling at 2 different spots, unfortunately none show up. We found a pair of Stork-billed Kingfisher perching near the Blue-throated Bee-eater nesting area.
The above photo was taken with a Nikon J1 + Nikon 300mm f4 with the help of the red dot spotter.Herons Coming Home
I've always enjoy observing the herons actively flying in and out from the heronry. This is one of the best place to observe their behavior - feeding and nesting.
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Birds of Bukit Tinggi February 2012
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300mm,
broadbill,
nikon j1,
shama,
siberian blue robin
I was all alone at this popular stake out in the morning. The usually ones came out to greet me and put up some good shows by posing at various perch. These photographs are taken with a Nikon J1 + FT1 adapter + Nikon 300mm f4.
Other birds sighted include Striped Tit Babbler, Grey-throated Babbler, Ochraceous Bulbul, Black-crested Bulbul, Grey-rumped Treeswift, Glossy Swiftlet, Pacific Swallow, Hill Blue Flycatcher and many more.
Oriental Magpie Robin Feeding
Again this morning, I dropped by at Lake Garden thinking of doing some shooting for my work. Unfortunately, this doesn't work out. Then a pair of Oriental Magpie Robin appeared in front of me and as I stand and watch, I noticed that this pair always carry food while perching. Then, I observed where they are heading and finally noticed a nest nearby. As usual, they nest at ....(secret).... of the tree.
Photos taken with Nikon J1 + 1.4x TC + Nikon 300mm f4.
Here is a plaintain squirrel feeding nearby...
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Photos taken with Nikon J1 + 1.4x TC + Nikon 300mm f4.
Here is a plaintain squirrel feeding nearby...
Unplanned Field Test with Nikon J1 + 1.4x TC + Nikon 300mm f4
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chinese pond heron,
nikon j1,
white-vented myna
Yesterday evening I had to rush to Lake Garden to take some photographs for my work, unfortunately when I arrived ..... heaven opens....so, had to take shelter at the boat house. When the rain stopped, I noticed a flock of Javan Myna feeding on the ground. Then 2 Chinese Pond Heron was spotted with the flock. After a while, 2 Purple-backed Starling decided to join the party. The last bird seen on the field was 1 White-vented Myna. It even caught a small centipede.
With this flock, I had the opportunity to try out my Nikon J1 + 1.4x TC + Nikon 300mm f4.
Here are 2 photos of White-vented Myna which I managed to shoot few hours earlier.
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With this flock, I had the opportunity to try out my Nikon J1 + 1.4x TC + Nikon 300mm f4.
Here are 2 photos of White-vented Myna which I managed to shoot few hours earlier.
Buffy Fish Owl
Take a look at this owl. It is called Buffy Fish Owl. It seems that the owl is pretty a common sight in one of the local wetland here in Malaysia. The photo was taken very early in the morning.
Another J1 test
Been busy guiding for the past few weeks. Finally had the opportunity to take the J1 for another field test again. But no easy target until I reach my work place where I spotted 2 White-vented Myna with a Brown Shrike during a hot afternoon.
