Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Kabini : Photologue

robimahanta · 21st October 2010, 08:57

@Redrage: Thanks a lot.
Some more wild dogs shots for you.

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@Chethan: Thanks..good to know you are getting an DSLR. Once you get one, I'm sure you'll get addicted and theres no turning back.

Anyway, continuing with Brahminy Kite pictures from the boat safari..

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MohsinRoadster · 21st October 2010, 09:02

This is turning out to be the best thread around on Ranganathittu..
Nice pics .. keep posting.

goldsun · 21st October 2010, 10:38

Amazing photo shoot! The real difference a DSLR can bring on the table is very much evident in these photos!

srinivas.rao · 21st October 2010, 13:18

Beautiful set of pics. Loved the birdie pics which you have churned out!!

chethan.ram · 21st October 2010, 15:02

Amazing set of pictures again, hope you have more.

robimahanta · 21st October 2010, 15:07

Thanks Mohsin, Srinivas, Goldsun( DSLR definitely gives you an edge)

This post of mine is going to be all about the Great Cormorant. Its a common bird and ain't that pretty but I like it for its green eyes and bronze sheen. When compared to the little cormorant it is definitely a looker. One more thing is that its usually unperturbed by humans and hence easier to photograph.

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chethan.ram · 21st October 2010, 15:13

Nice pictures again. Hows the performance of Sigma 150-500mm in low light?

robimahanta · 21st October 2010, 15:51

@ chethan: The performance of the Sigma 150-500 in low light is decent if you are aware of its limitations and know what settings you need to alter to get optimum performance. It does have image stabilization (optical stabilization is what Sigam calls it), so that helps as well. One more crucial factor is your camera's high ISO performance. In a nutshell, I believe it has the best 500mm performance if we consider lenses in its price range. The next best thing for Canon is the 500mm f4 IS which costs almost 10 times the Sigma!!

jacs · 21st October 2010, 17:14

Robi, Cormorant snaps rock! Nice composition, wish if I had a Bazooka and ofcourse some intelligence on the SLR finda.

robimahanta · 21st October 2010, 22:03

Thanks Jacs

Posting a couple of random shots

The Serpent Eagle in a graceful pose

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A painted stork from a different angle..

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Next up: The Peregrine Falcon

robimahanta · 22nd October 2010, 09:53

Towards the end of our boat safari we came across this beautiful peregrine falcon who obliged to pose for the cameras. It was truly an amazing sighting!
I never expected to see a peregrine falcon up close in the wild.

ExtremeTorque · 23rd October 2010, 19:34

Robi, you might want to post this link in the classified section where you put up your bazzoka for sale. Prospective buyers can take a first hand look at what they might be getting out of the lens. Rated 5* for the sheer clarity of the pics

fazalaliadil · 23rd October 2010, 20:15

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Originally Posted by robimahanta

Towards the end of our boat safari we came across this beautiful peregrine falcon

robimahanta,
Ah! The Peregrine falcon...master of the skies, which touches 200mph on a dive.
No other bird or raptor can match its flying prowess or even come close to it.

Known as Shaheen in Urdu language. It can fetch anything above 4 lakhs in the international market.

Never seen one in the wild or knew of its existence in the south, a very rare breed, thanks for the visual treat and the cormorants too have come out very good.

You definitely need a L series or Prime lens.

Regards,

gadadhar · 23rd October 2010, 20:26

Robin.. Terrific snaps... 5 stars for you

robimahanta · 23rd October 2010, 22:05

@extreme: thanks a lot..its actually a good idea but till i finalize on an upgrade i dont want to be too aggressive in selling the lens. So taking it slow and steady.

@fazal: thanks for the info on the peregrine. It was a lucky sighting. Infact the whole kabini trip was fulfilling albeit short. I would definitely love a L series telephoto prime but those things are so darn expensive besides the weight issue is another factor. Maybe a 300 f4 with tc's or the 400 f5.6, its the max i can afford right now.

@gadadhar: thanks a lot man..glad u liked the the pics.

21st October 2010, 08:57	#31
robimahanta Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/GAU Posts: 833 Thanked: 6,494 Times	@Redrage: Thanks a lot. Some more wild dogs shots for you. @Chethan: Thanks..good to know you are getting an DSLR. Once you get one, I'm sure you'll get addicted and theres no turning back. Anyway, continuing with Brahminy Kite pictures from the boat safari..
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21st October 2010, 09:02	#32
MohsinRoadster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 301 Thanked: 31 Times	This is turning out to be the best thread around on Ranganathittu.. Nice pics .. keep posting.
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21st October 2010, 10:38	#33
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 230 Thanked: 48 Times	Amazing photo shoot! The real difference a DSLR can bring on the table is very much evident in these photos!
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21st October 2010, 13:18	#34
srinivas.rao Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: Once	Beautiful set of pics. Loved the birdie pics which you have churned out!!
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21st October 2010, 15:02	#35
chethan.ram BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 295 Thanked: 328 Times	Amazing set of pictures again, hope you have more.
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21st October 2010, 15:07	#36
robimahanta Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/GAU Posts: 833 Thanked: 6,494 Times	Thanks Mohsin, Srinivas, Goldsun( DSLR definitely gives you an edge) This post of mine is going to be all about the Great Cormorant. Its a common bird and ain't that pretty but I like it for its green eyes and bronze sheen. When compared to the little cormorant it is definitely a looker. One more thing is that its usually unperturbed by humans and hence easier to photograph.
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21st October 2010, 15:13	#37
chethan.ram BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 295 Thanked: 328 Times	Nice pictures again. Hows the performance of Sigma 150-500mm in low light?
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21st October 2010, 15:51	#38
robimahanta Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/GAU Posts: 833 Thanked: 6,494 Times	@ chethan: The performance of the Sigma 150-500 in low light is decent if you are aware of its limitations and know what settings you need to alter to get optimum performance. It does have image stabilization (optical stabilization is what Sigam calls it), so that helps as well. One more crucial factor is your camera's high ISO performance. In a nutshell, I believe it has the best 500mm performance if we consider lenses in its price range. The next best thing for Canon is the 500mm f4 IS which costs almost 10 times the Sigma!!
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21st October 2010, 17:14	#39
jacs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 1,047 Times View My Garage	Robi, Cormorant snaps rock! Nice composition, wish if I had a Bazooka and ofcourse some intelligence on the SLR finda.
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21st October 2010, 22:03	#40
robimahanta Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/GAU Posts: 833 Thanked: 6,494 Times	Thanks Jacs Posting a couple of random shots The Serpent Eagle in a graceful pose A painted stork from a different angle.. Next up: The Peregrine Falcon
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22nd October 2010, 09:53	#41
robimahanta Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/GAU Posts: 833 Thanked: 6,494 Times	Towards the end of our boat safari we came across this beautiful peregrine falcon who obliged to pose for the cameras. It was truly an amazing sighting! I never expected to see a peregrine falcon up close in the wild. Attached Thumbnails
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23rd October 2010, 19:34	#42
ExtremeTorque BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 379 Thanked: 20 Times	Robi, you might want to post this link in the classified section where you put up your bazzoka for sale. Prospective buyers can take a first hand look at what they might be getting out of the lens. Rated 5* for the sheer clarity of the pics
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23rd October 2010, 20:26	#44
gadadhar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,342 Thanked: 1,116 Times View My Garage	Robin.. Terrific snaps... 5 stars for you
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23rd October 2010, 22:05	#45
robimahanta Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR/GAU Posts: 833 Thanked: 6,494 Times	@extreme: thanks a lot..its actually a good idea but till i finalize on an upgrade i dont want to be too aggressive in selling the lens. So taking it slow and steady. @fazal: thanks for the info on the peregrine. It was a lucky sighting. Infact the whole kabini trip was fulfilling albeit short. I would definitely love a L series telephoto prime but those things are so darn expensive besides the weight issue is another factor. Maybe a 300 f4 with tc's or the 400 f5.6, its the max i can afford right now. @gadadhar: thanks a lot man..glad u liked the the pics.
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