Inspiring and Supporting Photographers of Australian Birds
Photographed by | Con Boekel on Sat 6th Jun, 2015 and uploaded on Fri 17th Jul, 2015 . | ||||||||||||||||||
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Comment | The fish ponds in Lake Taal, Luzon, the Philippines, attract fish-eating birds such as the Purple Heron. During the approach of the rainy season light can often be an issue, but in this case it was reasonable. Other species present perched on the fish ponds included Little Egret and Black-crowned Night-heron. For a very reasonable fee photographers or birders can hire a boat from Talisay which will take them across Taal Lake to Taal Crater. Some of the fish ponds are en route and the boatmen are obliging in terms of the needs of photographers in terms of approach speeds and positioning. The Lake is a huge caldera and the Taal crater lake sits on an island inside the caldera. Fumeroles hiss at you as you pass by. In addition, interesting species can be seen and heard along the trail to the crater - except when on horseback which is the most common means of achieving the ascent. A dust mask to protect against ultra-fine volcanic dust is recommended. | ||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Canon 5D Mk 111 Canon 500mm Handheld ISO 1250 f/8 0 step spot meter | ||||||||||||||||||
Location | Lake Taal Luzon the Philippines, Unknown | ||||||||||||||||||
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