Where's Batman?, a photo from Palawan, Southern Tagalog

Photographer's Note

Seen here are the nocturnal creatures of Palawan. These bats also known as the Palawan flying fox are usually found in the forests and typically feeds on fruits, hence they are also called as fruit bats. Bats are the only mammals that can fly.

To be honest, I was in total awe (as I was in the midst of communion with the early morning sun with the soft wind kissing my cheeks), when all of a sudden ...𣽿oly Moses.!!!, where did they all come from?�...It was a total first-timer-ish experience of wonder as they flew above my head.

This early-morning surprise took place at the Hidden Beach of Club Paradise, Dimakya Island, Coron, Palawan.

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lousat (130055) 2015-07-28 0:41

Hi Mics,a fantastic scoop this capture,a perfect pic for the treknature gallery too...eeheheh...impressive group of bats flying,great timing to take this moment and fantastic sharpness too,i can count all the bats....but i haven't time now...ehehe...great shot! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

gervaso (28177) 2015-07-28 4:16

Hello, Mics!

I've neven seen so many bats flying in an open space like this before, it looks like a bird migration! And the photo is great, with very good colors and sharpness! Wonderful job!

worldcitizen (14308) 2015-07-28 10:24

Hello Mics,
It's unusual to see so many bats flying around in the daylight! I thought they came out at dusk or after dark. I guess I was wrong. :-) There are certainly a lot of them flying in that deep, blue sky. Do they make sounds while they fly? I've never seen a bat in person, so I would also be in awe of a scene like this.

Matyas (0) 2015-07-29 2:09

Hello Mics! Dangerous flock. I remember film "Birds" by Hitchcock. Fantastic take. Good capture, exposure and cut. Wonderful effect. Be carefull! Regards!

willperrett (14029) 2015-08-04 8:29

Hello Michelle

You've caught the bat flock (is that the right word for bats?) extremely well. The composition too is strong and radical: 2/3 sky to 1/3 land, but entirely appropriate given the subject matter. An excellent shot.

Kind regards

Will