6067. Two sunbirds at KTPH on a bright 3pm afternoon for cardiologist appointment

 

 

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NEW SET 

 

 

 "Ï will advise a stress test," Cardiologist and Head of Department, Dr Patrick Lim of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital said. "You may experience some discomfort as your heart is put under pressure."

Before I consulted him, I checked out the small Botanic Gardens of KTPH for any birds to shoot.
Very rare nowadays as the management had trimmed, pruned and clear the trees and plants such that there is not much shelter for the birds. They are exposed to predators and so they rarely present themselves.

KTPH had a large wall chart showing so many breeds of birds seen in its premises over the past years. A reality check showed a famine.

 The sun was beating down on me relentlessly. Beads of sweat flooded my forehead, dripping pearls of perspiration down my cheek area. I had no problem with the severe humidity and heat stress. I had a mission to capture wildlife in this small Botanic Garden. My heart was steady. Would there be any chance of success today..  

So when the young male and female Sunbirds appeared to sip honey from the pink and red Ixora flowers in a large plantar box, I was excited.    

A 75-year- old man with an unsteady gait. 

Walks ten times slower than a normal person..
Eyesight must be good.
Hands must not tremble as he handholds the heavy camra.

Legs must not give way. His posture must support the heavy camera

All boxes were ticked yes. 

Timing must be right.
Sunlight must be at the right place.
No dark clouds of shower
Birds must stay long enough for me
Heart must be strong. No irregular heart beats
No breathlessness

Two sunbirds sip nectar from the pink and red Ixora flowers under the hot sun