White-tailed Kite

Gallery: AvianPosted December 20, 2011105 views8 comments

This is from a series I shot back in October which I had posted this Kite approaching a landing on top of a tree. When I was going through my images I felt I missed choosing this one to post before. I like the light, the transparent wings and the pose of the Kite and I think it is sharp enough to post.

Comments and Critiques are always appreciated.

7D with 500mm
Tripod
1/1600 at f / 5.6
ISO 500
EV at + 1/3

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 20, 2011 at 3:32 PM

A nice image Harry. I am a bit torn about the lighting for my taste, but that is just me. We all have different tastes in images and I am sure many people will love this. Nice sharpness overall.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 20, 2011 at 6:27 PM

I think the lights interesting and "edgy", adds some drama IMO.
Good details and POV of the head/eye, it's well lit - nice catch-light too.
Well done Harry & Merry Christmas!

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 20, 2011 at 6:52 PM

The light works for me and makes for a dramatic image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 20, 2011 at 9:53 PM

Looks plenty sharp to me, Skip. I like the lighting in this one a lot. Glad you resurrected it.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on December 20, 2011 at 10:02 PM

Hey Skip,
I agree with others about the lighting being edgy. Very neat stuff. Good overall sharpness. I might crop slightly off both the left side and the top. Very tough bird to get proper lighting on. Either burnt out whites or under exposed. Good job with this one Skip. Have not been out much lately but hopefully that will change. Hope to see you around.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on December 21, 2011 at 1:04 AM

I like all the things you like, and I think this is so graceful. Definitely sharp to me.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 23, 2011 at 7:11 AM

Personally I like the lighting here - especially on the face and eye. Interesting pose, good sharpness and exposure.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on December 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM

Skip,
Great shot. I like the translucense in the left wing and tail feathers.

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