Black-Shouldered Kite

Gallery: AvianPosted May 6, 2012127 views5 comments

I was lucky to capture this take-off recently in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa.

Techs:
Nikon D3s with Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II + 1.4x TC @ 700mm
f5.6 @ 1/2500 SS @ ISO-450
EV +1

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 6, 2012 at 8:52 PM

Nice takeoff image with a really sharp eye. The sky is certainly intensely blue.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on May 7, 2012 at 12:21 AM

Awesome image, Morkel! Love the full wingspread!

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 7, 2012 at 7:08 AM

Very nice detail on this kite Morkel. That eye really is riveting.

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Comment posted by Gorazd Golob on May 11, 2012 at 2:00 AM

Great. I got only distant shots of that model in Kgalagadi. I really like the moment and the eye. That red color jumps from blue background.

Regards, Gorazd

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on May 11, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Thanks for your kind comments, folks...I was away for a few days...

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