Brahminy Kite in flight

Gallery: AvianPosted June 6, 2018147 views7 comments

This shot was taken near Manglajodi, Odissa this winter.

(Nikon D500, 500 F4 G ED VR) Exposure Time - 1/2500 seconds, F – 7.1, Exposure Program – Manual, ISO – 800, Metering - Spot

White Balance – Sunny, Focus Mode - AF-C

I appreciate all critiques.
THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR VIEWING & INPUTS.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on June 6, 2018 at 11:54 AM

Nice flight shot with good detail and I like the background as it gives a sense of motion.

Registered on July 27, 2011, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on June 6, 2018 at 6:47 PM

A very nice topside view of this Kite. Looks pretty sharp, but maybe not quite dead sharp. As presented it feels too bright. The background pulls me away from the subject. Here's a quick version with some overall exposure adjustments and some targeted adjustments on the background only. You can click to see a bit larger version.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Williams on June 7, 2018 at 9:42 AM

The large image is amazing. It has really nice details with a very nice POV. Keith's processing helps it a lot.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on June 7, 2018 at 8:49 PM

Hi SomDeb,

As presented its very bright and details of the head were lost. Try Keith's processing which provides better detail and this one will make a wonderful print. I like the comp and the kite sits perfectly in the frame as presented.......................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 7, 2018 at 10:40 PM

Noting the difference that Keith's processing makes, I have to say it is quite an improvement. It may not be as true to the appearance of the bird and the lighting of the time, but it adds a dramatic quality to the image that was lacking and is ultimately believable.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by SOMDEB BISWAS on June 8, 2018 at 9:37 AM

Thanks a ton for your inputs. I have many many things to learn from you all.
Thanks again.
With warm regards,
Somdeb Biswas

Registered on February 7, 2018, 16 Posts, 22 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 13, 2018 at 8:18 PM

An excellent view of this Kite, Somdeb, with good detail and a lovely background. While the whites don't appear to be blown, they do appear pretty bright, and I think the image might have more impact if you toned them down just a bit.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments