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Red Kite

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Posted by Rob Fisher on June 3, 2007 at 3:23 PM
Red Kite
Hello All,

My first visit to Gigrin.... wow what a wonderful place. :jump:

Shame I've got the hillside in the shot, but I found it really hard to follow the birds as they circled above. I guess it's a skill that'll come with practice.

All comments welcome,

Ta

Rob :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 3, 2007 at 7:08 PM
Rob - havn't you got another frame where you can clone the left primaries from - the clipping spoils it for me somewhat.

Other than that though an allround nice image with good exposure control :toast:
Posted by Graeme Lee on June 4, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Nice pose, but the clipped wings bother me too :wink: Be tempted to try what Andy suggests if you think it's worth the time spent

Nice shot with the beak open :toast:
Posted by John Fisher on June 4, 2007 at 4:35 PM
Great detail of how the bird uses it's feathers to shed air as it banks. Reminicent of a Jumbo wing coming apart as it lands. Great colours and action. :wavey: