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RedKite (not from Gigrin)

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Posted by Alan Bryant on June 27, 2007 at 12:31 PM
RedKite (not from Gigrin)
While out and about, driving around the area of mid wales.I came across this chap that was sat in a tree.By the time i pulled over and got my 500 out of the bag he was in the air flying round.

I really wanted a shot of him in the tree, but i'm very happy i got this one of him in flight :smile: .

Taken a couple of weeks back.I've been doing alot of Motorsport stuff, so i just got round to sorting this one out.

Anyway....................

20D
500f4
1/1600 @ f5
Hand held, with elbows resting on the top of the car.

C & C welcome

Thanks for looking :smile:
Posted by jack chapman on June 27, 2007 at 2:57 PM
great shot, love the background and the pose
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 27, 2007 at 3:57 PM
Nice comp Alan :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Gibbs on June 27, 2007 at 4:50 PM
Nice shot Alan, no nits with this at all.
Posted by Paula Graham on June 27, 2007 at 4:52 PM
Very pleasing kite shot. We are rather blase about these kites but is it not just marvellous that they are there at all and doing so well.
Posted by kevin Treadwell on June 27, 2007 at 6:26 PM
super shot Alan

Kevin
Posted by Justin on June 28, 2007 at 6:04 PM
What a colourful backdrop and the bird's pose and intense stare is superb.
You must be really pleased with this one.
:toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on June 29, 2007 at 10:19 AM
Hi Alan

Great colours, BG and viewing angle!

David :toast:
Posted by Tom_W on June 29, 2007 at 11:03 AM
A nice comp, and I love the way you have capture all the wing 'fingers', my only suggestion would be to try and tone down the green a tad...