Red Kite

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10 replies

Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 26, 2008 at 5:16 PM

Having seen Helge Sorensens excellent shot of a buzzard showing the upper side of the bird it reminded me of a similar Red Kite photo I had. To look at it you would think it was flying alongside me but believe me I was on the ground and it must have been in the air! As the bird does not appear to be 'banking over' I still find it hard to imagine how I got to photograph such a side on view.
EOS 20D
Sigma 500mm
exp 1/1000 @ f5.6 aperture priority
iso 200
tripod plus video head.

Posted by Paul Inglis on March 26, 2008 at 6:52 PM

Hi Robert,

Before I start I have to admit I'm setting up a new monitor and have been playing around for three or four days now! with a little bit of an issue with sharpness and contrast! So forgive me if I make a mistake!

Awesome capture!

Posted by kevin Treadwell on March 26, 2008 at 7:57 PM

Hey Robert

Cracking shot and I love the lighting across the wings.

regards
Kevin

Posted by Rene de Heer on March 27, 2008 at 2:58 AM

Great light and a very nice flight shot.
Rene de Heer

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on March 27, 2008 at 3:17 AM

Very nice flight shot with beautiful light

Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 27, 2008 at 3:46 AM

Excellent capture Robert , re Kevins comments , lovely light across the wings indeed.

Andy...

Posted by John Chapman on March 27, 2008 at 6:09 AM

Hi Robert great shot.
John

Posted by Paula Graham on March 27, 2008 at 11:19 AM

Lovely shot with interesting light.

Posted by Helge Sorensen on March 28, 2008 at 4:42 AM

Hi Robert, this is a great shot, I'm a sucker for upper sides of raptors, and this is both well-lit, sharp and showing good DOF (sharp from wingtip to wingtip). Top notch

Posted by eric weight on March 29, 2008 at 1:44 AM

Superb image - no nits from me.

Eric

Posted by Magnus Hird on March 29, 2008 at 2:59 PM

Great stuff, beautifully lit