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Kite flying on Lake Nasser


Kite flying on Lake Nasser
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Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 38 N: 1560] (5019)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS USM, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb, Hoya 77mm Pro1 DMC UV LPF
Exposure: f/11, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): bobair's favorites beyond the alloted amount. [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-09 4:57
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Updated 10/12/2008 This is a Black Kite (Milvus migrans), many thanks to Ivan & PeterZ for the I.D

Whilst sailing on Lake Nasser we stopped of at a site called "Es-Subu, Old Nubia" it was an early call that morning trying to beat the heat of the day and were heading ashore to view what was and still is an amazing old temple. (Posting on TE soon)

As we were about to disembark onto our launch to the temple I spotted some Kites of the back of the ship eager to get some shots I raced back up the plank from the little boat that we were all on and managed to grab this shot and several others before they disappeared.

Anyway I think this is a Whisterling Kite it seems to have very similar markings to the Kites I've seen here in Queensland, but if someone can confirm this I would be very grateful.

The kites seemed to be feeding on some of the food scraps that had been thrown overboard by the kitchen staff.

I've also included a shot in the W/S of the ship we were on showing it moored up at the location were this shot was taken.

Details; Shot Raw and converted to Jpeg, cropped and resized, sharpened slightly for posting.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 19/11/2008 6:56:24 AM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/320
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal Length 200.0 mm
Image Size 800x674
Image Quality JPEG
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
White balance compensation A1 G1
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style User Defined 1(Neutral)
Sharpness 6
Contrast 2
Saturation 1
Color tone 0
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:Enable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
File Size 114 KB
Drive Mode Low-speed continuous shooting
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Hello Richard Cridland,
A very good shot of the kite,...well captured with great details and composition.
TFS,
mukundh

Hello Richard,
Love the dynamic pose most of all here - cool :)
Nice detail, DOF, POV, and warm color with this morning light adding a 3D look..
Well done!
Howard

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2008-12-09 6:33]
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Hello Rick,
A great capture at a fine moment as this kite goes through some aerobatics. I like the POV showing the plumage of the back and the wings with good detail.
This is a Black Kite (Milvus migrans), the species never appearing black but it is darker than the related Red Kite. The Whistling Kite is an Australian species.
TFS this fine image,
Cheers,
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2008-12-09 7:22]

Hello Rick,
What a brilliant capture showing the upper side of the Black Kite doing acrobatics!
The plumage looks wonderful in the sunlight and details are very sharp. A very fine background too.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2008-12-09 8:33]

Hello Richard,
Great photo of this Black Kite in flight. Excellent timing showing its wonderful patterned feathers. Good POV, DOF, OOF BG and beautiful colours.
Regards,
Peter

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2008-12-09 12:58]

Hello Richard ,Great action shot great compositie details colours , very good shot , Greetings Teunie .

Rick,

Good to see you back! It looks like you've used this opportunity very well. You've caught a great pose with excellent details, pose and composition. Very nicely done. Was the trip as good as this photo ?

Best Regards,

Martin

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2008-12-09 23:14]

Hi Rick

A wonderful shot - excellent timing!! Hope you had a good trip?

James

Hi Rick

A very differnt perspective for this species, a great moment.
Excellent sharpness, background and composition.

Chris

Hi Rick
Great inflight action shot with nice natural color and fine detail in the feathers.Welcome back.
tfs jon

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  • jpdenk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 480 W: 5 N: 783] (2061)
  • [2008-12-10 12:09]

Hi Rck,

An outstanding image as far as content goes, you really caught the bird in an amazing position, really gives a feel for what it's doing.

John

Hi Rick,
I can see you really had a great time back in Egypt.
A singular action shot the one you've caught here. Love the dynamic pose and movement suggested.
Is not an easy shot, to have the bird in focus while on his flight path, but you did it successfully.
Even with the relatively slow s. speed you've got plenty of fine details on the moving subject.
My compliments and thanks for share.
Best regards,
JM

hello Richard

WOW ! or i would say AOUTCH !

on this moment that i am viewing your image,
this is the best in-flight shot of a bird of prey in TN,
WOW ! superb focus, excellent sharpness and details
and a superb timing from you, TFS

Asbed

Hello Rick

Wow what an impressive in flight pose you have captured there.
The colours and plumage detail are wonderful.
Excellent POV and DOF.
Great job.
TFS

Wolf

Hi Richard
As a very new (today) member, I start browsing galleries on TN. No need to go far to discover this superb image!I also was on this boat a couple of years ago but was not as lucky as you were on this occasion. Anyway I did not have the lens for this one. Bravo for this action
regards
patrickcapture

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-12-12 18:22]

Hello Richard,
Nice in dive image Richard, the lighting was beautiful thus you have captured great plumage details. Thanks for sharing, great job.
Rick

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 469 W: 60 N: 947] (3016)
  • [2009-01-12 22:21]

Hi again,
What an impressive study of the wings of this black kite from your Egyptian trip and Lasser
Lake sail.This is a falling scene i have noticed several times here in Delhi when they dive down spotting a prey there is most of an impressive disply of their wings and plumage.You have picked up the details so well with a fine Pov.The dark tones of bird's plumage is in good contrast against the BG thus isolating very well.
TFS & Cheers
Silpa

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