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Brahminy Kite VI


Brahminy Kite VI
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Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 623 W: 42 N: 1145] (3708)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS USM, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb
Exposure: f/11, 1/800 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Port of Brisbane Wetlands [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-17 20:50
Viewed: 500
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Ok I’ve tried really hard not to inflect another picture of a Brahminy Kite on you, but it’s been nearly three weeks now and I just couldn’t help myself.

This if you haven’t already guessed is a favourite raptor of mine, and is a regular visitor to the Port of Brisbane Wetlands.

I took this early on Monday morning at about 07:15am; I won’t repeat all the details on these Kites please refer to my previous postings (all 5 of them) for that information.

Details; Shot Raw converted to Jpeg, cropped slightly and re-sized and sharpened for posting.

File Name IMG_1052.JPG
Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time 14/07/2008 7:16:10 AM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/790
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length 400.0 mm
Image Size 800x800
Image Quality Superfine
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Custom
White balance compensation A2 G2
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Neutral
Sharpness 5
Contrast 2
Saturation 1
Color tone 1
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:Enable
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:Enable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
File Size 77.1 KB
Drive Mode High-speed continuous shooting
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Lovely capture - in flight, at that. The exposure is terrific, and the catchlight is superb.

The composition, I think, is nailed...flying the clear blue skies...

I love being able to see his talons, how they are tucked away (for lack of a better term - and I'm still struggling with words - but it's getting better), and the sharpness of his beak.

Beautiful in-flight capture.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4834] (14354)
  • [2008-07-17 22:27]

Hi Rick

Excellent eye contact and detail here. The kite is well placed in the frame and the lighting is excellent too.

James

Hello Rick,
excellent action shot,
perfect management of exposure, great focus and lovely colours,
cheer,
friendly,
Pat

Hello Rick,

I wouldn't apologise for posting this shot!
The kite is perfectly placed with its wings in a lovely 'v' shape and its legs neatly tucked away. Even up there, there is good eye contact and the light provides a glowing sheen.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • darwin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 245 W: 0 N: 453] (1710)
  • [2008-07-18 18:20]

Hi Rick
Nice inflight shot with nice detail but i feel you have not utilized your new kits full potential ( Lucky bugger would you like to swap wives ) Inflight setting i would use f2.8 and 1/3000 with this lens but thats depending on light conditions and finding the right balance is a rewarding challenge for all of us
tfs jon

Neighbours today, Rick!
An awesome shot!
Gotta run!
Goldy

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-18 20:18]

Hello Richard

Wonderful focus and sharpness.
The eye detail is super.
Wonderful natural colours.
The in flight capture is well done.
TFS

Rob

hello Richard

superb in-flight shot of the Brahminy Kite, fine POV and framing,
great sharpness and details, i love the catch-light at the eye,

TFS

Asbed

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5726 W: 605 N: 3416] (9131)
  • [2008-08-09 21:13]

Hi Richard

Another great in-flight shot of the Brahminy Kite. You show good details of the raptor and the space left at the bottom gave this shot a feeling of height.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2597 W: 133 N: 7441] (23193)
  • [2008-08-19 3:41]

Hello Rick,
I can't get tired of seeing fine images of this beautiful raptor.
This is a fine in-flight of the Brahminy Kite taken from a great POV with the wings on the up-stroke in great lighting. It shows nice and sharply against a fine blue sky.
I saw this species only once in Queensland.
TFS this beauty,
Regards,
Ivan

Really like the early light & color Richard.
Nice detail, DOF, pose, and POV here..
Well done,
Howard

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 107 N: 4791] (21282)
  • [2008-08-25 9:54]

Hello Richard, very good shot of the Kite, very sharp with a perfect exposure, well done, thanks!

Mario

I can see why you like this bird. It is a good capture. The light and details are super.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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