Yellow Bill Kite

[Gary Jones]

This was shot at home. We always have a breeding pair come visit us from August to March each year. Hand held.

Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Date/Time 2010/02/06 04:46:37 PM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/2000
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length 500.0mm

[Markus Jais]

Great shot. I like the head turn and the view from above. The blue BG is great for the yellow bill.
Nice tail spread.

Markus

[Dan Wolin]

Very nice - like the top wing view.

[Stu Bowie]

What a visitor to have around your neighbourhood Gary. Its always good to see the dorsal view, and I like the head turn and eye contact. Well captured.

[Dave Barnes]

Hi Gary. Good exposure and eye contact.
Have you tried a slight AC rotation, may look just look beter?

[Gary Jones]

Thanks for the comments. Dave, I was in two minds. I actually shot it straighter and rotated it a little CW - thought it worked better...