The Kite and the Crow

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mkiii
f/4 500mm with 1x4 TCiii
f/6.3
1/1600
ISO 640

I was out this sunny, cold afternoon when I managed to capture this Red Kite being mobbed by a crow. Thanks for having a look

[Randy Stout]

William:

Great action here, with the kite looking up really adding a lot.

Certainly one of the best mobbing images I have seen.

Nice to have some detail in the clouds,bg.

I would try a vertical comp as well, as all the action is in the vertical plane.

Cheers

Randy

[Scott Turner]

Great action shot William!

[Ian Wilson]

Very nice work William. Lots of interest here captured very well. Regards, Ian

[John Cooper]

Splendid action capture William. love the kite's head-turn towards its attacker. The bit of diffuse cloud helps to break up an otherwise plain blue sky. Well done.

[Jonathan Ashton]

What a knockout shot, excellent details and good eye contact between the birds. I too would suggest a 3:4 vertical crop. I bet you were pleased with this one - good competition entry!

[Binu John]

Great action shot! Excellent timing and exposure. TFS