Red kite

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 800
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

Another shot from Gigrin - dull cloudy and about to rain if it wasn't already.

[keith mitchell]

Does it always rain in Wales?Jon you still managed a good SS in those conditions and caught this very well,do like the calling pose.Once again no bits of plastic well done.

Keith.

[christopher galeski]

very nice Jonathan,nice detail,like the pose,the expression on its face,and the eye is nearly poppin out.TFS.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Terrific looking frame her, awesome pose! The open bill adds a lot too. If anything I'd darken the pupil, but man you really nailed this one!

[Bill Dix]

Splendid frame. Great wing spread and awesome calling pose. Well done!

[Mike Poole]

I'd say you've pretty much nailed this one Jon. I've only been to Gigrin once and whilst it's a great spectacle I had a really sunny day with tough light - this light has allowed you far more detail. The open beak just rounds things off nicely.

Mike

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks for the comments everyone much appreciated.

[Diane Miller]

Wonderful pose and perfect crop. Great light on the bird for a rainy day -- maybe a bit of low sun peeking through?