Whistling kite

[Gerhard Weldhagen]

This image of a Whistling kite in a dead tree was created today at the Paiwalla wetlands in South Australia. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, EF600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III, 1/3200, f5.6, ISO 1250. DPP 4 / CS 6, comments welcome.

[Jonathan Ashton]

A fine shot Gerhard, for me the contrast is just a tad high, I think if it were lowered a notch the legs would be less bright and the darker areas not quite so dark.

[Adhika Lie]

A new species to me and shot on a very nice perch. I don't really mind the vantage point to be honest but I agree about the contrast. Thanks for sharing!

[Loi Nguyen]

Hi Gerhard, a new species for me too.Nice and sharp. Agreed on the high contrast, but it is probably because of the shooting angle. Could you have backed off to reduce the shooting angle? Loi

[Gerhard Weldhagen]

Hi Gerhard, a new species for me too.Nice and sharp. Agreed on the high contrast, but it is probably because of the shooting angle. Could you have backed off to reduce the shooting angle? Loi

Thanks Loi. Backing off is not possible at this location due to high cliffs.

[Gerhard Weldhagen]

A fine shot Gerhard, for me the contrast is just a tad high, I think if it were lowered a notch the legs would be less bright and the darker areas not quite so dark.

Thanks Jonathan, the harsh light and steep angle didn't help much. I might run a reverse S curve on it and see how it goes.