Red Kite

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX
f/4 500mm
f/5.6
1/2000
ISO 1600

This is one from my photo shoot with Red Kites earlier this year.

Will

[annmpacheco]

Wow Will, what a fierce looking kite. I like your composition and all the intersecting lines are very pleasing. I would only wish for more vibrance in the bird, as he looks a wee bit washed. Wonderful frame, well done!

[Mike Hitchen]

I love the eye contact here and if you have to cross-over with the horizon this is he way to do it.

Was this the Welsh population or the Scottish?

[Jonathan Ashton]

Nicely caught Will, the day was dull so I feel the colours are very natural in appearance.
I often wonder about the merits of a bit more "pop". I have taken the liberty of making a repost- WDYT?

[William Dickson]

Thanks guys. Hi Jon, thanks for that. Not sure now if I like your version or the natural look. Your version sure does show off the bird better.

Hi Mike. Scottish.

Will

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the wing and tail positions, BG and composition. Maybe a version between yours and Jonathans would work. Nice image Will.

[Daniel Cadieux]

There is one instance when the "pancake" wing positions works well, and that is with a head-on bird. I also love the split primaries and "rudder" tail to add interest. Nicely done!