Once in a while patience pays off and all the stars line up to create an (almost) text book perfect portrait. today was one of those lucky days. I was able to get close to this juvenile kite free of obstruction and the golden state sun did not disappoint. hope you like this frame which was taken in last light
technical notes : shot with A9 II and 600 f/4 GM + 2X TC (1200mm) f/8 1/3200 sec ISO-2000 hand held. processed with C1P. Sony 600 GM optics is second to none delivering tack sharp frames with the 2X TC which can be permanently glued to this lens if need be. the IQ of this rig at 1200mm is almost unbelievable. In the past decade I have shot at this location with various gear and while I got some good frames with the Canon 600 + 2X TC at 1200mm it was not quite in the same league as this piece of optic. I got very few frames of the kites with my Nikon D5 due to lack of its reach given shorter focal length I had to work with, I had to use the D850 mainly, but it wasn't fast enough for action and didn't do well at higher ISO's....So I am happy to have a capable combo for the kites again.... Hope you like this frame.