Blackshouldered Kite

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Head angle not ideal, but I'm happy to have captured him leaving the perch.

MK III
600mm f/4 + 1.4x convertor
1/3200
f/7.1
ISO 400

[Colin Driscoll]

What excellent detail with the DOF taking in the whole bird! Great position too- I'll be happy when I can get a shot like this. The overall image does look a bit flat to me however. Also our version of the BSK here in OZ is much whiter than the smoky grey of your subject- is that how they are on your side of the world?

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I love Elanid kites. So beautiful. That red eye. Good self assessment on this Gerrie. In addition, I would try to sharpen the head a little more.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Superb species, perch, BG and detail, if something I wish for a better head angle (although it doesn't looks that bad at all) and a fully down wing position.
Congratulations!!!

[Dan Brown]

Great capture here Gerrie! I like the action and the eye! The BG seems to be a bit noisey though.

[Dave Barnes]

Hi Gerrie.
Moment well anticipated and captured. I do agree that the colour looks a bit off.
I hope you dont mind but I have adjusted the white,black and grey points with curves and I think it looks a bit better.

[Stu Bowie]

Great timing for the take off Gerrie, and I like how the outer wing follows the perch. Good sharp detail, against a great OOF BG.

[Mark Dumbleton]

Colour looks better on Dave's repost. Super timing and am still waiting for one of these!
How you enjoying the 600 Gerrie?

[Markus Jais]

Great action shot. Wonderful wing pose and great BG. I would prefer a head angle a little more towards the camera but this is great as it is.
I think the repost works even better.

Markus

[Chris Kotze]

Super take off captured . Dave repost colours looks great.

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Thank you for viewing & commenting everyone. Agree Dave's repost is looking better....Thanks Dave!
Mark, the 600mm is a great lens & I just love the extra reach, but not the extra weight. Will have to start using a tripod.

[Ryan Lambert]

Well captured image Gerrie, I like the wing position capture here, this BSK does appear a tad grey. Congrats on the lens, if you think thats heavy you should try the 400 ;) with a lens like that you have to start using some proper support to get the benefits...

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Thanks for viewing & commenting Ryan. It is much appreciated. I do believe that the 400 is heavear, but then it is also shorter and easier to move around and pan with than the 600 when handheld.