Red Kite - Feeding on the Wing - Take 2

[John Harper]

Hi There

Following on from my shot of a Red Kite feeding on the wing taken at Gigrin Farm in Wales posted yesterday, I now post the next shot in the sequence.

I wasn't sure about this one as he did not have the food fully in its beak and the wing was quite straight, but the sun is now on his face, so I am not struggling with shadow detail so much.

Anyway let me know what you think.... (and who says a IDMKIII doesn't follow focus in AI Servo :eek::eek:)

John

EOS 1DMKIII
EF 500mm F4L
ISO 800
1/2500 @ F5.6

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi John,

I'm glad you are having fun with the Mark III. Love the action on this one. The eye is priceless. Shame the bird is flying away from you but a very nice capture for sure.

[Gus Cobos]

Fantastic shot John.
Love the composition and action on this one... Looks like the bird was in a hurry.. so much for fast food...:eek:

[Arthur Morris]

Great head angle but a bit too contrasty for me. The fact that he is carrying a piece of steak turns me off a bit.