Red Kite (Milvus milvus)

[dragonfly]

My first time at photographing these magnificent birds. Was a bit of a hit and miss, only a handful of keepers. Will definately head back to try for some more in the near future.

(2nd best viewed in a larger format)

Thanks for looky.

Des

 

[TrevDR]

Love the eye contact in #1

 

[crusher]

I like both but No1 is the best.............great eye contact and a menacing look

 

[stifler]

For a first time you did a good job #1 for me

 

[kaz10]

great shots lovely eye contact

 

[Les McLean]

Excellent, don't forget, Red Kite shooting is totally addictive

 

[buckas]

stunning shots, any exif?

drew

 

[toonamp]

Good shots, especially for a first time

 

[grant-m]

Great shots.

#1 is outstanding

 

[IGADIZ]

Good stuff Dragonfly.
Where did you take these?
Also, could you share with us shooting conditions and lens used?

 

[dragonfly]

They are both shot with a 500mm, f7.1 & f8, 1/400s & 1/500s, iso500 & 200. Hope this helps.

 

[arclight]

Excellent, but No1 is Excellent and more.

 

[Liam]

Great images, love the first one!