Here is another close up of a Red Kite in flight from today
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@JimsPhotos@ohai.social Both of those are amazing. I see them very often, but how do you get shots like this? And what sort of equipment would you use?
@derickr@phpc.social thanks.
this one i took using burst fire (20 shots per second). Burst gives me a better chance of getting the birds eye in focus. My kit is a professional level body with 46 mega pixels (the more pixels, better the detail). But for me, a long lens is key, I use a 600mm f.6.3 prime, bringing the birds closer to me and meaning I can keep my distance from the subject.
@JimsPhotos@ohai.social This is the best I can probably do with my gear, 300mm and 20MP.
https://flic.kr/p/2qVpuBS
@derickr@phpc.social that's nice. I get loads of kites simular to that. One day you'll catch one lower and in perfect light and the result will be magic. I take 100's of photos, and only keep a small number of them. The more you go out and take photos, the more opportunities you'll get to see wonderful birds in different situations. Now and then you'll get one that is perfect.