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22-JAN-2018 MIchael Kilpatrick

Black Shouldered Kites

This shot is quite heavily cropped, so it's a bit soft. I decided to post it anyway as the action was pretty spectacular.

Panasonic LUMIX DC-G9 ,Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH
1/1600s f/6.3 at 400.0mm iso250 hide exif
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Date/Time22-Jan-2018 20:03:35
MakePanasonic
ModelDC-G9
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length400 mm
Exposure Time1/1667 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent250
Exposure Bias-0.66
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Metering Mode
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Michael Kilpatrick24-Jan-2018 06:14
Paul, I'm not sure whether they were fighting or not. There were actually 4 of them in the vicinity - 2 adults and 2 juveniles. It was quite a show, anyway. Michael
Canon Image Challenge23-Jan-2018 19:44
I know nothing about kites other than flying one my dad and I built together as a kid. This is wicked looking and I do mean wicked. I know nothing about them but it would be hard to think this was a mating ritual with those talons out for the kill like that. But if these were two males fighting over mating rights of a nearby female that would put a different spin on it altogether. Paul
Michael Kilpatrick23-Jan-2018 08:58
Thanks for your comments Dave, Traveller and Jim.
Michael
Canon Image Challenge23-Jan-2018 04:14
Excellent capture. I love the action.

Jim
Canon Image Challenge23-Jan-2018 03:30
This may be mating ritual...or not. You have some really great shots over in Exhibition. Wow is right but larger than just this image....you are very good...With Birds! Traveller
Canon Image Challenge23-Jan-2018 01:53
Wow

Dave