Red kites in mid wales

[John Starkey]

Hi all,i had a day out in mid wales yesterday to a place where you can get some great pics of red kites,they were sooo hard to get a good shot,but i hope you like them and i know there is room for improvement,john.

This one is a rare white red kite.

Sorry it was pic heavy.

 

[Steve Smith]

Jesus John, cracking shots! What glass are you using mate?

 

[Mark Evans]

bloody brilliant john!

 

[George Farmer]

Strewth mate! They're brilliant! Hard to pick a favourite but the third one is outstanding for me.

 

[John Starkey]

Jesus John, cracking shots! What glass are you using mate?

Thanks steve,the lens i was using is the canon 100-400mm F4.0/ 5.6 L is usm, a F2.8 would be better as its a faster lens,But its a lot more money.

 

[John Starkey]

bloody brilliant john!

Thanks Mark,it wasnt easy.

 

[John Starkey]

Strewth mate! They're brilliant! Hard to pick a favourite but the third one is outstanding for me.

Thanks George,this has to be my hardest photography trip to date,the speed these birds are flying at is awesome,i was just in awe at them fantastic creatures indeed,
regards john.

 

[Dan Crawford]

Good lord John! Truly impressive shots, quite the pro these days, keep up the good work

 

[Gill]

Simply Breathtaking Shots of these majestic Birds.

Kudos on Getting a shot of the White Red Kite

 

[chump54]

wow brilliant, but the third one does it for me too.

Chris

 

[Mark Webb]

Stunning shots John. The Red Kite is on my list for a photo shoot.

 

[Jase]

Incredible!

 

[Becca]

Wow! These look stunning, what magnificent creatures!

Becca

 

[John Starkey]

Thanks everyone,it was lovely day out in the company of such lovely wild creatures.

 

[John Starkey]

Good lord John! Truly impressive shots, quite the pro these days, keep up the good work

I am working on it Dan,i am trying to convince Ann that i DO need the canon 500mm f4 L is usm,the stumbling block is parting with £4500 .

 

[Stu Worrall]

500mm F4 ouch!

great shots john. youve nailed the AF on every one there

 

[John Starkey]

500mm F4 ouch!

great shots john. youve nailed the AF on every one there

Thanks Stu .

 

[Themuleous]

You do yourself a dis-service, John, they are amazing shots

Sam

 

[John Starkey]

You do yourself a dis-service, John, they are amazing shots

Sam

Thanks Sam,sometimes i am my own worse enemy,i delete lots of pics my says are very good ,
regards john.

 

[NeilW]

Last year around my grandparents I saw 8 of these badboys in the sky at once! Stunning photographs.