Red Kites

[paul_g]

Had a very good day at Gigrin Farm. That is apart from the weather which was awful until a couple of minutes befor the sun set!
1d mkIII & 500mm f4is

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[Sonic Infidel]

Fan-freakin'-tastic!

I am impressed.

[hTr]

Outstanding Set of Photos, Hard too find better shots than those!!!

[canonloader]

#1 is amazing. I must have looked at that shot for 10 minutes. It's a framer.

[EdV]

Beautiful series. I also love #1 but they are all great. Excellent job.

[ajosteve]

Just amazing shots...beautiful birds...you did really well with these...steve

[avwh]

Wow, Paul - both the 1st and 2nd shots are downright awesome - like detailed paintings, they're so perfect.

[aligater]

Superb shots Paul, hard to favour one as all three are excellent.

[bromm]

Excellent series of captures, detail lighting everything works together. the stare in #2 sells me on that one as a fav. fantastic work!:D

[Gary Fairhead]

Dynamite series here ..all beautifully photographed. If I ever get to the UK..Gigrin Farm is at the top of my list.

[Ed Rotberg]

Super series of images Paul. Were you hand-holding the combo or what?

= Ed =

[paul_g]

Thanks very much for the comments. Ed, I use the lens on a tripod, with a manfrotto 393 head.

[Reyno]

Excellent in-flight captures indeed !!!

[DaiWelsh]

Excellent photographs. Were the Buzzards and Ravens there as well?

Dai

[paul_g]

Thanks again. Yes Dai the 'supporting cast' were there in good numbers but we had such little time with even half decent light I have to admit I concentrated on the Kites. Got a couple of reasonable Buzzard shots when it was too dull for flight shots

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[DaiWelsh]

The second one posed nicly for you. Good shots.

Dai

[EZRider]

WOW!

[IraRunyan]

Outstanding shots all....................

[enjoy]

They are really cool!!

[MikeI]

Great series!!!

[dancad]

Wow, this is good...number 2 is fantastic!! The stare, the patterns on the upper wings and back, and the tail acting as a rudder. :-D

[plsurfer]

Excellent...love the first one and great timeing on the fourth shot!

[Najo]

Amazing! #2 gets my vote, makes me feel like....lunch!

[dazzlebea]

Woohoo!!! The colors of the first two combined with the poses and perfect focus...it doesn't get any better.

[ErikT72]

Fantastic shots! You have skills sir, but I think you know that already...
Thanks for sharing these.

[tom ryan]

These are superb! The best raptor series I've seen.
...tom

[lcpete]

Wonderful series
the first is my fav amazing
I have been to Gigrin Farm but did not manage anything as good as this
Have they built the hide thats above ground level yet? when I was there quite a while ago they were talking about doing it.
Pete

[paul_g]

Thanks again for the comments. Yes Pete they have built two hides specifically for photographers. The one I was in is at ground level in the gap where the tractor used to go through and the tower hide is above the other hides and is completely open fronted. If you go in the winter wear something warm!!

[NickR]

Excellent images Paul, #2 really does it for me.

Cheers

[JC4]

Wow! What a beautiful bird, and fantastic captures.

JohnC

[Samdiver74]

Beautiful captures Paul, next time I'm home in Brecon I'm going to swing by Rhyader and the farm and try my hand at getting some shots.
My wife and I were over there in April and we actually went by Rhyader when my mate was saying about watching the red kites at the feeding station, we had to pass up the oportunity as we were heading over to Aberwystwth and down towards Fishguard, St Davids and so on, Now I know next time I'm heading that way to at least spend the afternoon there.
I missed out on some magic that I need to make up for.
#2 is the image that captivates me, well done.
Love the buzzard shots too.

[MDoc]

Marvolous. That second one is priceless