How many kites can you capture in 1 image?

Well, I put this down to pure luck! Taken from the garden, the kites were chasing each other. I managed five of them in one shot.

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Nice captures!

From the garden? wow. Put me down on the wanting to visit list

LOL @ Pete.

Yes, I am very lucky to live in the core area where the kites were reintroduced back in 1989. These shots were taken when one of the kites had some food, and the other were chasing it trying to steal the food.

The exif info for the shots is as follows:
Focal length: 200mm (I was using the 100-400 IS)
Exposure Time = 1/800"
F Number = F11
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400

Beautiful.. We have plenty around here (West Berkshire and southern Oxfordshire). I've yet to take the journey to go see them and take some shots...

Very nice Helen. I've never seen one of these birds let alone 5 at once.

9 but they are not as pretty as yours, these live in a meat market in Bangalore India

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Dang! I wish i had a garden like that. Great shots Helen.

LOL @ Neil. Nice one.

Thanks everyone. I will be trying for more shots like that. Not easy but at least it's enjoyable watching them.

Great catch Helen, for that big lens. Did you use a tripod?