Kite Looking at the camera, for a change

This kite was looking in my direction, which makes a nice change, when photographing them.

20D with 1900-400 IS Lens, handheld.

Exposure Time = 1/1000"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Exposure Bias Value = -0.67EV
Focal Length = 275mm

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great shot. awesome lighting. very nice.

Very nice Helen, he looks like he was very close.

Thanks chaps. The bird was flying quite low, probably around 50-60ft, or so.

Very nice shot, both exposure and focus. Well done Helen.

Great shot! Crystal clear and good timing.

Nice shot!
Karen

It's actually quite the opposite... if he was "looking at you", then he wasn't "looking at you". They look outward at 45 degrees during flight.

Great capture! Maybe you should take up Hawk Portraiture.

amonline wrote in post #3075052
They look outward at 45 degrees during flight.

Indeed, although my comment was made as a 'light hearted' one, not to be taken literally.

Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

brilliant shot!

Red Kites are wonderful and you have got a great picture here...

Helentbis wrote in post #3075542
Indeed, although my comment was made as a 'light hearted' one, not to be taken literally.

I know... I was just fooling with you anyway.