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Published: 2006-07-17 21:18:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 1182; Favourites: 32; Downloads: 40
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just wanted to let you know that the is having a Raptor contest and i think many of your images would probably do very well 
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well, hat really kind of you thanks. I have been a member of the Birds Club for sometime, so will definately have to enter that
Thanks also for your kind message on my Magipics site
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thanks again, bit of a shame, but, never mind, maybe next time
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Great job with the metering on the kite himself! When I first saw the photo I assumed this was a captive bird inside under lighting... and then I read that this is in sunlight and there is a hut behind that has been exposed out of the picture! The result is a very striking photo and one I'd be very proud of it I'd taken it. Well done!
*added to favorites*
Graeme
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thank you so much Graeme, this is a captive bird, so I really hope I havent misled you in any way.
However, the lighting is all natural. He is in front of his shelter hut.
This was taken at the UK Hawk Conservancy, they do some excellent work in the rehabilitation, and releasing of birds of prey.
My sincere apologies again if you felt my comments were misleding, I do try and be open and honest about where my pictures are taken.
My regards,
Ben
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Hi Ben;
Sorry it was my bad wording. I wrote that at some silly hour after a long day. I was aware that this was a captive bird, but previously when I've seen a picture like that it's been a captive bird inside with set-up lighting, so good effort on achieving this effect outside.
I've heard of the Conservancy, but alas so far I've never been there myself.. One day...
Best rgds;
Graeme
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Stunning image!! The lighting is perfect and the clarity is unbelievable.. I am in awe of your talent with the lens!!
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seriously, you are farrr toooo kind!
thanks!
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That's an amazing photo. Where do you go for photographing Birds of Prey?
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thanks so much!
its at the Hawk Conservancy:
[link]
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I like what you've done with the light metering, the black background really adds to the feeling of solitude and loneliness.
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cheers! I waited for him to fly in front of the shadows of the trees so he 'popped' a little more. It was mainly to isolate the bird for a better, more uncluttered photograph.
Thanks for the comments as always, very much appreciated!
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Wonderful photo 
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i was very lucky with the light on the day.
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You were lucky with all circumstances - I've never had any occasion to take photo like that
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What an amazing bird and a fine shot you got there. He's looking very calm and graceful despite the fierceness often associated with predatory birds. I think the plain dark background really compliments the colours, patterns and textures on the bird's feathers.
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bless you thanks!
glad you like it, he was in front of the hut, so I metered for the bird in order to blacken the background.
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Wonderful image, looks like a painting, very nicely done
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I really love the Red Kite they are so majestic in their flight. This one faved too.
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thank you so much!
I love them too!
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Ben.......this shot is fantastic. The detail is spot on, and the light on his beak makes it all the more dramatic. Super capture!
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cheers buddy!
really appreciate the comments.
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Great shot! It's so crisp and the raptor has a very regal look.
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How on earth did you get that black background O_O
Makes the bird stand out really well ^^
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Cheers!
He was outside in the sunlight, and I metered the light level for him, and made sure I got the shade for the hut (his little shelter) in the background. As it was such a bright day, it turned it dark.
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Oh, nice...wow, I never meter out the light level. XD
*is such a noob sometimes*
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When I first saw this, I thought you meant kite as in "Let's Go Fly a Kite" and I was veeeeery confused. XD
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Yeah, I knew that! lol!
How silly do I feel, do you know I went through several websites before settling on thinking it was a goshawk!
Cheers for the quick tip off.......title now adjusted!
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lol noticed, I love read kites they're so beautiful, would love to see one that close!
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they are stunning arent they!
(thanks for the tip off again!
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