Raptor Delight

© Mark Oxley

Raptor Delight

Uploaded: August 18, 2007

Description

This Red Kite is one of the captive raptors kept at the hawk conservancy centre in Hampshire, UK. This bird has been involved in a breeding program that has resulted in fledged birds being reintroduced localy back into the wild where they have thrived and have already started to rear young of their own.

100-400L IS, 1/125th @ f/6.3, ISO 200.

Comments

Laura J. Plane August 18, 2007

This is so gorgeous! I really love the lighting. What a beautiful bird! #717517

Joan Powell August 18, 2007

Wonderful capture , perfect lighting . #4665921

Cary Rogers August 18, 2007

A very well-composed image, with outstanding lighting and detail! Kudos! #4665997

Ronald Balthazor August 18, 2007

Killer capture, Mark. Excellent detail. #4666042

Joan Kocak August 18, 2007

Bravo! #4666318

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 21, 2007

Handsome portrait, Mark, congratulations on your finalist!
-Debby #4823026

Raymond Pauly September 22, 2007

Wonderful shot! Congratulations! #4827608

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 22, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4829606

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic September 23, 2007

Gorgeous lighting!! Congrats, Mark! #4834795

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 02, 2007

STUNNING, Mark!
Dramatic lighting and composition!
--Lisa #4872580

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