Red-necked Falcon - Record shot

Hessarghatta 13-11-2011 @10:08 am
Canon 7D with 100-400mm
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv 1/640
Av 9
Evaluative metering
EC +1
ISO 400
Fl 400
Cropped image

After taking few record shots, I had plans of approaching the bird for better shots but unfortunately a black kite came in and chased this guy away :(

Thanks for viewing and please do pass on your C&C.

Beautiful image of this rare species. Details look good. Light seems to be bit harsh though. Thanks for sharing.

Lovely image Prashant, you have been extremely lucky to find all these rare species at Hessarghatta. I hope you can find one in open on a mound next time.
tfs

Nice to see this rare species. Good eye contact. Wish the shadow was not falling on the eye, but that is not in your control. Thanks for sharing.

Nice that you got this bird in Bengaluru. I'm sure you'll get better images soon :)

This is a nice image. I like the eye contact. Unfortunately, there is a shadow falling on the eye, still the catchlight is visible and looks nice. Wish you were closer.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi