I was walking around the Lake looking for subjects to test my new camera on. What luck to find a family of Kites!
The vocal young Bird drew our attention. At a difference, the begging call sounded like a screeching Barn Owl. Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara, CA USA. June-2008. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO AUTO. Evaluative metering.
At the time of the photos, the Gap Fire was raging just a mile away. Thus the lighting conditions are challenging… Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara, CA USA. June-2008. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO AUTO. Evaluative metering.
Baby comes in for a landing, begging all they way. Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara, CA USA. June-2008. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO AUTO. Evaluative metering.
A surreal look at the adult, thanks to ashy lighting conditions. Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara, CA USA. June-2008. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO AUTO. Evaluative metering.
Alighting. Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara, CA USA. June-2008. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO AUTO. Evaluative metering.
Lake Los Carneros. Santa Barbara, CA USA. June-2008. Canon 40D, EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens. ISO AUTO. Evaluative metering.