Photo by Raymond Clarke
Eyes on the prize
Taken on a Saturday afternoon in April 2026, this red kite is one of many that visit a local retired butcher who feeds them daily. A warm and welcoming traditional Welsh man, he gladly shares the experience with visiting photographers.
While the image captures a moment of speed and precision, photography is about more than pictures. It is the friendships, conversations and shared passion that make days like this truly memorable. Taken 1/1600 seconds, f11 iso 1600 with Nikon Z5II. Photographer: Ray Clarke.
Post processing notes:
Edited with On1 photo raw 2026. The bird has been sharpened and brightened to create contrast to the background which was motion blurred to create a sense of the enormous speed which it flew at.Exif information:
| Copyright: | Raymond Clarke |
| Camera: | NIKON Z5_2 |
| Aperture: | f/11 |
| Focal Length: | 210mm |
| ISO: | 1600 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1600 sec. |
| Created: | April 25, 2026 15:06:31 |