White-tailed kite @ 1200mm

[arash_hazeghi]

This image is from last year, white-tailed kite population has been on the decline in this area given the recent drought. was lucky to see this your bird

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1DX 600II+2X III. ISO 2500. f/8 at 1/4000sec. hand held. processed with DPP 4.4. hope you like it

[Tim Foltz]

Nice sharp image Arash, I know what you mean about the decline of raptors do to the drought.
We sure have taken a hit down here in SO. CA.

-Tim

[arash_hazeghi]

you guys still in business Tim, it's dead up here for raptors!

[Tim Foltz]

Not like we used to be, there's a hot spot here and there so, I guess I'm just spoiled thinking about the good old days from a few years back.

-Tim

[Mike Poole]

Love seeing these shots where the bird just catches a shaft of light against a dark BG. The techs are to be expected from your good self, and although it's not the the most dynamic of wing positions, we do get to see more of that great light under the wings and the fanned tail. They eye pops nicely as well.

Mike

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely light and this raptor works so well against that dark BG. Great job on handholding @ 1200!

We have the opposite problem over here with regular downpours to the point that there are no shorelines for the birds to forage and nest. Our biggest state park has been closed 2x this year and folks could actually kayak or canoe down the main road.

[arash_hazeghi]

please send some rain over Marina!

[Bob Smith]

A wonderfully lit image Arash, that makes the flair of wing and tail feathers really stand out, displaying an almost gem-like clarity that is, for me, the hallmark of your work. The positioning in the frame is just right for this configuration and I especially like the subtle influence on the overall impression of the little glare of light you left on the right margin.<script type="text/javascript" src="safari-extension://com.ebay.safari.myebaymanager-QYHMMGCMJR/57531f7a/background/helpers/prefilterHelper.js"></script>

[Glenn Conlan]

Super light on the subject set against the dark BG is a winner. Well done Arash

[David Salem]

Yes, I like the young bird set against the dark BG too. The details and colors look perfect. Well done and yes, lucky you.