Snail Kite

[Doug Brown]

I got a nice look at this female Snail Kite from Jim Neiger's boat in January. They are a challenge to track across a varied BG, but the results can be pretty nice! :D

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/461842696_Lwyrm-O.jpg

Canon 50D, 500mm + 1.4x, f/6.3, 1/2500, ISO 500, no flash, hand held

[Dan Brown]

Awesome Doug! Love the BG and dorsal view on the bird!

4 more days!!!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very cool! I like the composition, pose and setting. Maybe a bit more sharpening? I think there is a slight magenta cast.

[Mike Lentz]

Nice BIF! I would consider cloning out the bushes below the birds facial area.

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent flying posture Doug, and stunning light in the eye. You have done exceptionally well hand holding that 500. Very well captured.

[Fabs Forns]

Great capture, they are easy birds to get. Light is a little harsh creating too much contrast on the BG.
well done!

[Ramon M. Casares]

Light was a bit harsh, but as the bird is flying lower than you the light looks good ebought to me, the pose is great and the BG stunning! Lovely comp and great DOF. Congratualitons!

[LouBuonomo]

Great job tracking Mike framing with the veg is real nice.
Lou

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

THe pose is great and actually I like how it fits in between the foliage Doug. Lovely species. I like the BG as it looks so washed as if the kite was really flying. Congrats.

[Doug Brown]

I'm with you on this one Akos. I thought the bird fit nicely in the foliage, so I left it in the image.