Everglades Snail Kite

[Michael Stern]

This beautiful bird graced me with a landing in a tree not to far off and I waited until in jumped up to fly off and this is the result. Hope you like it! All comments and or suggestions welcomed. (I know the white on the tail is over exposed :))
Best
Michael

Canon 40D
Canon 500f4
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 7.1
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: On
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Focal length: 500mm

[Doug Brown]

Great wing position and eye contact! Excellent sharpness. I'd like a bit more room up front and I'd try to bring out some more detail in the darks.

[Arthur Morris]

Doug stole my critique. Lightening the face and the eye selectively would be an option. Killer wing position.

[Michael Stern]

Thank you guys for the imput!! Much appreciated!!
Best,
Michael

[Ramon M. Casares]

I agree with the suggestion above. Nice pose, and comp though. I would also try to save the whites from the tail, they look hot in my monitor.
Congratulations!

[Kobus Tollig]

Ditto Doug, Still GREAT image well done

[Gerrie van Vuuren]

Well timed & great posture. Agree with suggestions. Still well done!