Swallow Tail Kite and snake

[Rick Moran]

At first I thought it was a blade of grass but it turned out to be a green tree snake.
D2X w 600/4. f4@1/4000 sec, iso 200, EC 0.
Thanks for looking, Rick

http://slopoki1.smugmug.com/photos/539560850_oHtpd-L.jpg

[Ramon M. Casares]

Nice natural moment, nice exppsure and species.
Light is too harsh IMO and comp would improve if you crop from left and top.
Congratulations.

[Amy Marques]

I'm always amazed at what these guys manage to pluck from those tree tops! The snake is a nice bonus and I'm glad the kite had the correct angle to at least light up the it's head.

[Marina Scarr]

You did a great job capturing the action even if the light is a bit harsh. The bird's head has nice light and a great HA. I agree with Ramon on a crop top and left to give the subject more prominence in the frame.

Are these guys still over at 84 & Hiatus @ Rexmere Villages? I thought they may have flown the coop by now

Thanks for sharing, Marina

[Mike Tracy]

In spite of the harsh light I like the overall image. You can even see the snakes tongue. Tough bird to capture even under the best of circumstances.