Snail Kite

[denise ippolito]

Canon 1D Mark III
800mm lens
1/800 sec. at f/5.6
ISO 1600
Tripod
I had another opportunity to go out with Artie on Jim Neiger's boat. It was an amazing day on Jim's boat. He knows where to go and when to be there.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Head angle and eye contact look very nice. The bird looks a bit soft and it is washed out and too light on my monitor.

[Andrew Merwin]

Denise, My first impression is the same as Alex's. I love the eye & it is a wonderful pose. Also, a very nice BG. On my, what sharp talons. Raptors are grand birds.
Andrew

[denise ippolito]

Thanks I agree it needs to be darker. But it is sharp.:)

[Joe Senzatimore]

Re-post is a big difference from the first , and much nicer. That eye and those talons are amazing.

[Ofer Levy]

The repost is very nice.

[arash_hazeghi]

Hi Denise,
Excellent pose and BG, I like the darkened version but at the original size, would also sharpen the head more/ Great capture, TFS :)

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for your comments. I appreciate the feedback.:)

[Myer Bornstein]

I like the repost better for the color but on my computer both are sharp. I wish I was there!

[Stu Bowie]

Super regal pose Denise, and you nailed your repost. Lovely colours in the BG too.

[denise ippolito]

Myer and Stuart, Thank you both for your comments. I appreciate them.:)

[Arthur Morris]

Love the image and love the great chances that we had with Jim Neiger that morning. Here is your post from Pane#4 with a round of Unsharp Mask at 150/.3. Let me know what you think :)

[denise ippolito]

Artie, Looks great thanks.

[Juan Aragonés]

Wow Denise this kite is just fantastic. The pose of the bird and colors are much better in the repost and I agree about sharpness. I like the effect of wind in the feathers and the fantastic eye contact. Would love to photograph this species one day :)

[Herb Houghton]

A very fine post Denise. I agree with the above comments regarding the first post. The second post is much better with more detail and Artie's sharpening tops it off nicely too.

[denise ippolito]

Juan, It's always good hearing from you. They are a wonderful species and Jim Neiger knows so much about them that you really feel as though you get a learning experience with the photography when you go out on his boat. I hope that you get a chance to photograph them someday.:)
Herb, I couldn't agree more. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.:)