The Struggle

[Kiran Poonacha]

This is a white eyed buzzard trying to swallow a buff striped keel back snake. While swallowing it midway the snake suddenly coiled around the birds neck and refused to let go. It took some doing by the bird to get things back in order to finish of the snake. The eye look a bit dull because the bird activated its nictitating membrane to protect its eyes

spec: 1/1600, F 7.1, ISO 400

Canon 40D + 500mm+1.4TC

[Sidharth Kodikal]

This is incredible. Nothing else to say; just enjoying this fantastic capture.
You are the man, Kiran!

[Ofer Levy]

Amazing behaviour captured!!! If anything would darken it a bit.

[sulasula]

Wunderful moment, Kiran! Congrats!

[Stu Bowie]

Kiranbhai, these moments are rare, and you have taken the opportunity to capture the moment. I like the "clenched" foot - seems like he wants to punch the snake. Very well captured.

[Fabs Forns]

Terrific action, I suspect not easy to find. Wonderful colors and great EXP. I'm fine with the eyes that describes behavior.

[A_Maddah]

Hi Kiran
superb timing.All good.TFS

Asad

[Dave Leroy]

Lovely action shot and good for you to get into the perfect position.

[denise ippolito]

Fantastic action captured and very nice pose. I love the snake and the way it is wrapped around the head. Whenever I get a good action shot I always get the nictitating membrane.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent Kiran, the pose and action is over the top.

[Willem Verboom]

Very nice action shot kiran ...well done!

Willem

[Harshad Barve]

terrific image as usual kiranbhai
TFS

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Love the action in this one, the beautiful bird and light. You always come with great quality images and this is no exception, thanks for sharing.

[Danny Laredo]

Stunning capture. Wonderful behaviour.

[Peter Coskun]

This is incredible... I love the action portrayed here and great lighting accompanied by great detail really make this image.

[Phil Seu]

fantastic. i love it.

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

This is an absolutely stunning image. Perfect slice of dramatic life.

Szimi