Black Shouldered Kite

[Hendri Venter]

Canon 1D MK IV
Canon 600mm F4 IS +1.4 TC
Aperture F7.1
ISO 400
SS 1/3200 sec
Aperture Priority
Captured in Kruger National Park

[Chris Martinez]

WOW! I really like the heavy contrast and definition here. LOVE the dangly legs and the pose of the bird as a whole is very appealing. Composition works well for me.

*whispers* I can see a few dust bunnies.....

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks Chris.

Did not even see the "bunnies":e3

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent hovering pose, sharp, and those red eyes, together with the yellow feet, stand out very well. I still need a decent image of these guys. Well captured.

[Doug Brown]

Very nice sharpness. Like the dangling yellow talons. Composition is solid. I would have preferred better eye contact.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Love the near wing and layering of its feathers. I like the dangling feet too. Wish the shadow on the eye was not there...

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent pose and details, a very tough to photograph specie

[dankearl]

I don't mind the eye shadow at all. Lends a bit of mystery. Great colors and position.

[denise ippolito]

Beautiful shot, I like the pose, hanging talons and the sharp detail.

[Harshad Barve]

very nice wing and feet position , excellent
TFS

[Hendri Venter]

Thanks for the views and comments folks. It's much appreciated.