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arash_hazeghi
06-02-2011, 08:40 PM
Here is the last frame from Red-Winged Black Bird chasing the snail kite, the kite was really freaking out. Taken from Jim Neiger's boat

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1D4 500mm f/4 1/1600sec ISO 800.

I recommend viewing the large version (http://ari1982.smugmug.com/Animals/raptor/Snail-Kites/i-S4bScPf/1/O/AH0622.jpg) (no download please)
Arthur Morris
06-02-2011, 09:19 PM
Spectacular action, a perfect exposure, and a screaming kite. All in all a spectacular image. I wish only for a bit more separation between the two birds.
Paul Randall
06-02-2011, 09:48 PM
Great work, love the kite mid scream and agree with Art that a little room between the two would be preferable.
DanWalters
06-02-2011, 10:37 PM
Great action between the two birds! Like the open bill and the grasses in the background.
Stu Bowie
06-03-2011, 12:39 AM
Arash, great IQ, and you have nailed the exposure and sharpness. Love the full wingspan of the kite, and separated nicely from the BG. Another vote for a bit of separation between the two birds. Well captured.
arash_hazeghi
06-03-2011, 12:46 AM
Arash, great IQ, and you have nailed the exposure and sharpness. Love the full wingspan of the kite, and separated nicely from the BG. Another vote for a bit of separation between the two birds. Well captured.

Hi Stu,

When you say "another vote" for more separation are suggesting that I separate the birds using PhotoShop? Or are you suggesting that I go back and ask the birds to keep some distance next time they are chasing :t3

JK :bg3:

Thanks everyone, appreciate the feedback!
Vivaldo Damilano
06-03-2011, 02:43 AM
Excellent Arash, love this series and my only wish is that they were mine:bg3: Spetacular stuff Well Done on getting both birds sharp.
gail bisson
06-03-2011, 04:32 AM
Amazing Arash. Nothing else needs to be said!
Nick Palmieri
06-03-2011, 07:01 AM
Great exposure and great action. Love this one.
Mike Tracy
06-03-2011, 07:27 AM
Nice light on a gorgeous male. Background is very pleasing. Wish for a little more separation between your subjects and that the tail patch wasn't toast.
arash_hazeghi
06-03-2011, 09:22 AM
Nice light on a gorgeous male. Background is very pleasing. Wish for a little more separation between your subjects and that the tail patch wasn't toast.

humm...nothing is toast Mike

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Mike Tracy
06-03-2011, 11:27 AM
humm...nothing is toast Mike

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We are supposed to comment on the image as presented.

If taken into PS the white patch is saturated with values of 255.
arash_hazeghi
06-03-2011, 12:14 PM
We are supposed to comment on the image as presented.

If taken into PS the white patch is saturated with values of 255.


When an image is converted to sRGB and saved as web JPEG some pixels will be clipped as a result of tonal compression. As long as the the image does not look too bright to be distracting and unnatural I wouldn't worry about that.
Kaustubh Deshpande
06-03-2011, 12:40 PM
Arash, this whole series has been very good. the peak-open bill is what I like a lot here. terrific subject separation from the BG and good DOF coverage.
Giovanni Frescura
06-03-2011, 12:50 PM
superb shhot.
All is ok and very interesting action!
Jim Crosswell
06-03-2011, 05:23 PM
Great action image Arash! I like the sharpness, open bill and exposure.
Sidharth Kodikal
06-03-2011, 07:27 PM
Superb action Arash. Loved this series. The screaming kite puts this over the top.
noelle zaleski
06-03-2011, 09:07 PM
Excellent capture!!