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In the past month I have been out on my boat 9 times looking for these kites with snails. I find plenty flying around in search of but seldom see them come up with one. The encouraging part I guess is there does seem to be some snail eggs affixed to the reeds. Maybe it's slim pickings during the winter and they feast in the spring.
MK3, 500@1.4x, 1/1000, f/7.1, ISO 500, E.C. +2/3,
http://www.nwf.org/nationalwildlife/...articleID=1419
Mike,
The article mentions Lake Toho and I could not agree more. I was camping nearby that lake last year and the amount of air boats are incredible. I truly believe the disturb they Kites which is sad because is one of the best places to see them.
You did well capturing the bird in flight with nice light. I would remove the noise. Did you get one with the wings up?
Thank you for sharing.
Good sharpness on the plane of the eye and talons. Would prefer a little separation between the bill and the far wing. A version with the wings at the top of the stroke may show off the more interesting underwing detail in the nice light.
I like this nice, close bird in flight capture indeed. If I may add one more comment to the other fellows above, I find the white patch on the tail blends in too well with the sky, with which there's probably nothing you could have done anyway, it just looks as if a bit of the tail were missing. :)
Wonderful otherwise.
Good wing position and eye contact and I agree that wing/beak separation would be good. I think there are some clone marks underneath the wing.
Thanks everyone for your observations and suggestions. Axel, as shot.
