The Black Shouldered kite

Got this guy resting after his evening hunt.

Spec: 1/400, F 7.1, ISO 800

Canon 40D + 500mm + 1.4TC

Seasons Greetings to my Dear Bird lovers.

Regards,

Kiran

hello kiran,

fabulous catch. wonderful gift for the holidays. wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year

ramesh

Good bg, nice details and a great pose. I'd move him a little to the right, so he not too centered.

Hi Kiran, I like this image. I personally think your presentation works since the bird is looking directly at us. The stare make the image for me. I see good details throughout and I like that I can see the talons. The nice smooth background and colors shows the bird off nicely. Well done and thanks for sharing.

Kiran:
I agree with Phil, its the eyes that make it work so well. The comp works for me, since there is much more space in front of the bird than behind, and the attention is so directed out towards us (as Phil mentioned).

I might consider going a 1/3 stop lighter on the image, but it is very nice as is.

Cheers

Randy

killer pose,eye contact and fantastic bg!

Supper shot. It is obvious the bird has its attention toward you. Very well done.



Lightening just a tad may be good to try.

Yet another beautiful image , killer pose and lighting here
TFS

Such great raptors you have in India! Another excellent image. I do agree with Randy about going a little lighter on the exposure, and I'd probably take a bit off the right and add a little canvas on the left. Happy holidays!

Kiran, Seasons Greetings to you as well. Fantastic image. Very nice pose and those eyes are killer. Agree w/ Doug regarding crop.

This is lovely Kiran. All been said and can only add my respects. Blessings to you over the festive period.

Wonderful image Kiran. Lovely pose and BG.

Great pose, perch and eye contact. Another top quality image Kiran!

Great image Kiran, wonderful pose with lovely light.
Seasons Greetings

Lovely image of my favourite bird Kiran! Well done!:)

Seasons Greetings to you too and what a beautiful bird you posted I love those eyes fantastic shot...

another awesome image Bhai., the look could kill!!

Kiran this one is a good example of an outstanding image. Fantastic Bg, details and light. The intense red stare of the kite is to die for. Superb

Seasons greetings to you too :)

Fabulous eye contact details and BG, well done Mital

SOOOper shot

Can't find anything to crit, its really spectacular. The eye contact is fantastic, well done Bhai!

Kiran....had seen it on FB but missed here as I was away for the weekend. Great eye contact and BG. Composition is excellent too.