mom and youngster

[arash_hazeghi]

Adult (landing) and juvenile (perched) kites. I liked this frame because it shows the contrast between adult and juvi feather pattern. The juveniles have yellow spots on their chest and rusty patterns on their back and forehead which makes them look more attractive and detailed. The adults are relatively simple and their plain white plumage lacks the pattern but they still have that distinct red eye. This is a frame straight out of the camera with no alterations so I decided to leave it as is and not clone the tip of the branch that has merged with the far wing...sometimes you feel good by being a purist



1d4 840mm f/5.6 1/3200sec ISO 400.

you can an HD version on website

[Ofer Levy]

This is one of the best bird images I have seen in a long time!!! The HD version is mind blowing!!!

[gail bisson]

WOW Arash,
Just when I think you can't get any better you post this stunner!
Love the light, the look back pose from the juvie, the lovely wingspread, the colors, the BG.
Simply superb,
Gail

[Jack Breakfast]

Aye aye! You are king of the kites! I expect you've heard that one before! This picture explodes off the screen and fills my eyes with gladness! Magnifico!

[Allen Sklar]

Inspirational to say the least. The large version knocked my socks off this morning, putting them back on to go to work........

[MohsenVahedipour]

Perfect in every aspects Arash. Thanks for sharing HD version.

[Randy Stout]

Arash:

Lovely light, interaction, BG, techs, composition.

Top notch in all regards.

Cheers

Randy

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Oh wow! Seriously stunning! I HAD to go through some of your other shots. All stunning as well!

[Grace Scalzo]

It has already been said, add my congrats also. (Glad you left the branch)! This one has it all.

[Maya Raut]

This is marvelous capture, Arash.
Glad to see juvi and adult in one frame with great details, BG, nice perch and light.
I also liked juvi's curious look and adult's landing pose. TFS

- Maya

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Ari, superb IQ, and your overall comp is nicely balanced. Great landing pose from the adult, and I like Juvi looking back. Did I mention you have nailed the exposure and sharpness too.

[Sachin Saraf]

Arash, this is one of the best from the series of Kite images you posted here...Excellent on all counts and that HD version is absolutely stunning...

[Marina Scarr]

What a stunning capture, Arash. The light is gorgeous and the birds perfectly exposed. Love the gorgeous BG and the green of the environment goes so well with the birds.

[arash_hazeghi]

thank you all for the nice comments

[Carl Day]

Stunning Arash, simply stunning and the HD version is outstanding, nick work.

Cheers,

Carl.

[Ivan Ellison]

Cant say much more than has already been said, A stunning shot esp in HD. Would love to get this close to them- nearest I have been in Portugal is 400 m's.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Truly an exceptional image - congratulations, this will stay in my mind for some time to come.

[Rachel Hollander]

Arash - absolutely perfect- the poses, light, comp, etc. Stunning!

TFS,
Rachel

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Such a great image Arash. I really love the story telling it does as well as amazing light and detail. Perfect dof too

[Frank Schauf]

A great situation in the best quality, congratulate, Arash.

[Manjeet & Yograj Jadeja]

beautiful shot
loved the wingspread and the overall balance of the shot.
Being a purist is the best way forward :)

[Satish Ranadive]

Arash,
This is "Masterpiece". Love the 3D effect created by birds and beautiful BG.

Regards,
Satish.

[arash_hazeghi]

thanks again everyone for the nice comments

[Robert Holguin]

Wow!! Stunning image. Perfectly exposed and excellent comp.
Mind blowing!
Well done.

[Bill Dix]

The word "stunning" seems to keep popping up. Let me repeat it. The adult landing in the gorgeous light would have been a stunner just by itself. The addition of the over-the-shoulder look of the youngster makes this one priceless, especially in HD.