Snail Kite

[Robert Kimbrell]

I just discovered this location, and really have not photographed Snail Kites before. I sure enjoyed this day out, and hope to get back soon.
1DX, 600II and 1.4
1/1600 F 6.3 Iso 2000

[shane shacaluga]

I like the spread winged landing pose here. underwings are nicely lit and the perch and background provide a good sense of the birds habitat

Is it carrying something in its talons?

TFS

[Robert Kimbrell]

I like the spread winged landing pose here. underwings are nicely lit and the perch and background provide a good sense of the birds habitat

Is it carrying something in its talons?

TFS

Thanks Shane, That's an Apple snail he is carrying, The main food source of this bird.

[Bill Dix]

Terrific landing shot with full wings-out pose. Nicely captured against a beautiful background. To my eye the bird could use a touch of sharpening.

[Loi Nguyen]

I'm with Bill on the sharpening. Not sure how much of a crop, my impression is it is just a touch soft. The perch is a bit dominant, but the landing pose is great. Loi

[Arthur Morris]

Perfect timing, killer wing positions, and a snail to boot. A touch of NIK 50-50 and a bit of selective sharpening of the face with a Contrast Mask would really make this one sing, maybe with a small crop from the bottom. a

[David Salem]

Nice capture of a bird I would love to shoot. The pose, colors and comp look great but I do agree with a bit more sharpening. Well done Robert

[Robert Kimbrell]

Thanks for the comments, I think I will rework it, or another in the series and give Artie's Nic 50-50 a go.