The Male

[Fabs Forns]

Snail Kite, jumping off a tree.
Hope you are not tired of them yet ;)

D300, 300/2.8 plus 1.7X
f/7.1, 1/1250, ISO 500
hand held

Comments appreciated!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very cool take-off pose, great details and BG. You got some pretty cooperative models there.

[Michael Stern]

Dear Fabs,
Great...Love it....do you think a little lighter around the eye may help??? Where did you find these guys?
Best of the Best,
Michael

[Fabs Forns]

Dear Fabs,
Great...Love it....do you think a little lighter around the eye may help??? Where did you find these guys?
Best of the Best,
Michael

Michael, this is an active nest and I'm not comfortable revealing the location on-line.

Thanks!

[Brian Wong]

Hi Fabs!

I'm not tired of them! Perfect pose and head angle. The duo colored background goes nice with the take off. Very appealing ... and yes they are protected, and some say not doing very well.

[Harold Davis]

hi mom!! colors do look good!!! i assume this is still at 14-bit? there does seem to be more detail.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Great capture Fab and superb timing. Love the forward thrust of the wings and the determined flight pose. Looks like he is going snail hunting < smile > The talons showing is a lovely bonus too. Great to see you both today !!!!

[Fabs Forns]

hi mom!! colors do look good!!! i assume this is still at 14-bit? there does seem to be more detail.

Yes, 14 bit, I rather go slower and get density!

Gracias, guys!

[Arthur Morris]

Well done. Like the position of the bird above the trees. Agree with Michael as to brightening the face a bit.

[Raul Quinones]

Beautiful shot, love the details. I have not been able to get a close fly-by yet.

Saludos,
Raul

[Steve Canuel]

Hi Fabs,
Lovely softness while still capturing details. Great colors and pose as well. I also think the face could be brightened just a bit.
Steve

[David Hemmings]

I love it, the pose and the bg make for a wonderful image!