Swallowtail kite

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

These are such beautiful birds and I felt fortunate to have been able to capture this one as it was taken on private property. Nikon D3
Nikon 6oo mm, F4
ISO 400
!/1250, F8
manual

All comments are always appreciated. Thanks !

[Alan Murphy]

Judy, this is so sweet. I wish it was mine.
If it could handle a tighter crop I would go for it.

[Rob Miner]

Aye, it has the sweetness. No corrections!

Rob...............

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I love the pose and sometimes it is possible to shoot on private properties. We do here too. :) But sadly no STK here. :(

I think the comp works quite well as is with space in front. Now you guys need to build a tower hide! :D

[Ramon M. Casares]

I like the pose and great exposure control here, the speces is great. I only wish he was lower :) but that's not something you could manage.
Congratulations Judy.

[David Roach]

Love the pose, details and composition!!!! Congrats!!!

[Fabs Forns]

You did well, Judy, he sneaked this one on me, even tough I had him full frontal. Nice EXP and sharpness.

[Stu Bowie]

Judy, super comp, and love the extended wing. This is sharp, with good detail. Well captured.

[DarrenMcKenna]

Nice image and I really like the raised wing. I like the composition as is.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Very nice Judy, I like the framing and sharpness. The raised wing adds a great element of interest.