Snail Kite ( Female)

[Mike Tracy]

Sorry for the lack of a snail in her talons.

From my boat, Kissimmee chain.

MKIII, 1/1250, f/6.3, ISO 500, E.C. +.3, hand held

[Marina Scarr]

Love the pose and composition. Could use a tad more sharpening.

[Aaron Lee]

Striking. A little too tight and too much contrast.
Beautiful critter.

[Sid Garige]

Fantastic capture Mike. Like it as presented.

[Stu Bowie]

I like the comp, and what a great wingspread. I find this sharp as is, although a bit of selective sharpening around the head and body will work. I find the BG a bit light, so dropping the midtones slightly should help.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the wing position and eye contact. Great shot Mike.

[Joel Eade]

Really nice, I would agree with another round of slight sharpening and reducing the brightness in the BG. Just out of curiosity what lens did you use and how far away were you?

[Arthur Morris]

Love the pose and the underwing detail. Agree to a bit more sharpening around the head plus a bit of Eye Doctor work as well.

[Mike Tracy]

Just out of curiosity what lens did you use and how far away were you?

Apologize for the oversight. EF500 f/4 IS. Breezebrowser say 23 meters which I usually take with a grain of salt.

I appreciate you folk's comments and suggestions which I will heed.

[Malcolm Benn]

Lovely image Mike .. wing spread, head angle and perch are all perfect.

[arash_hazeghi]

This is a nice one, love the wing positions and landing pose, well done

[Kris Mortensen]

Great shot...agree with doing some work on the eye to really bring it to life!