Jay
The Kite certainly shows up much better in this image. It's a wonderful top side view. I like dark BG's but with a dark bird it doesn't show the bird off as well. I might try to selectively lighten the bird. He is beautiful and I'd certainly love to see all his glorious detail.
Lana took the words right out of my mouth. The bird seperates from the bg pretty well except for the dark bill tip against the dark bg. The topside view is wonderful.