Osceola County, Florida - 1D Mark IV, 500mm, hand held from boat, manual exposure, 1/2000, F4, ISO 800
Male Snail Kite dropping down to grab a submerged snail.
Osceola County, Florida - 1D Mark IV, 500mm, hand held from boat, manual exposure, 1/2000, F4, ISO 800
Male Snail Kite dropping down to grab a submerged snail.
Jim Neiger - Kissimmee, Florida
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Spectacular!
Jim, Well timed for the dive, and I like the Kite's diving posture with the swept back wings. Good to see the surrounding enviroment, and the light looks really sweet. I do hope you have the next frame with the kite entering the water.![]()
Great pose...Light loks good and I like the incl of environment...Like Stuart I would love to see the next image

excellent dive Jim! love the inclusion of habitat too
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Great Jim. You could rename: Praying!
Cheers, Jay
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Perfect timing and excellent behavior and habitat image Jim.
Very unique and interesting diving pose, Jim. Love the angle, and full vertical stretch of the wings and legs. Nice work!![]()