Black-shouldered kite

[Sucheth Lingachar]

Photographed at Bangalore outskirts,

Nikon D7100, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED + AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II/14E

F/7.1, 1/2000s, ISO 320

[Saktipada Panigrahi]

Nice image. Lovely wingspread captured. I like the details of talon. Thanks for sharing. SaktiWild

[Rajan Kanagasabai]

Brilliant one as usual Sucheth, i can imagine how tough it is to track this speedy bird of prey - especially with the TC on. As Saktipada mentioned, the talons are imposing . . . . i think there is room to bump up the ISO a little more, which in turn would have allowed you a little higher aperture, thereby getting the wingtips in focus. A little more space to the right and to the top will help further enhance this already beautiful composition. Great wingspan and lovely eye contact.

thanks for sharing

Rajan

[Mrudul Godbole]

Lovely flight pose captured. Agree with Rajan's comments. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

I guess the bird was perched a bit far off so you used ISO 320. Else, I would also like a narrow aperture. I love their red eyes. Wish the light had shone on the eyes. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi