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Reyno
15th of October 2007 (Mon), 21:46
Several in-flight captures I took recently. Thank you for viewing.

Juvenile-Female
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o240/reyno_photos/POTN/JuvenileFemaleSnailKite01.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o240/reyno_photos/POTN/JuvenileFemaleSnailKite02.jpg

Adult-Female
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o240/reyno_photos/POTN/FemaleSnailKite01.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o240/reyno_photos/POTN/FemaleSnailKite02.jpg
Alex Paul
15th of October 2007 (Mon), 21:48
Beautiful as always Reyno :)...
LazyPhotographer
15th of October 2007 (Mon), 21:50
Stunning work - as per your standard!
qroche85
15th of October 2007 (Mon), 21:56
Where's the heck is my jaw? I want more :lol:
Shar824
15th of October 2007 (Mon), 23:34
Wow Reyno these are really good. :D Haven't attempted a BIF yet....I have enough trouble getting a keeper with the one's that sit still for a few mins.


Sharon
tbmrgc
15th of October 2007 (Mon), 23:47
Wonderful coloring and detail in these shots.
amazingly sharp

Bob
aligater
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 00:35
Superb Reyno, beautiful captures, hard to pick a best one as they are all great.
downywp
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 00:58
Stunning shots, very sharp with great details - Excellent work as always!:)
cool breeze
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 01:44
Wow! what a great set of captures.
downunder
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 01:51
stunning
Stephen Stephen
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 05:06
Another beautiful series Reyno.
Blue Deuce
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 06:49
The background colors in these really set the kite off.
hTr
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 06:51
Reyno Admit it it is a trained bird!!!

Nice capture, Again your exposure is dead on!!!
MarkEvan
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 07:26
Nice................very nice, the background really serves to emphasize the bird.

Mark
canonloader
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 09:02
Excellent series again Reyno, but be warned, I am now going to search for a Trained Snail Kite Rental Shop in central Florida. :lol:
Travisj
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 09:07
Beautiful series, very well done. Thanks for sharing.
Kevin
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 10:25
Among your best Reyno!
gymell
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 15:08
Great shots - looks like there are plenty of juicy snails around for it to enjoy!
reewik
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 16:08
Nice ones here Reyno!
bromm
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 16:19
Great series Reyno, man you are consistant with quality.
Gary Fairhead
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 16:41
Very nice set as usual Reyno:D
Sindri Skulason
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 17:36
Wow...another amazing series. You set the bar very high for the rest of us. :-)
HWP
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 17:38
Man!! You got the WOW factor on these shot's. love them all but 2 and 4 are my favorites.

I learn from others EXIF data and I see you went -2/3 EC on the second one. I assume it was really bright. Usually I go there for white birds on a bright day. Did you have time between these shots to check your histogram for exposure? Just trying to pick up on some techniques.

Thanks Reyno

Henry
Reyno
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 21:39
Thank you for taking time from your busy schedules and view my post. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Excellent series again Reyno, but be warned, I am now going to search for a Trained Snail Kite Rental Shop in central Florida. :lol:

I know where to find one :lol: Mitch, I think it's time to rekindle back your ties with the Sunshine State.
canonloader
16th of October 2007 (Tue), 21:49
Yeah, I'd love to come back to Florida. I loved it when I lived there. Also use to drive truck and Miami was a popular run for me. Never had a camera when I lived there though. :)
gymell
17th of October 2007 (Wed), 07:36
I'm a FL native but I don't think I'd ever move back. Too many big, nasty bugs. I must have had some sort of traumatic flying cockroach experience as a child and developed a phobia. Of course, 30 years from now I may change my tune and decide I've had enough of Minnesota winters!
EZRider
17th of October 2007 (Wed), 09:54
All outstanding as always!

But the one legged landing is outstanding :)

Another beautiful day here, think I'll go for a walk!