Whistling Kite

[blacknstormy]

I know - the bars ruin the photo - the photo was taken at the Melbourne Zoo... But it symbolised something to me..... One day, this may be the only way our kids will see an animal so magnificent - behind bars in a zoo! It is only a juvenile bird though :)

This is a whistling kite - Haliastur sphenurus. It is a beautiful bird of prey - generally found around marine areas, or permanent streams and wetlands. They have the most beautiful call - always sends a chill up my spine. I wasn't originally going to post this photo - but on second thoughts - here it is.

Rel

[img]http://www.fototime.com/C1609E0C3D7B36E/standard.jpg[img]

[eland]

Many thanks for showing us, Rel. You've done well, as you always do.

eland

[henkbos]

Well, if you ever needed pratice with the cloning tool in PS: here's your change. Nice bird though.

[eland]

http://home.iprimus.com.au/dee333/whkite-1.jpg

Rel, Here is your Whistling Kite set free. Sorry it took so long.

Best wishes

eland

[henkbos]

Well done!!

[Savage]

Excellent job, eland!

[bigdave]

I knew that was the only way to start improving the image, but I never imagined someone would take the time to clone that much! Bravo, excellent work!

[satnitefever]

Amazing job eland!

well done!

[slejhamer]

Wow! But what if the bird flies away???

[Conk]

Great improvement.

[eland]

Thank you all for your very kind comments.
It was quite a challenge, and three hours well spent.

eland