recents white tailed kite and prey - One of my favorite birds which is becoming pretty uncommon in so cal. ...

Absolutely stunning! 7/7

Monte......such amazing detail!  And the color of the hawk's eye is almost haunting!  Prey in hand (claw) too......really a remarkable catch!

Excellent in all aspects - specially the towards flight and wing pose. Compliments Monte!

Excellent shot, as usual. Bird's eye and glance are extraordinary. Hard but real take. I think that there is a very fine PP (WB, sharpness), and shadow's treatment (a bit of noise under right wing). Very beautiful composition (diagonal wing's line). My rating is 7. Best regards from Italy, Antonio

As always! Congratulations Monte!

Cheers!

PDE