Fishing, a photo from Khulna, South

Photographer's Note

Brahminy Kites are a common sight in the Sundarbans. They often circled close to our boat and dropped down to the water to catch fish. Here is some more information about the bird taken from Wikipedia:

The Brahminy Kite, Haliastur indus, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers.

This kite is a familiar sight in the skies of India and southeast Asia as far as tropical north Australia, through which region it is widespread and resident.

It has a typical kite flight, with wings angled, but its tail is rounded unlike the Milvus species, Red Kite and Black Kite, which have forked tails.

The Brahminy Kite is an attractive bird, with chestnut plumage except for the white head and breast and black wing tips. The juveniles are browner, but can be distinguished from both the resident and migratory races of Black Kite in Asia by the paler appearance, shorter wings and rounded tail.

This species nests in trees, often close to water. It feeds as a scavenger.

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alvaraalto (42804) 2006-06-05 16:07

Hi Jonathan,
Great picture of this bird of pray in action. With the bird in the right lower corner you choose for a excellent composition. Especially without so much time to wait for the right moment.
Groet Rob

gabrielpat (7163) 2006-06-05 16:11

magnifique!!!! bravo,cadrage super,dommage qu'on ne voit pas le poisson p阠h�,mais bon.......congratulations

mouzakof (396) 2006-06-05 16:11

amazing shot!

i like a lot that the bird is at the bottom right of the composition

great moment

thansk for sharing

danyy (0) 2006-06-05 16:18

Hello Jonathan,
superbe prise bien opportuniste, l'attente du bon moment et le talent pour ne pas la rater.
En plus, le cadrage est parfait.
Vraiment une r閡ssite.
Compliments.
Daniel.

avigur_11 (22553) 2006-06-05 16:36

A very unusual angle, Jonathan, and a perfect timing. You were lucky with the mussy color of the water, that puts more attention on the bird.
Grat capture.
Itzik

ALIRIZA (16423) 2006-06-05 16:46

Hi Jonathan,
Excellent POV, good timing. Composition, framing and colors are very nice. TFS.
Best Regards...
Ali Rıza

Fis2 (170807) 2006-06-05 16:52

Witaj Jonathan!
Your photo is interesting. I like the composition and frame. Good colors. I congratulate reflex. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

asival (5307) 2006-06-05 16:53

Hi Jonathan

wow, great timing and i really like your composition, how you put your object in the lower side and the white eagle brown water contrast

TFS
Assi

Emmie76 (2009) 2006-06-05 17:45

Hi Jonathan,
Wow ! What a perfect framing and timing !
Nothing else to say... That's just perfect !
Emma

faraujo (1707) 2006-06-05 19:01

Hi Jonathan
What an amazing photo! The moment is pefect!
The compo increseas the dynamic of the photo!
Great job
Filipe

blakitan (1311) 2006-06-05 22:05

Hi Jonathan,
Great shot, good timing. Sharp. A bit too much on 'blank' space in the picture (Of course, this opinion is very subjective....)

Ben Lakitan

macondo (20449) 2006-06-05 22:24

Great photo compositionally and colour-wise. The position of the bird in the frame is wonderfully dramatic, and the image is very clear for the aperture/speed combination. A very well cropped photo, very striking.
Regards,
Andrew

sarju (5324) 2006-06-06 0:37

Hi Jon
this is what I call a perfect timing of the shot. i wish I had a big green smiley to compliment you on the timing and composition of this photo ...
congratulations ... cheers ... sarju

mpr (491) 2006-06-06 0:53

Jonathan

Wow, what an simple but incredible image. I really like how you froze the bird just at the right moment with its wings spread wide and talons ready to snatch a fresh meal. Beautiful colors and nice sharpness.

neelkaak (458) 2006-06-06 14:13

Wow!...this is a beautiful shot Jonathan. The extreme moment of the hunt is captured. I liked the way you composed the shot. Also very limited use of colors has made the photograph simple but bold.
Its a great pity that because of the rapid urbanization and transforming of wetlands into housing estates these beautiful birds are losing their habitats fast. I remember seeing them in Dhaka when I was a kid, but it has been long since I last saw any of them in the city.
Anyway, great shot.
Shuvechchha. Kazi

Tue (92402) 2006-06-06 15:43

Hej Jonathan,
Excellent timing! Great to see how that impressive bird just picks something out of the water. Its placement in the composition is also very good. Great work!
Hilsen,
Lars

gebala (0) 2006-06-06 16:59

hello, this is beauty photo, I like how u put this bird in the corner in this photo, exellent framing, great light
well taken
rgs

weswang (18247) 2006-06-06 17:21

Wow, An impressive action shot, Jonathan, You have well captured the moment of the bird to attach its hunting subject in this picture. Nice composition to have the bird well positioned in this picture. The tone of the water well matches and well contrast with the feather color of the bird. A well taken picture.

Graal (103040) 2006-06-07 2:28

Hi Jonathan,
fantastic shot, good captured a moment. I like the composition and colours also. Good job.
Rgs, Aleksander

imrek (4) 2006-06-07 3:25

Hi Jonathan,
very well cathed with normal zoom lens, good sharpness and great composition!!!
thanks for sharing!
regards,
imre

jafadabret (56501) 2006-06-07 6:59

Une telle sc鑞e avec simplement un 18-70 ce n'est pas 関ident, Jonathan.
L'oiseau est pris juste au bon moment de la capture et les couleurs sont superbes.
Jacques

capthaddock (28790) 2006-06-07 9:58

Hi Jonathan - majestic bird, and its position within the frame is also nice, good timing with the open wings, esp the right wing.

rosaline (0) 2006-06-08 4:33

Hi Jonathan
Excellent composition and the colour of the water complements the colour of the bird very well. Good sharpness and detail and nice composition. A very good catch!!!
Cheers
Aubrey

rabdelnoor (3423) 2006-06-13 22:59

Hi Jonathan,
Magnific nature capture here and a perfect timing. I just loved how you could freeze this special moment with great sharpness and beautiful colors. Great!!!!
Ricardo

devimeuxbe (58557) 2006-06-18 0:12

Hi Jonathan
wonderfull sharp light and colors.
Perfect timing to catch the bird at work.
Well done
Bertrand

mus (175) 2006-06-28 18:26

Great timing

Mikos (4326) 2006-07-06 4:28

Impressive this shot Jonathan, a bird fishing, trying to feed himself, nature in action, and what a good eye to capture this at the right moment, congratulations ;-)

don_narayan (2014) 2006-07-28 7:33

Hi Jonathan,
Awesome shot, the timing is great and I like all the space you use. Well done.

Narayan

scalerman (26900) 2006-10-15 16:08

Jonathan, an excellent choice for TN too. A clean, well-cropped wildlife capture. Unlike your previous posts for sure. Where are you now? c

sinanevman (149) 2007-11-10 6:14

Nice shot.
Thanks for sharing.

plimrn (21344) 2007-11-10 6:31

Hi Jonathon,
This picture was posted in featured destinations on the TE homepage today. I'm surprised at how much it looks like and eagle. I collect pictures of birds in flight and I've added yous to my collection. I hope it's okay.
HLJ, Pat

kiks (12805) 2010-01-25 5:58

Wonderful image. The moment is perfect but also the composition and the sharpness you get.
Best regadrs
KIKs