American Kestrel - Late Afternoon Repose

[Jay Ing]

Happened upon an AK taking a late afternoon break from the hunt. Hope to catch one in flight soon (yeah, I'm taking to you Arash! :)...) Cheers.
Details: D500, Sigma 500/4 +1.4 TC, 1/3200, ISO 800, 7.1, HH - post: LR 6 and neat photo NR

[Geoffrey Montagu]

She's a beauty, Jay. Like your capture perched on that delicate branch, and a warm complimentary background. I might tone down the hot area of the foreground talon just a bit.

Geoffrey




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[gail bisson]

I like this a lot!
Great light and good comp. Love the delicate perch.
Good IQ as well.
Gail

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the HA, details, composition and complimentary BG. Beautiful image Jay.