American Kestrel

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken last month in Panama. This is the closest that I have been to a Kestrel.
Hope you enjoy the image.

Nikon D500
Sigma 150-600 @600mm
ISO 1250
1/1000s
f6.3
Tripod

[John Mack]

Nice pose on the bird with a nice perch. The high key treatment works very well.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Very nice image, I would be inclined to reduce contrast a little, this would lift the darks a fraction and lower the brights a fraction.

[gail bisson]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Jim!
Lovely kestrel. They are such skittish birds here in Nova Scotia so I understand your comment about how close you were able to get.
Exposure on the bird looks good and I love the clear view of the feet.
I am not crazy about the second branch on the perch but it is what it is and I would be happy to have this in my files,
Gail

[Walker Noe]

This is nice, and one of the few occasions high-key works for me. Great view at a skittish species.

[Arthur Morris]

Nice lady. Love the soft light.

with love, artie

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, I really like the angled pose, and captured in nice light. The high key works well here. Well captured.

[David Salem]

Nice high key Kestrel image Jim!! Not easy to get close to these guys so well done. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too.