American Kestrel( On the Hunt)

[James Salywoda]

American Kestrel
Bolsa Chica Wetlands H. Bch. Calif.

Taken a few weeks ago this Kestrel has become quite popular and is really allowing for some close up shots.

Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC
1/1250 F6.3 ISO 320

Thanks For Looking
Jim

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great opportunity to have such a cooperative model. The underwing exposure looks good and I would give it a bit more room at the top.

[Alfred Forns]

Congrats James Fine capture Nailing these guys is flight is always a treat !!! Love this image!!!

[Fabs Forns]

I am jealous!!! That's one of my fav birds...
Agree on more room at the top and maybe a little more USM.

Good to see you here :)

[c.w. moynihan]

No compliants here. Very nice image.

[Brian Wong]

Hi James,

I enjoy this very much! I love the head pose as you can tell that he is hunting and spotted something good!

[Rich Ikerd]

Beautiful wing position and great head position (showing he's concentrating on something besides the photographer).

[Glenn Price]

Great capture Jim! Enjoyed this image alot.

[Jeff Wear]

I will agree with Glen Jim nice work getting the 600 straight up .Hope all is well with you