Common Kestrel - Ground level shot

[Angad Achappa]

After almost a month and a half, i finally managed to get a ground-level shot of this bird.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4337451635_fa6cdae63b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piranhaboy/4337451635/)

A little selective sharpening done on the bird. Basic PP done in PS.
Camera: Canon EOS 350D / Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 135-400mm DG APO Hand-held & manually focused

Exposure: 1/400sec
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 100
Mode: AV

[Dan Fleming]

Hi Angad,

Fantastic warm light here. I love the pose but I suppose purists might say the ha is not yet perfect. It sure looks good to me. I love the POV and admire your determination in getting this image. Thanks for sharing.

Dan

[Fabs Forns]

What superb light and BG, the image is glowing!!!
Love the intensity of the stare and very high impact image. Thanks for sharing.

[Aiden Blake]

That's an amazing portrait.

[Angad Achappa]

Hi Angad,

Fantastic warm light here. I love the pose but I suppose purists might say the ha is not yet perfect. It sure looks good to me. I love the POV and admire your determination in getting this image. Thanks for sharing.

Dan
Thanks a lot Dan, agree on the HA bit, don't worry will get one with a good HA next time. :)

Thanks Fabs & Aiden.

[Aidan Briggs]

The HA is good but could be a bit better. The light, BG, and low angle are all excellent. The bird could stand some more sharpening.

Looking forward to more!!

[RAM MALLYA]

Lovely BG and ground level shot