American Kestrel

[hugh robateau]

Captured at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, CA. C&C appreciated, thanks for looking.
Nikon D3 (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/nikon/d3)
1/1250s f/8.0 at 850.0mm iso640

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Excellent topside view, colors and eye contact. I might sharpen it a tad more. I applied some smart sharpening.

[Marko Matesic]

fantastic flight capture!
great job hugh!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

These are such challenging birds to capture and to get a flight shot is awesome. I agree with Axel that a tad more sharpening would strengthen this image. Thanks for sharing Hugh !

[Bonnie Block]

This is an awesome flight shot, Hugh. It does look a tiny bit soft--wonderful color and pose. Not an easy shot to get--so well done!

[Maxis Gamez]

Very nice flight image. I would add a little more sharpening. With that said, you did well capturing the wings right in time.

[Arthur Morris]

Axel's re-post makes it pretty much perfect. Amazing on all counts from where I sit...

later and love, artie

[James Salywoda]

Sweet shot Hugh. As you know I love this shot...... not any easy shot by all means especially the topside view one I would love to have Duder!!!!!

[David Hemmings]

A remarkable image with a wonderful topside view and tail feather spread! Looks better sharpened up a bit.

[Dave Phillips]

Stunning capture Hugh and an unusual look at the full topside.
Axel's sharpening did indeed enhance the details, especially in the head and far wing gray area

[peter delaney]

Amazing you got this angle and bird looking at you...love to have more info on how you got image etc,,,,sharpening has made all the difference....brilliant ..well done

[Stu Bowie]

Superb colours and detail shown in this. I like the eye contact. Well captured.