1D Mark IV, Canon 600 f4 IS, 1/2500, f6.3, iso 1000, HH
Taken a few months ago here in Sydney. This young bird was very keen to get my crickets offering...
Nankeen Kestrel
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1D Mark IV, Canon 600 f4 IS, 1/2500, f6.3, iso 1000, HH
Taken a few months ago here in Sydney. This young bird was very keen to get my crickets offering...
Nankeen Kestrel
Lovely image! Very crisp and rich colors. I've only seen the American Kestrel, but it is among my favorite birds.
Bill
Ofer, you nailed that one nicely! How did you keep the crickets in place? Pin their feet to the ground :eek::bg3:?
Terrific shot. Lovely bird, great exposure and the sense of motion in that capture is really gripping. Nicely done.
Good hunting pose Ofer, and I like how the talons are prepared for a catch. Nice and sharp for the speed that these guys fly.
My word that is a good shot!
The bird is intent on one thing only - its prey. The wing positions, talon positions and airflow through the feathers are suggesting a high speed but perfectly controlled approach - fantastic!!
HA, BKG and colour are cock-on - I cannot fault this image Ofer - good job!
Thanks for your comments and kind words guys!Quote:
Originally Posted by Colin Driscoll
Colin, it is not a good idea to pin the crickets to the ground IMO. When they are moving around freely the birds simply can not help themselves....:w3
My attempt at humor Ofer!
Nice hunting pose Ofer. Very intent on its mission. Nice sharpness, exposure and killer bg. Well done.
TFS
Todd
Killer image Ofer.
excellent love the pose and details
I am normally against baiting, but as it was only a criket (very noisy here at this time of year) wh cares.
Beautiful capture:cheers::cheers:
Looks super cute. Great sharpness, detail and perfect background! Simply amazing.
Thanks for the good info about cricket. i wonder if it works for american kestral as well? maybe i will try, cuz i never got a decent closeup kestral shot.
Nice catch Ofer :)
Ofer:
Lovely colors, exposure, sharpness, background.
I would prefer the wings to be full up for this pose, to show off their details, as opposed to pointing at us.
The bird is banking away from us a bit, but the sense of diving on the prey still comes through strongly.
Hope to see more from this series.
Cheers
Randy
Very nice photo Ofer.
Superb!!!!
Ofer, you nailed this one nicely
TFS
