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    Nicely done on all counts: EXP, SH, image design. What was he coming into? Where?
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    Thanks, Artie ...

    Coming into female on branch on viewer's left. I messed up focus on the image with both together :(

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    Excellent and interesting pose. I like the full wing span and showing the talons, Ian.

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    Thanks Ian. That must have been one sweet situation. Where?
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    This is fantastic, Ian. I am able to photograph only the backs of kestrels as they fly away from me each and every time. My prime nemesis bird. You werent in a blind for this?
    I really like the pose and the detail under the wings, and those talons ready to grasp.

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    This was at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, AZ -- a little east of Phoenix. I occasionally need to work about 10 minutes from there (it's about 45 minutes from home) and last Thursday I got up early so I could do some photography at sunrise before work. All I was seeing was the usual suspects (GBH, egrets, and the like). This pair showed up at the last minute as I was leaving the preserve for work. I had only seen a kestrel there once before. Mellissa, this was one of my nemesis birds as well (along with Kingfishers) and I guess they were feeling kindly that day (I posted another flight image in ETL as well as an unusual perched image). No blind. I had to back up to get them out of the MFD of my 400.
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    Ian, this is my favourite of your recent Kestrel pictures. Love the wing position, the fanned tail and the feet. Great photo.

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    Ian, a lot to like. Others have touched on the positive features. Thanks for the detailed history.

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    very nice Ian, nice pose and good details.
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    Very, very nice. Love that raised left foot and flared tail.

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    Excellent work here, Ian. The raised leg is a clue that it's about to reach out and grab something,
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    Very nice.Great pose and nice and close

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    Great shot and detail. This also my nemesis bird!

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    Wow! I really like the incoming landing pose and sharpness.
    Well done and I am very jealous!
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    Lovely Image, Apart from what has been said above I love the incoming angle too. Leaves nothing hidden. fine on all counts.

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    Nice shot of the Kestrel,Ian.Nice composition and very well exposed.Pretty sharp and defenitely the position of the feets add to the image.TFS

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    Very nice shot! Can't imagine getting an opportunity like this, much less executing the way that you did

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