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  1. 02-01-2013, 12:40 PM #1
    Kiran Poonacha
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    This is a female Kestrel. I found her sitting on this branch last weekend enjoying the morning sun with hers feather spread and showing her beautiful plumage. I very patiently approached her in my SUV because I did not want her to get alert and fold her beautifully patterned feathers in.

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  2. 02-01-2013, 01:01 PM #2
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    absolute stunner, no comment except I am going to throw my camera away lol
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  4. 02-01-2013, 01:35 PM #3
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    Brilliant stuff Kiran! Amazing detail and sharpness! Great comp and nice perch.
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    Just lovely, Kiran. The bird is gorgeous and nicely captured; the touch of green puts it over the top.
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  8. 02-01-2013, 04:59 PM #5
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    Kiran, absolutely gorgeous. Love the details, the sharpness, colors of the bird, the perch, and the BG.
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  10. 02-01-2013, 05:49 PM #6
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    Great perch, nice background, pretty light, beautiful bird. Looks like you could sharpen the bird's head just a little bit. Overall, I'm jealous. I have barely even seen a kestrel this year!
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  12. 02-01-2013, 06:20 PM #7
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    Beautiful portrait, Kiran. what a shot. loved the perch as well. Ticks all the boxes for me. Well done.
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  14. 02-01-2013, 06:43 PM #8
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    Gorgeous bird, light, BKGR, use of d-o-f, perch, leaves, over-the-shoulder pose, and head angle. I would not mind a bit more room right and above. All in all, stunningly beautiful.
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  16. 02-01-2013, 07:25 PM #9
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    Agree with Arthur's crop. This is a beautiful image! Exquisite comes to mind. Very well done as usual.

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  18. 02-01-2013, 07:27 PM #10
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    This is one kick butt image, Kiran. The light, pose, angle, colors...all magnificent. Agree with Artie it's a little bit cramped but either way, it rocks.
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  20. 02-01-2013, 08:45 PM #11
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    Excellent image, great looking bird. As Arthur Morris indicated a little more room at the top and bottom would be nice.
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  22. 02-01-2013, 09:13 PM #12
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    Drop dead gorgeous shot! Absolutely stunning.
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    Beautiful portrait. Love the handing wings and the techs are right on. Nice
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  26. 02-02-2013, 07:41 PM #14
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    Stunning! love the light, pose and sharpness!
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    Kiran bhai...another fantastic image of this beauty....Love the pose, perch, dof and BG...
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