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    Default Lady Kestrel look back

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    This is Dave Salem's kestrel which I photographed in SoCal two months ago. We used Dave's truck as a blind

    1DX 600II + 1.4X III f/5.6 1.3200sec ISO 500. shot from car with bean bag.
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    Wonderful look back pose. Beautiful colors, great details,lovely BG and superb composition.Gorgeous image.

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    Excellent detail on the bird that really stands out on the super clean BG,sorry can't find any faults it looks superb.

    Keith.

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    What a beautiful portrait.
    Love the BG colors and the gun metal gray at the bottom of the frame.
    The perch is perfect and the comp is just right.
    A keeper for sure,
    Gail

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    Great image again Arash. Love the way the BG darkens close to the top really making the head pop out

    IQ is excellent

    Dont know if a bit less head turn, to see the beak against the BG, would have made this even better.

    I see you nearly always shoot wide open with this combo. Is this because you are prepared for the bird taking off or because you know you have enough DOF for this small sized raptor?

    TFS

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    Exquisite image! Like it a lot!

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    I really like these little guys. Not been able to get close myself. Great detail as stated and a nice head turn Arash. I am curious, what is the bg?

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    I like the perch, pose, details, IQ, BG and composition. Excellent image Arash!

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    Ticks all the boxes, Arash. Composed and placed perfectly in the frame. Excellent look-back pose, details and BG.

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    Thanks everyone,

    Shane DOF is not an issue with a kestrel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cheryl Arena Molennor View Post
    I really like these little guys. Not been able to get close myself. Great detail as stated and a nice head turn Arash. I am curious, what is the bg?
    thanks Cheryl, BG was a distant field
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    Very nice image. Perfect exposure. I love the look back pose. Wonderful perch, colours and details.

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    Superb portrait Arash

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    Arash, nice look back pose. I heard this kestrel has left the area, so I missed my chance. Really sharp and great detail. The BG complements the colors of the kestrel well. TFS. Loi

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    Fantastic. Wonderful pose, colors and background.

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    Another great shot of my little friend. I have said it before, the look back pose is my favorite for her if she is not in flight. That was a fun evening and glad you got to experience seeing her.
    Techs and overall scene are perfect. See ya soon Arash

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    Sweet image. :)

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