Kestrel

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mkiii
Canon f/2.8 300mm with 2x iii
f/5.6
1/1000
ISO 1600

Captured this kestrel when I was out for a stroll this evening. This is the same kestrel which I posted earlier, It was perched on a tree near to the nest at the castle.

Thanks for having a look and any advice appreciated

[Ian Wilson]

Hi William, that kestrel pair is providing you with lots of good photo-opportunities, it's nice to see a little of their world. For this image I would cover over the small patches of blue sky, they are distracting to my eye, and a little more room all round would be my preference. Regards, Ian

[John Robinson]

Hi William.
Couldn't make my mind up about the blue but after looking a time or two I reckon they do distract a bit.
Bird spot on and I like "fluffies"
JohnR

[Ron E Racine]

Hi William. I really like that puffed up look you captured. Removing those few blue spots would help to make the Kestrel pop even more.

Ron

[John Rowell]

Fantastic light makes this guy pop off the background. Great looking bird, all puffed out and you've captured terrific detail. I like it.

[Loi Nguyen]

William, very nice bird and light. The spot light effect works well here. Too bad about the blue sky poking thru, otherwise you would have a lovely BG. The steep angle is not ideal, but you couldn't help it. Is there anyway you can try a set up at eye level in good light? Loi

[Satish Ranadive]

Beautiful image of fluffy pose of beautiful Kestrel. Nice lights, pose and composition.

Regards,
Satish.