Full spread

[Joe Murphy]

Male Kestrel.






Canon 7D
Canon 400mm 5.6
f/6.3, (1/1600)
ISO 400
WB - Auto
Manual Exposure
Hand Held.

[Daniel Cadieux]

That is pretty darn cool! Perfect wing and tail spreads, and the head cocked sideways adds so much to the pose. Details and exposure excellent. How was this image achieved, was this a controlled environment or just a chance encounter? Either way does not changed my opinion of the image, just being curious...

[Mike Poole]

Just beautiful Joe - feathers, lighting, details, pose - all spot on

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Sweet look at this gorgeous raptor. Love the fanned tail and the tilted head. Details are excellent and I love the blue sky. Quite a unique perspective. I'd move the bird further down in the frame, but that's just a personal preference.

[Marina Scarr]

This is truly a top notch image. Loving the symmetry and then the surprise of the cocked head. You really outdid yourself here.

[William Dickson]

Very nice Joe Well done

[Satish Ranadive]

Gorgeous image with excellent IQ.
Spectacular wing spread with beautiful details, beautiful head turn and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[John Robinson]

Nailed it there Joe
Great stuff.All been said
John

[keith mitchell]

Hi Joe, Daniel as taken the words out of my mouth, expresses my thoughts beautifully.
Keith

[Joe Murphy]

Thanks all for commenting, much appreciated

That is pretty darn cool! Perfect wing and tail spreads, and the head cocked sideways adds so much to the pose. Details and exposure excellent. How was this image achieved, was this a controlled environment or just a chance encounter? Either way does not changed my opinion of the image, just being curious...

Thanks Daniel, no not controlled, I got the shot while walking back from a local reserve, the Kestrel hovered above me for a few seconds.