Should I Stay or Should I Go (Baby Kes)

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX
f/4 500mm with 1.4
f/5.6
1/2000
ISO 1250

This is one from earlier in the season. This young kestrel, had left the nest, on a ruined castle, then climbed up the castle wall, until it reached the top. There it remained, for at least 10 mins, and you could see, it was thinking twice about having its very first flight, getting very restless and agitated. I was positioned quite high up on a hillside, which gave me a better POV. It eventually took off and landed safely nearby.

Will

[Arthur Morris]

I love the image design and the story it tells. With love, artie

[John Mack]

Love the title of this and the pose on the bird with the rocks. The two toned background is nice as well.

[Jonathan Ashton]

A super shot Will, it all comes together, the composition is really eye catching as are the colours. Your title is very apt.

[Joseph Przybyla]

All's been said. Lovely image, Will. Thank you for sharing.

[William Dickson]

Thanks for the comments. Lets hope he survives, as Kestrels are getting very scarce in my part of the world. They are declining rapidly, for some unknown reason.

Will

[Mike Singh]

Very nice composition...I can feel the anxiety!

[Mike Poole]

I like this one a lot Will, really good to have a 'story' within the shot. Nicely executed, hope the bird does well up there

Mike

[Marina Scarr]

What a super image and story. Love your title!

[annmpacheco]

Made me smile, terrific image.

[William Dickson]

Thanks again for the nice comments. To give you an idea of how difficult the path this guy took, here is another image of the same bird, I captured about 15 mins earlier as he was climbing.

Will