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    Default American Kestrel

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    This was taken last month in Panama. This is the closest that I have been to a Kestrel.
    Hope you enjoy the image.

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    Last edited by Jim Crosswell; 12-20-2018 at 10:45 PM.

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    Nice pose on the bird with a nice perch. The high key treatment works very well.

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    Very nice image, I would be inclined to reduce contrast a little, this would lift the darks a fraction and lower the brights a fraction.

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    Merry Christmas to you and yours Jim!
    Lovely kestrel. They are such skittish birds here in Nova Scotia so I understand your comment about how close you were able to get.
    Exposure on the bird looks good and I love the clear view of the feet.
    I am not crazy about the second branch on the perch but it is what it is and I would be happy to have this in my files,
    Gail

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    This is nice, and one of the few occasions high-key works for me. Great view at a skittish species.

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    Nice lady. Love the soft light.

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    Hi Jim, I really like the angled pose, and captured in nice light. The high key works well here. Well captured.

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    Nice high key Kestrel image Jim!! Not easy to get close to these guys so well done. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too.
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