Kestrel again

[Nonda Surratt]

Cropped to the point there isn't anymore:) Doing the hover/hunting thing, my goal was to get enough fps that there would be maybe one image that the wings where above or below the head body. Now its the get closer part

M111, 300f2.8+2xTC, @f7.1, ISO 400, 1/1000, +1

[Harold Davis]

and you still got the bg!! awesome!! love the catchlight in its eye and the placement of the bird in the frame! now go get closer!!!

[David Thomasson]

This is really a beautiful shot. I'm wondering whether the sky is pretty much as shot or whether you added any color or gradient effect. Either way, it is a first rate picture.

(Love that little squirrel at the bottom!)

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice capture and composition Nonda. The bird is placed just right in frame. I like the raised wing position, showing all of the fine sharp detail...good show...:cool:

[Nonda Surratt]

Thanks guys!! Kessys around here drive me nuts, real struggle.

David the sky was lovely Ohio gray so this had some help

[David Thomasson]

David the sky was lovely Ohio gray so this had some help

All the more impressive. You helped it beautifully.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Love this bird too Nonda, great PS work! Great shot.

[Nonda Surratt]

Jackie,

Took your advice from the last one and did a bit of blending in a couple areas.

Thanks David

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Nonda:
Excellent flight shot. Love the wing position and your placement.
Congrats

[denise ippolito]

Nonda, agree w/comments-well done! Beautiful BG!

[Alfred Forns]

Love it Nonda !!! Just work closer !!!! That lens works really good with the 2X !!!! I'm sure you will have one full frame soon !!!

[Nonda Surratt]

Thanks again..This image came together from the many tips I've learned on this forum, from PS to fps for the wings.

Alfred the 2x pretty much stays glued to the 300, want the 500:D and a pack mule.

[Kathy Reeves]

Gorgeous! love the position of the wings and that BG!