American Kestrel

[Michael Stern]

Saw this little bird on my way out of Everglades National Park and took the photo out of my car window and hoped for the best.
Comments / Suggestions welcomed.
Best,
Michael
The Details
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Shutter speed: 1/3200 sec
Aperture: 6.3
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Evaluative
ISO: 400
Lens: EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

[Ilija Dukovski]

Very unusual and interesting flight pose. I like the look of the wing.
You've got nice head turn and talons. I'd crop a bit from the bottom.

[Harshad Barve]

Slight crop from bottom, rest looks fine
TFS

[Doug Brown]

I like the dangling talons and the eye contact. I might back off on the contrast a little. Agree about the crop.

[Lance Peters]

Agree with the above - especially backing the contrast off a bit. Good HA and eye contact.
TFS