Portrait of a Kestrel

[Doug Brown]

I've photographed a fair number of Kestrels, but I believe this is by far my favorite. I just happened upon this male sitting on a great perch at near eye level (usually, I photograph kestrels at the tops of trees or perched on a sign). The stars were in alignment with this guy. Created from my car a couple of weeks ago.



Canon 1D Mark III, 500mm + 1.4x, f/11, 1/500, ISO 500, -1/3 EV, no flash, hand-held

[Blake Shadle]

Excellent image, Doug! I really like everything about this, the DOF, the head angle and eye contact with your subject, the background, and the overall mood. I can't find anything that I'd like to change. Great work.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This is great! I like the details, exposure control, pose and head angle. The BG complements the blue feathers really well.

[Scott Linstead]

Very nice, Doug! Great shooting angle, detail and exposure: the eye has not been rendered completely black which often happens with this species when trying to control the highlights.

Scott

[Harold Davis]

that's a beauty, doug. awesome detail and sweet colors.

[Arthur Morris]

Fabulous bird, BKGR, EXP, and image design. I wish only that the bill was not a bit lost in the plumage. That said, I really wish that this were mine...

later and love, artie

[Grady Weed]

I can see why you like this one. So do I.

[Doug Brown]

Artie, thanks for the compliment and the edit!

[Marko Matesic]

Best kestrel ever!...of course is your favorite :))
Congrats!

[James Salywoda]

So sweet excellent shot......bg details angle all perfect!

[Mejnour]

Doug,

I very jalous of your shot, thanks for sharing that beauty. This bird is so nice, and I could not imagine a better background to fit this krestrel.

Rémy

[Keith Bauer]

Doug: Glad to see this shot posted here. A great image of the kestral with a perfect background. I'd still only do one thing to this.. Print it REALLY BIG and hang it on the wall.

[Tim McIntyre]

Just awesome Doug! I really like how that grayish B/G compliments the Kestrel

[Maxis Gamez]

Oh this is terrific. Love the pose, colors and details. Excellent work.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

Great shot,i love all about this image!!!