American Kestrel
Southern California
Went out yesterday with some friends looking for raptors and came across a cooperative
subject.:)
Nikon D300s AFS 600 F4
1/2500 F6.3 ISO 800
Thanks For Looking
Jim
American Kestrel
Southern California
Went out yesterday with some friends looking for raptors and came across a cooperative
subject.:)
Nikon D300s AFS 600 F4
1/2500 F6.3 ISO 800
Thanks For Looking
Jim
All I'm going to say is Wow! What a shot.
Richard
You are on a roll! I would love to get a Kestrel shot like this.
James, it seems your area is full of different species of raptors and ducks, and you just keep turning out winners all the time. Super landing posture, sharp, and I like the subtle colours. If this were mine, I would maybe remove the two outer vertical sticks on either side, protruding from the bottom.
Love your photography James...great colors, textures and exposure.
Great picture! If it were mine I would also remove the sticks overlapping with the bird.
Giulio
Incredibly beautiful bird and image; the soft colors and light and the detailed feather patterns blow me away.
I have never encountered a cooperative AMKE....
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Very cool. I have zero luck with this species.
What a lovely looking kestrel. Looks pretty different from what we see here in India. Very beautifully captured soft colours and gorgeous details. I agree with the cloning points mentioned.
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Rohan
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James, what an awesome capture. Love the light and details in this one.
Hey Jim,
Fantastic shot of a beauty that has eluded me forever. Very unusual to get one straight on like that, wingspread and all. I'm glad to see you didn't retire after that kingbird shot.:) Keep 'em coming.
DB
Beautiful sharp details! You have really raised the bar.:)
Fabulous photo!!!! I really like the lovely soft light, and great sharpness.
Best
Patrick Sparkman
Another outstanding image James. As Denise mentioned, you have indeed placed the bar several notches higher
TFS
Todd
Excellent image. Super pose, detail light and colours
Chris Kotze
Spectacular Kestral image in nice soft light. Pose and wing spread, head-on view; details: all superb. All has been said.
A real beauty James!