Pygmy Falcon

[Ken Watkins]

Our first ever sighting of this tiny raptor.

Light was not exactly conducive, but I tried anway, taken in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, 21st June 2011.

EOS 1D mk IV

500mm F4 Is hand-held through pop up roof of our vehicle.

F7.1, ISO 800, 1/8000, EV-0.67

Should have lowered ISO but too excited

[Alan Murphy]

Great pose. A little tight in the frame for me.

[Ishmeet Sahni]

Looks like a thinker...would agree with Alan, a little more space in the direction, in which the falcon is looking and
a little below the tail would add more to the image.

[Arno Ellmer]

Well done ,Ken ,with difficult light.I like the leg up . Agree with crop being too tight.

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks for the comments, I entirely agree regarding the crop, I cannot imagine why I did it.

[Nico Steenberg]

Small nit covered. Subject is well exposed with good detail

[Tom Rambaut]

very lucky Ken - lovley little bird. Yes a bit tight.