Kestrel

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted January 8, 2018343 views3 comments

2017:10:23 15:33:54
D850
500mm
1/6400 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 1250
AF mode: AF-S
White balance: NATURAL AUTO
Flash: Off

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on January 8, 2018 at 10:48 AM

I love these clown-faced raptors, amd this is a fabulous pose. The are flighty, as you know. (pun intended), so getting this shot with an over the should glance is particularly special. I cannot even begin to ooh and ahh enough over the beauty of the bg color palette and soft bokeh there. Nice work here!
ML

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on January 22, 2018 at 4:23 PM

This kestrel has beautiful color and markings Sandy. Great look over the shoulder and as Marilynne has stated they are quick to fly when you slow down to get their photo. Nice choice on DOF to get really good detail from tail to head.

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on January 22, 2018 at 5:27 PM

Wow, what an excellent shot of this falcon, Sandy! Congratulations!

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