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Female Kestrel (c)

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Posted by Vincent Jones on January 28, 2007 at 1:47 PM
Female Kestrel (c)
Taken the other day.

(c) in title for captive bred

D2X - 400mm AF-S F2.8
ISO 200, F4, 1/1500th sec
(Handheld)

Thanks for looking :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on January 28, 2007 at 2:06 PM
Very tidy, curious thing though why is the eye so dilated? Is this normal or was it startled or excited?
Nice shot.

:toast:

Tim
Posted by Vincent Jones on January 28, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Thanks Tim :toast: , The reason she's wide eyed is because she was a bit unsure about someone who was close by, this was a stranger who just appeared, as they do.
Posted by Brian McGeough on January 28, 2007 at 3:29 PM
Great image, and lovely bird too one of my favourites :toast:

Cheers
Brian
Posted by Martin Dyer on January 28, 2007 at 3:36 PM
Very crisp Vince - beautiful

Martin :cool:
Posted by Rob Howard on January 28, 2007 at 3:41 PM
Hi Vince,

Cracking shot of one of my favourite falcons.

Regards

Rob
Posted by Raff on January 28, 2007 at 5:13 PM
Stunning photo...could almost be a painting.

Raff
Posted by PhilH on January 29, 2007 at 8:43 AM
Like the pastel graduated bg, perch and pose, heck what is there not to like.......

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Tony Beazley on January 29, 2007 at 3:13 PM
Great exp and comp...I love Kestrels !!!!!! :toast:
Posted by John Swift on January 29, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Beautiful image Vince!