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Kestrel

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Posted by Paul Hillion on January 4, 2009 at 3:27 PM
Kestrel
One from yesterday morning, taken completely by chance. I was chatting to a friend at a local headland when this kestrel landed about 20' away from us, he'd obviously spotted something in the long grass (hence the intense stare) as he seemed totally unaware of our presence. The light was extremely dull so I had to quickly setup the tripod and grab a few shots. As the bird was pretty stationary I chanced a few shots at a lower iso, this one turned out my favourite.

Canon 50D, 500mm f/4, 1.4x, f/8, 1/50, ISO 400, +2/3EC, tripod.
Posted by Edwin kats on January 4, 2009 at 3:44 PM
You did a great job.. Excellent.

Cheers,

Edwin Kats
Posted by John Robinson on January 4, 2009 at 3:44 PM
Now that's nice !
JR
Posted by Justin on January 4, 2009 at 4:13 PM
I can see why this is your favourite, it's a cracking result. :toast:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on January 4, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Nice one :toast:



Ian
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 5, 2009 at 2:51 AM
Nice one and well captured :smile:
Posted by Matt Cole on January 5, 2009 at 3:28 AM
a very nice shot, unusual for a kestrel to let you get so close. You certainly made the most of it though.

Matt
Posted by Barry Southon on January 5, 2009 at 3:58 AM
Paul

What a great shot right place at the right time.


Barry :wink:

Eastbourne
Posted by PhilH on January 5, 2009 at 4:30 AM
Nice one, an interesting perch..... sometimes They will allow a close approach....

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 5, 2009 at 4:42 AM
A little cracker :toast: :toast: :toast:

Steve
Posted by Danny Green on January 5, 2009 at 6:12 AM
Cracking shot Paul

Danny :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on January 5, 2009 at 6:19 AM
Lucky opportunity - but you certainly made the most of it, a lovely result.

David
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Posted by Paul Inglis on January 5, 2009 at 7:48 AM
Hi Paul,

Cracking shot!
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Posted by tony flashman on January 5, 2009 at 11:20 AM
A great setting, like the comp plus the bird looks really mean.

Tony :toast:
Posted by Liam Pauling on January 5, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Amazing shot, one of the best kestrel shots I have seen for a while.
Posted by Magnus Hird on January 5, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Echo what Liam says. Great result, always enjoy seeing kestrels but have never got close enough for a decent shot :smile:
Posted by Brett Lewis on January 5, 2009 at 8:04 PM
Agree with Tony, that is one mean looking bird. Nice composition and cold winter colours..

Brett :toast: :toast: