Kestrel

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Posted by Ian Mason on October 3, 2009 at 5:42 AM

1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4, 1/100s, f8, iso 400.

This young kestrel found a superb spot from which to stalk his prey. I didn't see him at all, but asked someone with binoculars what he was seeing. The original house is approximately 900 yr old, and the stonework is covered in lichen and mould. This provides excellent camouflage. I initially thought the image had a yellow cast, so I have already desaturated the yellows.

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Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 3, 2009 at 6:15 AM

Thats a beauty Ian. The surroundings and background colours perfectly complement the bird.
Robert

Posted by Liam Pauling on October 3, 2009 at 6:27 AM

Brilliant shot Ian, completely agree with Robert the colours are perfect for the bird.

Posted by Guy Rogers on October 3, 2009 at 6:40 AM

Hello Ian.

Very nice and really like the setting can just see this being an old farm building and the Kestral looking down into the yard for the mice. Good call on reducing the yellows in the background as if they where any stronger thay may have over powered the bird. But I think you have got this just about right.

Posted by Lee Newman on October 3, 2009 at 8:33 AM

Very nice looking Kestrel image Ian. nice sharp details, very nice comp & I love the perch.
This ones special & one to be proud of.

Lee

Posted by Paul Inglis on October 3, 2009 at 12:27 PM

Another top draw image from you Ian!

Posted by Ian Butler on October 3, 2009 at 3:03 PM

Great colours and texture in this Ian. Brilliant photo.

Posted by Maggie Campbell on October 3, 2009 at 3:50 PM

A really sharp image and a most unusual perch. Nice one Ian

Posted by Frederic Desmette on October 3, 2009 at 11:49 PM

Beautifull composition, beautifull light too
Best wishes
Frederic

Posted by David Sewell on October 4, 2009 at 4:58 PM

Colour balance looks good to me. A shot to be proud of.

David