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American Kestrel

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Posted by Dan Walters on October 6, 2009 at 9:37 PM
American Kestrel
Captured this kestrel at Crown Hill Park this morning. I have been observing this pair for awhile, and notice they hang out around two or three trees. The male is a little more tolerant then the female.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark2
500mm lens
Posted by Bryan Maltais on October 6, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Not an easy shot, perfect focus and exposure, nice. What iso did you use?
Posted by Joseph Kayne on October 6, 2009 at 11:56 PM
:toast:
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on October 7, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Dan this is one of your best!!! Absolutely wonderful shot...very sharp and excellent light!!! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Don Grall on October 7, 2009 at 1:51 AM
Being a small raptor, It's tough to get close to these guys before they fly off. Great shot!
Posted by Kurt Bowman on October 7, 2009 at 2:01 AM
Dan, I can't ever seem to get close to these guys. Great shot. Like the detail, the perch and the blue sky!
Posted by Dan Walters on October 7, 2009 at 4:51 AM
Thanks for the comments! Rajeev, I used ISO 100.
Posted by Stan Rose on October 7, 2009 at 5:27 AM
Nice portrait, Dan!
Posted by Morris McClung on October 7, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Tough little guy, huh? Very nice shot.
Posted by Steven Peckham on October 7, 2009 at 11:01 AM

Very nice. And the image very sharp. That is, everywhere except for when the branch reaches the RHS. Perhaps a tighter crop to eliminate the softness if it doesn't destroy the rest of the composition?
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 7, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Very pretty little birds. One of my favorites.
Posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 8, 2009 at 2:18 AM
Dan is the Man! Absolutely Beautiful.