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Common Kestrel eating + repost

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Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 17, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Common Kestrel eating + repost
Some time ago, I came across this eating Kestrel. Perhaps not the most photogenic scene, but I couldn't resist photographing it.
Nikon D80 @ 500 mm. iso 250, F 4.5, 1/125 sec. on a beanbag from a car window.
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 17, 2010 at 3:05 PM
Well caught Sandra, especially with prey.

The colours look very natural, with a beautiful, subtle BG, which compliments the Kestrel well. Sadly it does look a little 'soft'. Might be tempted to add more room above and less below the bird, if possible.

Steve :wink:
Posted by Liam Pauling on January 17, 2010 at 3:11 PM
Great shot, I agree with Stephen as I feel it needs a bit more room above the bird.

:toast:
liam.
Posted by Maggie Campbell on January 17, 2010 at 3:45 PM
Nits already mentioned. A well captured image though and nice background. :smile:
Posted by Des Ong on January 17, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Nothing common about this Kestrel shot Sandra :toast:

Des
Posted by John Robinson on January 17, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Nits covered . Good grab.
JohnR
Posted by Edwin kats on January 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Very nice Sandra. Indeed a bit soft but that's easily fixed.

Edwin
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on January 17, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Good stuff, nits covered and a nice find
Posted by Ian Mason on January 17, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Lovely! Agree could do with a little sharpening (maybe a little contrast too? - not sure). Background colours very nice.
Posted by Guy Rogers on January 18, 2010 at 4:20 AM
Hello Sandra.

Nits covered but thas a nice capture and on I would love to get.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 18, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Great capture but as mentioned above, the cropping and processing could be improved.
Robert
Posted by David Sewell on January 18, 2010 at 4:48 AM
Nits covered, but still a great shot.

David
Posted by Craig Jones on January 18, 2010 at 4:57 AM
Brillant pose captured, a tad over to the left for me Sandra giving the image more room on the right.A lovely,natural view of nature at work :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on January 18, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Hi Sandra

very nice shot and background :smile:


A bit more sharpening maybe ?
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 18, 2010 at 4:05 PM
Thanks for your comments everyone. I've tried to improve the sharpness and made a different crop. Is this one any better?