Chatfield Kestrel

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Posted by Richard Olsen on July 17, 2011 at 2:59 PM

A couple of shots of a Kestrel from Chatfield this morning.
A pretty big crop, but lots of fun and what they would give me

Posted by Richard Olsen on July 17, 2011 at 2:59 PM

and #2

Posted by Michael Hackett on July 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM

I gotta go with #1 Richard. I like the positon of the wings in #1.

Posted by Pam Colander on July 17, 2011 at 3:07 PM

Oh WOW! What excellent poses you got here! That second is pure kestrel ballet! The first is dark on my screen and the second is better. I would sure try and bring out some more detail because these are beyond exceptional Richard

Posted by Richard Olsen on July 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

Ok...here's try #2

Posted by Richard Olsen on July 17, 2011 at 3:36 PM

And another...Thanks Pam...I had my monitor too bright....I need to keep the grandkids off my computer

Posted by Don George on July 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM

OUTSTANDING!

Posted by Morris McClung on July 17, 2011 at 5:56 PM

Great warm first light on these shots. Very well done.

Posted by Bill Pelzmann on July 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

I like the revisions. Both are great, but I prefer the pose in #2.

Posted by Dan Walters on July 17, 2011 at 6:44 PM

Beautiful! Love that warm light!

Posted by Jack Garrett on July 17, 2011 at 8:30 PM

AWESOME! I wish I could do those types of shots.

Posted by Pam Colander on July 17, 2011 at 9:01 PM

After you, Dan and Kurts postings, I think I need to fertilize the mullein we have on the property! Perfect perches and BTW the reposts are to die for.

Posted by Paul Martin on July 18, 2011 at 2:38 PM

Those are just awesome, one of my favorite birds!

Posted by John Mumaw on July 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

These are absolutely phenomenal, Richard! I really enjoyed savoring these images. Thanks for sharing them with us!

Posted by Stan Rose on July 19, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Amazing catches, Rich!!