Sometimes I believe the local refuge Kestrels get the "word" thru their grapevine, when I'm leaving home and they hide. This one however did not get the word yesterday and I was able to get a few shots in before his departure. Morning fog had me using a higher ISO then I prefer and then somehow I moved the f stop to 5.6 when it should have been at f/8.
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canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L + 1.4 TC
F/5.6 1/3600 ISO 1600
auto window beanbag lens rest, CS5, LR 3, NIK's suite
What an uncomfortable look perch. Yet another great shot. Even when you make a mistake! What is your magic?
Craig, someday we have to see all this in your guide to bird life of Ridgefield NWR. But I'd settle for Craig's guided tour!
Posted by Scott Smorra on March 26, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Very nice Craig. I like the eye contact and colors. The only critique I have is the diagonal line originating in the upper left corner. I'm not sure what it is, but it goes almost all the way down to the bird.
Posted by Craig Strand on March 27, 2012 at 12:09 AM
Scott, I just wanted to thank you for pointing out the diagonal line from ULC down to bird. I must have somehow put it there when I was resizing for the posting??? It's not on my processed full size image.
Regards, Craig
Posted by Cliff Dodge on March 28, 2012 at 5:28 PM
I'm drawn to the eye, but what a beautiful bird and pose. :)
Posted by John Williams on March 30, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Kestrels are so photogenic! (As you note, if you can ever catch up to them ) I agree that this is a stunner, no matter the f-stop.
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canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L + 1.4 TC
F/5.6 1/3600 ISO 1600
auto window beanbag lens rest, CS5, LR 3, NIK's suite
I like this one. The head tilt is perfect. Even at 5.6 all looks sharp. I might crop off some of the stick below the bird. Thanks for sharing.
Andrew
Craig, someday we have to see all this in your guide to bird life of Ridgefield NWR. But I'd settle for Craig's guided tour!
Regards, Craig