American Kestral [Contest Pre Finalists February 2017]
Uploaded: February 14, 2017 04:21:22 | Entered: February 14, 2017 04:21:22
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Teresa Burnett February 14, 2017
Beautiful portrait of this little kestral, Leslie!! Beautiful light, comp and DoF!! #1679613Thomas L Willis February 14, 2017
Magical feather detail. Excellent image, Leslie. #11562632Joanna Kovalcsik February 14, 2017
Oh my goodness, what a precious little bird! Leslie, you have captured the feather detail so well. This is a "wow!" #11562670Shirley D. Freeman February 14, 2017
Absolutely gorgeous, Leslie, but I have to ask, how does he let you get in so close??? I have the American Kestrel here as well, and my best shot has been through the window, when he didn't know I was in the area! Wonderful detail in the feathers. They are beautiful, but have always been skittish when I have had a photo opportunity, so you were really blessed with this close up! <>< #11562696Nancy L. Green February 14, 2017
I see another winner here Leslie, the DEF is AMAZING!! <>< #11562702Lindley Johnson February 14, 2017
An excellent image of this beautiful bird, Leslie. Wonderful detail and DOF. #11562707John Connolly February 14, 2017
Awesome light, color and detail Leslie!Chuck Green February 14, 2017
Exquisite image, Leslie! <>< #11562725Leslie McLain February 14, 2017
This is a captive kestrel that lives in a rehab facility as he can no longer live in the wild. #11562783Shirley D. Freeman February 15, 2017
So sad to hear. I was kind of afraid of that, but was hoping that he was in the wild, and you had figured out some way that you were able to get a tad closer to these beautiful falcons, and may be even willing to share. It is an excellent capture, and hopefully this photo can even be used to make people aware of their needs and habitat. Thanks for providing that info. <>< #11562842Anita Bower April 02, 2017
Wow! Gorgeous portrait. #11578732Janet Daniel April 30, 2017
An excellent close up of this beautiful bird, Leslie! #11589809Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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