An American Kestrel
A pretty kestrel posing on a fence post3 total reviews
Comment from avmurray
Even if it is impossible the judge the size of the bird from this photo, it sort of looks small and it is also incredibly cute. Looking almost shy in this photo, and posing for you in such a lovely way. The background is perfectly blurred for the bird to stand out in the most excellent way.
Your photo is sharp and it is clear and well defined details to be seen both in the feathers, the head and the feet. The exposure is perfect.
The format you have cropped the photo into works so well, and the bird has got a very good placement off to the right. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo Allan, and with an excellent DOF. I wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
Even if it is impossible the judge the size of the bird from this photo, it sort of looks small and it is also incredibly cute. Looking almost shy in this photo, and posing for you in such a lovely way. The background is perfectly blurred for the bird to stand out in the most excellent way.
Your photo is sharp and it is clear and well defined details to be seen both in the feathers, the head and the feet. The exposure is perfect.
The format you have cropped the photo into works so well, and the bird has got a very good placement off to the right. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo Allan, and with an excellent DOF. I wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks so much for the great review. This falcon is really small, about the size of a cockatoo parrot. They are dealy on mice and insects. Thanks for stopping by.
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You are more than welcome Allan.
Comment from alaskapat
Very well photographed ! This is a beautiful bird, I have always liked the eyes of the kestrel , I like it's pose on the wood post , slightly turned , nice detail is easily seen in the feathers , face and beak, beautiful eye! This is well focused, the image is clear to view, exposure is spot on, colors and tones are natural, background is clear and pushes your subject forward offering a clear undistracted view! This is beautiful work! Very well presented! Best wishes to you in the contest!
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
Very well photographed ! This is a beautiful bird, I have always liked the eyes of the kestrel , I like it's pose on the wood post , slightly turned , nice detail is easily seen in the feathers , face and beak, beautiful eye! This is well focused, the image is clear to view, exposure is spot on, colors and tones are natural, background is clear and pushes your subject forward offering a clear undistracted view! This is beautiful work! Very well presented! Best wishes to you in the contest!
Comment Written 19-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks Pat for your more than generous comments on this image, I greatly appreciate it.
I am guessing we had a colder fall than Alaska, been unusual.
Comment from Bruceiorio
Good presentation with good composition.
Great lighting.
Good close up on the bird.
Good nature capture.
Good sharp focus.
Nice perspective.
Nice details and textures.
Very good angle of view.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
Good presentation with good composition.
Great lighting.
Good close up on the bird.
Good nature capture.
Good sharp focus.
Nice perspective.
Nice details and textures.
Very good angle of view.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2018
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Thanks for your comments Bruce, appreciated.