American Kestral
Uploaded: June 03, 2012
I photographed this beauty while attending an Earth Day Celibration. A raptor rescue group was there with several beautiful raptors that have been found injured. The birds on display were too badly injured to be returned to the willd.
F5, 1/450, ISO 1000, Lense Canon EF 70-300mm, Focal 300mm
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Dennis Gay June 03, 2012
G'day ARTHUR!You have certainly nailed this one mate.
What a delightful raptor study with its fine detail, excellent exposure/processing and very good eye.
GB
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Arthur Bohlmann June 03, 2012
Thanks Dennis, they are beautiful animals when you get to see them up close #10166662Michelle Alton June 03, 2012
A wonderful opportunity to see the little and gorgeous kestrel up close. I have never been so blessed. Gorgeous work, Arthur. #10166669Liz blahh June 03, 2012
I love Kestrels, beautiful capture! #10166677David Resnikoff June 03, 2012
Beautiful Capture.I like the color version.
The details and the DOF is outstanding
David R
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Arthur Bohlmann June 03, 2012
Thanks for the positive comments everyone #10166821Carla Capra Anderson June 07, 2012
Fantastic, Outstanding, Wonderful....Love it! #10171677Arthur Bohlmann June 07, 2012
Thanks Carla. #10171691Monnie Ryan June 21, 2012
Fabulous work, Arthur! #10193772Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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