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American Kestral

© Leslie McLain

American Kestral

Uploaded: February 14, 2017 04:21:22 | Entered: February 14, 2017 04:21:22

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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

Comments

Teresa Burnett level-classic February 14, 2017

Beautiful portrait of this little kestral, Leslie!! Beautiful light, comp and DoF!! #1679613

Thomas L Willis February 14, 2017

Magical feather detail. Excellent image, Leslie. #11562632

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic February 14, 2017

Oh my goodness, what a precious little bird! Leslie, you have captured the feather detail so well. This is a "wow!" #11562670

Shirley 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! <>< #11562696

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 14, 2017

I see another winner here Leslie, the DEF is AMAZING!! <>< #11562702

Lindley Johnson level-classic February 14, 2017

An excellent image of this beautiful bird, Leslie. Wonderful detail and DOF. #11562707

John Connolly February 14, 2017

Awesome light, color and detail Leslie!
What a magnificent bird and wildlife image! This has to be a winner! #11562713

Chuck Green level-classic February 14, 2017

Exquisite image, Leslie! <>< #11562725

Leslie McLain level-classic February 14, 2017

This is a captive kestrel that lives in a rehab facility as he can no longer live in the wild. #11562783

Shirley 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. <>< #11562842

Anita Bower April 02, 2017

Wow! Gorgeous portrait. #11578732

Janet Daniel April 30, 2017

An excellent close up of this beautiful bird, Leslie! #11589809

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