Kestrel

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Comment by hilda murray on February 2, 2013 at 2:44am

lovely bird,stunning capture

Comment by Joe Bradley on February 1, 2013 at 11:14pm

This is a fantastic shot Paul. Great focus and details. Your bird shots are superb.

Comment by paul allen sawford on February 1, 2013 at 9:49pm

Hi Eva, Thank you for your kind comment. I think your right about the comp. I have cropped it now as a portrait and it is a lot better :- )

Comment by paul allen sawford on February 1, 2013 at 9:47pm

Thank you everyone for your comments and favs. Paul, in each of the parks that I visit. There are Kestrels in each and they tend to have their favourite perches and areas. The thing that I have noticed and that seems to get me close to them is this. All animals have more of a sense of being stared at than humans. Once you spot them, be aware that they already know you are there. never walk directly toward them and only look directly at them when you are going to take the image. Above all, respect their space.

Comment by EVA.CANTRELL on February 1, 2013 at 6:57pm

OMG this is a top shot  so lovely  for me i would have cropped off the left hand side of the light a little less  so the bird was more important but that is just me  still a fantastic image

Comment by Jerry Olschki on February 1, 2013 at 12:24pm

Amazing image!  The crisp detail and beautiful Kestrel are stunning.

Comment by Iris Lott on February 1, 2013 at 10:44am

This is a beautiful capture and bird.

Comment by Morgan Smith on February 1, 2013 at 9:38am

Love the focus and intensity

Comment by Paul Easton on February 1, 2013 at 5:52am

excellent shot. wish i could get this close to one