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Lesser Kestrel


Lesser Kestrel
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Copyright: Akif Aykurt (Raptorman) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 566 W: 12 N: 696] (7171)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 300 4.0L
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-24 5:53
Viewed: 457
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lesser Kestrels ( Falco naumanni ) Tr : Küçük Kerkenez . Breeding falcon species for Turkey , also winters at S and SE Anatolia in few numbers .
At 22 March , they came to breeding grounds.
Lesser Kestrels are listed in " VU A2bce + 3bce " Category for IUCN . ( Thanks to Rousettus ) .

rousettus, Argus, NinaM, Proframe, vanderschelden, rcrick, kaytan has marked this note useful
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2492 W: 132 N: 7090] (22145)
  • [2008-03-24 6:05]

Hello Akif,
Superb sharp capture of a female Lesser Kestrel against a fine blue sky. The pose and POV are great and show most of the features.
Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Ivan

bu yıl tekrar gelişlerini öğrenmek güzel. geçen hafta görememiştik. güzel çekim olmuş. eline sağlık. selamlar.
not: IUCN kırmızı liste çalışmalarına katılan bir uzman olarak; hem CR, hem VU hem de EX kategorilerinin birlikte kullanılması bir şaka olarak sınıflandırılabilir:))
sanırım IUCN kategorisi için VU A2bce+3bce şeklinde düzeltmekte yarar var.

Hi Ahif,

Excellent capture.Beautiful photo with good details.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2008-03-24 7:07]

Hello Akif,
this is a fabulous shot with very sharp details.
Very well composed with a wonderful light that brings out a lot of detail.

TFS..Sky

Bir kuş fotoğrafı ancak bu kadar net ancak bu kadar mükemmel çekilebilir.Çok çok beğendim.Eline sağlık.

Hi Akif,

Another excellent shot with great composition, colours and sharpnes.

Thanks for sharing

Pekka

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 544 W: 0 N: 1338] (4443)
  • [2008-03-24 8:26]

Stunning picture, Akif, I am breathless over the sharpness, the light and the colours. The composition is simple and efficient and the bird is fantastic. I wouldn't see it better with my own eyes. Thank you so much,

Francine

Hi Akif,

Very beautiful image of the Kestrel.
Love the pose of the bird and viewing angle very much.
Excellent composition, sharpness and exposure due to wich the feather details are greatly visible.
Wonderful warm color tones in the feathers and contrast between the bird and the blue sky.
A real joy to look at. TFS!!!

Best regards, Harry

  • Great 
  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 0 N: 926] (7969)
  • [2008-03-24 8:53]

Hi Akif,

This is a great capture. Very sharp and good lighting. The blue sky as background fits well.
TFS.
regards,
Zeno.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1684 W: 8 N: 4321] (14053)
  • [2008-03-24 10:02]

Hi Akif,

This Lesser Kestrel is just wonderful! I love that face and plummage. Beautiful colors and razor sharp details. Fantastic composition on the diagonal rope with the blue sky behind him.

Jane

A fine and highly detailed capture from a low POV against a flattering blue sky Akif, the Kestrel looks like a wire-walker ready to perform some acrobatic movements!
Mehmet

Hello Akif,
The perch is unnatural, nevertheless a beautiful image.
TFS
Annick

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1468 W: 18 N: 2961] (10860)
  • [2008-03-24 12:49]

Beautiful shot! Wonderful pin sharp details, lovely pose and perfect exposure. You have caught this lovely bird perfectly

TFS

Karan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1109 W: 59 N: 2247] (7449)
  • [2008-03-24 13:37]

Hello Akif,
Superb photo in perfect clear colours and with excellent sharpness. Composition and POV are fantastic.
Regards,
Peter

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2008-03-24 23:27]

Hello, Akif.
This is a gorgeous kestrel.
They are such beautiful birds, and you certainly captured this one in all his glory. Fantastic light and colors. Perfect exposure and focus.
An outstanding POV... Really really nice!
TFS. ; )

Hello Akif,
Congratulations on a stunning image, amazing detail, simply beautiful colours, and perfect blue sky, well framed and composed really nice work all the best Cheers Rick :)

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2305 W: 59 N: 3685] (11810)
  • [2008-03-25 3:39]

Merhaba Akif,
Hosgelmisler :o)
Guzel fotograf. Tebrikler
selamlar

sevgili Akif hocam,harika gözüküyor birde beraber gideriz
sevimlilerin yanına umarım, ellerine sağlık selamlar

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