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American Kestrel 3


American Kestrel 3
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Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 160 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/3000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-20 14:23
Viewed: 714
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Done on the shore of Lake Ontario - Toronto

American Kestrel
Falco sparverius Order FALCONIFORMES - Family FALCONIDAE

Perhaps the most colorful raptor in the world, the American Kestrel is the most common falcon in North America. It is found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and in towns as well as wild lands.

Description
Small hawk.
Rufous back and tail.
Two dark mustache marks on face.

Size: 22-31 cm (9-12 in)
Wingspan: 51-61 cm (20-24 in)
Weight: 80-165 g (2.82-5.82 ounces)
(from "All About Birds")

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1365 W: 56 N: 4667] (16040)
  • [2009-02-20 14:28]

Hello Mario,
Very good in-flight capture of American Kestrel. This is pretty sharp, caught in a fine wing position and composed nicely against a blue sky with excellent lighting.
Thanks for sharing this fine image,
Best regards Siggi

hello Mario

what a excellent close-up in-flight photography
of the American Kestrel, shot with a fine POV and framing,
beautiful luminosity, excellent sharpness and details,
the catch-light render the photo always more beautiful,
the position of his wings and tail show us the speed of his flight,

TFS

Asbed

  • Great 
  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2009-02-21 0:59]

merhaba Mario
good capture of this cute kestrel with in-flight pose
i like composition, POV and lighting
TFS
regards
izler

  • Great 
  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2009-02-21 6:48]

Hi Mario,

Maybe a big crop or a bit oversharpened how it is seen on my screen,the colors are indeed very nice and the inflight is well freezed,thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend

Paul

nice action capture
good detail of the eye
jc

  • Great 
  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 932 W: 0 N: 1984] (8901)
  • [2009-02-21 15:57]

Hi Mario
Excellent in flight presentation.Excellent POV and pose.another razor sharp image with excellent detail.
TFS Michel

Hello Mario,
WOW! fantastic in flight capture of this wonderful american kestrel, amazing vivid colors, excellent sharpness and beautiful blue sky.
Angela

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