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Nankeen Kestrel


Nankeen Kestrel
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1842 W: 109 N: 4255] (14115)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 70-300 DG Macro, Digital ISO-400, Matin 58mm UV
Exposure: f/8, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-22 3:01
Viewed: 182
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Nankeen Kestrel (Falco cenchroides) is the common bird of prey found in Australia, inhabiting all forms of habitat except rainforest and dense wet sclerophyll forest. Like all kestrels, they hunt primarily by hovering stationary above a potential prey item, most usually facing into the wind, then dropping straight down to catch the prey with its talons. Principal prey items include small rodents, lizards and grasshoppers.
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Hi Chris
A beautiful capture of the bird in flight...Excellent color and POV...TFS
Jim

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-22 8:46]

Hi Chris,wonderful capture,impressive sharpness (and isn't easy..ehehe) in a fantastic blue sky,the contrast between the bird and the dark blue is very very impressive.My best compliments,this is class! Have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5669] (18533)
  • [2009-10-22 9:57]

Hi Chris.
Wonderful in-flight picture. Your POV and wingspread of the bird as well as turning of your head and glance are wonderful. I also like great composition of the shot and very impressive deep blue sky as a BG. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-10-22 21:43]

Hello Chris,
An almost well-composed faultless in-flight of a Nankeen Kestrel. The lighting and POV against a clear blue sky add to the excellent technical qualities.
Thanks for this fine reminder of a species that became familar but not well photographed during our visit to NSW and Qsld.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

Ciao Chris, great focus on wonderful flying bird, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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