In one of the all too brief flashes of sunshine at the Hawk Conservancy today, I managed to snap this Male Kestrel.
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These are beautiful birds I see them over the field where we fly our model planes. -
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Unfortunately, with the Barn Owl, they are in decline. Coincidentally, those are the only two British raptors that can genuinely hover.
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This is good Colin, really like the eye glint you have caught
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That's a beautiful shot - and I love Kestrels.=========================================
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I knew that the Kestrel could hover but didn't know the Barn Owl could, thanks for the information you learn a lot more than how to take photos on this forum.Originally posted by colin C View PostComment
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Very nice, clean shot Colin.Ron
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Hello LesOriginally posted by Les McLean View Post
Off the cuff I would have said 1/1600 sec @ f8, with ISO to suit, but on checking the EXIF data, I actually used 1,2000 sec @ f5.6 IS0 800. This explains why I haven't got quite as much wing blur at the wingtips as I would have liked. The sun was in and out all morning and although I was on Manual, metered off the grass, I was flicking the controls up and down as the light changed. Although it was still the correct exposure, I veared away from my preferred settings.
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A beauty Colin, lovely wing shape and great eye.Regards
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Hi Colin;
I think that's one of the best BIF shots I've seen of a Kestrel for atmosphere & 'feel'... The fact that he's right on the cloud line as well is the topper...
Well done...I actively encourage constructive comment & critique of any image I post!
Feel free to edit & re-post as you see fit - but please - tell me what you have done to 'improve' the shot!
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