KCollett wrote:
Nice image Kirk! Always neat to see ferocious raptors eating little bugs.

Thanks Ken, I guess times are tough for everybody.

Kirk

Oldraven wrote:
What a shot! What a background! (Plus, I learned that Kestrels eat caterpillars). All around winner here.

Many, many thanks Gordon... so glad you enjoyed it.

Kirk

beautiful settings Kirk. Glad to see he is still around. Unfortunately, he didn't make an appearance for me on Sunday morning.

Tim Kuhn wrote:
That's it, I quit! Who wants my gear ?? I'm done Kruk, you killed me softly with your shot, killing me softly......




Wow Kirk, I am soooooooo jealous. Uber, super, over the top, creds to you for this one. Wow!



Now navigating to Alaskaair web site

Tim



You crack me up buddy.

I was in the right place at the right time... something you're very, very good at too.
Really appreciate the uber good words... it sure is nice when everything comes together like this.

Just let me know your flight number, I'll meet you at the gate.

Kruk

codroy wrote:
Lovely...lovely backdrop as well

Really appreciate the nice words... thank you.

Kirk

Beautiful capture, Kirk The pleasantly smooth bg enhances the detail. Excellent job
Socrate

kmunroe wrote:
very nice Kirk .. i like the BG also

Thanks a bunch Ken. I had several other good shots but scraped them because of an uninteresting BG.

Kirk

trenchmonkey wrote:
One of the nicer 68,367th D300 shots I've seen, Kirkster Mr Zoom would be proud.

Wow Will, really appreciate the good words man.

Kirk

eyelaser wrote:
Just perfect!
Eric

Thanks Eric! Right place at the right time.

Kirk

birdied wrote:
Magnificent!!!!

Birdie

Thanks so much Birdie, very kind.

Kirk

Kirk,

Cool! I've never even seen one of these guys!

Wes N.

Thomas Sanders wrote:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man
Magnificent image Kirk in every respect! BG to die for, smokin detail and color on subject AND prey!!..........Awwwwwwwwwwwwwesome buddy

Tom

Humble thanks Tom... It sure is nice when we prepare for an opportunity and it works out as planned... love when that happens.
Thanks again buddy.

Kirk

Howard Kearley wrote:
thats a beauty!

Howard

Thanks so much Howard.

Kirk

Rob Tillyer wrote:
Super shot Kirk, BIF killer with it's prey.

Rob

Most appreciated Rob. Not much prey, but I'll take it.

Kirk

marklankton wrote:
Great capture on this beautiful (and very tough to catch) little raptor. You really nailed it.
Mark

Really appreciate the good words Mark, thank you.

Kirk

Well things must have been scarce to come away with only a 'dangler' of a worm

That that is a beauty to see IF Kirk and you got it good buddy, congrats on your fine image!

Karl

Great image Kirk with lovely eye contact, action and comp!
Martin

Well done Kirk!!

Phoo

Amazing shot from your 300's again Kirk. Great one.
Dan

Killer image Kirk, love everything about it