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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

very nice Joshua

Dec 13, 2020 at 08:04 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Really like 3

Dec 13, 2020 at 09:18 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Stunning set. Gorgeous light and tones.

Birdie

Dec 13, 2020 at 10:08 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Nice series Josh, I can see what you mean on image 7 and 9. 200-600 bare would have been just enough!

Dec 14, 2020 at 10:04 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Very nice set! Were you tempted to clone out the branch in the last two photos?

Dec 14, 2020 at 10:18 AM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Sweet light indeed! Love the take-off sequence!

Dec 14, 2020 at 03:33 PM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

quytran1970 wrote:
Amazing

Thank you very much!

Dave_E wrote:
Beautiful Joshua. That wonderful light on a beautiful bird. These are really great.

Dave

Dave, I really appreciate your kind words and I am glad you like the images.

surgemaster wrote:
Beauties, Joshua. The Bokeh still isn't bad in the shorter focal length. I see why you prefer the 1st perch. Good planning.
Rex

Thank you very much, Rex! Yes, the bokeh is still fine due to the focal length and significant distance to the background.

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Just to add a little more to the American kestrel story. The eyesight of the kestrel is truly superb. While perching on the top of her main tree, she spotted the movement of an insect some 100 yards away. She took off and flew straight to the spot. I tracked her and caught her in a burst of 4-5 images. She flew at angle but pretty much towards me and I missed her claws as she came down in the last image. But she missed the prey and took off claw-handed after that. Her flying speed is extremely fast and that’s my excuse for missing the last image


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#12 - Pouncing American Kestrel

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Dec 14, 2020 at 08:32 PM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Really nice images Joshua!
Bob

Dec 14, 2020 at 08:38 PM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

This is quite a series Joshua.....bravo!!
Eric

Dec 14, 2020 at 08:45 PM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

kmunroe wrote:
very nice Joshua

Thank you very much, Kenny!

Redwing24 wrote:
Really like 3

Thank you very much, Redwing24!

birdied wrote:
Stunning set. Gorgeous light and tones.

Birdie

Your kind words are greatly appreciated, Birdie!

Dec 15, 2020 at 08:49 AM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Great set of images Joshua! Really enjoyed viewing these!

Greg

Dec 15, 2020 at 09:54 AM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

juankgigo wrote:
Nice series Josh, I can see what you mean on image 7 and 9. 200-600 bare would have been just enough!

Thank you very much, Juan! Yes, in hindsight it would have been and I know I am too greedy for pixel real estate

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OSP2017 wrote:
Very nice set! Were you tempted to clone out the branch in the last two photos?

Thank you very much, OSP2017! I did remove some branches already in the first of the last 2 images.

bobbytan wrote:
Sweet light indeed! Love the take-off sequence!

Thank you very much, Bobby!

Dec 16, 2020 at 08:13 AM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

incredible clarity

#7 is my fav

Dec 16, 2020 at 09:46 AM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Bobg657 wrote:
Really nice images Joshua!
Bob

Thank you very much, Bob!

eyelaser wrote:
This is quite a series Joshua.....bravo!!
Eric

I really appreciate your kind words, Eric!

gregfountain wrote:
Great set of images Joshua! Really enjoyed viewing these!

Greg

Thank you very much, Greg! I am glad you enjoyed the images.

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Up to this point, I have been to the site for 4 times. The female American kestrel did put up a show. Here are a few more to round up the story then.

Of course, she didn't go to my favorite perch that yields that smooth bokeh that often but here she was and with a prey at that. This is some kind preview of what I am thinking of posting on a later date

. The other two images show the kestrel in flight.


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#14 - Enjoying her meal at my preferred perch


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Dec 16, 2020 at 06:32 PM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

RandyR wrote:
incredible clarity

#7 is my fav

Thank you very much, Randy!

Dec 17, 2020 at 10:37 AM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

A splendid series Joshua.

Dec 19, 2020 at 04:36 PM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Ted ellis wrote:
A splendid series Joshua.

Thank you very much, Ted!

Dec 19, 2020 at 05:09 PM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Joshua,
These are amazing ! I really enjoy observing and photographing these particular birds. #1 and #6 are my favorites.

May I ask where these were taken ?

Thanks so much for sharing,

Bryan

Dec 24, 2020 at 06:09 PM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Bryan Crowe wrote:
Joshua,
These are amazing ! I really enjoy observing and photographing these particular birds. #1 and #6 are my favorites.

May I ask where these were taken ?

Thanks so much for sharing,

Bryan

Bryan, thank you very much! I am glad you like the images.

I asked you via PM a few weeks ago whether you wanted to join me to shoot some kestrel actions. But you couldn’t make it. I am thinking of going back there before too long. Please let me know via PM if you are interested.

Dec 25, 2020 at 11:26 AM

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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · When the sun was low at the end of the day

Great shots. First one is my favorite.
Phil

Dec 25, 2020 at 06:37 PM

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