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fotabug | all galleries >> Past PAD Galleries >> Photo-A-Day - 2016 > A Favorite Bird, the Kestrel
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24-OCT-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

A Favorite Bird, the Kestrel

I was fortunate to see a Kestrel today. It wasn't a good day for pictures, raining with dark clouds. I had a real challenge getting a properly exposed image, even though I tried to compensate for it. This was my best effort. I hope to get a great shot next time!

Once again, it reminds me of a song, “Put on a happy face” (from the musical “Bye Bye Birdie”)
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Gray skies are gonna clear up
Put on a happy face
Brush off the clouds and cheer up
Put on a happy face

Nikon NIKON D500,Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1/1250s f/9.0 at 300.0mm iso1000 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Ruth Voorhis27-Oct-2016 02:56
Very nicely shot despite the light, Vern.
Paul Milholland26-Oct-2016 01:26
I think these guys are the cutest of the predatory birds.
Steve Thuman25-Oct-2016 23:46
Hey, when did you get a D500?
janescottcumming25-Oct-2016 23:09
Always surprises me how little theses guys are. Nice catch!
Tom Munson25-Oct-2016 23:01
Terrific image of this hard to photograph bird.
Kuriacose Joseph25-Oct-2016 20:25
Great picture under the challenging conditions.
Martin Lamoon25-Oct-2016 16:50
A fine capture of the Kestrel.
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Walter Otto Koenig25-Oct-2016 15:57
Nice perspective. Beautiful markings. "V"
Helen Betts25-Oct-2016 15:54
Very simple but very striking! V.
Nora van Beek25-Oct-2016 13:54
You captured a great image despite the challenging conditions. Excellent work! V
Hank Vander Velde25-Oct-2016 12:57
Nice sharp shot Vern.
Larry 25-Oct-2016 12:45
Very well done, Vern!
John Shen Photography25-Oct-2016 06:48
Super catch & capture of this beauty! :)
Bryan Murahashi25-Oct-2016 04:38
Indeed, Nice capture of this colorful raptor.
Laura Milholland25-Oct-2016 03:56
Sweet bird and quite a fine shot, Vern. They are amazing creatures.
joseantonio25-Oct-2016 03:55
very nice work with that difficult light.V.
Bea.25-Oct-2016 03:15
Looks good to me, not an easy shot, but you got the shot.
Jack Hoying25-Oct-2016 02:58
I saw one today also, but I was going 50mph in my van and he wasn't sitting still for anyone!
laine25-Oct-2016 02:37
They are very pretty birds and this is a great capture of it
Ed Ruttledge 25-Oct-2016 02:21
You did an admirable job looking into the light. Good job!
Bob Davis25-Oct-2016 02:02
nice image Vern
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