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American Kestrel - White Morph


American Kestrel - White Morph
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
Genre: Animals
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-08-07
Catégories: Birds
Appareil photographique: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposition: f/7.1, 1/2000 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2009-02-07 12:39
Vue: 849
Points: 14
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
American Kestrel White Morph
Falco sparverius Order FALCONIFORMES - Family FALCONIDAE

From last summer holiday in Cuba.
This picture was taken with the help of Paulino Lopez Delgado, a very professional and knowledgeable bird-watching guide from Cayo Coco.

Perhaps the most colorful raptor in the world, the American Kestrel is the most common falcon in North America. It is found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and in towns as well as wild lands.

Description
Small hawk.
Rufous back and tail.
Two dark mustache marks on face.

Size: 22-31 cm (9-12 in)
Wingspan: 51-61 cm (20-24 in)
Weight: 80-165 g (2.82-5.82 ounces)
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Hello Mario,
Very beautiful Kestrel. Superb posture.
Well composed. Very colorful bird of prey.
Thanks for sharing.
Annick

hello Mario

a excellent close-up photography of this American Kestrel
shot with fine frontal POV, beautiful luminosity, great sharpness
and details and even in the eyes, and superb eye-contact, TFS

Asbed

Hello Mario!

Great shot! Excellent sharpness, absolutely amazing quality!

Regards
Jacek

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-02-08 0:55]

Hello Mario
Excellent capture with wonderful colors, good details, good light too.
Regards.
Razvan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2383 W: 94 N: 5492] (17498)
  • [2009-02-08 1:41]

Hello Mario,
Beautiful close photo of this Kestrel in a great pose. Very sharp and in beautiful light and colours. The claws are very impressive.
Regards,
Peter

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 51 N: 519] (2238)
  • [2009-02-08 5:36]

Hello Mario,
beautiful bird, nice pose captured!
great details!
TFS
Dejan

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 501 W: 20 N: 1380] (4825)
  • [2009-02-28 19:47]

Outstanding image Mario,
The composition and detail are superb!! Those colors are gorgeous and the exposure is right on the money!! Great Job!!!
Ron

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