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My first American Kestrel

Discussion in 'Birds' started by yifeng, Apr 18, 2007.

  1. yifeng

    yifeng

    730
    Jan 23, 2007
    IL
    Had a lucky day last Sat at Bashakill wetlands, NY. A kestrel was very friendly at me and let me took a few shots on him/her. All handhelds using D200 / 300mm F4 / TC 1.4. Thanking for looking.

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    yifeng, Apr 18, 2007
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  2. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Very nice set Yi, especially the landing shot. I've seem some of these guys, but never gotten close enough for a decent shot. Well done. :smile:
     
    Flew, Apr 18, 2007
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  3. snugelbune

    snugelbune

    313
    Mar 15, 2006
    NYC suburbs
    Yi,

    I'm glad you posted these here...maybe she'll turn up again on Saturday? I hope!! Great shots, and I agree with Frank, the landing shot is phenomenal!
     
    snugelbune, Apr 18, 2007
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  4. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Wow neat shots of a difficult bird to get
     
    Gale, Apr 18, 2007
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  5. cajun angel

    cajun angel

    19,898
    Feb 6, 2006
    TX originally from Louisiana
    WOW! Talk about BEAUTIFUL! I never seem to have my camera handy when I do manage to spot one of these! Wonderful captures!
     
    cajun angel, Apr 18, 2007
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  6. Louis Champan

    Louis Champan Subscribing Member

    18,123
    Jul 13, 2005
    Newcastle, Washington
    Super captures Yi. The last shot is very nice.

    Louie
     
    Louis Champan, Apr 18, 2007
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  7. Jeff Lee

    Jeff Lee

    9,081
    May 16, 2006
    Oregon
    Nice image of a very fast and flighty bird.
     
    Jeff Lee, Apr 18, 2007
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  8. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,633
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Real nice series, Yi. What a great looking bird.
     
    eng45ine, Apr 18, 2007
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  9. yifeng

    yifeng

    730
    Jan 23, 2007
    IL
    Thank you all, everybody!

    Hi Michelle,

    Sure wish we could see her again on Sat. Talk to you soon ...
     
    yifeng, Apr 18, 2007
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  10. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    a beautifulbird! great job on the handholding as well
     
    dmwphoto, Apr 18, 2007
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  11. jryoung1947

    jryoung1947

    1,456
    Nov 17, 2006
    Lakeland FL
    Very, very nice they are splendid. I've tried several times but they are hard for me to capture.
     
    jryoung1947, Apr 18, 2007
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  12. yifeng

    yifeng

    730
    Jan 23, 2007
    IL
    Dave, John, thanks!
     
    yifeng, Apr 18, 2007
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