Kestrel & Peregrine

[Mitcon]

Sorry folks but yes it's more raptors, as always lol. A small female Kestrel and a tiercel Peregrin having some lunch.
http://www.mitconphotographics.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/W_30d_010994.jpg
http://www.mitconphotographics.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/W_30d_011772.jpg

[busbyea]

Man...How I wish for some of these shots...More great work.

[PhotosGuy]

Nice shots!

[cfcRebel]

********jaw dropped******* #1 is just.......just OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD!
Hoooooh....finally able to grab a breath now.

[brettrobsonphotography]

I simply adore the first photo, would look lovely framed, deep wood border ...excellent work

[Anthony J Howe]

The first shot is beautifully composed with the birds pose being in the perfect position. Good background and nice texture on the dead tree with nice details and colour on the bird. This image would easily sell.
Also good shot of the Peregrine, nice ones Mitcon, well done.

[Airedale1]

That first capture is superb and the 2nd ain't too shabby either. Great captures.

[Sindri Skulason]

Wow...that first shot is simply breathtakingly beautiful. Absolutely perfect. Great shots as always Wayne. Amazing work. :-)

[Epluim]

I, too, like the first shot a lot. Very nice work!

[GyRob]

BOTH a nice catch but that first one is really something else love it.
Rob.

[dewmuw]

I'm running out of things to say about your shots - stunning, superb, etc etc. Could you post your exif?

[kr88]

Raptors. I can never get enough of Raptors..:) The first shot is very nicly done. Love the clarity and the OOF background. Everything works, exposure, focus, great looking raptor. Great job with this set.

[IanC_UK]

Lovely shots, both of them, first is a definite print and frame job !

Only thing that bothers me, and its a bit petty i admit, lol is the fact they look joined in the middle ! lol needs a small gap between the 2 pics ;)

[condyk]

the Kestrel is probably my very favourite bird and you have captured exactly why. A beautiful looking bird and a perfect piece of avian design too ;-)

[Alan B]

Cracking shots :D

#1 is really nice

[dazzlebea]

You can post all the raptors you want, nothing to be sorry about :)

I am absolutely in awe, the kestrel photo is so beautiful. Her eye is so shiny, she is gorgeous, the bg is simply perfect (it adds a hint of color) and the tree adds texture.
Very well done!

[Phreddie]

Why apologise for these two beautiful shots. Number one is outstanding, in every way!

[Sharpy]

What an amazing image that first one is Mitcon, a real treat for us - the second one aint half bad either. Beautifully captured pictures, you must be running out of wall space by now, if you do let me know, I've got plenty;)
Regards Alan.

[Blackburnian]

#1 is a stunner!

Wish my name were on it!

Well Done.

[Reyno]

Excellent captures Mitcon.

[Keith R]

The pere is great, but that kestrel is something else, Kevin!

[98photo]

Excellent shots! The first one makes it look like she is contemplating trying to attack you for lunch!! ;)

[tupe]

Great raptor shots, as always, Wayne. The bokeh on grass in the second shot is really nice, and that first image is spectacular.

[Mitcon]

As always I'm glad everyone enjoys the images and the kind remarks are always welcome lol. Many thanks for those.

Exif for those that wanted it is as follows.

Peregrine image
500mm @ f10, shutter 1/800, ISO1600

Kestrel Image
500mm @ f8, shutter 1/500, ISO 1600

Both taken on the 30D with Bigma using AF

[justin carpenter]

I saw there was a lot of posts in this thread so I had to see what it was all about...then my draw dropped. Great shots number one is a cracking good shot.

[Ferco]

omg this is simply unbelievable!!! i cannot believe you are apolagising for these!!! lol

[bromm]

Wayne, you are quickly becoming my Idol :). I love raptors and would freak if I nabbed a shot that came close to any of yours. Between you and Sindri you could be a promotional duo for the bigma. Thanks for sharing Wayne.

[Gary Fairhead]

Its all been said.....wonderful shots with the first one being special.

[T.D.]

#1 is AWESOME! Amazingly crisp.

Very well done.

[catsith]

i'm so envious!! what a gorgeous shot no1 is!