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LazyPhotographer
4th of February 2005 (Fri), 22:46
Cibola NWR, AZ

Finally! A pretty little Kestrel. There's plenty at Cibola and nestboxes everywhere.

Backasswards View ;-)
http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_migration_011605/IT5G5654a_kestrel.jpg

Regular View
http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_migration_011605/IT5G5628a_kestrel.jpg

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/lazypics_migration_011605/IT5G5634a_kestrel.jpg

Canon 1D MarkII, 100-400L IS

New pics on my website are found here: Newest Additions (http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=lazypics_new)
robertwgross
4th of February 2005 (Fri), 23:02
It appears to be an adult female.

---Bob Gross---
CyberDyneSystems
4th of February 2005 (Fri), 23:36
Beautifull,.

Great shots :)
I never have had a shot where the little tike was large enough in the frame to bother keeping.
robertwgross
5th of February 2005 (Sat), 00:11
A month or so ago, I got a full-frame head shot of a kestrel. It was with about 650mm at about 10 feet. I couldn't understand why it let me get so close before it flew off. When I examined the image in detail, I noticed some green pond scum around its little beak. Then I guessed that it had just eaten some scummy frog, and its belly was too full for it to fly anymore than it had to.

But at least I got the shot.

---Bob Gross---
Maz
5th of February 2005 (Sat), 02:37
Nice photos Lazy. I have them all around my house in the summer but no keepers yet.

Thanks for sharing.

Maz
http://www.homesteadsforsale.com
RockOne
5th of February 2005 (Sat), 03:02
Wow. Nice shots. Looks like its keeping an eye on you.
TammieO
5th of February 2005 (Sat), 16:23
She's a beauty! Nice and sharp...can see just how sharp that beak is.
HJMinard
5th of February 2005 (Sat), 18:09
Beautiful! Kestrel's are one of my favorite wild critters ... thanks for sharing!
MegaTrixel
5th of February 2005 (Sat), 19:38
#2 is my favorite! Wow, such detail in your shots! Nice "catch light" in the eyes.
LazyPhotographer
6th of February 2005 (Sun), 17:58
Thanks everyone!
Scottes
6th of February 2005 (Sun), 18:00
Hey sweet! I missed this one I guess - glad I didn't miss it completely.

I think that first shot has surpassed The Master of butt shots. Full butt and full head...
scurvydog
6th of February 2005 (Sun), 18:43
What great shots! I like #2 best.
zach
6th of February 2005 (Sun), 18:50
Lazy, very nice shots.

Just curious, at what distance did you shoot from the bird?
ssim
6th of February 2005 (Sun), 19:18
Way cool shots.
cesstrelle
7th of February 2005 (Mon), 08:43
My favorite bird, too. Awesome shots!
dewmuw
7th of February 2005 (Mon), 08:45
Fantastic - what great inquisitiveness you captured there. The detail is spot on.
Bruce Hamilton
7th of February 2005 (Mon), 09:28
I think that first shot has surpassed The Master of butt shots.

I thought that as well... Move over, Ian. :lol:
marie
7th of February 2005 (Mon), 09:56
they are beautiful shots