Though we have observed and photographed many birds in the wilderness over the years, the Common Kestrel still remains our favorite model. And Hesserghatta remains our favorite studio to photograph this beautiful bird of prey.
Here are some images of a couple of Common Kestrels from our recent visit to Hesserghatta. You can see more frame filling compositions of the Common Kestrel Male here and that of the Female in this post.
All images have been taken with our trusted D300, 300mm f2.8 with 2x TC.
Here are some images of a couple of Common Kestrels from our recent visit to Hesserghatta. You can see more frame filling compositions of the Common Kestrel Male here and that of the Female in this post.
All images have been taken with our trusted D300, 300mm f2.8 with 2x TC.
50 comments:
Beauty!! And the male is one handsome guy!! Nice composition too...
Regards,
Angad
Wonderful serie!
Stunning!
What a beauty!
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More excellent photos! I especially like the second photo where he's all puffed up.
Wonderful close-ups with great colors and splendid details. I love the crisp focus on the Kestrels.
as I looked at each image one word came to mind.
proud
cute
coy
beckoning
watchful
nice series!!
great shots again guys.
it's a lovely bird but i think my favorite (at the moment anyway) is the black shouldered Kite.
Great serie, a very nice bird very nicelly photographied! The 4th one is piece of art ;)
Gorgeous creature!
Wow what a beautiful set of photos!
I especially like the third one.
I can see why this beauty is your favorite, Thomas. You would make Audubon proud!
Really good capture. I like the first one in the series. Grt framing too. Keep the spirt.
Regards
Sunil
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beautiful! all the shots are amazing! well done for one more time!
a true beauty!
A raptor that looks so breathtakingly beautiful with off-white and chestnut colored feathers.
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he has that certain 'bird of prey' look but aside from that, he does look pretty cute too.. :) very nice shots.. :)
Fabulous shots of the bird. He does look very cute. I have seen similar bird in the neighborhood.
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They might be common but are certainly beauties.
I too, love our American Kestrels! Your Common Kestrel is quite beautiful and you made wonderful images of your favorite model!
Excellent !!!
Beautiful pictures of a very beautiful bird. thanks for sharing.
Great, as ever.
WOW! it is a beautiful Bird indeed and an excellent capture Thomas :)
Very crisp images, beautiful work!
bonsoir,
A nice serie..Beautiful compositions, sharpness and lightness, as usual..bravo!
Very great serie, a nice bird well done dear Thomas
Cool Photos. Great Work. Nice to see. Keep it up.
Absolutely beautiful series, Thomas!
Superbs captures and your framing is very nice. Have a lovely day.
what a marvelous bird, great shots
All beautiful series of photograph, good subject on our nature, congratulation.Thomas
Beautiful.
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VERY BEAUTIFUL INDEED. FOURTH IS MY FAVORITE
Wow! The photos are so sharp,as sharp as the torns.
Thomas: The Kestrel is such a beautiful small hawk.
Very nice photography, Thomas.
Do you ever wonder how they can come in for a landing on those thorny bushes! WOW... I wonder if they ever get poked.
Even with their sharp eyes, they still have sweet faces! The 4th photo was my favorite - seeing him in all his glory!
It is amazing that they can stand in those razor sharp spikes.
wonderful capture..perfect tehnique!! regards
I can see why this is your favorite, a beautiful creature indeed, that you captured with your usual exceptional sharpness and clarity.
Fantastic one sir, I loved the last one very much.
Regards
sanjoy
wow amazing shots...and that too from various angles...cool!!!
What a beautiful bird. Your pictures are superb!
All the best.
such a beautiful bird and your photos truly honor it!
and again, wonderful shots ... I must say they are perfect, so focused !
Great shots, bravo.
Have a nice week-end.
Yvon.
Superb compositions Thomas and such fine detail captured of this fine female. Regards..FAB.
toujours aussi parfait. Tu ne veux pas mettre ton talent au service d'autres images?
A perfect pose!
Anna :)
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