Kestrel, small bird of prey in the UK.

Taken on the KP f11, 350th sec, ISO 280, DA*300 (IF) ED SDM F4
I have been learning how to add a copyright signature in GIMP on Linux, what a palaver, so tried Windows and it succeeded in a fraction of the time (still prefer Linux).
No Post processing. Any helpful criticism welcome, especially on the copyright malarkey.
My first upload to the gallery BTW.

Liked by davidrobinson pauljay erikro

Uploaded25/03/2021 - 19:48

CategoryWildlife / Nature

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TagsBird of prey, kestrel, Hawk, Falcon

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1stEverPentax 1stEverPentax

1479 posts
14 years
Northwich,
Cheshire

Posted 25/03/2021 - 21:20 Link

Never seen one with a haircut like that before...looks like its had the avian equivalent of a No.2

Nice and sharp when viewed large.

Congratulations on your first upload.

regards

Karlo

pauljay pauljay

46 posts
16 years
The Dutch Alps!

Posted 26/03/2021 - 09:37 Link

Welcome to the Gallery! Kestrels seem to be less skittish than other birds of prey; try to get within 100m of a buzzard in this area and you can count yourself lucky! It also helps that kestrels can hover until their wings drop off! Of course I never have a long lens with me when I come across one. Nice shot by the way!

Paul.

Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried! (Bill Brandt)
PPG

Plus Member davidrobinson davidrobinson

263 posts
14 years

Posted 27/03/2021 - 07:09 Link

Cracking shot, despite a long lens the moment Kestrels see me lift the camera up they are off before I can click the camera.
On the subject of copyright I believe most Pentax DSLR allow you to embed copyright into the EXIF of photos. It wont show in the image itself though. See page 113 of the Pentax KP manual link

Edited by davidrobinson: 27/03/2021 - 07:11

Plus Member go4IT go4IT

60 posts
8 years
All the best,
Go4IT

Posted 27/03/2021 - 16:45 Link

Welcome to the Gallery and thanks for bringing your bird along. I noticed the shadow of his perch on his chest, which brings the subtle and warm quality of light home.

leep leep

11 posts
14 years
London

Posted 28/03/2021 - 15:11 Link

Nice image of an impressive bird

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