Saker Falcon, American Kestrel

MHarvey · Dec 5, 2008

The two birds belonged to a falconer who is a friend of mine. The Saker is eating a coturnix quail. Last one has sharpness issues, but I really liked the action. Might get a second chance at the shot sometime. Would love to get some c&c. See what I can improve on. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks alot!!

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keybq · Dec 5, 2008

I like 3 the best but u wish that the 5th one was in focus

Flower Child · Dec 5, 2008

that black and white is REALLY cool.

MHarvey · Dec 5, 2008

Thank you both!

Dmitri · Dec 5, 2008

#3 is the best by far, in my opinion.

MHarvey · Dec 8, 2008

that seems to be the consistent favorite, i personally like 2. what is it about 3 that makes it better?

Battou · Dec 8, 2008

I love the American Kestrel, they are just a gourgous bird. Had a chance to shoot a captive one but I really would like to get one in the wild.

Dmitri · Dec 8, 2008

MHarvey said:
that seems to be the consistent favorite, i personally like 2. what is it about 3 that makes it better?

I'm no pro, but I think it's the composition. The birds back at the diagonal, with the sinew (?) going down forms a triangle. See here. All I can say for certain is that it's the one that struck me first as being very good (tho the detail in the first one is astounding).

MHarvey · Dec 9, 2008

Battou said:
I love the American Kestrel, they are just a gourgous bird. Had a chance to shoot a captive one but I really would like to get one in the wild.

I agree very beautiful birds! They are thick around here, especially where I hunt I'll have some opportunities to get a few wild shots before my christmas break is over

Dmitri,
Thanks alot, very intereseting link. I've never intentionally taken triangles into concideration, think I'll give that a try. :thumbup:

Battou · Dec 9, 2008

MHarvey said:
I agree very beautiful birds! They are thick around here, especially where I hunt I'll have some opportunities to get a few wild shots before my christmas break is over

I'm envious, ther are indiginous to my aria but I have yet to see one in the wild. I've seen bald eagles, red shoulder and red tail hawks, turkey vultures as well as a couple different falcons in the wild here but I really want the kestrel.