American Kestrel [Contest Staff Favorites February 2016]
Uploaded: February 27, 2016 15:02:38 | Entered: February 27, 2016 15:02:38
From a fun shoot at the Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland, MI
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 349.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Shirley D. Freeman February 27, 2016 1
Oh, Leslie, this is beautiful. We have had a couple coming around our house lately, but they seems to show up when the light isn't so good. I have been able to capture them through our window. You really nailed this one! #1650694Jeff Robinson February 27, 2016
Outstanding - What a Great pose and wildlife capture! #11439669Natasha Pliss February 27, 2016
Amazing on all levels, Leslie! Beautiful colors, superb details, marvelous light. Great moment perfectly captured. Favorite. #11439687Ellen Hodges February 27, 2016
Strictly fabulous in every way, Leslie!! #11439699Carol L. Fowler February 27, 2016
What a beautiful bird! #11439700Lindley Johnson February 27, 2016
A terrific image of this beautiful bird, Leslie. #11439722John Connolly February 28, 2016
An excellent capture of this handsome bird Leslie! Well done! #11439820Ann Lyssenko February 28, 2016
Beautiful bird with details Leslie! Love the perch which holds the action so well. Ann #11439862Ann Lyssenko February 28, 2016
Beautiful bird with details Leslie! Love the perch which holds the action so well. Ann #11439863Heather Loewenhardt March 28, 2016
This is a gorgeous image Leslie. It is so tact sharp. Congrats on your finalist. #11452983Natasha Pliss March 28, 2016
Congrats on this amazing Finalist, Leslie! Hope to see it again. #11453254Irene Colling March 28, 2016
Outstanding work Leslie. Congratulations on your Finalist and good luck in the next round. #11453317Emile Abbott March 29, 2016
Outstanding finalist, Leslie, congratulations. #11453758Paula Showen April 04, 2016
Awesome capture! Congratulations on your Finalist! #11457150Jill Odice April 14, 2016
Stunning capture Leslie! Congrats on the Finalist! #11461135Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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