American Kestrel Hams it up...
Jan 28, 2021 12:04:49 #
I've recently noticed a number of raptors in a nearby area, all seemed interested in a vacant dirt field. The field is inside a military base (Joint Forces Training Center, Los Alamitos) and adjacent to a public soccer field and dog park (from where I took my photos). This group of photos are of an American Kestrel who found a delightful snack and was eager to show his catch. The "original" sky was horrible to I decided to use PS's sky replacement. Shot with D500 w/80-400 lens hand held. Best viewed on download. Enjoy.
American Kestrel
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Jan 28, 2021 12:13:22 #
Beautiful set, Don! We had them pass through a couple of weeks ago. Colorful characters.
Jan 28, 2021 12:22:41 #
These are really fine shots. Stunning even. And a great opportunity to use the sky replacement tool, which seems to have worked pretty darn well.
Jan 28, 2021 12:45:21 #
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Jan 28, 2021 13:51:03 #
Beautiful captures and appropriate sky replacements. Please stay safe and keep on sharing.
Jan 28, 2021 14:03:48 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful set, Don! We had them pass through a couple of weeks ago. Colorful characters.
Thanks Mike. As always, appreciate you viewing and commenting.
Do
Jan 28, 2021 14:05:55 #
saxman71 wrote:
These are really fine shots. Stunning even. And a great opportunity to use the sky replacement tool, which seems to have worked pretty darn well.
Thank you sir...I am pleased with the sky replacement tool. Often I've lamented about poor sky quality. Hopefully, I can upload to PS some of my own sky shots. Thanks for viewing and commenting.
Don
Jan 28, 2021 14:06:34 #
imagemeister wrote:
Wowzers ! ........thanks for sharing !
Appreciate you viewing and commenting. Thanks.
Don
Jan 28, 2021 14:08:30 #
quixdraw wrote:
Really excellent - have yet to manage to photograph one!
I really like these little guys. Very acrobatic and colorful. Thanks for viewing and kind comments.
Don
Jan 28, 2021 14:09:58 #
Ourspolair wrote:
Beautiful captures and appropriate sky replacements. Please stay safe and keep on sharing.
Thanks for your kind comments Ourspolair. I've got a few more to share from my outing. You stay safe as well.
Don
Jan 28, 2021 14:13:22 #
DJD wrote:
I've recently noticed a number of raptors in a nea... (show quote)
Exceptional series and awesome light and backgrounds⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jan 28, 2021 14:14:38 #
Jan 28, 2021 14:21:48 #
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent series of an attractive bird Don. 
Thanks Sylvias for viewing and commenting. This is one of my favorite birds. Really like the coloring.
Don
Jan 28, 2021 14:55:00 #
DJD wrote:
I've recently noticed a number of raptors in a nea... (show quote)
Beautiful shots.
I especially like the shots with the barbed wire. The rusty wire sets up a nice contrast to soft ( as in soft to touch) colorful bird
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