DIving from the perch by Tom Torbert

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12-FEB-2009	Tom Torbert

DIving from the perch

Central Iowa Countryside

MALE KESTREL WAS SITTING ON HIS PERCH AND SUDDENLY
DECIDED TO DIVE TO THE GROUND.. ONLY GOT ONE IMAGE
BEFORE HE WAS OUT OF THE VIEWFINDER.. THEY ARE SO
TRICKY IN FLIGHT...

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/2000s f/8.0 at 400.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Jean D		23-Apr-2009 01:16
Terrific capture and a very quick falcon, in flight, Tom! Well done! ~V~

Pixel Shooter		15-Feb-2009 20:32
tough shooting, luv that fan tail, well cone!

Dennis Ancinec		14-Feb-2009 02:14
That is a fantastic capture, beautiful colors. I haven't seen one that colorful.

Guest		14-Feb-2009 01:47
Beautiful detail and stop action in this one, Tom. Very well done. BV

Will James Sooter		13-Feb-2009 19:08
Good capture Tom, well done, Cheers, Will

Carol Rollins		13-Feb-2009 12:38
Love the wing and tail detail Tom! Great shot!

Joanne Kamo		13-Feb-2009 03:13
Fantastic action shot, Tom! Love the outspread wing and tail feathers and markings!

Gayle P. Clement		12-Feb-2009 22:08
They do move quickly. Beautiful.

Janet Forjan-Freedman		12-Feb-2009 19:05
Great colour saturation that gives this a wonderful illustrative quality!

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