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06 February 2011 Sam Rua

American Kestrel

Sabino Canyon view map

Possible the same male we've seen the previous two weeks in the same general area.
This time I was able to climb up the side of the canyon to get a level view. Getting
that type of shot is a challenge in an area where there are a zillion Saguaro cacti,
all 20 feet or taller. Usually I am left with looking up at them from far below.


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joseantonio17-Feb-2011 05:57
Very nice shot. I like the details of the cactus and the beautiful plumage
BleuEvanescence14-Feb-2011 02:33
I am amazed at the quality at 500mm...
What a lovely composition with an adorable bird!
An image filled with sensitivity...
The one of the photographer.
marko gregoric09-Feb-2011 10:55
Very good capture. V.
Chad Ramsey09-Feb-2011 05:43
What a fantasitc capture Sam! Did I tell you I had the opportunity to see one of these here? It was so neat but I didn't get to see it close like this. It was WAY up at the top of a tree in a nest. Great shot~V
Patricia Kay08-Feb-2011 11:30
Fantastic shot Sam...Be careful of the prikly cactus...BV
January Grey08-Feb-2011 08:16
Wonderful perspective & composition! Terrific catch, Sam!
Liz Bickel08-Feb-2011 02:07
I love this shot. He perch is wonderful and unexpected. A really lovely shot.
lou_rozensteins08-Feb-2011 01:31
A beautiful shot. Well done.
Fong Lam07-Feb-2011 15:30
Beautiful shot, Sam.....V
Jim Coffman07-Feb-2011 13:15
Very fine capture,Sam! Great detail.
Stephanie07-Feb-2011 11:36
Outstanding capture Sam, especially after going to so much effort to get this! BV
XiaoBernard9907-Feb-2011 10:36
Thanks for the comment,the little bird is well in accord with the cactus for the points on his body
Guest 07-Feb-2011 07:47
Beautiful capture of this pretty bird Sam. V
Carol Rollins07-Feb-2011 05:16
Clear, sharp and beautiful. Marvelous composition and lighting. ~
Bryan Murahashi07-Feb-2011 03:55
Great shot of its colorful plumage. V
Hank Vander Velde07-Feb-2011 03:49
Beautiful shot of this Kestrel perched on a cactus Sam.
Peter Stahl07-Feb-2011 03:29
He's becoming a good model! L0L!!! :-)
Guest 07-Feb-2011 02:37
Very nice Sam. A great looking bird.
Guest 07-Feb-2011 02:27
Great! V.
Linda Willets07-Feb-2011 02:25
Beautiful colors on him.
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