Kestrel in the Wind (4 images) by Tom Torbert

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30-MAR-2009	Tom Torbert

Kestrel in the Wind (4 images)

Countryside, KC, Mo

THIS KESTREL WAS SITTING ON A SMALL TWIG IN A
STRONG GUSTY WIND. THE GUSTS WERE AT LEAST 40MPH
AND HE STRUGGLED TO HANG ON.. FINALLY HE GAVE UP
AND FLEW.. THE FOUR IMAGES SHOW VARIOUS BODY
POSITIONS AS HE HAD TO USE BOTH WINGS AND TAIL
TO KEEP FROM BEING BLOWN OFF..

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/3000s f/5.6 at 550.0mm iso800 (1.4TC) full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Carol Rollins		01-Apr-2009 00:59
Four absolutely striking images Tom; all so wonderful clear with great light, color and detail! ~

Janet Forjan-Freedman		31-Mar-2009 21:46
Nice shots Tom! I especially like the tail-feather display in your 3rd capture!

Jean D		31-Mar-2009 16:13
Outstanding series with superb poses and tack sharp detail, Tom! ~V~

Peter Stahl		31-Mar-2009 02:52
Beautiful set Tom!!! :-)

Hank Vander Velde		31-Mar-2009 02:08
Great series of fantastic shots Tom.

Jim Coffman		31-Mar-2009 01:44
Superb series! V

Gayle P. Clement		31-Mar-2009 01:21
Excellent capture, Tom.

Dave Larnerd		31-Mar-2009 01:21
Nice captures..

lou_rozensteins		31-Mar-2009 00:42
All great shots. A beautiful bird. Well done.

Guest		31-Mar-2009 00:41
Awesome series, Tom. Well done. V

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