Common (Rock) Kestrel

[zednini]

A common or rock kestrel taken in West Cape NP, South Africa.

Common or Rock Kestrel by Gerry Zambonini, on Flickr

 

[holty]

cracking shot

 

[reheat module]

Now THAT is special!

 

[gramps]

Beautiful colour and feather detail ... looks out of sorts, or just fluffed up in the moment?

 

[zednini]

Beautiful colour and feather detail ... looks out of sorts, or just fluffed up in the moment?

There was a strong cold(ish) wind blowing so probably just fluffed up.

 

[Craig_85]

I don't often comment in the bird section but that is a beautiful shot. Great colour separation with the background and pin sharp.

 

[Kaolin]

Very pleasing, the colour contrast is fantastic really makes the image stand out.