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Female Kestrel with Starling

© Jeroen Stel

Female Kestrel with Starling

Uploaded: November 29, 2006

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Hi Guys,

Was looking for my favourite Buzzard this afternoon, but instead I found this girl hanging out on his spot! She had just caught a Starling and was enjoying her meal!
Hope you have a strong stomach!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

Canon 20D
Shutter speed: 1/50 sec
Aperture: F 9
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: - 2/3
Flash:no
Flash exposure compensation: no
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Continuous: frame 1
ISO: 100
Lens: 300mm F2.8 + 2x TC
Focal length:600 mm
AF mode: Auto Focus
Full Frame
Beanbag support from car window
Levels/Curves/USM/Contrast/Saturation/Noise Ninja/Lab-Sharpening
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Comments

November 29, 2006

Hi Jeroen, What a fantastic picture, I too have been stalking a buzzard for an age now, but he never lets me get anywhere near him! well done, John #564575

Richard D. Cox November 30, 2006

Awesome capture! Comp, exposure, clarity, all perfect. I would pick this one as a winner. #3649990

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