Kestrel Hovering

Paul R. Dring

Kestrel Hovering

Photo of a Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) hovering. This is a signed print.

Featured in Featured Art & Photography on the RedBubble home page.

The first piece of work I submitted to RedBubble, this image has had 492 viewings, up to December 11 2009.

Kestrel Hovering belongs to the following groups:

All things natural in the British Isles, The 100 - 499 VIEWINGS GROUP and The Birds Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Kestrel Hovering by Paul R. Dring
  • rchphotography

    rchphotography

    Excellant!

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks, sorry for the delayed reply. Checked out some of your work and was impressed.

  • bkphoto

    bkphoto

    Beautiful capture.

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thank you.

  • franticflagwave

    franticflagwave

    Great capture!!!

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thank you, although more of a lucky capture.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous,

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks for the comment, sorry I didn’t reply sooner, I’m still finding my way around the site.

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Gorgeous capture!

    km.

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thank you Kevin, I appreciate all comments.

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    excellent

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks for your comment, appreciated.

  • Martin Wilneff

    Martin Wilneff

    This is just one super capture.Great shot.Very well done!!!!Consider it faved.
    Marty.

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks Martin, will have to check your images when I have time. Trying to sort through hundreds (or was that thousands) of images, to post on RB.

  • trevorb

    trevorb

    Wonderful image..

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks Trevor.

  • riverangel51

    riverangel51

    I take many photos of hawks…this one is awesome…

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks for your great comment, will have to view yours. Hawks & Falcons rate as my favourite birds.

  • Bootiewootsy

    Bootiewootsy

    Excellent capture

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thank you.

  • mikoto

    mikoto

    great shadowing effect

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks, the shadowing was created using the lens correction filter in Photoshop.

  • Jason Asher

    Jason Asher

    Great shot Paul, quite sharp and great contrast too. Congrats on the frontpage feature.

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks Jason, it’s encouraging when you know people like your work.

  • Sharon Talson

    Sharon Talson

    Wonderful catch!

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks Sharon, I appreciate all comments.

  • kappisan

    kappisan

    Huge Fav!:)
    Well done!:)
    Congrats on your feature!:)
    so cool!:)
    kappi:)

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks for that. Sorry about the delayed reply.

  • Micci Shannon

    Micci Shannon

    Nice capture!

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thank you, nice capture, yes, but also a lucky one.

  • samrichardson

    samrichardson

    wonderful!

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks for that.

  • djban

    djban

    love this

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thank you.

  • jesika

    jesika

    A wonderful image
    j

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thank you, I’ve added some more images since then.

  • berndt2

    berndt2

    magnificent shot – the detail and composition are fantastic

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks, this was a chance encounter. The bird, sun and sky were on my side for once.

  • puffin

    puffin

    GREAT SHOT!!!!!!

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks, all comments welcomed & appreciated.

  • lloydsjourney

    lloydsjourney

    nice shot

  • Paul R. Dring replied

    Thanks, glad you like it.

  • Angeleyes811

    Angeleyes811 28 days ago

    Stunning capture of the bird in flight. Love how you captured the wings and the lighting is excellent.

  • Paul R. Dring replied 28 days ago

    Thank you very much, this one has had more views (over 300) and comments than any of my others so far. It was the first one I posted.

  • Tom Piorkowski

    Tom Piorkowski 26 days ago

    Excellent picture.

  • Paul R. Dring replied 26 days ago

    Thank you Tom, much appreciated.

  • swaby

    swaby 24 days ago

    I dont know, this is a pretty awesome shot! Bet its even steven!

  • KatsEye

    KatsEye 22 days ago

    Just amazing. Excellent action capture. Great timing and clarity. Welcome to RB.

  • Paul R. Dring replied 22 days ago

    Thank you, it’s amazing I got the shot. She just appeared from behind a tree and hovered for just a matter of seconds. I almost missed seeing her, never mind capturing the shot.

  • RickF

    RickF 22 days ago

    Great capture!

  • Paul R. Dring replied 22 days ago

    Thanks Rick, all comments welcomed and appreciated.

  • KatsEye

    KatsEye 22 days ago

    Then it was meant to be. Quote from “Animal Speak” by Ted Andrews
    “This amazing falcon has a unique ability to hover in flight over its prey. Its speed and gracefulness can awaken, within those who have it as a totem, a quick and agile mind. the kestrel teaches control of speed and movement. It teaches patience. The kestrel is often a symbol for recognizing opportunities and acting upon them at only the correct moment. The kestrel and any falcon can teach us to know when to act but to fully commit to our actions for teh greatest succes.” Just to name a few. I hope you have a great day.

  • Paul R. Dring replied 22 days ago

    Thanks,inspiring words.

  • Paul Dean

    Paul Dean 22 days ago

    Great shot Paul, well done another of my favs

  • Paul R. Dring replied 22 days ago

    Thank you for the comment & for the fav. Friends & family have been encouraging me to display & even try to sell my work for ages now, joining RB has given me the encouragement I needed. Now I know that its not just people I know trying to make me feel good.

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart 15 days ago

    Lovely action capture, including perfect exposure to ensure fine detailing of the subject’s feathers! : )

  • Paul R. Dring replied 15 days ago

    Thanks again Sandy. Wherever possible I try for the action shots, they just look better & are more of a challenge. Although I was lucky to get this shot & I’m glad my reflexes were on form on this occasion.

  • Geoff Carpenter

    Geoff Carpenter 14 days ago

    Good point of focus and movement in the wings Paul.Well done.

  • Paul R. Dring replied 14 days ago

    Thanks a lot Geoff, my most popular image on here to date.

  • Martin Smart

    Martin Smart about 4 hours ago

    Perfect timing and composition Paul, beautiful the way the tail feathers are fanned out!

  • Paul R. Dring replied about 4 hours ago

    Thank you very much Martin for the comment and taking the time to view this image.

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