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

rchphotography
Excellant!
Paul R. Dring replied
Thanks, sorry for the delayed reply. Checked out some of your work and was impressed.
bkphoto
Beautiful capture.
Paul R. Dring replied
Thank you.
franticflagwave
Great capture!!!
Paul R. Dring replied
Thank you, although more of a lucky capture.
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
Gorgeous capture!
km.
Paul R. Dring replied
Thank you Kevin, I appreciate all comments.
bubbleblue
excellent
Paul R. Dring replied
Thanks for your comment, appreciated.
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
Wonderful image..
Paul R. Dring replied
Thanks Trevor.
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
Excellent capture
Paul R. Dring replied
Thank you.
mikoto
great shadowing effect
Paul R. Dring replied
Thanks, the shadowing was created using the lens correction filter in Photoshop.
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
Wonderful catch!
Paul R. Dring replied
Thanks Sharon, I appreciate all comments.
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
Nice capture!
Paul R. Dring replied
Thank you, nice capture, yes, but also a lucky one.
samrichardson
wonderful!
Paul R. Dring replied
Thanks for that.
djban
love this
Paul R. Dring replied
Thank you.
jesika
A wonderful image
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Paul R. Dring replied
Thank you, I’ve added some more images since then.
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
GREAT SHOT!!!!!!
Paul R. Dring replied
Thanks, all comments welcomed & appreciated.
lloydsjourney
nice shot
Paul R. Dring replied
Thanks, glad you like it.
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 26 days ago
Excellent picture.
Paul R. Dring replied 26 days ago
Thank you Tom, much appreciated.
swaby 24 days ago
I dont know, this is a pretty awesome shot! Bet its even steven!
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 22 days ago
Great capture!
Paul R. Dring replied 22 days ago
Thanks Rick, all comments welcomed and appreciated.
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 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 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 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 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.