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Steve Nordby

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Posted: 19 Aug 2022

Taken: 19 Aug 2022

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kestrel •
world photography day •

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Kes

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As I was lamenting the absence of birds on my cloudy World Photography Day, this kestrel flew directly overhead and posed in a nearby tree.

Heide, Fred Fouarge, homaris, Ronald Losure and 6 other people have particularly liked this photo

11 comments - The latest ones
 Old Owl
Old Owl club
Nicely caught, Steve. Ain't it wonderful how something comes just when you need it. I love the composition of this: the white space and the blurred leaves on the left. I hope your day has been a good one and that the coming weekend brings you joy.
2 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
A welcome visitor, perfect timing.
2 years ago.
 Aschi "Freestone"
Aschi "Freestone" club
Probably a rare visitor
2 years ago.
 Marta Wojtkowska
Marta Wojtkowska club
Wonderful bird!
2 years ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
It is good when a surprise bird appears. We love our Kestrels but yours are even more striking.
2 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
You captured it perfectly!

Happy World Photography Day!
2 years ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
The kestrel knew you needed it for your photo;-)) Great find Steve.
2 years ago.
 Annaig56
Annaig56 club
très jolie création,
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Very nice!
2 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
Pretty
2 years ago.
 raingirl
raingirl club
A friend in a time of need! And you even know the name of the bird (I'm terrible at that). I think the fact that it was cloudy makes this photo better as the bird stands out great here even though it is amongst the leaves. It seems to be looking at you asking 'have you finished photographing yet?' *smile*

I would never think to try and get a bird photo. Maybe because I don't own a long enough lens, but probablly because I don't have the patience. I'm glad you kept looking and were rewarded so we could share in your love of birds.

Is this near your house or did you venture out to find your friend?

Happy (belated) World Photography Day 2022!
2 years ago.

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