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Kestrel lands on an old fence post. It is great to see them return to the valley. I have not seen one in almost a year. ...
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Kestrel lands on an old fence post. It is great to see them return to the valley. I have not seen one in almost a year.
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camera

NIKON Z 9

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Aperture 71/10 ISO 5600 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 6000/10

location

location

Sierraville, California, US

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upload_date

Feb, 2024

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143

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+43

Awards

Peer Award

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Top Choice

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Absolute Masterpiece

+4

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

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Beautiful!

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The single strand of barbed wire along the bottom adds so much character to this photo — simple, but effective!

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I have to admit it wasn't planned the first shot was the whole fence but the bird was too small. That was at 200mm .. I know your not suppose to center your subject but sometimes they are for me!!

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Wow! This is so great Mark!

Very Nice find. Cannot wait to see them in full color..

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The contrast, detail, and the soft pastel background make this a winner! Absolutely beautiful Mark.

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So beautiful!!

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Absolutely Outstanding Work!!!!!!

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