Adrian Dancy
D20A2911 Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Salford, Greater Manchester
Common Kestrel (full frame)
1246.21.12.2024
It is very rare for me to attempt a flight shot of a bird using a crop sensor camera coupled with a 500mm lens and a 1.4X converter. The the field of view is so narrow that finding the bird is a struggle, then comes the difficulty of keeping it in view. Fortunately kestrels can hold position for long enough periods for me to find them in the viewfinder when hovering making the chances of a shot much better than it otherwise would be. The difficulty then comes with getting them in the right position so one either has to get them as they face the wind and light or at a quarter angle. This kestrel was watched for several weeks to optimise my chances of getting best results.
D20A2911 Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Salford, Greater Manchester
Common Kestrel (full frame)
1246.21.12.2024
It is very rare for me to attempt a flight shot of a bird using a crop sensor camera coupled with a 500mm lens and a 1.4X converter. The the field of view is so narrow that finding the bird is a struggle, then comes the difficulty of keeping it in view. Fortunately kestrels can hold position for long enough periods for me to find them in the viewfinder when hovering making the chances of a shot much better than it otherwise would be. The difficulty then comes with getting them in the right position so one either has to get them as they face the wind and light or at a quarter angle. This kestrel was watched for several weeks to optimise my chances of getting best results.