Kestrels (Falco tinnunculus) are small, agile birds of prey known for their remarkable ability to hover while hunting. They have keen eyesight, allowing them to detect prey such as small mammals, insects, and birds from great distances. Their plumage features a reddish-brown back with black markings, and males have a distinctive bluish-grey head. Unlike many raptors, kestrels are often seen in urban areas, using buildings and ledges as nesting sites. Their hovering flight technique, where they remain nearly stationary in the air while scanning the ground below, is a defining characteristic. Kestrels are widespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa, adapting well to various landscapes. Their population has faced challenges due to habitat loss, but they remain one of the most recognizable falcons in the wild.

Here's the 30-sec. video, it's REALLY weird: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt2Szl-9Ojc

canon 7d | canon ef 24-105mm f/4.0 L

Ricoh GR (APS-C)

photographed with

Mamiya-Sekor C 1:2.8 f=70mm @f/8 @Sony NEX-7 @RAW Power (iOS), raw data entry sharpening, raw contrast and more ... otherwise, like from the cam, no photo retouching.

at Fürth, Germany

for your attention: both Mamiya lens glas bodies, rear and front, are mounted in a ‘Pronto‘ Leaf Shutter with 9 blades to get a nearly round optical ‘circle of confusion‘.

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Canon 7D | Canon 24-105mm f/4 L A few more like this in my night/street set: www.flickr.com/photos/lsaly/sets/72157629488654977/

‘Seemanns-Chor Nürnberg e.V.‘ - ‘Stadtverführungen Fürth‘

photographed with

Mamiya-Sekor C 1:2.8 f=70mm @f/2.8 @Sony NEX-7 @RAW Power (iOS), raw data entry sharpening, raw contrast and more ... otherwise, like from the cam, no photo retouching.

at Adenauer-Anlage, Fürth, Germany

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ISO 400 | RAW LR3

A few more like this in my "Portraits" set: www.flickr.com/photos/lsaly/sets/72157603652683733/detail/

Ricoh GR (APS-C)

photographed with

SMC Pentax-A 645 1:2.8 75mm @f/2.8 @Sony NEX-7 @RAW Power (iOS), raw data entry sharpening, raw contrast and more ... otherwise, like from the cam, no photo retouching.

at Fürth, Germany

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Ricoh GR (APS-C)

The Old Barn

Sigma 30mm f2.8 DN A (Art) prime lens.

Sony a6000 Camera.

Adam Webster

Portsmouth V York City

Sky Bet

League Two

Tuesday 24/11/15

Credit: Barry Zee

Ricoh GR (APS-C)

Sony a6000 with the 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Zoom kit Lens.

This image inspired by the original paperback book covers of Zen philosopher and scholar Alan Watts.

Re-streaming with EXIF info (exposure details)

Ricoh GR ( APS-C sensor )

photographed with

Sony E 50 mm F1,8 OSS SEL50F18 + Yashikor Aux. Telephoto 1:4 Y310 1,3x @Sony NEX-7 @RAW Power (iOS), raw data entry sharpening, raw contrast and more ...

at

Fürth, Germany

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Ricoh GR (APS-C)