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by Kathy Kelly
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I love Kestrels. Not only are they the smallest and most common raptor in North America, they are also one of the most colorful. This male’s... more
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I love Kestrels. Not only are they the smallest and most common raptor in North America, they are also one of the most colorful. This male’s slate-blue head and wings contrast handsomely with his rusty-red back and tail. The females are mostly reddish brown lacking the slate blue coloring on the wings. Both sexes have the black vertical markings on their faces.
Photographed in Maryland, this male searches the meadow for mice and grasshoppers. Fortunately for photographers, Kestrels like exposed perches such as telephone poles, wires, fence posts, and dead branches on trees. That said, they only about the size of a Mourning Dove and often end up as prey for larger birds. This one watched nervously as a Red-tailed Hawk flew by.
Kestrels are swift, erratic fliers, and can travel at up to 39 mph and can dive at speeds up to 60 mph preferring to snatch their victims from the ground. They have the long, swept back wings that are typical of falcons, allowing the...
Welcome! I'm a nature photographer turned digital artist from the US. My exploration into the Art world began years ago when I painted with acrylics and oils. Later, I became interested in digital photography and as computer software grew in sophistication, so did my skill with it. To see all my products, go to my personal gallery at https://3-kathy-kelly.pixels.com/. I hope you enjoy my work. Please note, the FAA Watermark will NOT appear on purchased prints. All images are copyrighted. All The materials contained may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or downloaded in any way, shape or form. All rights are reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images without...
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Amy E Fraser
Wow! Striking photograph Kathy! What a spectacular Kestrel portrait. Great work!
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Amy! :-)
Kathy Kelly
Hi Jane, It was tricky I admit. I experimented with several Photoshop filters and masking techniques.:-)
Jane Loomis
Beautiful bird! How did you ever get that pretty color background with such a soft bokeh?
Robert VanDerWal
Wonderful American Kestrel Portrait!!! A pair nested on top of our condo building in Denver and I would encounter them often in the large tree next to my balcony.
Kathy Kelly replied:
You have a pair on the top of your condo bldg? I am soooo jealous! I have to really hunt for them here in Maryland. :-)
Ben Prepelka
Beautiful bird !! Wonderful image !!
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Ben!
Gallery Beguiled
Gorgeous! I'm in love with this image. Those eyes! l/f
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks!!
Gallery Beguiled
Gorgeous! I'm in love with this image. Those eyes! l/f
Sam Rino
Beautiful Kestrel portrait !! One of my favorite flacons after peregrines . Nice Job Kathy :)
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Sam. Kestrels are so much fun to watch.
Chris PrintsProject
Such a wonderful capture Kathy! ❤ l/f
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Chris!
Lorraine Baum
Fabulous capture and treatment Kathy! l/f
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Lorraine!
Jaroslav Buna
Beautifully done!
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Jaroslav! :-)
Shoal Hollingsworth
Fantastic portrait of this gorgeous Kestrel. I love this little ones as well but have only been blessed with photographing 1 so far.
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Shoal!
Sarah Batalka
Congrats on your win in the Ten of Your Best contest, Kathy! Stunning capture, magnificent bird! L/F
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Sarah!
Kathy Kelly
Hi Scott, thanks for featuring my Handsome American Kestrel in FAA Portraits - Birds!
Catherine Sullivan
Excellent capture, Kathy, and the background enhances so well the colours of this beautiful bird. Thank you for the interesting description.
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Catherine. They are so handsome and I love to watch these little guys fly.
Kathy Kelly
Hi Doug, thanks for featuring my Handsome American Kestrel in Nikon Full Frame Cameras!
Kathy Kelly
Hi Nesrin, thanks for featuring my Handsome American Kestrel in World With Colors!
Al Bourassa
Beautifully caught Kathy. VLF
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Al!