American Kestral

These birds have been on my photog's wish list for so long, but have been incredibly difficult for me to shoot. So when I spotted this one in the tree and it didn't move when I raised my camera I didn't care how cluttered the shot was--at least I got one!

[Wylie]

and a beautiful background too...

[Graham Thresher]

A really complete natural composition. Fav.

[Suse♡]

Very lovely. I love the light feel too

[Allison Williams]

Looks like an Audubon print.

[cheryl]

Awesome shot.

[Emilie Cartoun]

Wow, Favulous!

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Stephanie Swift]

Actually I love the focus, light and framing in this, fav.

[Jerri]

I agree with Allison! This is great!!!

[Caroline]

Oh and it's beautiful! You did so awesome with it, as hard a time as you've been having!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

The so-called clutter is not an issue -- this is wonderful. I love how he is looking at you.

[Bill Fenske]

looks great on black, congrats on getting one on your bucket list!

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Gorgeous fav