High above the quiet canopy, the common kestrel pauses — not in flight, but in thought. Every feather is tuned to the breeze, every muscle coiled in potential. Though motionless for now, this raptor is built for swift, precise pursuit. In this moment, it is both sculpture and storm: a predator resting on the brink of movement.
Falco tinnunculus
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/4000| f/6.3 | ISO1000