{"id":8087,"date":"2013-04-12T03:45:56","date_gmt":"2013-04-12T09:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=8087"},"modified":"2025-11-21T14:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T20:14:56","slug":"male-american-kestrel-in-low-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2013\/04\/12\/male-american-kestrel-in-low-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Male American Kestrel In Low Light"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LowLow light male American Kestrel<\/span><\/p>\n

I prefer the golden light that is often talked about in regard to bird photography but I also appreciate images that are taken in low light for the subtle tones and the mood that low light can add to a frame.<\/p>\n

This male American Kestrel<\/span><\/a> photo was taken on a foggy, cold morning but it must not have been too cold since there isn’t hoarfrost clinging to the perch.<\/p>\n

I’m hoping this post is published this morning, some of you may be aware that I have been having issues with my hosting provider and the service they are supposed to be providing which is 99% up time hasn’t be working out that way.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a><\/span> to see more of my American Kestrel photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Male American Kestrel in low 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