Peregrin Fledge Sky Dive

Gallery: AvianPosted May 26, 2014197 views7 comments

May 18, 2014 This is nearly a full frame photo. My lens was so large that I was unable to get his wings into the frame once he flew. Going back today with a smaller lens.

Nikon D4 600mm ISO320 1/1600 f/10 White balance sunny Processed in Lightroom, PSCC, NIK and TK

Comments welcome

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7 comments

Comment posted by Scott Frye on May 26, 2014 at 1:39 PM

Great colors and action -- wish I was there -- very nice

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on May 26, 2014 at 7:16 PM

Love Love this!! I think a tad more contrast will set it over the edge!

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 26, 2014 at 10:29 PM

I love the extension of the body you caught along with the tippy toe touch. The details on the body and near wing are wonderful. The back wing is lacking some detail and color. I might consider cloning out the upper snag or at least part of it to give a full separation between the bird and it. What an awesome experience you are having with these peregrines! How close to the edge are YOU hanging? ! Sharon

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 26, 2014 at 11:56 PM

Sharon,
We were shooting between 2 inches and three feet from the edge of the cliff. Not as dangerous as it sounds.

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on May 27, 2014 at 8:12 AM

super shot Patrick. Great pose and great detail
my only niggle is the jutting piece of rock immediately behind the bird's feet.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on May 27, 2014 at 9:38 AM

Patrick
These Peregrin shot's just keep getting better.

Peter J. Morrissey

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 28, 2014 at 8:11 AM

Great capture

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