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Young Falcons
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Young Falcons

by Charlie VanTassel

Gallery: AvianPosted June 16, 20141,118 views8 comments
Two of the four young Peregrine Falcons that were born this year. The biggest challenge to photography here is the heavy marine layer that covers the coast early in the mornings when these birds are most active.

D800
600mm
f11
1/320
iso 1000

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Todd Bauer on June 16, 2014 at 3:43 PM
Ummm...there's cracks in the rocks. (Living for the day I can offer Charlie a valid criticism). Breathtaking. Glad to see these birds are doing so well.
Registered on May 28, 2014, 50 Posts, 176 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on June 16, 2014 at 6:23 PM
The feather detail is incredible. Well done.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 16, 2014 at 6:56 PM
If it were any better, it would have to be two of them! No, wait—it is two! Super fine work, Charlie! :biggrin: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on June 16, 2014 at 7:53 PM
Double pleasure! I agree with Todd...there are cracks in the rocks...you'll have to work on that. :biggrin: Another really fine image to add to your series of these grand birds. Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on June 16, 2014 at 9:23 PM
Wowsers, Charlie - I love this shot.
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 17, 2014 at 1:08 AM
Sure glad it's another productive year for your mated pair. You guys are getting some great shots..
Fine detail here and nice poses. Sweet!
Sandy
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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on June 17, 2014 at 2:04 AM
Another stunner, Charlie. A great capture, terrific color palette and detail. :toast:
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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 18, 2014 at 12:51 AM
A beautiful scene Charlie, we get to see the front and the back view in one photo. A small point, but I really like the colourful rock inclusions in the clay mound they are perched on.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments