Peregrine Falcon

Gallery: AvianPosted April 8, 2015130 views8 comments

February 21, 2015 in Southern California While circumstances at the edge of a cliff allowed us to get physically close to this Peregrine, the limb was in the sky and the bird was completely unconcerned. Lest you think it is a zoo shot, it was taken with three other NPNers who attest that this is a wild bird. Charlie Van Tassel, Nate Chappel and Tjie Poo were there taking their own shots while I got this one.

Nikon D800 Nikkor 200-400mm taken at 400mm ISO500 f/6.3 1/1000 RAW Manual White Balance Auto

Processed in Lightroom, PhotoshopCC2014, NIK and TK

Thank you in advance for your feedback. devil

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 8, 2015 at 11:47 PM

Nice portrait, Patrick. I like the direct look.

devil

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Comment posted by John Launstein on April 9, 2015 at 1:19 AM

Are you kidding me, Patrick? I have only once been this close to a Peregrine...back when I was guiding (I operated a fly fishing outfitting business for several years). Of course you can't be very effective as a guide when you've got your wildlife gear with you, so my experience remains as a captured memory. Your image here has a wonderful intensity and inherent drama to it. The stare is captivating, and the details are simply incredible. Great open light, outstanding techs and perfectly processed IMO. Another beauty!

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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on April 9, 2015 at 3:59 AM

I love the 'gentle' expression of this bird. The pair of eyes are wonderful. Beautifully done Patrick ! devil

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on April 9, 2015 at 4:17 AM

Patrick,

Great shot, the Falcon looks totally unconcerned by your presence devil

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on April 9, 2015 at 12:26 PM

Excellent portrait. Very nice feather detail.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 9, 2015 at 10:27 PM

Very cool portrait Patrick, super eye contact devil

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on April 9, 2015 at 10:53 PM

Very nice, Patrick. Who would think that such a sweet face could tear your head off at 200 mph? angel

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on April 11, 2015 at 6:47 AM

Hi Patrick,

I like this portrait. The soft lighting is perfect to capture the feather details and you also have some wonderful catch-lights in the eyes devil ..........................Jim

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