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Perigrine Falcon
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Perigrine Falcon

by Patrick O'Healy

Gallery: AvianPosted May 22, 2014141 views8 comments
May 22, 2014 I believe this is Mama. The fledges were feeding nearby.

Nikon D4 Nikkor 600mm ISO640 1/1250 f/7.1 White Balance Auto
Processed in Lightroom, PSCC, NIK and TK. Significantly cropped.


Comments welcome :toast:

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by David Haynes on May 23, 2014 at 12:34 AM
Gotta love all these peregrines Patrick. How did it go today? Hope you got some good ones.
I really like the ice plant she is sitting in and you got a real nice head turn. Love the crop you've chosen placing her way up in the top portion of the frame. MIght give her just a little more head room but like it. Larger image is nice and detailed. Super shot Patrick.
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 23, 2014 at 1:25 AM
Patrick,
I like the framing you chose on this one it works really well IMO because of the plants she is standing in on the hillside.
The detail and color throughout is outstanding, the pose and open beak are perfect.
Well done . . . :toast:
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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on May 23, 2014 at 9:50 AM
Fantastic, Patrick! A nice view of momma. :toast:
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 23, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Love the pose and open beak. Great job all around on this one Patrick.
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 23, 2014 at 3:09 PM
Cool calling pose and that's a really interesting setting for a Peregrine. :toast:
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 23, 2014 at 10:10 PM
Detail is excellent, Patrick, and it's an interesting perch and pose. Well done.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 24, 2014 at 9:21 AM
Very nice Patrick, there's a whole lot to like about this one! :toast:
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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on May 25, 2014 at 10:45 AM
The setting here is absolutely wonderful. You caught a great open bill pose and nice details. Very cool shot! Sharon
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