Peregrine Falcon

Gallery: AvianPosted January 10, 20171,152 views13 comments

One from last weekend.

La Jolla, California is in a constant battle with it's wildlife. Sea lions have taken over the Children's Pool, and dare to use it for pupping. Evidently the smell left behind by hundreds of sea lions and seabirds is offensive to those that have built their mansions on the cliffs of this once quiet little town. One recent newcomer in the past few years are Peregrine Falcons. Gone are the days when huge flocks of pigeons painted Rolls Royces and Lamborghinis with their droppings, as these birds make short work of them. A little thanks is due I believe.... I just can't wait for the Elephant Seals to show up. enlightened

Nikon D4
200-500mm
1/1600
f7.1
iso 640

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 10, 2017 at 11:24 AM

Looks like this one's already had breakfast, Charlie. Beautiful warm light and excellent detail.

devil

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 10, 2017 at 12:28 PM

Very nice! I doubt if this could be done any better even in a studio environment.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 10, 2017 at 4:25 PM

Nice pose, perch and bird. Techs looks spot on. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on January 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM

A very nice image. Wonderful light and detail. Nicely placed in the frame. The background works well. I spent a year living in San Diego in the mid-80s and I know what you mean about La Jolla. But that was before the Lamborghinis... At that time the Elephant Seals were still up in the Bay Area.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 10, 2017 at 6:01 PM

Beautiful image - I knew it was yours, and from LaJolla!
Great pose, sharp detail, and nice perch. The leftovers on it's beak add a lot to the image.
The people in the mansions can set up air purifiers and get noseclips. Too bad for them - they wanted to be on the ocean and SEE the wildlife, but don't want to smell or hear it.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on January 10, 2017 at 6:02 PM

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the mix of yellows and blues.

Max

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on January 10, 2017 at 8:03 PM

Beautiful image Charlie! It can't get much better than this. Great light and tack sharp. devil

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 10, 2017 at 10:51 PM

Beautiful light, detail, colors, everything.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on January 12, 2017 at 3:15 AM

Charlie,
Beautiful shot in wonderful light.
Lets hope the Elephant seals turn up should smell lovely. sad

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 15, 2017 at 5:13 AM

Sweet portrait of this handsome falcon in great light Charlie! Sharp details too!

A Beauty laugh

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 15, 2017 at 1:50 PM

One doesn't come across an opportunity to frame a PF like this ! Congrats, great species and dito shot ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 22, 2017 at 11:18 PM

That's a superb portrait, Charlie. Really exceptional. Well deserving of the EP.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 27, 2017 at 12:13 AM

Congrats - I thought this would get the WP!
Fine work!
Sandy

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