Posted by Rob Howard on December 3, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Canon EOS 1Ds MKII, 600mm f4 IS, 1.4x conv, f8, 1/640, ISO 320, BB on car window ledge.
Hi All,
Another day at the Airfield today, this fella and his missus are coming in very close, to close at times!! Taken this afternoon, when the light wasn't as harsh.
Special moment of the day today goes to a pair of Peregrine who made an unexpected visit to a couple of thousand Wood Pigeons, at first I thought a dog walker had put them up but then saw the Peregrine chasing them, it was a female and she was unsuccefull in her hunt, but she then put an even bigger smile on my face by climbing to join a male (that I hadn't seen) and they started to play and tumble/dive with each other, to see one Peregrine let alone two in the middle of Suffolk hunting arable land is a special occasion.
All comments welcome
Regards
Rob
Posted by Rene de Heer on December 3, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Superb Rob!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Vincent Jones on December 3, 2008 at 11:16 AM
That is a blinding shot Rob, perfect in everyway
As for the Peregrines, I share this great experience with you as this happens around where we are.
Posted by Colin Crowdey on December 3, 2008 at 11:58 AM
another cracking shot Rob
cheers
Colin
Posted by David Sewell on December 3, 2008 at 12:12 PM
A lovely shot - and a pair of peregrines as well. If only every day were like that.
Almost perfect image Rob. If I had to mention a minor (and I'm talking a very, very, very minor nit) then I'd try to remove that bit of flower head from below the birds tail. I'd still love to have taken it as it is.
Robert
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 3, 2008 at 12:29 PM
And yet another top shot - you're grinding these out by the bucket load Rob - NICE ONE
Clarity of detail sharpness and comp are all spot-on imo...
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 3, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Stunning Rob, spot-on in every aspect.
Brett
Posted by Ian Mason on December 3, 2008 at 1:09 PM
I love everything about this. Just a great shot all round!
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 3, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Thats another good one Rob. Dont know what it is you have taken but can I have some?
Nice lighting and a great BG.
Major.
Posted by John Robinson on December 3, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Very nice indeed.
JR
Posted by David Kjaer on December 3, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Hi Rob
Another 'stunner'
David
Posted by Matt Cole on December 3, 2008 at 4:17 PM
an excellent shot Rob, nice background and light.
Mat
Posted by Anthony House on December 3, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Is that a rainbow in the background... ... Top stuff again...
Discussion
24 repliesHi All,
Another day at the Airfield today, this fella and his missus are coming in very close, to close at times!! Taken this afternoon, when the light wasn't as harsh.
Special moment of the day today goes to a pair of Peregrine who made an unexpected visit to a couple of thousand Wood Pigeons, at first I thought a dog walker had put them up but then saw the Peregrine chasing them, it was a female and she was unsuccefull in her hunt, but she then put an even bigger smile on my face by climbing to join a male (that I hadn't seen) and they started to play and tumble/dive with each other, to see one Peregrine let alone two in the middle of Suffolk hunting arable land is a special occasion.
All comments welcome
Regards
Rob
Rene de Heer
As for the Peregrines, I share this great experience with you as this happens around where we are.
cheers
Colin
David
Robert
Clarity of detail sharpness and comp are all spot-on imo...
Brett
Nice lighting and a great BG.
Major.
JR
Another 'stunner'
David
Mat
Well balanced, composed and beautiful light.
compliments,
Bertl
Dave
This is one of the best images of these I've seen lovely detail, comp and BG.
Regards
Mark
nicely done sir
Alan
Was hoping to get a chance with some stonechats on Monday but they had disappeared
Danny
Graham