Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

Perigrine Falcon In Heather(C)

Discussion

12 replies
Posted by Paul Rosser on August 29, 2010 at 3:34 AM
Perigrine Falcon In Heather(C)
Hi everyone. I've recently been on a Bird Of Prey Workshop and very enjoyable it was too. Many thanks to everyone I met on the day. Here is an image from the day. A beautifull 14 week old Perigrine Falcon in amongst some purple heather. All C&C's most welcome.
Regards,
Paul. :wavey:

Canon 1D MK IV
Canon EF 500mm f4
f4
1/800 sec
ISO 200
@500mm
Slight crop
Processed in CS5
Posted by Tom Smit on August 29, 2010 at 3:56 AM
Hi Paul, Like the image. Nice and sharp. The bird is the first point of looking at.
:toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on August 29, 2010 at 5:05 AM
Paul great image,like it a lot.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Danny Green on August 29, 2010 at 6:11 AM
Hello Paul

This is a lovely image, with a nice foreground and backgorund, thats the beauty of working with a 500mm at F4. As long as the eye is sharp thats all that matters in my opinion. This image just wants lighting a touch just to bring out that colour in the heather.

Danny :wavey:
Posted by eric weight on August 29, 2010 at 6:58 AM
That looks superb to me. I quite like my images a touch on the dark side as it seems to make the colours richer. Adding light would certainly boost the heather, but I rather like that it adds to the shot, but doesn't intrude too much. There are some lovely tones in the face especially around the beak which looks like its made of steel. I really like this one.
:wavey: :toast: eric
Posted by Phil Mclean on August 29, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Super image Paul.I think I might lighten the heather too and maybe try and remove that light line that crosses the leg.Great location and super sharp bird.

Phil. :toast:
Posted by Rob Howard on August 29, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Hi Paul,

That's a very nice image of the Eyass. Stunning dark features, do you or Danny know if it's a Peale's Peregrine??

Regards

Rob
Posted by Paul Rosser on August 29, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Thanks for the comments all. As has been suggested by Danny and Phil here is a repost with a touch of lightening done in levels. See what you think!?
Regards,
Paul. :wavey:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on August 29, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Paul I am going to be peverse. I prefer the heather darker in your first shot but the Peregrine lighter as in your second shot. Nicely taken. :wavey: :jump:
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on August 29, 2010 at 12:14 PM
I like how the bird stands out in this unusual surrounding.
Second version works better for me.
Bertl
Posted by Ian Macdermott on August 29, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Hi Paul,

beautiful shot :toast: :toast:

I prefer the first post :wink:
Posted by Graham Goddard on August 30, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Hi Paul - think I prefer this to your second offering (although only just!) - lovely colours and the bird is in fine condition. :wavey:
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on August 31, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Second one for me too Paul.
Excellent work :smile:

Geoff.