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Peregrine Falcon Take-Off

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Peregrine Falcon Take-Off - 01-15-2012, 04:32 PM

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Found 2 Peregrine Falcon's yesterday at Bolivar and caught this one taking off in my direction. Taken while laying down with my ground pod.
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01-15-2012, 04:42 PM


That is really neat. Like him coming your way. Good job! Did you say Two...oooh yeah.

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01-15-2012, 05:40 PM


Love it! Action, perspective, exposure, lighting, the whole works.

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01-15-2012, 05:52 PM


Beautiful shots Tim. I really like that second one where his wing tips are touching the ground. Amazing.

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01-15-2012, 06:41 PM


All good , but that 2nd is awesome. Good work.
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01-15-2012, 07:04 PM


Suhweet! Great job on all three Tim.

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01-15-2012, 07:17 PM


Now that's some awesome takeoff images. Mine are usually a blurry blob of feathers. Awesome!

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01-15-2012, 07:32 PM


Just amazing - great capture of a great experience.

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01-16-2012, 04:13 AM


Thanks guys for looking and commenting. I typically get butt shots of these guys flying away from me so this was a nice change of pace.

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01-16-2012, 05:23 AM


Good job Tim, love it.
I figured you were down there. Had too much to do Sat, made it out Sunday to East Beach.

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01-16-2012, 07:20 AM


Great BIF action series Tim...like the second one...well done as always...

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Outstanding work Tim!!

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Fantastic Tim, I really need to get over there!!

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01-16-2012, 06:31 PM


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01-16-2012, 08:04 PM


they fly away from all the rest of us, but they fly toward you. did you have a dead mouse attached to your ballcap or something? awesome captures.

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