Peregrine Falcon Take-OffThis is a discussion on Peregrine Falcon Take-Off within the Nature and Wildlife forums, part of the Showcase category; Found 2 Peregrine Falcon's yesterday at Bolivar and caught this one taking off in my direction. Taken while laying down ... 4Likes
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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. | | | | | Sponsored Links | Premium Members do not see Google advertisements. SIGN UP today and help support our community.
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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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01-16-2012, 08:09 AM
Outstanding work Tim!!
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01-16-2012, 08:10 AM
Fantastic Tim, I really need to get over there!!
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01-16-2012, 06:31 PM
This has it all. : )
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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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