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Peregrine Falcon


Peregrine Falcon
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Copyright: Karan Little (hester) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 40D, Canon 100 - 400 L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Alex99's favorite shots, Pentaxfriend's favorites 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-05 11:35
Viewed: 4542
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I went to a garden centre in a local town and found a raptor centre hiding behind it. I walked in to find a volunteer wandering around with a giant eagle owl perched on their arm (the owl had been rescued from a private owner who was mistreating it). I was then treated to a two hour flying display of owls, eagles and falcons. It was a place I hadn't heard of and was quite suprised to find!

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To mariki: markinghester 1 09-06 11:56
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Hi Karan,

Lucky You!!!! Perfect detail, focus, composition everything.
That eye is almost talking to you . Well Done.

Robin

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 30 N: 9683] (36145)
  • [2008-09-05 11:43]
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Hi Karen. Having lived in West Sussex A while ago i did not know of one then , which Garden centre. What an amazing close up of this beautiful birs. The detail in the eye and feathers is first class. with rich colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2008-09-05 11:49]

Hello Karan,
What a surprise to find such a place. The portrait of this Peregrine Falcon is really amazing. Perfect details, colours and composition. Excellent OOF BG.
Have a nice weekend,
Peter

Hi Karan
Beautiful portrait. Perfect sharpness, great contrast, good OOF background. Photo of the day
TFS
Krzysztof

If you had not had said I might have thought it in the natural...but then such a close in...and in a place where you were able to give it all of it's glory in colours and it's pride in courage...Very tough image..upstanding!
Bob

Looks like a bird that doesn't take any grief from nobody... :) What a nice find... the raptor centre.

Beautiful eye.. crisp detail, great POV... well done.

Larry

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2008-09-05 12:42]

Hello Karan,
This is a splendid close-up of the Peregrin Falcon showing razor sharp details and beautiful colours. I like the light background too. Well done!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hello Karan,
spectacular close-up of this wonderful bird!
Compliments.

Ciao
Silvia

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2008-09-05 16:24]

Hi Karan,

You stumbled onto a wonderful place - your lucky day. The display must have been fantastic. A beautiful portrait of this Peregrine Falcon with outstanding details of the face and feathers. What beautiful eyes he has! Colors are magnificent - I love the yellow around the eyes and on the beak.

Jane

Very nice clear crisp picture. I love the detail and colour in your shot. Good job

TFS
Jay

Hi Karan,
This portrait is absolutely awesome.
It couldn't have been any better. Love the light, focus, sharpness and amazing details.
The neutral background works great to stand out the head and focus the attention on the eye.
You get the best from the camera and lens combination in this magnificent image, maintaining naturals colours and appearance, which is very important in nature photography.
My compliments and thanks for share.
Best regards,
JM

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5524 W: 722 N: 4163] (11276)
  • [2008-09-05 23:08]
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Hi Karan

It is an awesome presentation of this Peregrine Falcon.
Sounds like you had quite a royal treat at the raptor sanctuary.

You have captured this bird with amazing details in the plumage and facial details,
stunning colour definition and a great portrait composition.
The OOF and isolated BG works perfect to compliment the subject and make it stand out in the image.
That big brown eye is absolutely superb with just the hint of sky reflected as a highlight.

Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1772 W: 36 N: 5597] (18598)
  • [2008-09-05 23:36]

Hi Karan,
Outstanding close-up shot of this Falcon with immaculate sharpness and amazing details. The eye looks so expressive. Excellent DOF and the composition is superb. Thanks for sharing this fine image.
Sumon

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1127 W: 254 N: 3161] (14464)
  • [2008-09-06 0:19]

Hi Karan,

A pin sharp and well colored capture of this rapor,well presented against a clean oof BG,tfs

Paul

Hello Karan,
Awesome portrait of this beautiful Falcon!
simply two words for this quality image - JUST PERFECT -
many thanks for the sharing and sincere regards
take care
cheers
Tony

Hi Karan,

Fantastic close-up shot
Amazing sharp details
PERFECT POV, colors, BG and catchlight

TFS This Beauty
Thijs

Hello Hester,

Not home, only marking.
Mariki

Wowwww... what a beauty and superb shot Karan! perfect in all around. I loved its facial expression!
Many thanks for sharing this great shot!
Have a nice sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3089 W: 230 N: 6774] (23770)
  • [2008-09-06 15:32]

Hello Karan,
Excellent close-up of this Peregrine falcon!
This is such a rare bird, and it is indeed a privilege to have a chance to see one in such proximity.
The details are super sharp, and the lighting is perfect.
Thanks for sharing this intimate portrait of a formidable raptor.

Hello Karan,
Really close:-)
Good refection in that razor sharp eye.
Nice surprise for you to discover such a place:-)
TFS
Annick

Hi Karan,
What a treat this must have been for you. I am sure that many visits to this little hidden centre will follow. Your first visit surely paid off with the stunning close capture of the fastest animal on earth.
The wonderful details in its feathers and head are something you don't see often. I love the lighting and the shine on its coat. The reflection in its eye even has a color, which shows the awesome control on the exposure. The soft colored BG helps to isolate the bird form the BG perfectly,
TFS,
Niek

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1137 W: 26 N: 3879] (13882)
  • [2008-09-07 11:12]

Hi Karan,
amazing clarity and detail, i love the sheen you have caught in his feathers too. Very nice POV and natural colour, great job as always.
Paul
(I visited the British Wildlife Centre a few weeks ago, great place, i loved the Scottish Wildcats!)

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1739 W: 224 N: 6872] (24909)
  • [2008-09-07 13:01]

How cool to find a raptor place behind a garden centre! :-)
This is an excellent shot of a Peregrine Falcon.
Very good detail in the feathers.
Superb plain BG that contrasts very well with the bird's plumage.
Brilliant DOF and focusing.
Very, very sharp.

Great work!

Cheers,
Joe

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 385 W: 16 N: 531] (1981)
  • [2008-09-08 3:36]

Hi Karan,
Wow, this is realy sharp.
Great details in the feathers. Very good light and great colours and blurred bg.
Simply wonderful
TFS Paula

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4072 W: 133 N: 7096] (23735)
  • [2008-09-08 10:06]

Hi Karan.
My congratulation on next masterpiece fro you. Amazing in all respects work with tremendous details, the most pleasant and fine colours and colour passages, terrific reproduction of bird glance and all other wonderful details of the bird. Bravo. Perfect job.
Alexei.

Great shot! The closeup, sharpness, colours, dof, all look perfect. Thanks for sharing.

Precioso retrato Karan. El enfoque es casi perfecto y los ojos los plasmaste de manera maestra. A todo ello contribuye la buena pose, el cuidado fondo y la buena luz para tomar la instantánea.

Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi

Hi Karan, superb portrait with fantastic colors, perfect focus, wonderful details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 60 N: 970] (3088)
  • [2008-09-19 23:19]

Hi Karan, Sometimes luck comes from the least likliest of places and here is the proof.

A very rivetting portrait...highlighting the features of this fabulous looking bird.The dark ovrall tone in the picture adds to the magique.
Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 2232 W: 10 N: 2971] (16891)
  • [2008-09-22 0:52]

Hola Karan,
perfect and clean shot,
bg plumage and really beautiful ...
nice portrait and note.
saludosssss

Karan,
I just "LOVE" birds!!!
This one is done with TASTE & ART.
OUTSTANDINGLY great.
TFS.
LOVE IT.
Mario with friendly greetings from Canada.

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  • RII Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 481 W: 0 N: 895] (2862)
  • [2008-10-29 13:58]

Hi Karan.

Fantastic capture.....simple fantastic, alls is excellent...all. Today upload a tropic american falcon (with flash). I prefer natural light.

Thanks....RICARDO.

PD. smiley p. later,today no more.

hello Karan

i have missed this superb portrait shot of the Peregrine Falcon,
WOW ! what a great bird of prey style proud pose,
image shot with superb sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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