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Peregrine cross Saker


Peregrine cross Saker
Photo Information
Copyright: Joe Kellard (joey) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1739 W: 224 N: 6872] (24909)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 400D (Rebel XTi), Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM, Digital ISO-400, Hoya 77mm UV Filter
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-24 7:11
Viewed: 3168
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this on the Raptor-in-the-Forest Photoday with Miles Herbert back in June. If I remember correctly, this is a Peregrine Falcon cross Saker Falcon :-)

I hope you like it and Merry Christmas!

Latin name
Falco peregrinus

Family
Falcons and allies (Falconidae)

Overview
The peregrine is a large and powerful falcon. It has long, broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. It is blue-grey above, with a blackish top of the head and an obvious black 'moustache' that contrasts with its white face. Its breast is finely spotted. It is swift and agile in flight, chasing prey. The strongholds of the breeding birds in the UK are the uplands of the north and west and rocky seacoasts. Peregrines have suffered illegal killing from gamekeepers and landowners, and been a target for egg collectors, but better legal protection and control of pesticides (which indirectly poisoned birds) have helped the population to recover considerably from a low in the 1960s. Some birds, particularly females and juveniles, move away from the uplands in autumn.

Where to see them
Found along rocky seacliffs and the uplands of the UK are both good places in the breeding season. East coast marshes where there are large gatherings of birds can be a good place in the winter. There are Aren't birds brilliant! events across the UK where you can watch the birds during the breeding season.

When to see them
All year round

What they eat
Medium-sized birds, such as wading birds, pigeons and small ducks.

Thanks!
jrobertop, maurydv, Miss_Piggy, JORAPAVI, eqshannon, nglen, jaycee, eng55, flashpoint, jconceicao, siggi, billynewboy, hester, horia, peter_stoeckl has marked this note useful
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Hello Joe.
A looking much expressive of this imponent Falcon, very well captured by you!
Excellent sharpness, colours and details.
Cheers,
José Roberto

Ciao Joe,
spettacolare ritratto di Falco pellegrino, rapace dalla velocità straordinaria, eccellenti POV frontale e composizione stretta che esalta la fierezza dello sguardo, ottima definizione. Tanti Auguri di Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo a te e ai tuoi familiari.
TFS.
Maurizio

Hallo Joe
I cannot think of another word to describe what I see looking at this bird than "Striking" Take note: Striking with a capital S. I've said it many times and I do want to say it again, this is my kind of pose, and I like a lot. A bird looking straight at you or captured from the front. It just gives a total different perspective and feel to the image. The eye contact is great and the blink in the eye is an additional bonus to this already special image. Just to think, you have captured not only one blink but twice. Smoothness and detail of the plumage is displayed beautifully. Best wishes for you and your loved ones over this Christmas period.
Best regards.
Anna

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2008-12-24 7:48]

Hello Joe,
What a fantastic portrait. Amazing eye-contact. Excellent sharpness and great natural colours. The contrast against the dark BG is splendid. Perfect POV and composition.
Wonderful Christmas days,
Peter

Hi OwlMan:-),
A wonderful portrait capture in a fine composition.
Once more:)
BEST WISHES FOR THE COMING YEAR!
See u in 2009

Bayram

Hola Joe,
Magnífico retrato con excelente e inquietante pose, buena definición y detalles. Mis mejores deseos para tí y los tuyos- Un cordial saludo
José Ramón

You're so good Joey. perhaps one day you shall own the Internet...the photo end of it...all over the world...your a bright young man with a keen eye and a good heart. Have a good Holiday!
bob

Hi Joe,
Excellent close-up of this Falcon; great POV and composition, sharp details and bright colours.
HAVE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND GREAT NEW YEAR 2009!
Best Wishes!
Pekka

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 30 N: 9683] (36145)
  • [2008-12-24 9:50]

Hi Joe. Fantastic close up of this beautiful bird. Amazing detail in the feathers and eyes. With natural colours. Stands out well from the plain BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

You and your family have a happy christmas.

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1256 W: 42 N: 1976] (5892)
  • [2008-12-24 10:49]

Hi Joe,
Magnificent portrait.POV,clear details,sharpness,eye contact and framing are excellent.
Merry christmas and thanks for posting.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2008-12-24 10:51]

Hi Joe,

That Raptor in the Forest Day must have been phenomenal. This close-up of the Peregrine is just amazing. He must have been looking right into your eyes! The facial features and the feathers are magnificent. A most awesome shot. A very Merry Christmas to you and you family. I hope Santa is good to you :-)

Jane

excellent close up,Joe
fine details of head of this beautiful
rapacious and good dof..well done
I wish you and your family a peaceful Christmas sERGIO

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 696 W: 13 N: 1407] (5035)
  • [2008-12-24 11:30]

Hi Joe,

Wonderful close up of the Peregrine Falcon.
Superbly composed and I love the eye contact with the refleced light in the falcons eyes.
Excellent feather details and lovely natural colours.

Best wishes to you and all your Family for Xmas and 2009

Hil

Hello Joe,

Great close up.
Beautiful colours with excellent details.
Lighting and sharpness are splendid.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3097 W: 109 N: 12399] (52850)
  • [2008-12-24 11:41]

Hello Joe,
Very good close up with great pose
perfect sharpness, vivid colour and details
very well done .Merry Christmas and happy new year.Siggi

Hello Joe
This is a super capture.
But to my eye you have missed your focus point which is the eyes..
This may well be how you intended to take the image ..The eyes can hold a lot of distracting reflections.
All the same and none the less..
I wish you a very Happy Christmas.
I tip my hat in a Santa Style to you Sir.
All the Best
Biily

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-12-24 14:19]

Hi Joe

I love the eyes and the direct stare. Stunning. Great POV and beautifully sharp

Thanks for the xmas greeting

Merry Christmas

Karan

Hello Joe

I had a peregrine falcon on my house one day.The conditions were snowy and overcast so the photos are lousy,not like this beauty.
Excellent POV and DOF.
The colours are vibrant and well saturated.
Excellent detail and clarity.
The eye contact is wonderful.
Great job.
TFS

Wolf

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 988 W: 4 N: 3277] (14761)
  • [2008-12-25 20:18]

Joe, WoW what a shot. Superb closeup and brilliant. This is classic Ganesh

Impresionante retrato diferente a lo que solemos ver.

Saudos Joe.

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2158 W: 224 N: 4749] (16656)
  • [2008-12-26 0:22]

Hi Joe and Merry Christmas!

This is a wonderful close-up from you, my friend!
Falcons are my favorite bird so it's a jy to watch some excellent photos of them here.
You managed something amazing here - capturing that reflection from its eyes - and that gives the photo such a unique feel. Very original!

I hope you had a great Christmas together with your loved ones and i wish you only the best for the next year!

Cheers and TFS
Horia

Hi Joey,
powerfully gripping strictly frontal portrait of that Falcon. I like the well shaping light, the well saturated intense colours, the gradual fading into soft depth from the precisely focussed beak that makes the image look quite three-dimensional. Well written informative notes. Thank you!
With all my best wishes to you for a happy, joyous, exciting New Year!
Peter

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