Peregrine Falcon In Flight

[Erik Hedlin]

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I'm currently in the Canadian arctic starting a 3 year research project on Peregrines. Up until now I haven't had much contact with this species (especially tundrius), but I'm having an absolute blast watching their unmatched aerial agility/speed. The shadows in this image are a bit distracting but I'm having great difficulty composing images; my BIF pictures have so far been more reactionary than anything.

Canon 7D 400mm 5.6L
ISO 400
1/2500
5.6
No cropping on top, just enough on the bottom so that both wing tips are equal distance to the frame's edge.
Highlights dropped a small amount and shadows bumped up an equal amount.

[dankearl]

Sounds like an interesting project.
As for the photo, I think a vertical would look better with more top and bottom.
open beak is nice.

[Lyle Gruby]

Pretty spectacular pose, but the harsh light hurt you in this one. Definitely looking forward to more.

[Diane Miller]

Amazing facial expression you captured here! And good work for a fast-moving subject. Look forward to seeing more!

[David Salem]

Nice rolling over screaming pose from this Peregrine. Nice and clear too but as mentioned, the harsh light wasnt your friend. Maybe try to tame down the highlights on the back a bit and I agree with a vertical comp. Well done and keep hammering away at these guys.

[Satish Ranadive]

Beautiful flight pose with open beak. Rest is mentioned above.Another vote for vertical composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[christopher galeski]

great flight pose with the mouth open,another vote for vertical.

[Laurent Staes]

Still a great capture even with those shadows. I hope you'll get some more opportunities with softer light but I already like this shot, good sharpness and nice screaming pose of the bird.

Laurent

[Karl Egressy]

The light is harsh but the pose is excellent.
I wish good luck with your project and looking forward to seeing more images, Erik.

[Erik Hedlin]

Thanks for the comments and critiques! I'll give vertical a try and see if more post will soften the extremes.