Aerial masters

[Ivan Ellison]

Cant match Binu's shots of peregrines but this one shows the aerial skill of the juvs. They fledged on Friday last week and have been flying for 4 days above the streets of Rochdale. About 70% of original file. Lightened a little and some shadow highlight work done. Sharpened a couple of times and blur to the bg. Taken late in the evening as sun was setting. Had camera on auto ISO, some shots came out better than others as now and again the ISO shot up to 3000- 5000. Is there a way I can limit the upper level when doing this.
Canon 1DmkIV
Canon 500 f4 is + 1.4
1/1250
f5.6
ISO 800.

[Mike Poole]

I'd say you've done the best you could have given the situation and its certainly an interesting composition!

Are these the ones from the clock tower in the town centre? I saw them today as I was driving through Rochdale

[gail bisson]

Unusual action portrayed. I am trying to figure out exactly what was going on. Did one peregrine try to engage the others talons with his talons?
I never use auto ISO so I am afraid I cannot answer your question,
Gail

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Interesting 'pose', for sure!

Google is your best friend - see 'C.Fn I -3 – Set ISO speed range' at http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/...m_functions.do.

[Ivan Ellison]

Mike-pm replied to
Gail- thanks, yes the following bird was trying to catch the other by its talons. Now and again they manage it and spiral around together. Am looking forward to getting some food passes if they do it low enough.
Tobie- thanks for the link to settings , will check it out when i get home tonight.

Ivan

[arash_hazeghi]

you got some neat action and both are sharp, good exposure too. the overhead shot are always difficult as there is no eye contact, if this action happens at eye level it will take it to the top.

TFS

[William Dickson]

Great capture Ivan, well done

[christopher galeski]

nice capture,look's like one's towing the other.TFS.

[Binu John]

You captured an some excellent action! Not easy to get a frame filling shot and have both birds sharp in the frame like this. It's fun to watch them playing.