Peregrine

[Ivan Ellison]

I was very fortunate the other day to be invited to photograph the peregrine chicks being rung on Bolton town hall- obviously under schd 1 licence. On previous visits I have been on a roof below the nest tray, this time I was on the nest tray ledge(not good if you do not like heights). I had the chance of some eye level shots as the parents screamed around the clock tower as the chicks had their rings fitted. I made the most of the short time we were there and forgot I didn't like heights, concentrating on the birds. 4 young have been rung, all look well apart from one which is much smaller than the others red darvic ring white letter PF if any of you see it , if it fledges.
Canon 1D mkIV
Canon 100-400 @ 400 mm
1/3200
f5.6
ISO 800

[William Dickson]

Amazing capture Ivan, I don't like heights either, but would sure forget about that to get a shot like this Love the POV and eye contact, well done and thanks for sharing

Will

[Mike Hitchen]

A classic peregrine pose, well timed (and well tracked!).

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent incoming flight shot of this speedy raptor.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

A really strong shot of an awesome raptor. I reckon a vertical comp would strengthen this image in a major way.
Sharp as nails. Well done mate!

[keith mitchell]

Hey Ivan, top class shot great angle on the bird ,bet you enjoyed this session.

Cheers Keith.

[arash_hazeghi]

Excellent dynamic pose with great eye contact, I would desaturate the sky a tad

TFS

[Frank Schauf]

Nice flight pose, good capture.

[gail bisson]

What a wonderful opportunity.
Tack sharp. I could see this as a vertical.
Very powerful image.
Gail

[Marina Scarr]

Killer image and pose!!! Agree on a slight deSAT of the sky. This could probably work in vertical too. Whatever works best for you.

[Jonathan Ashton]

I van I envy your opportunity but wow did you make the most of it. Super pose and pin sharp - well done.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the eye contact, exposure, IQ and interesting pose. I agree with going vertical and desaturate the sky a bit. Excellent image Ivan!