Peregrine Falcon Takes Flight

[Doug Brown]

Here's a frame from the 2 mornings I spent in Southern California shooting with Dave Salem and Glenn Conlan recently. It's a spot that I've been visiting for the past 7 years to photograph Peregrine Falcons. Even thought the juveniles had fledged, we still had plenty of action. I caught this bird just as it was launching off of a steep cliff.

Canon 1Dx II, 600 mm f/4 @ f/6.3, 1/2500, ISO 1250, manual exposure, hand held

[Glenn Conlan]

It was great shooting with you Doug. Very nice take off shot with wings totally outstretched

[David Salem]

Glad you had a good shoot while you were down here. I love shots like this and you caught this beautiful eyas at the peak of the take off action. Nice colors, details HA and comp. Like I said, you got really lucky on your tip. Well done

[Tim Foltz]

Doug, sweet shot, love the pose, sharp, nice BG and great eye catch.

-Tim

[Jonathan Ashton]

Beautiful lighting and a wonderful pose it is good to see the two wing surfaces side by side.

[Bob Smith]

With perfectly rendered shades of grey/blue here you've matched this bird into just the right colour of BG Doug. The pose reminds me of an Olympic diver at the moment of strike on the springboard.

[arash_hazeghi]

sweet frame Doug, I have one just like this, I wonder if it was the same bird!

[Ritesh Nangare]

Great shot ........ With Beautiful Take off pose..... love it.

TFS.

[Loi Nguyen]

Love the powerful take off pose. The rugged cliff adds much to the image. I'd be tempted to suggest taking off a sliver on the right to show more of the powerful pose. ZLoi

[christopher galeski]

Nice takeoff pose,good perch,nice light.TFS.

[Doug Brown]

Appreciate the feedback everyone!

[Jon Groves]

Nice timing with the wing position here!