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It has been a very long time since I posted, so I am opting to post the following four images despite their obvious flaws (the quality is poopy for sure). Shooting technique and using a 1.4 converter on the 400 5.6 combined to provide poor images from a pretty cool photo op.


1. Crowded Skies - I was taking a token picture of the flock when I noticed...
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/kccollett/3F5A1393%20Pigeons%20Galore_zpsxh2l2dwx.jpg
2. Safety In Numbers - Doesn't work for all the individuals in the crowd. This pigeon actually escaped and the Gyrfalcon went back into the fray.
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/kccollett/3F5A1398%20One%20Less%20Pigeon_zpsim2er23a.jpg
3. Third Time Lucky - The pigeons seemed quite content to wheel about in a relatively tight flock in a small area. On the third attempt, the falcon got more than a foot full of feathers.
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/kccollett/3F5A1416%20Ony%20Carry%20On%20Allowed_zpshmbbgpc2.jpg
4. Coup De Grace - Big time crop, but the image does show the falcon attending to matters.
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/kccollett/3F5A1421%20Well%20That%20Bites_zps6jzf0m7d.jpg

This was a first for me, seeing the attack while it was happening.

Now for a better picture.
Wild Snow Crystals - Taken in deep snow by the side of the road in natural light.
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp263/kccollett/3F5A0975%20Crystal%20III_zpsxy44q8zg.jpg

Cheers!

Ken

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Feb 23, 2015 at 08:59 AM
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I know just how difficult those shots are to get Ken, and I'd be pretty happy with the results you got. Well done!

The snow crystal shot is beautiful.

Cheers,
Harry C



Feb 23, 2015 at 09:32 AM
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Absolutely awesome capture. What a lucky guy you were to be in the right place at the right time, and you were on you toes well enough to make the best of it. Congrats.

As for the "Wild snow crystals", I'm so glad you made sure we knew they were wild. They are so much harder to sneak up on than tame ones or pet ones. Other than their elusiveness, you really can't tell the difference in the image between wild and otherwise. I could have been completely fooled.

In all seriousness though, that is really "cool" (pardon the pun). A great capture. I'm so amazed you spotted it along the side of the road. I would have driven right past it without even seeing it.
Fred



Feb 23, 2015 at 10:44 AM
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Very nice action set and it must be thrilled to see the catch, Ken.


- Tam



Feb 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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That's a lot of poop Ken. Great behavior captures. Your snow/ice crystals shot is cool...

Ted



Feb 23, 2015 at 11:15 AM
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What a moment to capture Ken!

Mark



Feb 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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Great behavior set Ken with a sweet ice shot.


Feb 23, 2015 at 12:14 PM
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What a superb action capture, nicely done.


Feb 23, 2015 at 12:57 PM
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A neat action set Ken, and well done too - if a bit far. The last shot is real nice ~ Ron


Feb 23, 2015 at 05:28 PM
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Great moment Ken!
The last one is nice too
TFS,
BB



Feb 23, 2015 at 05:36 PM
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Fine shots Ken, what a great sequence. Well captured.
David



Feb 23, 2015 at 06:09 PM
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Wow, Ken! Rare squared. Impressive display of the great circle of life, the zen-like snow crystal image puts it all in perspective.

Greg



Feb 23, 2015 at 09:45 PM
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The last looks like a diamond in the rough and the gyrfalcon attack is very well documented.
Eric



Feb 23, 2015 at 10:17 PM
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Very interesting snow crystal image. Nature's jewels! Great seeing on the gyrfalcon attack as well.


Feb 23, 2015 at 11:16 PM
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What a catch Ken!! Nicely done. Love the snow crystals. Well done.

Alan



Feb 23, 2015 at 11:28 PM
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Great set, must have been quite the sight to see.

I love the last one. Very well done and not easy to capture such beautiful detail.

Birdie



Feb 24, 2015 at 12:13 AM
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beauties Ken.. the last is especially nice


Feb 24, 2015 at 03:19 AM
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Harry.C wrote:
I know just how difficult those shots are to get Ken, and I'd be pretty happy with the results you got. Well done!

The snow crystal shot is beautiful.

Cheers,
Harry C


Thanks kindly Harry, and thanks for the suggestion to go check the place out. Thought I would be skunked, but the action came, and two falcons had kills within seconds of each other (2nd was other side of the terminal, but I saw it fly away with a payload.
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OBXGuide wrote:
Absolutely awesome capture. What a lucky guy you were to be in the right place at the right time, and you were on you toes well enough to make the best of it. Congrats.

As for the "Wild snow crystals", I'm so glad you made sure we knew they were wild. They are so much harder to sneak up on than tame ones or pet ones. Other than their elusiveness, you really can't tell the difference in the image between wild and otherwise. I could have been completely fooled.

In all seriousness though, that is really "cool"
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I laughed out loud reading your comments Fred. Thanks for being a sport and sharing your humor.
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canon.eos30d wrote:
Very nice action set and it must be thrilled to see the catch, Ken.

- Tam


Thanks Tam. It was quite thrilling. Wish I came away with better results though. I need a longer prime lens.
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Ted ellis wrote:
That's a lot of poop Ken. Great behavior captures. Your snow/ice crystals shot is cool...

Ted


Thanks for commenting Ted. Much appreciated.
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Mark Cronin wrote:
What a moment to capture Ken!

Mark


Thanks for having a look Mark.
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Great behavior set Ken with a sweet ice shot.


I wasn't kidding with that title! Thanks for having a look and commenting Herb.
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louie champan wrote:
What a superb action capture, nicely done.


Thanks for the very generous comments Louie.
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surfnron wrote:
A neat action set Ken, and well done too - if a bit far. The last shot is real nice ~ Ron


I was reaching for sure. That combo at least has auto focus, unlike on the 7D. But getting things sharp seems to be a challenge for me. Thanks for commenting Ron.
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BeeBalm wrote:
Great moment Ken!
The last one is nice too
TFS,
BB


Thanks BB. Appreciated.
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David Leask wrote:
Fine shots Ken, what a great sequence. Well captured.
David


Well, it was captured at least. Thanks for stopping in for a peek David.



Feb 24, 2015 at 09:05 AM
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Super action set
brad



Feb 24, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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Plinian wrote:
Wow, Ken! Rare squared. Impressive display of the great circle of life, the zen-like snow crystal image puts it all in perspective.

Greg


I very much appreciate you taking the time to review the post Greg. Thank you!
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eyelaser wrote:
The last looks like a diamond in the rough and the gyrfalcon attack is very well documented.
Eric


I have a whole bunch ore images of this falcon, and another. All even poopier than the ones here. I couldn't subject you all to that. Thanks for having a look and leaving comments.
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nabfoto wrote:
Very interesting snow crystal image. Nature's jewels! Great seeing on the gyrfalcon attack as well.


Many thanks Nab. Much appreciated.
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angel manguel wrote:
What a catch Ken!! Nicely done. Love the snow crystals. Well done.

Alan


Thank you very much Alan. Cheers!
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birdied wrote:
Great set, must have been quite the sight to see.

I love the last one. Very well done and not easy to capture such beautiful detail.

Birdie


Glad you could stop in for a look Birdie. Thank you for the kind words.
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kmunroe wrote:
beauties Ken.. the last is especially nice


Thanks Kenny. The last one is only one that qualifies as postable really.
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bnelson wrote:
Super action set
brad


Thank you for looking and commenting Brad!



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