pnbhosale wrote:
Being at the right place and at the right time! Wonderful shots and series!
Thanks so much! Yes, that is the goal, right place/right time! Sometimes it actually works out as planned!
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aboutthelight wrote:
These are all fantastic! Killer Really great job getting super sharp images in nice light and documenting something I have never seen photos of before. You have my vote for sure!
Thank you! Yes, it was a first for me as well, happy to share!
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torobouk wrote:
Peregrine are fasts killer's, this scene is amazing !
Yes they are...nature's fight planes! I'm still in awe myself looking back on the photos.
AGeoJO wrote:
What a wonderful sequence and captured really well! YGMV, too, Frank!
Thank you so much! Means a lot!
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morris wrote:
Two of my favourite birds in the same frames shore gets my attention, particular when the images are this good Frank.
Terrific action set,
Morris
Agreed! I'd have been thrilled to catch a peregrine by itself, and I always love seeing purple gallinules...capturing both in the same image was a special sequence! Thanks for the kind words!
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arbitrage wrote:
What an opportunity!! Great job capturing the action.
TFS
Geoff
Thanks so much! It was one of those moments that happens so fast, when its over you are almost scared to check the images for fear you missed it...Luckily that was not the case!
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RobAmy wrote:
Great action
Thank you!
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dallvr wrote:
Dramatic sequence, beautifully captured. I voted.
Thanks, very much appreciated! Yes, it was quite dramatic for sure!
scottsoutter wrote:
What a story these shots tell. And the color on the gallinule is amazing.
Yeah, it was amazing to see it happen, just happy I can share them! And I agree, purple gallinules are absolutely stunning - few birds are as colorful!
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CJMiller wrote:
Great action sequence! I really like the first image-beautiful background and what a menacing presence.
Chris
Thanks! Yeah, it was a treat to have him flying straight at me like that, and at a low enough altitude that the shore plants/trees could be the background... It's almost like he's flying under the radar so the prey doesn't see his silhouette against the sky and sound the alarm. Very impressive bird for sure.
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Razsim wrote:
Excellent catch of a great action
Raz
Thank you so much!
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Awesome peregrine behavior sequence !!! 👍👍
sum1sgrampa wrote:
This is just a fantastic series ! YGMV
Gary
Thank you!
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Karl Witt wrote:
Impressive work on your part Frank. That is some really great IF photography to track the Peregrine and get these results! Really an exciting event, Gallinule is so colorful.
Excellent and yes you also earned my vote
Karl
Thanks! It was one of those "hope all the practice paid off" kind of moments! (And I'm glad it did!) Yes they are, one of my favorite birds to see in FL. Not that it would have been any less amazing with some "boring" prey, but the color certainly adds to the interest of the photo!
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buffalowolff wrote:
Amazing sequence. Don't think much will stand against this one :-)
kdacharya wrote:
these are the moments that Wildlife photographers live for. Wow, simply amazing, Frank. voted.
Thanks so much! That is high praise! I was just in the right place at the right time
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Imagemaster wrote:
Great shots. Nothing in those shots that indicates the prey was downed by the falcon though.
Thank you! You're right, these shots don't show it, but having seen this bird make a high speed pass in the same area just minutes earlier pointed to it having been already hit by the falcon. In addition, (correct me if I'm wrong) I don't think Peregrines are known to scavenge prey? I suppose it could have stolen the gallinule from an eagle, (but I didn't see any that day) and it seemed more likely that the falcon was the hunter from the beginning. I'll be frequenting that spot now that I know it's Peregrine hunting grounds...hopefully I can capture the actual kill strike next time!
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KCollett wrote:
Very well done, and it must have been a great experience that you witnessed.
Thank you for the kind words! Yes, definitely a fantastic nature experience!
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cavuken wrote:
very impressive set. Great job.
Much appreciated!
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kimknapp wrote:
Really great shots!
Which wetlands were you at? Orlando Wetlands (one of my favorites)?
Kim
Yes, Orlando Wetlands Park...one of my favorites as well! I hadn't seen a Peregrine Falcon there until this trip (despite visiting regularly for the last several years). Best part about getting out in nature is you never know what you will see! Thanks for the support!
Really great job getting super sharp images in nice light and documenting something I have never seen photos of before. You have my vote for sure!
