p.1 #1 · In the Name of Future Generation - the Sequel
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The peregrine falcons are busy at it again! This sequence was captured last Sunday although they started mating a few days before on Friday. Generally, the couple changed the location through the day. However, this ledge seems to be their favorite that day as they did it twice there, separated only by 35 minutes or so. Very impressive ! When they started mating, they did it on a different ledge, which is located far, far away and I could only witnessed that ritual. But then they did it on a perch but I like this particular sequence better. I will be heading out there again tomorrow. So, who knows...
I am fortunate to watch the whole sequence that lasted "only" several sequence, starting from the part when the mail approached the female from behind but a higher position. I took out a few frames from the approach, and I ended up posting only 3 frames out of the actual mating sequence. Since I captured it at 15 FPS I had plenty of choice from the sequence that lasted several seconds. I enjoy the dismount sequence of the male falcon and I left the beginning part intact but took out the last few at the end. Still, I ended up splitting the images into two posts.
The male made a kill earlier that morning; some blood and feathers of the prey, stick to his talons. The background is the Pacific Ocean.
Thank you for stopping by and please, your feedback is greatly appreciated,
Joshua
p.1 #16 · In the Name of Future Generation - the Sequel
louie champan wrote:
Incredible series Joshua, superb work my friend. This is Nat Geo stuff.
Thank you very much, Louie! I am glad you like the images.
bobbytan wrote:
Very nice, complete sequence!
I appreciate your kind comment, Bobby!
dallvr wrote:
Terrific set of your favorite peregrines having a good time! They are a bit later than the Cal Campanile falcons, who have laid 4 eggs already.
The A1 files look great, did you do any noise reduction?
Thank you very much, Shirley! Yes, the couple down here has been always later than the couple up there in Berkley. They will be laying eggs soon. Four eggs, huh? That would be handful but most of the time, I have seen 3 chicks that survive.
Yes, I ran Topaz Denoise on all files captured at ISO800 or so higher, regardless of the brand/type.
! When they started mating, they did it on a different ledge, which is located far, far away and I could only witnessed that ritual. But then they did it on a perch but I like this particular sequence better. I will be heading out there again tomorrow. So, who knows...
Great set!