Falcon on the rocks
p.1 #1Falcon on the rocks
After my lunch break at State Line Lookout I returned to the overlook and while talking with another photographer who was there for the first time I spotted a Peregrine Falcon on the top of the Hudson River Palisades. I could see The Bronx and Lower Manhattan in the background and while hazy, I still liked the seen so I took the photo. The other photographer stated he was going to walk up the road and see if he could find a view and I told him I knew exactly where to go. When we arrived we had an OK view with a bit of obstruction by some foliage. We shot there, then went further up the road and had some clean shots yet from too far so I went back and this time climbed on top of the rock wall and sat down taking photos. I was still blocked a little and then set my tripod up with two legs on the wall and one of the ground. This was near perfect as I had a small hole with a great view.
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
1) Falcon on the rocks
2) The gnats were out
3) The falcon looked back for a moment
4) And then preened
5) It squacked at a vulture that was getting close to it's nest
6) Did you see that?
7) It's a seed
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
1) Falcon on the rocks
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1800s 1600 ISO +1.7 EV
2) The gnats were out
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1900s 1600 ISO +1.3 EV
3) The falcon looked back for a moment
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1700s 1600 ISO +1.3 EV
4) And then preened
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1400s 1600 ISO +1.3 EV
5) It squacked at a vulture that was getting close to it's nest
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/800s 1600 ISO +1.3 EV
6) Did you see that?
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/680s 1600 ISO +1.3 EV
7) It's a seed
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR + 1.4x lens 700mm f/8.0 1/750s 1600 ISO +1.3 EV
Apr 04, 2026 at 07:01 AM
p.1 #4Falcon on the rocks
sum1sgrampa wrote:
You got a nice look at that one Morris !
Gary
Thank you,
He seemed to enjoy watching us while going about his busyness
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johnohio wrote:
Nice find and some good looks.
John
Thank you John
Morris
You got a nice look at that one Morris !
Gary
Thank you,
He seemed to enjoy watching us while going about his busyness
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johnohio wrote:
Nice find and some good looks.
John
Thank you John
Morris
Apr 05, 2026 at 09:24 AM
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p.1 #6Falcon on the rocks
I see you got a face shot in number 6. Beautiful bird. Nice!
Apr 05, 2026 at 10:10 PM
p.1 #7Falcon on the rocks
csinseattle wrote:
Morris,
Nice capture and set
Chris S
Thank you Chris
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Allynb wrote:
I see you got a face shot in number 6. Beautiful bird. Nice!
Thank you Allynb
Morris
Morris,
Nice capture and set
Chris S
Thank you Chris
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Allynb wrote:
I see you got a face shot in number 6. Beautiful bird. Nice!
Thank you Allynb
Morris
Apr 06, 2026 at 06:02 AM