Fast BIF
Dec 23, 2017 15:23:24 #
retlaw
Loc: Northern New Jersey
Peregrines, also known as Duck hawks, are fast flyers so I consider myself very lucky to have captured one going after a couple ducks. This peregrine was really moving and, as you can see, the ducks took its presence very seriously by diving as quickly as possible to avoid the peregrine’s strike. The ducks dove so fast that they kicked up lots of water trying to submerge. Interestingly, some ducks seemed to know that they were being targeted and some knew just to be on guard. To say the least, I am extremely grateful to have experienced this wild show of nature. These photos are presented via a link because one should see them as a series. View them full screen and enjoy.
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Wishing all of you and yours a very healthy and joyous Christmas or any other holiday you celebrate.
http://img.gg/ACJsNV0
Wishing all of you and yours a very healthy and joyous Christmas or any other holiday you celebrate.
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Dec 24, 2017 14:18:56 #
Wow ! These photos are the best I've seen in a long time. Fantastic shots.
What type of equipment did you use?
What type of equipment did you use?
Dec 24, 2017 17:03:17 #
Great images. I know how hard birds in flight are to photograph.
Jack
Jack
Dec 25, 2017 12:49:34 #
retlaw
Loc: Northern New Jersey
Thanks to all for your generous comments; I appreciate it. I just wish that I had better post processing skills. That is my weakness.
These were shot with a Nikon 600mm f4 mounted on a D500. And yes, BIF are difficult, especially this one. I think its horizontal flight was faster than a kingfisher’s. Using the D500, which is the fastest AF camera that I ever used, made decent captures a possibility.
These were shot with a Nikon 600mm f4 mounted on a D500. And yes, BIF are difficult, especially this one. I think its horizontal flight was faster than a kingfisher’s. Using the D500, which is the fastest AF camera that I ever used, made decent captures a possibility.
Jan 4, 2018 15:16:57 #
Really nice set! The series is clearly the way to appreciate your work.
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