Peregrine Falcon

I have to be honest and say, as if you couldn't tell this is a bird in

captivity and probably the closest I will ever get to getting any kind of

decent shot! Birds leave the scene immediately when I am in the

vicinity!....lol Thanks for looking! Take care, Leslie

I appreciate your honesty - - I love the light, clarity and interesting background.

Thank you very much for your kind words I do admire your work and value your comments! Interesting story with regards to BIRDS! (which I am really no good at, never getting the camera out in time or scaring them off with a sneeze or some other quick movement) On my way to work this morning I met a lovely Canadian Goose. He was resting in a little pond I pass every morning. I decided to stop and was very careful not to park too close as to frighten him away. Changed my lens in the car.......turned the camera on in the car....didn't even close my door and began to walk towards him and the edge of the pond. Well I must say he was the friendliest Canadian! My sisters may beg to differ as they are Canadian :)(Although for a moment I was worried about him coming to close...that could have set the scene for some angry goose pics...lol)He posed for me with the sun shining down on him and the reflections were wonderful also. I took quite a few shots as he was so cooperative! I am very anxious to upload the pictures and get to work on them. I guess my days of shooting only captive birds have come to an end.....for today! Keep your eyes open for this lovely Canadian bird friend of mine.....lol...He should be headed your way soon!

Have a great weekend!

Leslie :)

My bird shots are taken in the Bird Park, so I would say they are also in captivity though not all are in cages. I like this for the blue bg & the low light which actually enhances the bird's beauty.

This is a great shot even if it is in captivity, Good detail and lighting and very creative with the colours in the b/g. Regards Glenn

Hi Leslie, A fine capture indeed and most shots of birds are taken in bird sancuaries or in zoos, I personally smile with people that think there is something mucho in capturing animals or birds in the ''wild''. There is so little of that left.Warm regards, Dimitris.

Captivity or not Leslie...great shot...love your lighting and attention to detail ...great shot!

It has very nice mood, highlight a shadows works under very good lighting. I love , when I have possibility to see shot captured by not notorious birds photographer.7/7

KR Ed

Wow OMG Les I love this one. the clarity here is amazing! As well I love the blue in the background. Congratulations on you fabulous Peregrine!

Looking forward to seeing a nice Canadian....LOL Hey I am nice.

Thank you both for your kind words! I am no bird photographer that's for sure...I was happy with the outcome. I am glad you both like it!

Take care, Leslie

Wow! I love the blue in the background. Great clarity.