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Peregrine hunting at Starlings
LucH

Peregrine hunting at Starlings

Probably one of my best pics this year, an action shot of a Peregrine chasing a flock of Starlings. Due to the clouded sky it was already pretty monochromatic, so nothing's adjusted there. Just cropped a bit above and below, the width is still like the full-frame pic.

Within this pic I like the tension, movement and panic, you see how the Starlings pack tightly together to avoid being snatched by their predator.

Hope you like it!

best,
Luc
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Location
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Date taken
March 5th 2011
Equipment used
70-200mm
Akihaka
Brilliant, Luc. You can see the difference of speed between the Peregrine and the Starling flock. It takes some nerves to be a Starling.. ;) Love this!!
 
Doc Duck
Oh dear, now I'm going to have trouble choosing what to vote for. This is a fascinating action image and a dramatic graphic overall.
 
Azzy
I love this image, it's a beautiful capture of some great behaviour, nature at it's finest. Really well framed image.
 
LucH
Thanks all! Now, after more than 2 weeks of following these birds, I haven't succeeded in taking better shots than the ones of this particulair day. Conclusion: you have to be very patience for a combination of Peregrine and starlings!

best,
Luc
 
IanF
Congratulations on taking joint second place in the March 2011 photo theme challenge - Monochrome Birds :t:

The results were -

We had 50 qualifying entries this month and all were included in the voting booth for members to vote upon. 70 members cast their vote.

1st place -

rioja with Pied Kingfisher which attracted 8/70 votes.

Joint second with 5/70 votes -

ammadoux with looking Upcher !!!

Ray.Scott with Flight at Night

LucH with Peregrine hunting at Starlings

Pigeon_Pete with Gannet

Congratulations to the winners and thank you everyone who took the time to view the entries and to cast your vote.
 

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