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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) about to drop into a stoop where they can hit incredible speeds making them the fastest creatures on earth.

I had to crop this image very heavily as the bird was just a dot in my viewfinder, this is basically the bird full size but I've cropped out the acres of blue sky from around it. I was just really happy to get a shot in focus as it was moving so quickly, this is the only shot in the sequence that came out.

Enjoy! :)

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:iconwildcharmander:
`WildCharmander Apr 21, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
I have featured this lovely photograph in my journal [link]

:ladybug:
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:iconleitimbr:
~LeitimBR May 19, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
Im jealous....look's like the falcon was looking at you...inside you...something magical...can't explain in words, but the picture says it all.
Thank you.
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:iconyodlertothestars:
What a beautiful Shot! I absoloutly love it! do you mind if i paint it with watercolor? I'd be sure to give U credit fur the Picture
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:iconanotherwinter:
Awesome capture! :heart:
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:iconraraavisinterra:
~RaraAvisInTerra Jan 15, 2009  Hobbyist General Artist
I find this bird so majestic! They're so graceful while flying! Unbelievable! This picture is awesome:you took it while it was flying at full speed!Wow...I want to ask you something. I would like to put this picture on my blog,but I need your permission.I would clearly write your name and that this pic isn't mine,I swear.Please, give me the honor to have it on my blog! I would be very pleased.
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~copperarabian Oct 29, 2008  Student Photographer
the Feathers came out so nice!

question "fastest creatures on earth?"

Answer "Nope, fastest creature off Earth :D lol JK
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:iconinsanegelfling:
~InsaneGelfling Aug 13, 2008  Professional Photographer
It is indeed the fastest creature on earth, up to 190mph in full stoop. You captured it beautifully, I'll forgive the crop as I know how hard they are to photograph, I haven't managed a decent image yet (although I've been trying in the wild :P).
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~minime2210 Apr 20, 2008  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is stunning. I absolutely love it. Beautiful capture. Hehe I showed a good friend of mine this photo, he was impressed. But started ranting about how a Gyr falcon has got to be THE fastest thing on the planet animal wise. He's seen both in action with his own eyes hehe. But yes, top photo :love:
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:iconknitchi-chan:
wow o__O looks like there is no gravity at all!!!

so cuuuutttteeee <3 ^^
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