Fastest Bird in the World : The Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon : Arnhem Milnerton |
My closest neighbour, the Peregrine falcon at blistering pace just after catching his lunch (outside my bedroom window).
Miserable light conditions, but exited to see him in flight – in any light or distance. He still sleeps the majority of nights just outside my bathroom window. The light there never get switched on at night…
Miserable light conditions, but exited to see him in flight – in any light or distance. He still sleeps the majority of nights just outside my bathroom window. The light there never get switched on at night…
From Arnhem Milnerton, Cape Town (opposite Woodbridge Island)
"Vernon Chalmers is a South African academic, business, training, and development professional. He is also a passionate photographer. His photography training sessions take place in Milnerton and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town 1. Recently, he captured a stunning image of a Peregrine Falcon outside his window. This majestic bird, known as the fastest bird in the world, caught its lunch in blistering pace, despite the challenging light conditions. Vernon’s photography skills truly shine in moments like these 2.
"Vernon Chalmers is a South African academic, business, training, and development professional. He is also a passionate photographer. His photography training sessions take place in Milnerton and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town 1. Recently, he captured a stunning image of a Peregrine Falcon outside his window. This majestic bird, known as the fastest bird in the world, caught its lunch in blistering pace, despite the challenging light conditions. Vernon’s photography skills truly shine in moments like these 2.
Canon Camera / Lens Settings
- Canon EOS 7D Mark II
- EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens
- Manual Mode
- Auto-ISO: 3200
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Shutter Speed: 1/3200
- AI Servo: Case 1: Wide Zone
- 10 fps High Speed Continuous Mode
- Handheld
Lightroom Post-Processing
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic CC
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic CC