Peregrine, On Your Mark

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a powerful and speedy raptor that hunts medium-sized birds from above in dramatic stoops, estimated to... more

by Morris Finkelstein

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Peregrine, On Your Mark

Artist

Morris Finkelstein

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Photograph

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The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a powerful and speedy raptor that hunts medium-sized birds from above in dramatic stoops, estimated to reach in excess of 200 mph. Its wingspan is about 41 inches, and its wings are pointed. The Peregrine is a medium-sized falcon, having a length of about 16-20 inches and a weight of about 1.6 pounds. The peregrine inhabits open wetlands, but nests on cliffs, sometimes on tall buildings or bridges.

This photograph was taken at Stateline Lookout, in Alpine, New Jersey, looking down at the Peregrine taking off from its snow-covered perch, with the Hudson River in the background, on 3-7-2015. State Line Lookout is on top of sheer rock cliffs that are 527 feet above the Hudson River. Peregrine Falcons often nest in the rock cliffs, perch on trees and branches jutting out from the rock, and hunt for small birds flying over the Hudson River. I used a Nikon D800 camera body and a Nikon 300mm f/2.8 VR2 telephoto lens to capture this image.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
Images That Excite You, 4-7-2016
A Birding Group - Wings, 4-8-2016
I Love Nature Photography, 4-8-2016
Clear Bird Photography, 4-19-2016
Nikon Full Frame Cameras, 5-22-2016
Poetic Poultry, 5-23-2016
FAA Portraits - Birds, 5-23-2016
All Natural Beauty Of This World, 6-27-2016
Animals And Birds In The Wild, 8-17-2016
10 Plus, 9-13-2016
Pure Nature Photography, 1-19-2017
The 200 Club, 6-13-2017
FAA Portrait Gallery, 12-27-2017
500 Views, 8-5-2019
500 Views Share Group, 10-8-2019
Wild Birds Of The World, 10-10-2019
Kingdom Animalia, 10-12-2019
Snow-Ice-Frost, 11-21-2019
Art District, 11-23-2019
Animal Photographs, 11-24-2019
1000 Views, 8-9-2020
Five Star Artist, 9-2-2020
USA Photographers Only, 9-5-2020
Mind-Blowing Photography, 9-11-2020
Predators Of The World, 10-1-2020
100 Favorite, 2-3-2022
Mid-Atlantic States Of The USA, 2-14-2022
Your Very Best Photography, 2-22-2022
Your Best Work, 8-6-2022
Art For Passion - Passion For Art, 12-21-2022
3000 To 3999 Views, 1-3-2023
The Art Network, 1-12-2024

Second Place Finish in FAA Contest
"Large Prints Available - The Art Network"
1-11-2024; Admin. Glenn McCarthy

First Place Finish in FAA Contest
"Black Friday Cyber Sales"
11-24-2023; Admin. Christopher James

First Place Finish in FAA Contest
"Best Nature Photography"
8-16-2022; Admin. Don Ravi

First Place Finish in FAA Contest (shared)
"Oct 2020 Mind-Blowing Group Avatar Contest"
9-25-2020; Admin. Peng Shi

Third Place Finish in FAA Contest
"Wildlife Photography"
8-17-2016; Admin. Jeannette Hunt

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April 3rd, 2016