Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Saker Falcon (Falcon cherrug) is a native of eurasia; in North America this large species is popular with falconers. I was fortunate enough to be able to photograph these birds during the California Hawking Club's annual field meet in the Sacramento area. The weather was blustery, perfect flying weather for these powerful fliers so when tethered to their perches they were testing the wind: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/falconidae/safa00.html http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/falconidae/safa02.html a crow flies overhead: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/falconidae/safa01.html Technical stuff: Leicaflex SL2 with SL viewscreen, 20mm f/4 APO-Telyt-R, shoulder stock/monopod, Provia 400F All comments welcome.