Peregrine Falcon :: Empire State Building

Peregrine Falcon, from on top the Empire State Building, October, 2004

Sam Rohn :: Location Scout :: New York City

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nuvole says:

holy shit! how did you capture this? how awesome, the way it's totally looking at you, dead on.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

antirka (away) says:

fantastic capture..
I love hawk!!!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

pantagrapher says:

Great catch.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

nonesuch says:

It's looking right at you! Nice shot.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Jörg Dickmann says:

WOOOOW! What a stunning lucky shot. Excellent!
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

svelty (svetlana amurskaya) says:

Great, Sam !!.. you are luckyman !
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorac's says:

Peregrine. The fencing there is pretty tight - very beautiful!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Sam Rohn - Location Scout says:

thanx everybody -
i was considering going for cover, 15 seconds before i took this photo, she was coming directly towards me !
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Anderson Sutherland says:

Madre de DIOS!!!!

The Nature Living
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Fwyalchen says:

Jeepers!! That's one hell of a shot! Great job!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

mephistofales says:

That's one hell of a moment caught on "pixel"! Bravo!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

theurbannexus says:

The words I uttered when I saw your stream, looking at this image: "holy crap..." (I then collected my jaw from my chest). Such sharp detail and excellent angle.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

CONCHI´s says:

What a very and extrange cature!!!! Congratulations!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

JKönig says:

holy shit is right! FABULOUS!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

KayCpics says:

Great capture. Fantastic urban nature image.

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

JKönig says:

p.s. yep, this is a peregrine alright. i saw one once flying along the henry hudson parkway in riverside park.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Tex Flix says:

Oh My!!! It appears to be an American Kestrel.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Akbar Simonse says:

Amazing capture!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

{Allison F.} says:

WOW - love it. Great capture!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

{Allison F.} says:

Definately a peregrine. No doubt about that!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

SeB∆sTi∆N UtReR∆s says:

Incredible capture... you are a very god "hunter"!!!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrea Lg says:

great picture!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

dankit says:

Oh wow. Right place, right time. Great shot!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

skeletalmotive says:

It's a peregrine falcon, possibly a juvenile bird as it has a cream band at the end of its tail.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

alegria7 says:

wow, what a shot!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

I've been hearing about these rumored falcons living around midtown and central park. Thanks for the confirmation, Sam. I'll keep an eye out next time I'm in the area
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Zoltán Buday [deleted] says:

Wow! great capture.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

youngwarrior says:

Fantastic capture!!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

DrgnMastr says:

Excellent capture. Well Done!!

I think this bird image is really excellent. You are invited to post it to Excellence In Avian Photography. Please read the rules before posting your image.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

ugh-non-e-mus says:

WOW! Fantastic capture, the DOF is great and the focus is excellent. Great capture. Thanks for visiting my stream and the contact BTW. Really like your work, I'll be a regular visitor for sure!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

rmthompson1979 says:

A

maze

ing
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

JGNY says:

There is also a pair of nesting peregrines in Lower Mannhattan at 55 Water Street. You will find parts of pigeons on the sidewalk below.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

th0rium says:

I love the stare she's giving you. nice shot!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Tex Flix says:

J_Konig is correct... I retract my silly assumption that this was an American Kestrel. It's obviously a pidgeon.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

devojane says:

Fantastico!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

eggsngrits says:

Love it, love it, love it. The unexpected!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Tomi Tapio says:

Good job, gotta love the unexpected background. Seen on Bird Fanatics.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

BuyMyButterfly.com says:

Kewl Photo :)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

NoiseCollusion says:

Beautiful capture!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

hellgah! says:

this is incredible....cheers!
god i wish i had wings
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

aletteke says:

wow

Great Shot! Please join us at:
I Think this is Art !
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Go Big Red says:

So good it is Unreal! Faved!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

K H U B U O says:

wow! Great catch!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

nominirva [deleted] says:

mmm how did the bird....?

mabye she noticerd you from the sky since years
i think she 's been folowing you
:)

you and your photos.
youre good.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

ganessas says:

Great! Amazing shot!
Great, Great, Great!!!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Sam Rohn - Location Scout says:

thanks again, everybody -

nomi, maybe next time she should stop and say hi :)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

paulpablopawel says:

Very impressive shot.
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SkyShaper says:

amazing stuff my man!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandra Morais says:

You were so lucky! Great capture, really!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

'Wild Rose says:

beautiful
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Charles Farris [deleted] says:

I mean WOW!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

delsignorem says:

It looks like he's saying Hi ! Beautiful tones & textures in his feathers !! Marvelous soft B.G. !! Great capture & composition !! You ever know what you'll see, if you don't look up !! Marvelously Done !!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

!Shot by Scott! says:

i would love to see a larger version of this shot

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

kovacsi says:

Awesome!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Alvaro's Pix says:

Fantastic catch Sam!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

DragonFly Studio says:

Fantastic. How lucky are you to have "caught" this shot? Jeez. What are the chances.

Love these birds.
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sixeight says:

damn. impressive!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Sober Chick says:

WOW. WOW.

and WOW!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mariola! says:

AWESOME!
perfect shot!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

noukia89 says:

this is a great shot, like being the falcon itself
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

funsky1 says:

I work for the NatGeo Film Library - we had scads of MetLife Building shots - similar to this. Someone at MetLife had video cameras on the rookery - the background skyline sometimes was as fascinating!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

alpiega says:

wow!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

adrian.C says:

I'm speechless!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Théo La Photo says:

So impressive, beautiful scatch. Almost like a statue in the air, I love it.

How much hasard in this take?
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

AL zanki (d10b Q8)  says:

wwwooowwww , i cant believe it , great shot
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Serena A...............! says:

Wow......smashing.........great great great
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Victoria Frigerio/ Photography says:

Amazing.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Amanda Rowan says:

awsome.. i feel like i am flying!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

reyhanales says:

I can't imagine the moment that you've taken this picture..
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Sapphireblue says:

That's an amazing, stunning photograph. Can't believe she's looking right at you. Sizing you up to decide whether you might be as tasty as a sparrow or pigeon, perhaps? Mmmm, biped photographer!

Thanks so much for sharing. Second the motion for a larger size to be posted, if you're so inclined. This photo is positively desktop-worthy.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

traceyakeat says:

Wow!!! what an amazing shot!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

shimon21 says:

Oh my this is an amazing capture. Bravo man :)
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

iSIZZLE [deleted] says:

It's so pretty
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Kamal H. says:

Simply superb!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

radiant guy says:

What a catch!
The bird was looking at you :O
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Malena_c says:

Incredible. Nice capture!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

yoramlilach says:

wonderful shot ! i love it !
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

ascreamingwriter says:

Powerful. Powerful. Love it!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Isa_ïus says:

Wow ! Amazing ! Wonderful !
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Goggla says:

Wow, fantastic capture!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

メ وجدان قطــر メ_ F10 ... says:

lovelly shot

fav
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Severin S says:

excellent timing and shot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Not all potatoes can swim... says:

amazing! its looking at you!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Jamstruck [deleted] says:

Amazing capture, impressive!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

_Lasana says:

unbelievable:))
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

pabloneco says:

Amazing shot!!

Pablo.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

funsky1 says:

You know there is a colony of them on the MetLife building.....
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Anders (back but busy) says:

Wow. Great capture!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

denibaptista says:

Fantastic!!!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

brooklynmetfan.com says:

SICK!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Ing Camb says:

The best !
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Jonathan Twello says:

I've seen thousands of photos of falcons and this is by far my favorite!
The look over the shoulder makes it look like you caught her in an intimate moment.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

thiago_usa says:

simply incredible!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Gethin Hill says:

awesome! i love it!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Wild Parrots says:

Stunning image. Never seen such a good photo of a peregrine falcon. They nest round here (Yorkshire England) on the top of the cooling-towers of a dissused power station. Hope that you are circulating this photo, it deserves to be seen by a wide audience.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Corry CHEN says:

How I envy you! !
Great Job!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

woode wood says:

fantastic.....
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

zach.millen says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Falcons of the World, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Neil Phillips says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The David Attenborough group, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

amazing
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

elie.haouzi says:

you are the "best"
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Peregrine Falcon :: Empire State Building

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