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19-JAN-2015

A falcon's 'softer' side

We extended our stay in Abu Dhabi for a day because I found out about the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, the largest in the world, and just had to see it. You had to make a reservation two days in advance to be included on the two-hour tour.

Everybody on the tour got to hold a falcon or two if they wanted. I thought this was a charming image of Tim exploring the “softer” side of falcons.

A capture of me and the falcon having a face-off, posted earlier:


Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/400s f/4.5 at 48.0mm iso4000 hide exif
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Date/Time19-Jan-2015 10:17:21
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ModelNIKON D810
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Focal Length48 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/4.5
ISO Equivalent4000
Exposure Bias-0.33
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Zoltán Balogh20-Nov-2016 12:54
Great shot of Tim and the falcon! V
Jean D14-Nov-2016 01:15
Great shots with the falcon and no doubt a memorable experience, Helen. ~V
Julie Oldfield17-Mar-2015 01:47
A very sweet capture. It must be an awesome experience. V
pkocinski16-Mar-2015 22:46
"Tim - the Falcon Whisperer" :-)
Carol Rollins16-Mar-2015 22:30
This is really a great photo, Helen. They both look happy.
Mairéad16-Mar-2015 22:20
Looks like Tim has made a new friend.They both look very relaxed,
Patrick Goossens16-Mar-2015 21:55
He's enjoying it, the falcon and Tim I mean
Regine L.16-Mar-2015 20:21
Very nice report. Another interest we rarely hear about.
Colin Storey16-Mar-2015 19:35
Two lovely images of you both with these wonderful creatures. v
The Ellisons16-Mar-2015 18:46
That should be "bird" of course...
The Ellisons16-Mar-2015 18:46
Nice to see Tim with a bord as well!
Stephanie16-Mar-2015 18:28
True love!!! Wonderful capture!!! :)) V
Chris Morton16-Mar-2015 17:54
both Tim and falcon look near to heaven
Martin Lamoon16-Mar-2015 17:53
So soft and loving! Great portraits
I think the falcon is eyeing up Tim's fingers as a tasty meal!
V
marie-jose wolff16-Mar-2015 17:47
beautiful memories! V
David Lewins16-Mar-2015 17:24
Wonderful portrait of both! Very well captured!
joseantonio16-Mar-2015 17:22
Love that sweet image..v.
Anitta16-Mar-2015 17:06
What a great timing, Helen. Beautiful memory! V
Gerard Koehl16-Mar-2015 16:52
Superbe moment. V