Thursday, 21 February 2019
Peregrine falcon
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About Me
- Mike Attwood
- Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.
Sounds like your area Mike has been hit hard with lack of wildlife. I think for some that this is the general pattern. Hope the Peregrines give you a good season.
ReplyDeleteI think it has a lot to do with the lack of insects. Small birds that feed their young on insects seem to be the species missing. Plus air polution which is high on the list in my village.
DeleteHi Mike.. This is a Beauty.. Very well done..
ReplyDeleteHi Ana, These birds are keeping me healthy. I never imagined that at my age I would be climbing cliffs like that and photogaphing peregrines. Take care. Mike.
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