Gyfalcon in Flight
by Judi Dressler
Title
Gyfalcon in Flight
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Every once in a while I get to watch my friend and his friends fly their falcons, and it is always a treat to watch these magnificant birds. This Gyrfalcon is powerful, climbing up to over a 1000 feet in altitude with ease, and higher if she wanted to, all done quickly on her strong wings. And then she can hurtle down at unbelievable speed if there's something to catch below, so fast that you will still be looking up, trying to see her when she's already way down low, now just cruising.
The largest falcon in the world, the ghostly Gyrfalcon is a fierce predator in the High Arctic, where it chases down ptarmigans in flight or plummets from the sky at breathtaking speeds to strike prey to the ground. Most Gyrfalcons remain in the far north all year; only a few come as far south as the Canadian border in winter, providing thrills for birders. Nesting on remote cliffs in the far reaches of Canada and Alaska, Gyrfalcons in North America are safe from most human disturbance but face challenges from a warming climate. Variable in color, Gyrs may be blackish, gray, or stunningly white.
Photo taken on October 3, 2019 in Longmont, Colorado
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Won 1st Place in FAA's FOR THE LOVE OF RAPTORS contest, 2/4/21
Won 1st Place in FAA's BIRDS OF PREY contest, March 2020
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Comments (62)
Robert VanDerWal
Judi, you are a Master of your passion! I am always amazed! So much patience and dedication...It's Amazing!
Douglas Taylor
Congratulations on your sale, Judi! And for making this absolutely magnificent photograph! Fav'd
Judi Dressler
Thank you to the buyer from Walla Walla, WA, who bought a framed print of this image yesterday!
Harriet Peck Taylor
What an incredible photo, Judi! It is such a handsome bird and I would love to see one some time.
Murray Rudd
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group 'Raptors.' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured image(s) in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / Image Archive.' l/f and p if you allow pinning (https://www.pinterest.ca/tendrelimages/raptors-at-fine-art-america/)
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous flight photograph of a Gyrfalcon with great pose, timing, colors, and perspective, Judi! Congratulations on your 1st place in the Raptors contest! F/L/Voted
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Judi, on your 1st Place Win in the For the Love of Raptors Contest for this beautiful photograph! So well done. Voted.
Linda Brittain
Congratulations on your 1st place win in the For The Love Of Raptors contest! Gorgeous image!
Jurgen Lorenzen
Revisiting this awesome flight composition, Judi, congratulations on your win in the FOR THE LOVE OF RAPTORS contest!
Kathy Kelly
Congratulations Judi on your First Place Win in the "For the Love of Raptors" contest! Wonderful piece! L/F
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
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