Falconry, an art in which a bird of prey is taught to hunt in its natural environment, has been practiced by the Arabic and Asian peoples for centuries. Covering the falcon’s head with a hood will prevent it from reacting to things and remain calm.
Falconry
Joshi Daniel Photography 
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Great shot… Majestic mask…
awesome….
Now thats a cool shot…..cheers..:-)
Une post prod sympathique pour ce faucon. Il a un bonnet qui le rend bizarre :)
Really great, very well captured… :-)
Excellent compo. What is that on his head ? Is It a headgear or something ?
I can’t help it, Joshi, – and I know it’s common practice through the ages, – but I can’t help feeling this boarders to animal cruelty?
Just imagine if you were forced to live with a dark hood most of your life and then was suddenly exposed to bright sunlight?
Stunnining!!!!!
Such a cruel treatment meted out to such a beautiful bird :(
Human greed made him to sit like a puppet.
I have very mixed feeling about falconry, and at the same time I like traditions and heritage. Great picture, but still mixed feelings with the content..
I love the old style hood.
Oh what a lovely shot..
j’aime beaucoup ces couleurs légères
Great shot – as above it is will spark some emotions with regards to animal cruelty. But the hood does stand to help the bird to relax, it is not intended as anything but an aid.
Ready to Hunt ;)
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The waiting for… great image
I want to say something about the picture but I am more inclined towards the falcon. What is it wearing on its head?
Nice composition!
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Such a cool shot! And what an interesting bird! Nice bokeh…have a great week Joshi!
superb
Beautiful bird and a lovely shot!
great shot…………
Great shot!
Cool shot!
This is the first time i’m seeing a real picture of a peregrine falcon with leash and accoutrements. This Falcon far from looking regal looks emaciated. Probably the angle or it is a young falcon or your picture is telling a sad story of selfishness/ cruelty. Thanks for sharing.
oh how beautiful
Another great capture.
Fine image – but the falcon has to get rid of that hat!
Very interesting photo. We just had a falcon land on our back fence over the weekend, looking for sparrows that frequent our yard, I’m sure. I’ll be posting that photo in a day or two. This falcon is slim by comparison. …maybe it’s the hat.
Lovely tones! Like it!;)
Wonderful photo as always!
wow, Great capture.
Wonderful click. loved it.
Splendid !
Nice shot
I wonder how much it costs?
I like lovely colors all over its skin but..
Anyway, thanks for sharing.
Wow!
Nice shot with an excellent DOF and framing , Phil
J’aime bien cette couleur passée, qui va bien avec l’oiseau masqué
Loved it!! \m/
very well captured :)
good shot.like it
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Very beautyfull picture !
Lovely shot ..it looks so cute :)
beyond fabulous !! You are an inspiration for betterment .. in what I do .. post by post …
I am just spellbound looking at this capture !!
Amazing!
Wonderful capture! Love the pastel colors
Great shot … falcon & man … effective concept.
The falcon – a powerful bird. Nice capture of it.
Perfect capture, awesome
Very regal Joshi, it’s a moving photo.
Awesome!
I have to agree with some of the comments above. Not sure what I think about falconry. But the shot is still great, nonetheless.
Lovely
There’s clearly a real art and science to falconry, Joshi…as well as to photography. :)
Nice one Joshi!
Wow, incredible capture!
lovely creature!
Earning a well deserved rest- both man and bird. Loved the way you have captured the feathers !
jolies tonalités de couleurs.
Wonderful composition.
Stunning… great captured.. :)
Love your composition in this Joshi, wonderful work !!
lovely. The hues are perfect :)
beautiful…
the colors is playful
and the back is pure humanism..
i love how you tell much about the soul of the “place”
culture, expression, and beauties..
love them
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that’s a nice shot of the falcon and the falconer.. :)
Interesting photo. I suppose if we–all of God’s creatures–can’t see what we want, then we don’t try to fly away and get it. On the other hand, the will of the trainer and his control are all important. This could be a great shot for a discussion on many subjects.
Majestic bird. Great shot!
Wow Joshi, fantastic double portrait!
Almost looks like a painting!
Another brilliant photo.
This is amazing. A lot of Arabs still use falcons as a sport.
I”d never heard of such a thing.
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Great effect, Joshi, with the bird “in command” :)
Wow! So strange and beautiful, a whole world away from me.
Loving the focus :)
Nice! :)
Beautiful photo. But I have to share in the opinion of some of the other posters where I am feeling for this animal
poor animal… but good photo!
trully amazing