FALCON
Fun fact: Falcon's can dive at 200 mph making them the fastest creatures on the planet. Its tapered wings make it very agile in the air. This combination of speed and agility leaves very few predators. Of course humans are among the few killing this beautiful creature.
Writing Prompt
"I did it uncle. I trained him." The young boy held his falcon on a gloved hand.
"I see," Herald said. "This is a special day then."
Herald watched the boy smile and run back out into the field. He'd helped him learn to be a falconer. Now he would have to make him a king.
Thank you guys. See you tomorrow.
Can you imagine diving straight at the earth at that speed?
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ReplyDeleteA fantasy prompt? :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome drawing of Axie and the falcon...I'm staying away in case it decides to dive my way lol
Fastest on the planet....cool. They are beautiful birds with much history in story telling. Yours is fitting...would like to read more of the Falconer to be King.
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Falconry is quite a sport. Sinlaw paints a lot of birds from friends who participate in this sport. His paintings are wonderful. Sorry you didn't do Fennec Foxes though, I do so love them. 200 mph is quite something isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI wonder what it would have been like to live in a time when there were falconers. And ruling kings, for that matter. That would have been (quite possibly) the best job ever.
ReplyDeleteNice writing prompt piece. Lots of ways it could go. Good info on the falcon too. I'd never heard that before.
ReplyDeleteA falconer? That sounds like an epic thing to be. ;) I mean, I guess being a falcon would be epic, too.
ReplyDeleteTraining a falcon would be amazing, I should think!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be a falcon ... until I hit something. ;) Cool stuff!
ReplyDeleteGreat illustration and wonderful prompt! :)
ReplyDeleteThe idea of anything coming at me at 200mph is scary. Especially if that thing has a sharp beak and talons. Keep it up Brandon. I'm enjoying your drawings and short stories.
ReplyDeleteAwesome story! :D
ReplyDelete200 mph?? Whoa! Better be sure of where he's aiming, then. Not much maneuvering room at that speed.
ReplyDeleteNow he would have to make him a king!? Say what? Intrigued!! Fun fact about falcons, B--didn't know they could dive that fast!
ReplyDeleteFalcons are regal creatures. We have one around here (maybe it's two) and they are beautiful to watch. The detail in your drawing of him is amazing.
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I wasn't aware falcons are the fast. It gives "Falcon Punch!" a whole new meaning. :)
ReplyDeleteGeez. Your drawing skills on this challenge are making me jealous! Good work :)
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Nice flash!
ReplyDeleteWow, 200 mph. No wonder he doesn't seem intimidated by the dragon!
ReplyDeleteFalcons are beautiful birds! I had no idea they could dive that fast.
ReplyDeleteThey are fascinating animals--so graceful in the air!
ReplyDeleteI loved your writing prompt. Many possibilities there. Most enticing to write them. Dragons can dive at great speeds too, nut the difference in tons is an important factor. At least for a dragon of my size.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteI had some friends at our local Renn Faire that did a birds of prey show. So amazing.
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I think this drawing may be my favorite. I love all the wings everywhere! :)
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