Gallery: AvianPosted May 6, 201396 views9 comments
Mourning Dove surrounded with new Cattail shoots..
F/10, 1/1000th, ISO 400, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + Kenko 2x ext around noon, clear & mostly sunny.
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9 comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 6, 2013 at 11:44 AM
The setting adds a lot to this tranquil image.
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Comment posted by John Clulow on May 6, 2013 at 1:38 PM
This is great! I love the shaprness; you nailed the DoF; and how the grass blades frame the subject. This was my dad's favorite bird. He would have loved this picture.
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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on May 6, 2013 at 2:14 PM
Beautiful image Howard. Nice setting and wonderfully sharp with pleasingly subtle tones.
Only slight niggle is the tail being so close to the left hand edge of frame, but it's a minor niggle and certainly doesntt spoil the photo.
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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 6, 2013 at 2:53 PM
I really like mourning doves. This is a great look with the water drops. I need to spend more time with this species.
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 6, 2013 at 3:11 PM
Sweet! Nice bird and great habitat. The water drops are a nice bonus.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on May 7, 2013 at 7:25 AM
Unique and wonderful image of the Mourning Dove. Congratulations on getting one to hold for a shot. Great in all respects.
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Comment posted by Claude Dagenais on May 7, 2013 at 7:41 AM
This bird looks content to be cooling off Howard, a great moody moment very well captured.
Registered on April 10, 2013, 56 Posts, 571 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on May 7, 2013 at 1:41 PM
Beautiful image, Howard! I love the habitat and the water drops.
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 13, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Almost missed this one, love the setting. Beautiful shot.
Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
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9 commentsOnly slight niggle is the tail being so close to the left hand edge of frame, but it's a minor niggle and certainly doesntt spoil the photo.
Sandy
Ray