Mourning Dove

Gallery: AvianPosted December 18, 2013131 views10 comments

This is one of a pair of Doves that have been frequenting our yard that I've gotten quite fond of watching bundled up against the cold.

Several branches selectively cropped from the comp.

D3s
500mm f/4
1/320s @ f/6.3
ISO 1000
EV -1/3
Gitzo w/ Wimberley II

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Lovely image, Chuck. Excellent detail and the puffed out feathers with the snow make a nice story.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 18, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Very nice. We've developed a fondness for these doves since coming to AZ. I especially like the soft tones.

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on December 18, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Beautiful image, Congratulations.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 18, 2013 at 4:35 PM

A powerful image, telling a good story. I love a photograph that makes the "thousand word worth" come true!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on December 18, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Love the puffed up look, beautiful muted colors.

Ray

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on December 18, 2013 at 10:45 PM

You captured this dove's beautiful colors just perfectly. Nice image! Sharon

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 19, 2013 at 12:50 AM

An Absolutely Beautiful Winter Photograph Chuck

The large version is a must see.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on December 19, 2013 at 11:09 AM

Lovely color and atmosphere ! Nice job ! Hans

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 20, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Really pleas gin image Charles...love the snow flakes

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 24, 2013 at 8:29 AM

These guys really know how to maximize their heat retention..
They have it down to an art form

Looks great large with the snow on its head & shoulders, nice job in this light Charles..
Merry Christmas!

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