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Snorkeling Inca Dove
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Snorkeling Inca Dove

by Bob McQuade

Gallery: AvianPosted August 11, 201472 views5 comments
D800 600mm ISO 400 1/3000 F8 Tripod

This was not the start of a bathing submersion by this Inca Dove, nor do I suppose it was a drinking pose. Really not sure what it was doing, looked as if it was searching for something at the bottom of the pool.

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 11, 2014 at 4:42 PM
Interesting behavior and an excellent choice of crop, Bob. A nice low angle and both doves are nice and crisp.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Thompson on August 11, 2014 at 8:04 PM
Everything Dennis said! The pano crop works well here. Great shot Bob! :toast:
Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 11, 2014 at 8:05 PM
Cooling off? Whatever, the pano is a good choice and the doves are in good detail. I like the low angle of attack as well. :cool:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Gangas on August 12, 2014 at 3:44 PM
Nice perspective on whatever this activity is Bob :biggrin: I love the comp and the very nice details you brought out in both doves. Very well done. :toast:
Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 12, 2014 at 10:54 PM
I really like these little Inca Doves and only get to photograph them when I go to Texas once a year. I like the behavior in this image Bob....feels like they are taking turns getting a drink.
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments