Namaqua Dove

Gallery: AvianPosted August 26, 201558 views7 comments

Never found one of these in Namaqualand cool

This one was taken in Lewa Conservancy, Kenya

EOS 1DX

200-400 mm F 4 at 560 mm

F6.3

ISO 400

1/1600

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on August 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM

Never seen one of these guys before. Very striking bird. Nice background from which the bird really stands out. Well done.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on August 26, 2015 at 11:33 AM

Intriguing species, never heard of it - so thanks for sharing this Ken ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 26, 2015 at 12:01 PM

Beautiful species of dove I've never seen before Ken, who is that masked man? enlightened

Excellent details and view of the backsides patterns/markings.. a great head turn looking back, nice distinct catchlight as well! devil

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 26, 2015 at 12:24 PM

Very cool looking Dove, Ken, and a sweet composition. I like the perch.

devil

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 26, 2015 at 4:30 PM

Very nice detail and color. The bird also stands out from the blue background.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 26, 2015 at 8:25 PM

Perch, pose, bird and head turn—all just about perfect. devil

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 27, 2015 at 10:56 AM

Thanks everybody devil

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