In love!

Gallery: AvianPosted August 6, 2011111 views8 comments

They were actually grooming each other, but they looked so much in love - which they probably were!
Species: Ring-necked dove (Streptopelia capicola)
Location: Ndutu, Tanzania
Date: May 2011
Equip: Canon 1D Mlll, Canon 500 f4
Specs: ISO 400, f5.6, 1/1000s, beanbag on vehicle

Thank you for taking the time out to look, and for your comments/critiques.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Robert Bunch on August 6, 2011 at 1:22 PM

I like the soft light and the interaction of the "love birds". With their eyes closed it really looks like they are kissing. I would probably crop a little off the top and maybe warm it up a bit but those are just my personal prefs. A very nice shot.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Sweet interaction!
I'd also suggest crop a bit off the top, and perhaps try some added saturation to bring out the lovely soft colours.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on August 6, 2011 at 9:29 PM

Ajit,

Love the interaction and the closed eyes. Lovely soft colors, I like the almost monochromatic look to this photo.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on August 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

I wouldn't change a thing on this one! Love it as posted. Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Lennart Augustsson on August 7, 2011 at 4:02 AM

I also like the picture just as it is. Excellent work!!

Registered on July 29, 2011, 21 Posts, 137 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on August 7, 2011 at 5:15 AM

Great interaction Ajit - lovely shot

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Rajan Desai on August 7, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Closed eyes work perfectly in this pose. Love it. Great timing Ajit.

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on August 7, 2011 at 4:11 PM

Please keep this just as it is ,it's perfect!!!!!!

Keith.

Registered on July 12, 2008, 127 Posts, 1735 Comments