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Ground Dove

by Angela McCain

Gallery: AvianPosted March 10, 2012344 views13 comments
Laguna Seca. Edinburg, TX January 2012.

D3 ISO 1250 500/4. f8 1/500s. -.3 Tripod from a blind.

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by keith mitchell on March 10, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Angela i really do like the tones in this super image,so sorry no nits from me,

Keith. :smile:
Registered on July 12, 2008, 127 Posts, 1735 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on March 10, 2012 at 4:47 PM
hello Angela

Amazing clarity..Soft muted & toned . (almost an Alan Murphy type image) I mean that as a positive /

is this a natural bg? were you using fill flash? Time fo day? The sun was probably very low to get that eye capture, And finally what is the crop/

I need to ask so I can learn from the expert!

Beautiful sharp detailed with very pleasing bg, Really enjoy and thanks for sharing

Bill
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on March 10, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Overcast day. 10:50am. Reflection from a pond in front of the perch was creating the light in the eye. No fill flash used. About 30% pixels remaining. (I should have had my 1.4x tc on).

And Thank you for your kind words.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Frye on March 10, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Great colors -- I like the perch - and that outstanding background
Registered on February 3, 2007, 387 Posts, 1136 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 10, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Very nice image quality, especially given the high ISO and the crop.

These tiny doves here in AZ are very spooky and I don't have a single shot of them that I like to date.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Sally Wood on March 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Very nice,, coloring is great. just melts together.
Registered on March 8, 2012, 39 Posts, 509 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 10, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Wonderful colors and an excellent background. I like the different textures of the bird and the perch.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on March 10, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Lovely image, I especially like the shared tones of bird, background and perch.
Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 11, 2012 at 1:29 AM
Cool looking dove (never seen a picture of one). A sweet portrait and nice looking perch. Sweet Photo Angela :cool:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on March 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Nice detail and sharpness and I like the pose and how the dove is grasping the little rock outcrop.
Registered on May 18, 2004, 124 Posts, 2503 Comments
Comment posted by Harry Harris on March 11, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Oh what a beautiful Dove, Angela. What can I say except I like everything about this image. Exposure, composition, perch and BG along with your usual great techs make this a winner.
Registered on August 2, 2010, 169 Posts, 741 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 12, 2012 at 3:01 AM
Lovely shot Angela - particularly like the colours and the perch
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 12, 2012 at 10:54 PM
Hi Angela :wavey: This capture is technically and artistically excellent :eek: it has an mesmerizing effect on me :toast: :toast:
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments