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Incoming Collar Dove

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Posted by Tom Dolezal on November 7, 2008 at 2:57 PM
Canon 1D Mk3, Canon 70-200 f/2.8

Thanks for looking
Posted by David Kjaer on November 7, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Hi Tom

Great viewing angle and very different - I like it. What did you have a seed tray for a hat :smile:

David :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on November 8, 2008 at 3:00 AM
it's an impressive shot. I'd be interested to hear how you took it.

Matt
Posted by Tom Dolezal on November 8, 2008 at 9:20 AM
Firstly I have a pair of co-operative Collar Doves who visit a bird table in the garden. Their normal behaviour is to first land on top of a pergola which is about 20' from the bird table and then to fly to that table.

This shot was taken when I was kneeling by the bird table and being able to focus & fire when he was about 10' away.

Posted by Rob Howard on November 8, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Hi Tom,

A well executed image and a great final result, very different from the norm.

Regards

Rob
Posted by Magnus Hird on November 9, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Cool Tom, very different take on this species. Like the way you still have detail in the body despite it being shaded :smile:
Posted by Tom Dolezal on November 9, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Many thanks to you all for your kind comments which are very much valued and appreciated.

Tom