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Woodpigeon.

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Posted by Justin on March 19, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Woodpigeon.
Canon 20D, Canon 500mm f4 & Canon 1.4X Extender, beanbag on car window
1/200 sec @ f5.6, ISO 400, -1/3 exposure compensation.
Full frame, levels, hue/saturation.



Hi,

I'll give you a break from Roe deer, for now :smile:

I'm almost embarrassed to post such a common species with all the wonderful and more exotic species we get on the forum.
Anyway, this caught my eye last Spring, the way the Woodpigeon was emerging from a 'wall' of almost pristine fresh, Spring folliage.

LARGER VERSION

All comments always welcome and appreciated.
Posted by David Taylor on March 19, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Common species or not, it is still an excellent image. Strong colours and a great POV.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Karen Summers on March 19, 2010 at 7:34 PM
I agree with David common species or not it is a super image
Posted by Bob Cox on March 19, 2010 at 7:57 PM
I would rather had a cracking shot of a sparrow than a poor shot of a mongolian red brested lesser spotted fly catching diver !. Nice clean pic.

Bob.
Posted by eric weight on March 20, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Bob has it spot on. It's a great shot Justin, well observed. I think they are beautiful, but then I don't grow rape. :wink: Millions of them around here this year.

:toast: eric
Posted by Cliff Young on March 20, 2010 at 2:44 AM
Doesn't have to be a rare species to be a good photo and this is a great pose worthy of posting. :toast:
Posted by Terry Whittaker on March 20, 2010 at 2:58 AM
Nothing wrong with common. Great shot.

Terry
Posted by Tim Taylor on March 20, 2010 at 3:42 AM
An excellent image. Love that bright green foliage as well as the crisply detailed birdie.

Tim :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on March 20, 2010 at 5:13 AM
It's a photography critique forum Justin, not a species showcase; and good photography of common species is as rare as hens' teeth - so never be embarrassed for posting good images - no matter what the species....

Comp is good and the subject looks great against that green foliage.

Not anywhere near as easy a subject as it's commonality might suggest - especially when executed to this level at any rate - top class image imo Justin - nice one :toast: :toast:
Posted by Justin on March 20, 2010 at 5:36 AM
Thanks for that Andy :smile: I guess it's about being out there in the great outdoors and the love for nature that matters, whether that be a far flung corner of the world or your own back garden. :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on March 20, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Hi Justin, this is Superb. There is no such thing as a common Species they are all Special. :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on March 20, 2010 at 6:44 AM
Great shot.! One of my favourite birds too.
Don't know about the great out doors though !
Through the room window will do me most of the time ! :biggrin:
JohnR
Posted by Kim Connolly on March 20, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Don't like Wood Pigeon - but I love this - it's beautiful. :toast:
Posted by Phil Mclean on March 20, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Another excellent,crisp,clean image Justin.As always.

Phil. :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on March 20, 2010 at 8:35 AM
The 'look' tell's the story here Justin,for such a big bird they are really jumpy,love the composition and colours,detail and the eye are wonderful :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on March 20, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Hi Justin a good image is a good image no mater what the species, this is a very good image.

Phil.

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Posted by Bertl Menegoni on March 20, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Fine portrait of this bird not often seen here.
:toast: :toast:
Bertl
Posted by Philip Newman on March 20, 2010 at 1:22 PM
A species we rarely see photographed and you have done an excellent job here. :toast:

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on March 20, 2010 at 1:57 PM
Common species or not. It is a great image with a very nice composition. :smile:
Posted by Pete Etheridge on March 20, 2010 at 3:04 PM
A great image as always Justin. A very tasty subject!!! :wink:
:toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 20, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Top draw image Justin, the Woodpigeon stands out well against the vibrant greens :toast:

Andy...
Posted by Maggie Campbell on March 20, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Very nice image Justin. I must pay more attention to these birds as I have a pair come into the garden nearly every day.