Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Mourning Dove


This is my all-time favorite image of a morning dove that I have personally taken.  Usually, doves are on the ground scuttling about on their short legs, pecking around.  This typical posture does not make for interesting photographs.  This past Saturday at the Deer Haven Preserve,  I was lucky enough to watch this bird land on a branch but and give me this fabulous "look-back" pose.  I hope to work more with this model in the future.

Tom

8 comments:

  1. There's an iconic passenger pigeon look to it! Awesome pic, Tom. Can I have your lens, please?

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  2. Hi Tom...love the Mourning Doves I have alot around...but of course they do enjoy the bird seeds!! : }
    There feathers seem to have an iridescent look are you able to capture that in a photo!!

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  3. Love the image, too. Of course, the perfectly color coordinated background (and the clarity of the image) make for the perfect composition. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Great shot, Tom. I love shooting MODO's, too. There are always tons of them at our feeders, and I am lucky to be able to get close shots of them in the winter from inside the house.

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  5. Thanks everyone- Heather reminded me in her comment to mention that this photo was taken through window glass.

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  6. Very lovely. Haven't seen you around in quite a while now. I hope all's well. :)

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  7. great work, love the head moving back gives the special stuff to this shot.

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