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Speckled Pigeon


Speckled Pigeon
Photo Information
Copyright: Ralf Lukovic (ralfsworld) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 503 W: 88 N: 1796] (6056)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-16 3:32
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Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Captured in the end of day on the ruff of my hotel in Tanzania. Hotel was located in the top of the volcano crater Ngorongoro @ 2500m of sea level.

20D @ 400mm, handheld. Pigeon looks more red coloured because of the red sunlight.

The Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) is a pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in much of Africa south of the Sahara. It is a common and widespread species in open habitats over a good deal of its range, although there are sizeable gaps in its distribution.

This species builds a large stick nest in a tree and lays two white eggs. Its flight is quick, with the regular beats and an occasional sharp flick of the wings which are characteristic of pigeons in general.

This is a large pigeon at 41cm in length. Its back and wings are rufous, the latter heavily speckled with white spots. The rest of the upperparts and underparts are blue-grey, and the head is grey with red patches around the eye. The neck is brownish, streaked with white, and the legs are red.

Sexes are similar, but immatures are browner than adults.

The Speckled Pigeon is frequently seen around human habitation and cultivation. Most of its food is vegetable, and it gathers in large numbers where grain or groundnuts are available.
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Hi Ralf,
Greatly capturing this beautiful pigeon, and nicely composed. Sharp and clear. Superb shot and great PP works.

Ben Lakitan

Deliziosa la foto di questo uccello, Ralf!
Belli i colori ed il contrasto, bravo!

Ciao.
Franco

Stunning shot, great light. I really like the warm tones.
Excellent sharpness and plumage detail.

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  • nimou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 153 W: 1 N: 678] (3157)
  • [2006-08-16 7:42]
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Una iluminacion divina por esas texturas y colorido. Espectacular. Un saludo

amazing bird and amazing light ! thanks, Ori

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  • DOBIS Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 126 W: 16 N: 170] (632)
  • [2006-08-16 10:21]

Hi Ralf,
fantastic picture with great colours, sharp detailes and pov.
Regards,
T.

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2338] (8400)
  • [2006-08-16 10:24]
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Hi Ralf
This is not a commont pigeon! What a color and face! A perfect capture from the best pov and light possible. Great details and composition too.
José M.

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  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 213 W: 0 N: 298] (1398)
  • [2006-08-16 11:57]
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Ralf,

Nice,
I like the rich colors the sunset provides, you handled the exposure well, side lighting isn't always easy.

Wonderful shot,

Scott

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2613 W: 133 N: 7504] (23403)
  • [2006-08-16 12:48]
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Hello Ralf!
You have really used the light to enhance the beauty of this pigeon. TFS together with good info.
Regards, Ivan

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2006-08-16 16:56]

Hi Ralf,
Excellent post, complete with a very good note. The low POV adds interest, the reddish sunset colours set a wonderful atmosphere together with the shadows on the roof; good use of DOF to isolate the subject from the BG. Great work!
Regards,
Gabi

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3072 W: 232 N: 5866] (19726)
  • [2006-08-17 3:34]

What an amazing looking pigeon, Ralf.
i have never seen anything like that.
Thanks for the introduction.
Great POV and beautiful colors.
TFS. : )

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  • puciu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 16] (2599)
  • [2006-08-17 15:42]

Hi Ralf. Bardzo fajne zdjęcie. Kadr i światło super.

Great light great colours, sharp and detailes.
Regards,
Eyal

Hi Ralf,
Greatly capturing this beautiful pigeon, and nicely composed. Sharp and clear.

Biswarup

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2006-09-08 7:19]

Un superbe spécimen,l'éclairage chaud fait bien ressortir les couleurs de l'oiseau.
Bravo!

joseph

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  • Rolf Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 27] (196)
  • [2006-09-08 10:30]

Excellent shot of this beautiful bird.
I take tis as my favorite
TFS
Rolf

Beautiful image, Ralf, with excellent lighting and color. Good work. Regards, Roy.

Great picture, so sharp, clear and B E A utiful. TFS
Nick

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