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Rock Pigeon


Rock Pigeon
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Copyright: Murray Lines (mlines) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 509 W: 17 N: 555] (2560)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS400D, Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-05 6:13
Viewed: 653
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A healthy looking pigeon sits on the wall of one of Gaudi's features.

Note from Wikipedia:
The Rock Pigeon (Columba livia), or Rock Dove, is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons).In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". The species includes the domestic pigeon, and escaped domestic pigeons have given rise to the feral pigeon.

Wild Rock Pigeons are pale grey with two black bars on each wing, although domestic and feral pigeons are very variable in colour and pattern. There are few visible differences between males and females. The species is generally monogamous, with two squabs (young) per brood. Both parents care for the young for a time.

Habitats include various open and semi-open environments, including agricultural and urban areas. Cliffs and rock ledges are used for roosting and breeding in the wild. Originally found wild in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, feral Rock Pigeons have become established in cities around the world. The species is abundant, with an estimated population of 17 to 28 million feral and wild birds in Europe.
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Wow Murray, you really get around. This is one of the more colourful pigeons I've seen. He looks good against that brown textured rock. Detail on the bird is very good, with great positioning within the frame. Nicely done.

Thanks, John

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 148 N: 4787] (15449)
  • [2008-05-09 8:20]

Hi Murray again.
I like this very impressive scene – amazing pigeon and so fine wall. Great rich colours, excellent details and sharpness, wonderful composition. My best wishes and TFS.
Alexei.

Hello Murray,
Actually pigeons are beautiful birds, it is a pity they got a bad reputation as a result of some of their behaviour in cities!
This fellow is captured with fine details and colours in the plumage, and presented in a nice composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Olá Murray.
Belas cores nesta imagem !
Temos muitos pompos iguais a este aqui no Brasil, em algumas cidades ele é considerado como praga !!
Belo trabalho, Parabéns.
Henrique

Hi Murray,

The point of view is showing the details and colors pf the pigeon. It is well located in the composition and is allowing us to see the rocks. the light brings out the colors. have anice day.

Pierre

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