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Landing Dove


Landing Dove
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Houghton (poppygan59) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 89 W: 0 N: 189] (916)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-15
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon EF300mm 4/L IS, Skylight
Exposure: f/8, 1/1000 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-20 4:33
Viewed: 443
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) is a member of the bird family Columbidae, which includes the doves and pigeons.

It is a migratory species with a southern Palearctic range, including Turkey and north Africa, though it is rare in northern Scandinavia and Russia; it winters in southern Africa.

According to the State of Europe's Common Birds 2007 report, the Turtle Dove population in Europe has fallen by 62% in recent times.[1] This is partly because changed farming practices mean that the weed seeds and shoots on which it feeds, especially Fumitory, are scarcer, and partly due to shooting of birds during migration in Mediterranean countries.

Smaller and slighter in build than other doves, the Turtle Dove may be recognised by its browner colour, and the black and white striped patch on the side of its neck, but it is its tail that catches the eye when it flies from the observer; it is wedge shaped, with a dark centre and white borders and tips. When viewed from below this pattern, owing to the white under tail coverts obscuring the dark bases, is a blackish chevron on a white ground. This is noticeable when the bird stoops to drink, raising its spread tail. It has also been known to be territorially aggressive.
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  • shree Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 46 W: 13 N: 67] (262)
  • [2009-07-20 5:00]

Amazing capture, Bill! I tend to get attracted to the shots which freeze the right moment - and your picture stands out so well in this aspect. Adding to its charm are the nice, warm colours and a brilliant brilliant composition...the green, the yellow in the foreground, the orange filling the upper part of the frame, the background and the perfect lighting - I just love the shot.

Thanks so much for sharing!

Another beautiful, just at the right moment, capture Bill. Wonderfully composed, exposed, and presented. Love the back lighting through the wings. TFS.

Larry

Hi Bill,

Excellent timing and detail on this bird. Lighting and exposure well handled with the background out of focus.

Robin

Excellent capture, I'm sure it's a blend of luck and good technique!

Ciao Bill. Amazig light and colours fot this nice bird. Great capture, again.

Roberto

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 142 W: 0 N: 248] (769)
  • [2009-07-20 23:27]

Hi Bill,
great timing makes for such an interesting shot... beautifully composed too
well done and tfs
Gethin

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 15 N: 1636] (6365)
  • [2009-07-21 3:42]

Hello Bill
Nice capture with great action and wonderful colors
Well done
Regards
RAzvan

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