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White Winged Dove


White Winged Dove
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Copyright: Jane Magen (jaycee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1684 W: 8 N: 4321] (14053)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS, 1.5 Teleconverter
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-01 8:31
Viewed: 465
Points: 68
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White Winged Dove

The White-winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a dove whose native range extends from the south-western USA through Mexico and the Caribbean. It has also been introduced to Florida.

Most populations of White-winged Doves are migratory, wintering in Mexico and Central America. The White-winged Dove inhabits scrub, woodlands, desert, and cultivated areas. It builds a flimsy stick nest in a tree and lays two cream-colored to white, unmarked eggs. Its flight is fast and direct, with the regular beats and occasional sharp flick of the wings that are characteristic of pigeons in general.

White-winged Doves are large, chunky pigeons at 29 cm. They are brownish-gray above and gray below, with a bold white wing patch that appears as a brilliant white crescent in flight and is also visible at rest. Adults have a patch of blue, featherless skin around each eye and a long, dark mark on the lower face. Their eyes, legs, and feet are red.

Both sexes are similar, but juveniles are grayer than adults. They have no blue eye ring and their legs and feet are brownish pink.

White-winged Doves feed on a variety of seeds, grains, and fruits. Western White-winged Doves (Zenaida asiatica mearnsii) migrate into the Sonoran Desert to breed during the hottest time of the year because they feed on pollen and nectar, and later on the fruits and seeds of the Saguaro cactus. This gregarious species can be an agricultural pest, descending on grain crops in large flocks. It is also a popular gamebird in areas of high population.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1898 W: 4 N: 5163] (19674)
  • [2008-06-01 8:33]

Hi Jane. The lady next door with the Dove. What a good close up you have captured of the Dove. good detail and colours. and good use of the light in the big eye. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Wonderful capture Jane....You have this one down pat. My mother didn't like them after 70 years of being awoken in the AM, but in her early years she loved them...as I still do...My mother and father, especially dad in our camping trips,,,,, they were my start...I only child and they took me into all parts of nature... You can see me rowing a canoe with my father by clicking on that one....That was ages ago...and I was young, tall and skinny going down for a 3 day trip to the lake from the middle of Michigan...quite the ride..
Bob

Hello Jane
Blue skys and a gorgeous dove..What more could I ask for in a post after a week of leaden skys in the UK!!....Super sharp details and I love the blue eye make up this Dove sports.
Super Picture and tfs.
All the best to you Jane
Paul

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2375 W: 164 N: 7131] (22536)
  • [2008-06-01 9:42]
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Hello Jane,
This must be one of your best captures - it's really great! I expect you managed to get quite close to this beautiful Dove in such a fine pose. Great focus on the beautiful eye and very fine sharp details. Lovely colours and well composed too!
Many thanks and all the best wishes, Ulla

Hi My Sis Jane, a lovely capture of this White Winged Dove in a wonderful posture. I love the bluish ring around the eye:) This new for me. TFS. Cheers,

Bayram

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 476 W: 0 N: 70] (491)
  • [2008-06-01 9:52]

Perfect capture of this beautifully coloured columbid Jane. Great pose and composition. TFS. Regards, Mehmet

Hi Jane!
Very, very beautiful shot of this beautiful exemplar of Zenaida.
Great pov and clarity of details,
Regards,
Iulian

Hello Jane,
Good light and a beautiful Dove.
Well done
TFS
Annick

hello Jane,

Exellent shot of this beautiful dove!
another specie that I dont know eand never been seen before.
Beautiful pov.

Gert

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1999 W: 6 N: 1951] (13041)
  • [2008-06-01 12:38]

Hola Jane,
bonita paloma.
pov y buen foco.
original el anillo azul en el ojo.
saludos

Splendida cattura, molto bella la composizione con lo sfondo del cielo, ottima nitidezza, molto belli i riflessi sul piumaggio, magnifici i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1210 W: 0 N: 4626] (13756)
  • [2008-06-01 16:46]
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Hi Jane

A lovely closeup - great colour, pose and detail.

JAmesIn departure lounge in Vancouver.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 1 N: 3970] (13358)
  • [2008-06-01 16:47]

Hello Jane,
Pretty bird, pretty bird. Superb composition with razor sharp details and nice natural colors. Thanks for sharing this fine piece of work Jane.
Rick

hello Jane

beautiful image of this lovely bird, i always love your fine POVs
from down to up and fine framings also, beautiful luminosity
of the image with beautiful Arizonian blu sky,
excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 7 N: 494] (1569)
  • [2008-06-01 19:57]

Wonderful image Jane,
Very sharp detail and the colours are beautiful. I especially like the blue eye ring this bird has.
This particular bird reminds me of our morning doves here in Ohio. TFS
Ron

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 361 W: 39 N: 664] (2071)
  • [2008-06-01 20:48]

Dear Jane,
A really wonderful capture of the white winged dove.They must be really big, for you have got a really good shot with great detils. That red coloured eye looks like a ruby tucked in, with all that sunlight getting filtered through it.Despite quite the good amount of natural light, you manged a fine exposure and the grey on the wings beautifully got highlighted.The perch of green adds to the composition and the true blue sky once again leaving your signature on this nicely composed shot.
Well done.
TFS & Cheers

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 351 W: 3 N: 375] (1121)
  • [2008-06-02 0:03]

Hi Jane,
Very nice capture against the blue sky.POV,clear details,sharpness,catchlight in eyes,colors and cross framing are perfect.Very well done!
Thanks for posting.

Jane, I must admit that you have shown remarkable improvement in handling your equipment. I see you are using a tele-converter and how!
The eye of this Dove is so sharp and colourful it looks like a jewel. The generally grey bird stands apart on account of its blue-ringed yellow eye.
Superb image and thanks for sharing it.
Best regards,
Ram

Hi Jane,
Great detail/DOF and exposed well.
Natural looking color, and a great blue sky BG of course :)
Very well done,
Howard

Hello Jane,
Lovely Dove, they are common but they are beautiful.
Very nice composition, the colors and details are excellent
..Well done

Everton

Hello Jane, wonderfful capture of this beautiful Dove. TFS. Reagards,

Deniz

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2492 W: 132 N: 7090] (22145)
  • [2008-06-02 8:16]
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Hello Jane,
A beautiful portrait of a White-winged Dove. The lighting is superb and well managed and this sharp and set in a fine composition with the branch that it is perched on.
We are having a drought with blue skies like this every day: not a cloud in the sky! I'm beginning to realise the dark side of a blue sky becuse we desperately need rain.
TFS,
Ivan

Hello Jane stunning shot of this beautiful dove. TFS. Ragards,
Bahadır

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 4 N: 2081] (9772)
  • [2008-06-02 9:19]

Hello Jane, This is superb. The dove's eye is standing out. Lovely clarity and great shot. Ganesh

Hello Jane,
Very good capture of this dove, superb sharpness, good details and very nice depth of field, nice catchlight and good pose, lovely natural colors, i lovee the color of his eye, well done shot.
Angela

Hello Jane,
Sorry a bit late to compliment this fine and amazing image of the Dove!
the sharpness in absolutely perfect especially on the plummage and the eye!
you got the best exposure and focus in this shot
very well done always, Jane
cheers
Tony

Hi Jane, lovely dove in great pose with fine details and splendid sharpness, fantastic eye, very well done, ciao Silvio

Incredible clarity and detail. Perfect lighting. This is a wonderful shot both technically and artistically!

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1015 W: 5 N: 2758] (10010)
  • [2008-06-02 18:23]

Hola Prima.
Beautiful Dove. I love this species of birds, becouse they are so kind with me. The pose and blue sky are just amazing.

Very soon I will post one of them and guess what? She was nesting in a empy flower vase!
in My brother-in-law house, No to high from the floor, very very close(Only 5ft.) from were we were having a dinner and stay there the hole afternoon, Never got scared or going away during this time.
Saludos My dear Cousin.
Luis52.

Hi,
Too tired, will be back later!
Goldy

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 24 N: 4885] (15930)
  • [2008-06-03 5:51]

Hi Jane,
Wonderful shor of this elegant White-winged Dove with very impressive sharpness, colours and details on its plumage. Nice pose captured with superb lighting and exposure levels. The blue sky works well again and looks majestic. That eye is so expressive. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-03 9:08]

Hello Jane

An excellent capture of this dove.
The eye detail is super.The colours and sharpness are lovely.
The pov and dof are well done.
Well done.
TFS


Rob

Hi Jane, splendid shot of this lovely dove. TFS. Regards,
Nazım

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1240 W: 78 N: 852] (7430)
  • [2008-06-04 10:13]

hello Jane
good capture of this cute species
i like POV, pose, colours and details
TFS
regards
izler

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