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Inquisitive
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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3071 W: 231 N: 5861] (19714)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-04 13:53
Viewed: 486
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This morning, when I went out onto my patio, I saw this dove perched on my dog's kennel. It was smaller than average, and it did not fly away. In fact, it acted very much like a "deer in the headlight". Then he cocked his head and looked at me askance. He allowed me to go within one meter of him. I attribute his "fearlessness" to his inexperience. That, and his small size, make me think that he is a juvenile.

Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura

Tourterelle triste (French)
Huilota (Spanish)

Abundant and widespread, the Mourning Dove is well known throughout most of North America. Its mournful call is heard from deserts to forest edges, from farmlands to inner cities.

Description
Medium-sized bird.
Small head.
Long, pointed tail.
Light brown body.
Tail with white outer edges.
Size: 23-34 cm (9-13 in)
Wingspan: 37-45 cm (15-18 in)
Weight: 86-170 g (3.04-6.0 ounces)

Sex Differences
Sexes similar, but males slightly larger and slightly more colorful, with bluish crown and pink chest.

Sound
Song a plaintive Òcoo-OOH, Ooo-Ooo-OooÓ. Wings whistle in flight.

Cool Facts
During nest-building, the female stays at the nest and the male collects sticks. He stands on her back to give her the nest material. She takes it and weaves it into the nest. Maybe that's why the nests are so poorly built!
The Mourning Dove almost invariably lays two eggs. Clutches of three or four are the result of more than one female laying in the nest. A dove may have up to five or six clutches in a single year.
A Mourning Dove pair rarely leaves its eggs unattended. The male usually incubates from midmorning until late afternoon, and the female sits the rest of the day and night.
The Mourning Dove is the most widespread and abundant game bird in North America. Despite being hunted throughout most of its range, it remains among the 10 most abundant birds in the United States.

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nglen, Kaszek, TAZ, JPlumb, zeca, haraprasan, kjpweb, jmirah has marked this note useful
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1991 W: 5 N: 5557] (20998)
  • [2007-07-04 13:58]

Hi Manyee.A very well detailed shot of the Dove.Good catchlight in the eye.it has a sad look on its face. a very nice POV and DOF.
Very welldone TFs good notes to.

Nick..

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  • Kaszek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 262 W: 58 N: 390] (1447)
  • [2007-07-04 14:06]

Hello Manyee,
Great portrait! Very good sharpness (especially on the eye).
I like pose and composition.
Well done!
Lukasz

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3184] (10918)
  • [2007-07-04 21:58]

Bonjour Manyee,
J'aime beaucoup votre composition qui est simple et élégante. L'oiseau semble pensif, sa pose est belle et il ressort bien sur le fond sombre. La netteté et la lumière sont agréable. La note complémentaire est instructive.
Congratualtions my dear friend,
Christian

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  • JPlumb Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 160 N: 894] (2837)
  • [2007-07-04 22:00]

Oh, excellent detail on this guy Manyee. Very nice capture. I'll bet in your copy you can almost see yourself reflected in that eye. Very nice.

Thanks, John

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 14 N: 533] (2825)
  • [2007-07-04 23:55]

Nice close up, Manyee! I like the way you caught it expression, and the title fit very well.
Regards,
Zeca

Hi Manyee,
A beautiful dove. You have captured it very well. Nice composition with black BG. Excellent work. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Beautiful portrait - serene! Good detail, superb reflections.
Only nit the visible red chromatic aberrations, that effect the overall appearance/tonality a little. Other than that a good catch!

The moment you've captured here is very interesting! I like it.
Best wishes,
Achim

Superbe prise de vue, une merveille de détails avec une super BG.
Bravo
Marie

Great close-up...Nice detail and color...TFS
Jim

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6928)
  • [2007-07-05 10:46]

Hi Manyee
Nice portrait.Very sharp image with a lot of details.I like the ligth on the subject.
TFS Michel

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