View Full Version : Collared Doves in flight.


Bevb
08-29-2007, 12:26 PM
These are frequent visitors to the garden and although a common sight, i thought i would grab a few shots of them coming and going from the feed table.

1D MKllN - 100-400L.

#1 & 3 - 1/500 f5.6 @ 260mm ISO200
#2 & 4 & 5 - 1/3000 f5.6 @ 260mm ISO 200

mn shutterbug
08-29-2007, 03:55 PM
Outstanding. Especially the last one. It appears to be suspended in midair.

tufcat
08-29-2007, 05:51 PM
Very interesting shots. Nice clarity and color too.

Canon_Bob
08-29-2007, 05:55 PM
Love them! Very hard bird to shoot on the wing, and you definitely got them good! Nice work.

Bevb
08-29-2007, 11:37 PM
Thanks Mike, Tufcat and Canon_Bob comments appreciated.

scott-devon
08-30-2007, 03:53 AM
Beautiful shots Bev, love that last one.

Loupey
08-30-2007, 06:51 AM
I like the last one too. The soft shadow on the wing tips and tail really draw the eye to the head and eye.

Bevb
08-30-2007, 11:47 AM
Thanks Scott-Devon and Loupey appreciate your feedback.

Knight
08-30-2007, 06:04 PM
All keeper's Bev :) Nice of you to post your camera settings :)