A Common Bird

[Robert Holguin]

Hello everyone.
This past winter while shooting some ducks. This pigeon landed close to me. It's colors really attracted me to it as I had never seen one sporting those colors.
C&C welcomed and encouraged.
Nikon 300s l Nikon 300 2.8 VR w/1.7 tc l ISO 500 l F8 l 1/640 l Multi Segment l Manual l Gear on Skimmer Pod.

[David Salem]

Common but beautiful too. Nice pose, colors, exposure and detail. Different BG also. Well done

[Karl Egressy]

Nice colours indeed. Composition looks good but I might move the bird to the right a little. Excellent shot, Robert.

[vishaljadhav]

Lovely image of a common bird, great details superb BG
The eye is superb
i agree with Karl that a bit of space on the left may make this image more special
good one

[Satish Ranadive]

Robert:
Beautiful image of common bird with nice details and colors.Wish some space on LHS.

Regards,
Satish.

[dankearl]

When I first looked at this, I thought it could use a color boost, but the more I look, the better I like it.
Attractive subtle pastels, just about right.

[Melissa Groo]

Very pretty portrait of this common bird, Robert. I would pull the exposure down just a tiny bit, as it seems a little bright. But the muted light has brought the colors and details out really nicely.

[Robert Holguin]

Thank you all very much for the comments and suggestions.
Much appreciated.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Robert, super angled pose, and great that the beak is separated from the chest. Well exposed, the colours show up nicely. I would try a version with some added contrast, and a touch of saturation too - that would really make him pop. :w3

[Robert Holguin]

Thank you very much for your comments and advice Stuart.
Much appreciated.