Zenaida Dove

[Raybel Robles]

One of my first image with my new baby (Nikon 300mm f2.8 VR2)

This is a Zenaida Dove which at one point many years ago was a common species in our Island. Now it is considered rare and only found in the east side of the island.


PS. This lens is sharp! :)

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Gorgeous bird, Ray. Love the color on the collar. Most doves have an understated beauty which is often overlooked. Nice to see this species which is new to me. Which island is this on?
Congrats on the new lens. Does look sharp indeed. Was a bit more dof possible? Please share exif info.

[Raybel Robles]

Hi Sidharth,

This is the Cayman Islands where I live. Regardin the DOF I wish i had a bit more. I had stopped the lens down to f/4 but the bird quickly started to get closer to me and couldnt stop it down further. At one point I had the full dove in view seocnds later it got so close i had to make the portrait shot above.

exif: D7100 | 300m f2.8 @ f4 | 1/650s | ISO 200

[David Salem]

Nice close up with beautiful feather detail and color. Well done

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great details and eye.

[keith mitchell]

Beautiful sharp detail, looks like your lens is a real winner.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

This one couldnt be any sharper!
Very nice pose, light and subject.