Domestic Pigeon

[Ivan Miksik]

http://natureblink.com/ptaci5/holub_6359.jpg

Of course, it's common bird in town (photo was taken in Prague, Czech Republic). I hope that I didn't violate any strong restriction by uploading of this "panaromatic" image. :confused: If yes, I deeply apologize (and I will delete it)

Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 400/5.6 Apo macro tele HSM; 1/2000 s, f=8, ISO 400

[Tony Whitehead]

No appologies needed, Ivan. I like the angle of the head with the catchlight in the eye and the iridescence on the neck. I also like the curves of the wings and the panorama crop works well. I would try and even it up by add in a little to the left so that the wing tips are the same distance from the edge of the frame. Light angle is difficult leaving the dark areas under the wings.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the incoming pose and eye contact. The image looks underexposed, some curves and/or S/H would improve it.