I like pigeons...

[Kerry Perkins]

Too bad that they have such a bad reputation, they really are quite handsome. Shot in early evening as the sun was getting very low. I know the perch is big, but this is an urban bird and they got that reputation partly due to their liking for man-made perches. ;)

7D, EF400mm f/5.6L
Manual mode, f/5.6@1/1250 ISO 200 WB 5100K
AI Servo autofocus, hand-held no flash

[arash_hazeghi]

looks nice with good colors and BG, would crop off from the bottom to get rid of that metal rope!

[christopher galeski]

I agree with arash,nice BG,would crop at the bottom,to get rid of the steel rope.thanks.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Kerry, That makes 3 of us who would crop out the steel rope otherwise a well handled image. Beautiful backround,good light,detail and well positioned. Nice one!

[Alfred Forns]

They can look good when they as well presented as this one Kerry !!! Sweet !!! .. agree on going the smaller perch !!!

[Kerry Perkins]

Survey says - no rope! So away it goes. :cool: Also did a tiny bit of lightening of the feathers around the eye.

[christopher galeski]

thats a lot better,nice shot.thanks.

[Dave Mills]

Nice job Kerry! The bird appears much stronger in the repost...