White-winged Dove photographed at Sabino Canyon in Tucson, AZ. I particularly like the pollen on the head of the dove and the way he appears to be marching out towards the competitive bee. The White-winged Doves are the primary daytime pollinator for the Saguaros and the first week in May is the best time to photograph the action.
Canon 5-D
Canon 500mm f/4L IS lens with 1.4xII TC
1/1600 f/8
ISO 250
Tripod
Your dove looks like it may be about to get a little protein supplement. I like the portrayal of the interdependencies between the cactus, bees and doves. You captured the bee in mid-flight and the dove in mid-stride, defining a special moment in time. I would like to have seen a bit more of the cactus body, i.e., in a vertical frame made without the 1.4 TC. But this was no time to futz with equipment -- you squeezed the button and captured the moment. Nice work!
Very nice capture of this moment. I like the setting, light and details and just wish for a less steep angle, which was probably not possible, I guess.
Buzz off you little pest
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