I don't get the opportunity to slither around on the beach living in New Mexico, but here's a ground-level photo of a Common Ground Dove taken in Texas. Good practice for when I get to Florida! :)
Canon 1D Mark III, 700mm, f/8, 1/1000, ISO 400, fill flash, tripod
Last edited by Doug Brown; 06-10-2008 at 07:10 AM.
Great image Doug. Isn't it amazing how pretty most common doves can be when you see them close up like this? I think most of us are guilty of not photographing the common birds on our doorsteps but always look for something special. We're the losers! Love the graduated background.
Stunning image Doug !!! Love the low and angle and composition but prticularly like the beautiful soft pastel tones in this capture. As already mentioned some of the birds that we see on a regular bais are incredibly beautiful if we take the time to really look at them. I feel that way about the cormorant that we seen everyday here in Florida. Great image and thanks for sharing this with us.