Theme: Limey

[Brian Sump]

A last contribution to this month's theme, a common Mourning Dove taken with my buddy Kurt Bowman in Gilbert, AZ a few months ago.

There are some things I don't like about the frame (i.e. the oof shoulder), however this canvas has some unique colors that I thought were worthy of sharing. Interesting how gritty their plumage is up close...

Also interesting, in a close zoom, the black ring around the eye subtly fades into blue creating a look of softness on the subject but it is nice and sharp in actuality.

R5
RF 100-500mm @ 500mm
Handheld
ISO 2000
1/800
f8

LR and PS, selective DN. Evicted one stray mosquito and blended part of a second catchlight, otherwise as captured with crop.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the bird. Love the BKGR (of course). Neat iridescence. Well-framed in an often-awkward situation. Did you get the same shot on WWDO?

with love, a

[gail bisson]

Well photographed but I am having trouble with that lime green BG!
Gail

[Brian Sump]

Love the bird. Love the BKGR (of course). Neat iridescence. Well-framed in an often-awkward situation. Did you get the same shot on WWDO?

with love, a

Thanks my friend.

Sorry, not sure what WWDO is?

Well photographed but I am having trouble with that lime green BG!
Gail

Gail, totally hear ya. It is a little overpowering... thanks for the comments!

[William Dickson]

Hi Brian....The bird looks great....I'm with Gail on the BG......I would see if lowering the exposure a wee bit, might work...

Will