Picui Ground Dove (Torcacita Común)

[Ramon M. Casares]

Hi everybody, today, I would lke to share a photgraph that is not as easy to get as it may seem, these little guys (almost the size of a Sparrow) are not tame at all and very fast, is very easy to see them but to get a nice shot well, that is another story, although after all I have said, I took this picture while I was putting together my blind, this little guy came before I could even hide myself and stared at me for a few seconds, I had the chance to shot a few picturres of wich this one is the one I like the most. Hope you guys like it too! Enjoy!

Mark II
70-200mm 2.8
TC2X
tripod
Chair blind (right next to me ;) )
Tv 1/500sec
Av f9.9
ISO 500
(there was very little light)

C&C are very much apreciated and welcome!

[Chris van Rooyen]

Lovely posture and sharpness, and beautiful BKGR. Well done on getting this skittish subject!

[Doug Brown]

Like the composition and pose here Ramon. Why is it that the good birds always seem to arrive while you're setting up your gear? The one thing I'd like to see is a brightness boost on the bird. Something like this.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose, details and BG. I particularly like the unusual eye. Maybe a bit more room at the top.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Thank you all for your comments and critiques, Doug... your suggestion doesn't look bad, but as the bird was in the shadows I wouldn't like to change that feel, I my backyard I only have less than two hours of good light and this little guy landed on the perch earlier... I don't dislike the shadowd light. Thank you very much anyway for taking the time!