This Crested Pigeon was nesting in our local Vineyard Estate. The nest was located only 6 feet from a gas-gun that fired every 10-15 minutes to frighten birds away from the ripening grapes. When the gun went off with a loud boom the pigeon would open her eye momentarily and then go back to sleep, so accoustomed she was to this ear shattering disturbance!!
Canon EOS 5, Canon 100-300 F5.6L, Natural light with fill flash, 1/125 sec F11, Hide, Tripod
Last edited by John Cooper; 01-24-2008 at 11:33 PM.
Smart bird, sounds like a good way to keep other birds and predators away from her offspring. I like the unusual setting and story. I think the plumage could take another round of sharpening.
Maybe just a touch more sharpening, not by much though. What I really like here is the relaxed look on the mother's face. Very nice image, thanks for sharing the story.
Beautiful capture of mother and baby and thanks John for all the background info. It really adds alot . I agree with a touch more sharpening but superb image.