Band-tailed Pigeon

[Tim Zurowski]

Next to the Ring-necked Pheasants, this is the most skttish species one can try to photograph in this area. A blind is a must to capture these birds around here. This was taken in my yard from inside the house through a small opening in a window. One of my favourite birds :)

Band-tailed Pigeon (Columba fasciata)


D300
Nikkor 500 VR
ISO 200
1/800's
f/5.6
-0.7 EV
About 90% full frame

[Ramon M. Casares]

I would have used a flash here to fill the shadows in the bird's belly and neck, but other than that, this image is simply great to me, love the pose, peroch, colors, BG, species, detail and sharpness. Congratulations!

[Doug Brown]

Super detail Tim! Great perch, pose, and BG. The light angle creates subtle shadows that give the bird a nice sense of depth.

[Arthur Morris]

Hey Tim, This is a wonderful image; Love the perch and the BKGR and the sharpness. Love the view of the back of the neck. A bit off the bottom and a bit lighter on the iris would improve it.

[Judd Patterson]

The details on this bird really pop...it is quite lovely! I don't think I'll ever tire of your mossy perches either. :) Excellent work Tim. It sure beats the first view I had of this species in Arizona (perched on a thick branch about 150 feet up in a tree).

[Dick Glover]

Tim,
Another vote for fabulous. The sharpness and eye contact make it for me.
Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.
Dick

[Kiran Poonacha]

Wow.. too good an Image.. The Moss adds a great feel to this.. Congrats..

[Juan Aragonés]

Tim I missed this one. It is outstanding the rendering of the bird against that creamy BG. I absolutely love it. I just think that the birds is a bit centerd and that a litle bit of additional room at the left would be great.