Speckled (Rock) Pigeon

[Loukie Viljoen]

From Giants Castle, wide spread in South Africa, mountain ranges, rocky terrain, coastal cliffs & cities.

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2009:06:17 10:20:31
Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 4.5
Exposure mode: Tv
Exposure compensation: +2/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 2500
Focal length: 500mm
Image size: 1024 x 689

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Good-looking specimen, I also like the soft light, setting and BG. I might give it a bit more room and selectively sharpen the head.

[David Fletcher]

Super shot and look back Loukie. (Is this a baby Bearded Vulture....? Just kidding.:)). Agree with Axel's comment on head and just want to say well done for showing something different. That sure is a must go to place.

[Aidan Briggs]

Nice look back pose, light, and BG. The focus looks as if it was on the back. I agree about sharpening the head.

[Phil Ertel]

Another vote for a bit more sharpening of the head. Nice light, pose , and background.

[Fabs Forns]

Good looking bird, all fluffed up. Nice EXP and BG, a bit more room on top for me and more sharpening of the head.

[Simon Bennett]

I like the pose and background. Interesting bird too.

[Loukie Viljoen]

Thank you for the comments to all, just has this deathly fear of halos that come with sharpening, will give it a go

[Kiran Poonacha]

Wow.. loved the Bird.. with slight changes as mentioned above.. it would look great..