Bandtail Pigeon (Common bird Project)

[Chris Hansen]

Bandtails along with Stellars Jays and Juncos are the most common bird at my feeders in the spring,summer and fall. I still like to photograph them because they are beautiful.shot from a blind near my portable feeder.

Canon 50D with 100-400 IS @ 170mm Manfrotto tripod and head
ISO 400
1/800th sec @ f5.6
Manual Exposure due to shaded background in soft early morning light



All CC appreciated

God bless,

chris

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Good-looking specimen and eye contact. Could you have moved to your right for a better angle? I find the BG a bit dark and might lighten it.

[Steve Canuel]

That's a pretty bird. I like the dark BG. I also like the color shading on the wing. Maybe a touch more sharpening on the head.

[Chris Hansen]

Thanks for your input. Ain't no city pigeon that's for sure.