The doves & pigeons normally take a backseat to the kingfishers & other waterfoul. They do however offer excellent photo opportunities....and they are fast! Taken from the Mankwe hide in the Pilanesberg National Park.
Hi Gerrie, I like the pose you captured. The raised wings with subtle head turn displays the bird very well. The slightly blurred wing tips provides a sense of motion which I find pleasing. I like the habitat; especially the inclusion of the green vegatation. The images appears well exposed and is sharp. If this were mine I would eliminate the long stock of grass that extents into the image. I would also remove or tone the bright two bright sticks in the background (upper left hand corner and upper middle). I would also remove the single blade of grass in the lower left hand corner. These suggestions are expressions of my personal taste. Again just suggestions as I have enjoyed your image as presented.
Cape Turtle Dove (Project)
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