I have always had a sweet spot for the common pigeon. I don't know why this bird has been saddled with such a bad reputation, and sometimes feel that the lowly pigeon is the scapegoat for all things that humans don't like about birds. Anyway, here is a pigeon, or rock dove, or rock pigeon - whichever you prefer. Captured in late afternoon light, full frame. Noise reduction on the background (Topaz DeNoise) and sharpening on the bird (unsharp mask in PS).
1D4, EF400mm f/5.6L
Manual mode, f/5.6@1/5000 ISO 800 WB 5200K
AI Servo autofocus, hand-held no flash
"It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." - Henri Cartier Bresson
The story here is the beauty of flight, full wings and a fanned tail. This is the kind of image I like, very original subject placement and composition not to mention a perfectly muted background - like it as presented.
really beautiful Kerry - the fanned tail and the wings are lovely- love the greyish colors of the bird and background broken by the pink of the feet and eyes.
Common Pigeon
Anyway, here is a pigeon, or rock dove, or rock pigeon - whichever you prefer. Captured in late afternoon light, full frame. Noise reduction on the background (Topaz DeNoise) and sharpening on the bird (unsharp mask in PS).
