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Published: 2012-06-07 18:14:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 3666; Favourites: 313; Downloads: 341
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When looking at this photo the first thing the viewer gets attracted by is the great pose of the dove. The way it hold its body and folds its feathers - most possibly to clean them - is very photogenic. You definitely observed the bird well, looking for the right angle and waiting for the best moment when the bird watches you for an instant. That is particularly important, as I increases the contact with the viewer, which has added to the impact of the overall image. Without the branch in the back the composition would have been even better.
But technically, this photo could use some considerable improvement. First, the focus should have been put on the eyes in staid of the on plumage. When any model, animal or person, looks towards the camera to make contact with the viewer, the focus should be on the eyes almost anytime. It now gives the impression that the photo is out of focus, even if the focus is in the frame. Not focusing on the eyes could be a deliberate creative decision, but here the eye contact is what makes this image striking.
Secondly, the colors look oversaturated. My guess is that the original image was too dark and when boosting the lightness/contrast the colors became oversaturated and a lot of detail was lost, especially in the midtones. Try to expose the original image better - in bad light conditions one solution is to work with a monopod or a tripod and a somewhat longer exposure, yet not too long so the movements of the bird don't get blurred.
Nevertheless, this images does have a good impact and proves you have the vision to photograph birds. Good luck with your future work!
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An excellent critique. I looked at your gallery, and loved it. Thanks for taking the time!
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You're welcome. Glad to see it is much appreciated.
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Featured your wonderful dove (maybe again)
Jubilant JulyJoyfully I present to you my picks for July's second feature. I hope you will enjoy them and even think of suggesting one for a DD--the one at the end and the sphere already are, so you can see, all of these are equally deserving! As always, a music video is included to listen along to such beautiful creations! Love and blessings!! -Debra
Storybook Bending by MichaelFaber Tubular Checks by wolfepaw RollingGnarly by coby01 Indian Julian by AkuraPare Apophysis Challenge 158 by Ffey variation investigation2 by Mobilelectro Feathers by MissyGainer Chisel by haryarti Flight by dawduck Rerstore My Vision by MarcusThomas Hear Me by KanchanCollage Have a blessed day! -Debra
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wow just stunning! I always love the subtle beauty of mourning doves
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WOW!!! Beautiful! Perfect timing with the camera! I love the display of feathers!
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The way that the dove has its feathers spread into such a shape is really nice and makes for an interesting pose for the shot. Also the brown colour of the main plumage makes for a nice contrast to the green of the background.
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is that a dove,sure does have beautiful colors
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Yes, the bird is a mourning dove.
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Really nice shot 
The bird's giving a 'Sitting pretty' look
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this is a beauty! Praise God!
Thanks Clippercarrillo for sharing.
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I have a lot of mourning doves in my neighborhood. They are really beautiful creatures but I never realized that their dull brown hides a remarkable blue. It's such a stunning sight.
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Close, its a morning dove. These birds are really common northeast America.
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The aqua blue around the eye is amazing. Nice job catching the pose
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This is really beautiful..the lightning and composition are just perfect!
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