The Courting Dance

© Mary Beth Aiello

The Courting Dance

Uploaded: July 28, 2011

Description

A Victoria Crowned Pigeon at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. This is a courting dance, where the male brings wood, twigs and leaves to the female.



Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 28, 2011

Beautiful capture...love the POV and the shades of blue. #1396556

Gregory R. Gaskin July 28, 2011

Only mother nature could make that blue, very nice capture. #9559644

Mary Timman July 28, 2011

Absolutely beautiful close up! Love the blues and those eyes and interesting story about them. #9559676

Freddy Bland July 28, 2011

A gorgeous capture, Mary Beth!!! #9559878

Dayna Cain level-classic July 28, 2011

Colors are gorgeous and the detail is outstanding. Beautiful! #9560054

Jack Gaskin July 28, 2011

Great close-up of a gorgeous pair

Happy Shooting
Jack #9560156

Michelle Alton July 28, 2011

Mary Beth, this has GP written all over it! Congratulations in advance! #9560235

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 28, 2011

No one does pairs of birds any better than you do. Michelle is right, of course! #9560612

David Phalen July 28, 2011

Amazing light, comp, colors and details!! The eyes are fantastic!! Extremely well done Mary Beth!! #9560718

Kerry Penn level-classic July 31, 2011

This is just stunning. The details and color are perfect! #9571017

Mitch Spence level-classic July 31, 2011

Ah, I did see these beautiful birds there, but my shots of them were not remotely as lovely as this one is. I really like the moment you've captured here with the pair. #9571649

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 01, 2011

How special Mary Beth, really kool capture..

jo ann c. #9574808

Michelle Alton August 25, 2011

I predicted GP on the first go. I'm sticking with it, Mary Beth. Congratulations now and in advance! #9627413

Robert R. Goodman August 25, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Mary Beth!!! #9627462

Phyllis H. Burchett August 25, 2011

Gorgeous Mary Beth, congrats on your finalist! #9627525

Susan Fox August 25, 2011

The detail is amazing! I can see each and every feather. Wonderful! Congrats #9627583

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 25, 2011

WTG on this wonderful finalist, Mary Beth! :-) k #9627704

Liz blahh August 25, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #9627801

Carol Eade level-addict August 25, 2011

Beautiful capture, Mary Beth, congratulations on your finalist! #9628130

Pattie Smith August 25, 2011

This image should be on the cover of NG! Gorgeous and congratulations on your finalist! #9628354

Danny B. Head August 25, 2011

At least she is not asking for diamonds or gold! lol Beautiful colors! Congrats! #9628582

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 25, 2011

wonderful finalist, congratulations!!! #9628592

Merna L. Nobile August 25, 2011

Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna
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Cathy Barrows August 25, 2011

Congrats on your finalist...only cuz she doesn't know about diamonds and camera gear...lol #9628840

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 25, 2011

Such a great capture; congratulations! #9629114

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 25, 2011

Congratulations & good luck, Mary Beth! WTG! #9629306

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic August 25, 2011

Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist Mary Beth!!! These two are sooooo sweet! #9629494

Karen Celella August 25, 2011

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Mary Beth. #9629537

Mary Timman August 25, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! Good Luck on the next round Mary Beth! #9629917

Daniella Puente August 25, 2011

Congrats Mary Beth, this is a favorite into your wonderful 3 finalists :) the blue is so precious as the details... #9629959

Gina Cormier August 25, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful image! #9631447

Tarun Bose August 26, 2011

Congrats Mary beth for your finalist. #9631929

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 26, 2011

This is wonderful Mary Beth. I love the colors and the details. Congrats on your fantastic finalist and best of luck to you in the next round! #9632296

Shawn Jennings August 26, 2011

Great shot, Mary Beth! Congratulations on your finalist! #9633050

David Hurt August 26, 2011

I love the color, Congratulations #9633163

David Hurt August 26, 2011

I love the color, Congratulations #9633165

David M. Montero August 26, 2011

Congratulations on your Finalist selection Mary Beth. #9633417

Bill Johnson August 26, 2011

Mary Beth, Congrats on your selections as a finalist. Good luck! #9633662

Jeana Clark August 26, 2011


Very beautiful Image Mary Beth!!!
Congratulations on this fabulous Finalist!!! Good luck in the next round!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
~J~ #9633767

Mitch Spence level-classic August 26, 2011

Simply a terrific image, Mary Beth. Congratulations. #9634094

Debra R. Harder August 26, 2011

WOW...what a fabulous capture, Mary Beth! I love all the wonderful details and colors. Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #9634798

Linda L. Ruiz August 26, 2011

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Linda Blair August 27, 2011

Congrratulations...fabulous finalist!! #9636525

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 27, 2011

Very nice Mary Beth! Congratulations!!! #9636817

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 30, 2011

Outstanding capture...congratulations on this wonderful finalist Mary Beth, I love it!

jo ann c. #9642795

Boyd L. Alexander September 22, 2011

Congratulations on a terrific Finalist Mary Beth!! Good luck in the next round!!! #9685264

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