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Squatter pigeon

© Debbie Bray

Squatter pigeon

Uploaded: April 12, 2014 | Entered: April 12, 2014 02:47:47

Description

These pigeons are found more inland, and only fly when threatened. They'd prefer to squat or run in the face of adversity, hence why they're called Squatter pigeons.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A850

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 12, 2014

Excellent capture and info Debbie! #1569761

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 12, 2014

Interesting info, great dof, colors and details. #11022078

Gord MacEachern April 12, 2014

Great wildlife capture, and info Debbie!! #11022099

Mary K. Robison April 12, 2014

Wonderful clarity, composition, and dof, Debbie. Beautiful bird, with an interesting explanation for its name. #11022211

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 12, 2014

Kool Debboe! Great find and presentation! Also find the history interesting!

jo ann c. #11022214

Martha R. Mazon level-classic April 12, 2014

Simple and lovely, Debbie, with a distinctly forlorn mood. Excellent! #11022249

John Connolly April 12, 2014

A handsome bird and capture Debbie! I am pleased to hear Ita is loosing intrest in your part of the country, I have cousins in Townsville, I hope they are OK Too! #11022395

Michelle Alton April 12, 2014

Beautiful! Love the way you've blended the tones. #11022542

Joy Rector April 12, 2014

Love this shot #11022548

Carol L. Fowler April 12, 2014

Beautiful shot of the squatter. perfect low to ground POV #11022568

Nadia Paul April 12, 2014

Looks similar to the Spinifex Pigeons we saw in the outback Debbie - wonderful comp and details! #11022641

Stephen Zacker April 13, 2014

Great perspective, wonder if they become lunch more often :-) #11022778

Debbie Bray April 13, 2014

You would think so Steve, but I'm not sure. :-) #11022992

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 14, 2014

He is all fluffed up. Exquisite details, Debbie. #11023528

Ellen Hodges April 16, 2014

Fab pov and details, Debbie! Very well done in my humble opinion! #11024351

Leslie McLain level-classic April 17, 2014

Beautiful capture and details, Debbie. #11025049

Phyllis A. Houghton April 17, 2014

I love the fluffy feathers and all the shades of brown that created a mood of sweetness and caring. A have for me! #11025581

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