Inspiring Photo: Her Majesty... #8861002

Her Majesty...

Uploaded: August 19, 2009

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Animals - August 19/09

I wouldn't mind seeing 1001 of these beautiful pigeons on our city streets... with their elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breasts and red iris's.

I found Miss Victoria Crowned Pigeon at the Bird Kingdom, in Niagara Falls. She is 13 years old and on loan from the Toronto Metro Zoo for mating purposes.
Victoria Crowned Pigeons commemorate the British Monarch Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/150 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 125.00 mm, Model: PENTAX *ist D

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Ann Coates August 19, 2009

I have never seen anything like this before. What a brilliant looking beautiful bird. Fantastic find and capture Christine. #1170282

Randy D. Dinkins August 20, 2009

Beautiful shot. Sounds like she's almost as old as the Queen (in bird years :-). #7870874

Christine Lobsinger August 20, 2009

Thank you Ann, she was the best 'bird model' I have ever had! LOL... Miss Victoria is originally from the Lowlands and Swamp Forests of New Guinea and the surrounding Islands.

Hello Randy, nice to meet you... thank you very much... I love your comments!!!

SMILING WITH YOU'S
CHRISTINE #7871857

Lonnie M. Scott August 20, 2009

Stunning!!!!!! The detail is unbelievable and the colors are perfect. Well done Christine. #7872174

Christine Lobsinger August 20, 2009

Hello there Lonnie... nice to hear from you!!! Thank you for saying so!! I appreciate you popping in!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7872456

Lorna Shutter August 20, 2009

My what a lovely hairdo the Queen has! Fantastic capture of this very unique looking Pidgeon! That red eye really stands out! Excellent colour and clarity! Nice work, Chris! :) #7873234

Christine Lobsinger August 20, 2009

My sediments exactly Lorna... lovely hairdo the Queen has!!! Ha!!!
Thank you for poppin in to tell me so!!
CHriS
SMILING WITH YOU
PS... off to the T.O. Zoo tomorrow, can't wait! #7873324

Eugenio Diaz August 21, 2009

Fabulous composition and exposure...
Wonderful bird image and colours...
Congratulations! #7876076

Christine Lobsinger August 21, 2009

THankS so much Eugenio!! THank YOU!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7876133

Karen Kessler August 21, 2009

This is BEAUTIFUL, Christine! Wonderful colors & detail in this shot! WOW!!! #7876516

Christine Lobsinger August 21, 2009

Hi Karen, thank you so much for your very lovely comments above!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #7876570

August 22, 2009

Fantastic shot! Love the color and detail. Nicely done, Christine! #7878071

Christine Lobsinger August 22, 2009

Hi David R.... thank you so much for poppin' in to have a look at 'HER MAJESTY.'... I appreciate your awesome comments above!!
CHRISTINE
SMILIN' #7878191

Linda L. Mayfield August 22, 2009

Great capture, DOP, color and wonderful subject! Congrats on your EP, Christine! #7878564

Christine Lobsinger August 22, 2009

Hello Linda... thanks a bunch for the Congrats...I really appreciate it!!!
SMILING WITH YOU- CHRiS #7878609

Jean Lechleiter August 22, 2009

Wow, Christine,that's a beautiful bird and so well captured.Composition, detail and colour are fantastic. Those feathers remind me of the Queen Mum's hats!!! #7879167

Christine Lobsinger August 22, 2009

THANKS a BUNCH Jean!!! Thank you!!
Her breed name fits for sure! LOL...
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7879174

Sharon March 07, 2010

So pretty!! The colors are so vibrant!! #8438449

Christine Lobsinger March 07, 2010

THankS again Sharon!!! She was the only bird here that would sit still long enough for me to 'shoot' her...lol! Very pretty, indeed!

CHRIS
SMILING AGAIN #8438475

Carla Capra Anderson March 10, 2010

Dear Christine,
This is a beautiful image. Your focus, framing and dramatic flair (the eye) have created a real stunner. Well done!
Happiness,
Carla #8445634

Christine Lobsinger March 10, 2010

Hello Carla, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH.. YOUR WORDS MEANS ALOT TOO ME!

CHRIS
Smiling #8445665

Laura E. Swan February 10, 2013

I remember so many of these images that you took from this time frame but I don't remember this one. Super cool close up, Sis!

xo-Laura #10562126

Christine Lobsinger February 11, 2013

Thanks so much sis..
I wanna say THANKYOU to for telling me about Betty Eadie's book- and that I got a chance to read it and her two others before my mom past away.. I just got home from getting my mom's ashes- we will probably have a memorial in June for her- when hopefully me stepdad can come down south for it..
CHris #10563863

Laura E. Swan February 11, 2013

Christine she passed away???????? Did you send me a mail and I missed it???????? OM GOSH! I am so sorry! I've have two bouts of the flu back to back and have been taking NyQuil and was on antibiotics that also cause dizziness. (I HAVE BEEN OUT OF IT and PLUGGING ALONG!)

I'm so sorry to hear she passed away but Christine what a blessing that Betty Eadie's miracle made it to your heart just in time. :)

Oh that in itself was a miracle for YOU!

I love you. A lot. :) xoxoxo

-Laura #10563936

Jean Lechleiter February 11, 2013

Christine, so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. I'm praying that God will surround you with his love, comfort and peace. #10563963

Christine Lobsinger February 11, 2013

No, I did not email you sis.. just got back... THank you so much!
Jean, thank you very much too- appreciate you!
Smiling Chris #10564101

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