The Courting Dance

© Mary Beth Aiello

The Courting Dance

Uploaded: March 04, 2010

Description

The Victoria Crowned Pigeons are courting, a ritual where the male brings sticks, twigs, and reeds to the female to build a nest. Category -- Animals

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

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 04, 2010

Beautiful details, colors and lighting on these gorgeous birds, Mary Beth! #1244946

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict March 04, 2010

Outstanding image and presentation, Mary Beth.


Dominick #8431030

Douglas Pignet March 04, 2010

Beautiful colors and comp, very nice image #8431041

Gina Cormier March 04, 2010

The colors are outstanding!! Gorgeous work.

How's hubby? #8431076

Amy M. Wilson March 04, 2010

Beautiful comp, colors and details, Mary Beth! #8431277

Carol Eade level-addict March 04, 2010

Terrific capture of these beautiful pigeons, Mary Beth! #8431281

Monnie Ryan March 04, 2010

If I recall correctly, that's what my darling hubby got me for our 20th anniversary, Mary Beth! ;-) Absolutely gorgeous capture! #8431421

David Phalen March 04, 2010

Beautiful work Mary Beth!! Love the comp, light and details!! #8431445

Joannie Bertucci level-classic March 04, 2010

Mary Beth, this is an outstanding capture! I predict gold for this one! #8431744

Jeana Clark March 04, 2010


Awesome lighting on these
illuminous birds!!!
gorgeous shot Mary Beth!!

~J~ #8431923

Renata Gusciora March 09, 2010

Fantastic capture with superb lighting and color,Mary Beth!So lovely! #8442231

Anita Tykwinski March 20, 2010

Mary Beth this is so stunning...fabulous detail, color, lighting...I love all your wonderful photo's #8467471

Robert R. Goodman April 18, 2010

A big Congratulations Mary Beth!!! #8544744

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic April 18, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your fantastic FINALIST! 8o) #8545027

Renee Doyle April 18, 2010

These guys are awesome!! Congratulations Mary Beth! #8545094

Jeana Clark April 18, 2010


Fantastic Capture Mary Beth!!!
Congratulations on this Awesome finalist!!!

~J~ #8545135

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 18, 2010

Congratulations on your beautfull finalist, Mary Beth! #8546628

Jessica Jenney April 19, 2010

Congratulations, Mary Beth on your beautiful finalist! #8547075

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 19, 2010

Congratulations on this beauty, Mary Beth! #8547544

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 19, 2010

spectacular, huge congrats! #8547781

Karen Celella April 19, 2010

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist Mary Beth! #8548492

Amy M. Wilson April 19, 2010

Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist and best of luck in the next round, Mary Beth!! #8549312

Mark S. Cox April 19, 2010

Congratulations on a beautiful finalist! I couldn't stop staring at the blues in the work - fantastic. #8551609

Kerry Penn level-classic April 20, 2010

Oh my! This is wonderful--beautiful color and such detail. #8553341

Maxine C. Schnitzer April 20, 2010

Congratulations on such a beautiful finalist! This has got to be a sure winner! #8554578

Debra R. Harder April 21, 2010

This is truly outstanding, Mary Beth! Congratulations on another beautiful finalist!! Deb #8558840

Lydia Williams level-classic April 21, 2010

Beautiful, Mary Beth...well done.
Congratulations!

Best, Lydia #8559230


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