Victoria Crowned Pigeon

© Lou Lazerson

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Uploaded: July 18, 2011

Description

Captured this beautiful Victoria Crowned Pigeon in the Bird House at the Saint Louis Zoo.
It is one of the largest species of pigeons in the world.
It is found in the forests of Northern New Guinea & surrounding islands.
The name commemorates the British Queen Victoria.
Aperture Priority, f8 @ 1/40, ISO 3200.
Tamron 18-270mm PDZ @ 142mm.
Adjusted for red & blue.
Category: Animals (7/17/2011)

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 155.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 60D

Comments

Michelle Alton July 18, 2011

What a sight!!! #1394125

Lou Lazerson July 18, 2011

Michelle, I'm pleased that you experienced such a positive response
from looking at my image of this
beautiful bird.

Lou #9539163


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