Mourning Dove by MaryO - DPChallenge

	You are not logged in. (log in or register)

Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

MaryO

Photograph Information	Photographer's Comments
Collection: Birds Camera: Nikon D200 Lens: Sigma 100-300mm f/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon Location: Springfield, VA Date: Jan 23, 2009 Aperture: f/4 ISO: 100 Shutter: 1/500 Galleries: Animals, Birds Date Uploaded: Jan 26, 2009 Viewed: 545 Comments: 14 Favorites: 1 (view) Add photograph to your favorites Add photographer to your favorites	Playing with some low key stuff. The tones appeal to me, especially given the type of bird and pose. PP - converted from RAW, cropped, reduced gamma, dodged edge of bird slightly, burnt back a little, white balance, added border, resized, sharpened.

Please log in or register to add your comments!

Author

Thread

Registered User

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS

05/17/2012 10:01:15 PM

Beautiful exposure.

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Sony Alpha a6000

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

01/29/2009 10:21:58 AM

I just love these doves -such sweet birds & always with the mate nearby. Great PP on this , Mary :)

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM

01/28/2009 05:50:26 PM

Beautiful curves! Very well done!

Photographer found comment helpful.

Member

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

01/28/2009 03:09:39 PM

Oh, this is beautiful - so tender.

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/28/2009 10:53:57 AM

Marion, see below, is absolutely dead-on. It is very reminiscent of the Dutch masters. The light is fantastic and the low key is perfect for this shot.
Favorite!

Originally posted by jomari:

Lovely light, Mary. Reminds me of the Dutch masters. You have caught him looking very contemplative.

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS

01/27/2009 08:01:42 PM

Really nice image over all. I especially like the darkness. Adds mystery.

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon

01/27/2009 08:42:43 AM

Oh wow. What a perfect low key shot. I love the diagonal line!!!

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II

01/27/2009 02:34:03 AM

the lighting doesnt grab me but that is just a personal feel
would love to see a shot of the whole bird

Photographer found comment helpful.

Member

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

01/27/2009 12:56:43 AM

Very nice processing. Particularly fitting for a mourning dove. I can visualize its call here and it fits.

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

01/27/2009 12:21:01 AM

This is especially nice, everything about it.

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

01/26/2009 09:45:43 PM

You have made a very dramatic photo out of a rather mundane bird. Very well done!

Photographer found comment helpful.

Member

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

01/26/2009 08:17:27 PM

Lovely light, Mary. Reminds me of the Dutch masters. You have caught him looking very contemplative.

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/26/2009 05:45:19 PM

This is a wonderful image, very well done.

Mac,

Photographer found comment helpful.

Registered User

01/26/2009 04:23:02 PM

Really nice concept and composition Mary !

Love the low key look and the fade into black.

Photographer found comment helpful.

Theme: Classic / Light / Dark
Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2026 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 10/11/2026 06:28:14 PM EDT.