One of the garden regulars, the collared dove is a relatively shy bird (unlike feral and wood pigeons) and tends to hide in the thicker covering offered by the beech trees. They are often seen in pairs.
Camera note: single dove taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM IS lens. Pair of doves taken with the EF70-300mm 4.5-5.6 DO IS lens.
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Autofocus! It was just peeking out and I managed to creep up on it and just about got a focusing angle. I do sometimes switch to manual if there really isn't a clear line. Sometimes it's the only way as with this thrush I got earlier in the year. No way at all to focus if I recall!
Hmm, good contrast with the two shots :up:. Did you use manual or autofocus for the top shot?
I find I tend to try manual focusing on birds that like to conceal themselves in a lot of branches and leaves.
Thanks- AF tends to be more accurate if you've got a clear sighting line.
I like the contrast between the close up and the dynamic pairing of the second. Good to see they were willing to co-operate!
Lovelly pics:D Pigeons at this time of year seem to chase each other around, i wonder if its the males being a bit too over keen hehe:p
Great eye colour in the first shot! :up:
Thanks Mark! I don't think they ever stop chasing each other around. I'm not sure about collared doves, but apparently feral pigeons can have up to 9 broods a year :eyes:
Thanks Adele. I was pleased with that shot. Not just the eye, but the little tuft on the top of its head!
Brendan, the flighty pair were more interested in seeing if they could get on the feeder. Not easy for them, hence the constant blur of wings.
Nice, very sharp and colourful.
Thanks Darko!