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14-AUG-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

The Wings of a Dove (pigeon)

While on a bridge over the Willamette River, I saw this dove land on a rock below. I thought the wingspread was beautiful, so I photographed it.
Is it is a Rock Dove or Pigeon? Dove and pigeon used interchangeably here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Dove



Nikon NIKON D7100,Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1/500s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso800 full exif

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John Barreiro17-Aug-2013 19:44
Fine capture, especially considering a quick shot needed to be taken. V
Paul Milholland16-Aug-2013 22:58
Good catch of the outspread wings at touchdown.
Claude Gagnon16-Aug-2013 12:41
Great timing to get this beautiful shot :))
Hank Vander Velde15-Aug-2013 23:13
A fantastic image Vern. Great top-view full wingspread captured.
Johnnie Rogers 15-Aug-2013 22:27
Colour, texture and action all combine to give an interesting shot.
momad3004415-Aug-2013 21:51
Beautiful color!
mart senior15-Aug-2013 18:42
great timing.. nice work
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Linda & Pär Johansson15-Aug-2013 18:19
Wonderful image! V
Barry Ailetcher15-Aug-2013 17:49
very nice shot
parrothouse15-Aug-2013 17:20
Doing a disply for the female!
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS15-Aug-2013 15:46
WOW! That is a great shot Vern.
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography15-Aug-2013 14:56
Very nice shot, Vote.
Guest 15-Aug-2013 14:49
I like the wing spread and image...
Nicely observed and photographed....
Julie Oldfield15-Aug-2013 13:53
Excellent work!
Steve Thuman15-Aug-2013 13:20
My bird app says Rock Pigeon. But goes on to say its also called a Rock Dove and Flying Rat. HA HA. Whatever, it's got a pretty wingspan
Ted Aanensen15-Aug-2013 12:48
Beautiful Vern, if it "cooos" it is a dove, if it poops on your head it is a pigeon. V
Bob Moeller15-Aug-2013 12:43
Colorful display when seen against the rocks.
Jim Coffman15-Aug-2013 12:25
An excellent shot,Vern!Well done.
Graham P 15-Aug-2013 12:16
Regardless of its type - it is still a wonderful catch, Vern
Ruth Voorhis15-Aug-2013 11:33
Lovely colors and details.
Yvonne15-Aug-2013 10:26
I find it hard to tell the difference too Vern! Lovely shot.
Ed Duverger15-Aug-2013 09:53
Just in time,Vern.
Irene Wehrli15-Aug-2013 08:57
So lovely - nice capture of the spreaded wings...
Irene
graham 15-Aug-2013 07:40
nice shot vern
John Ewing15-Aug-2013 07:08
Fastest shutter-button in the West, our Vern! Lovely shot of the bird, beautiful background too.
Martin Lamoon15-Aug-2013 06:38
Well timed. v
Long Bach Nguyen15-Aug-2013 06:30
very nice timing and captured
Laura Milholland15-Aug-2013 05:49
You caught a marvelous pose, Vern.
Bea.15-Aug-2013 05:46
It's a beautiful photo.
Cliff Harvey 15-Aug-2013 05:32
I think, ummm, pigeons...!
Pepe Zyman15-Aug-2013 05:15
Outstanding composition
Sam Rua15-Aug-2013 04:55
The wing spread is very beautiful. Nice timing, Vern.
EAArellano15-Aug-2013 03:48
Beautiful, indeed.
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