Emerald Dove

[Rakesh Dhareshwar]

Exposure Time = 1/160"
F Number = F5.6
ISO Speed Ratings = 1600
Metering Mode = Spot
Focal Length = 840mm

Fell in love with its vibrant colours

Shot with Canon 1D MKIII, 600mm f4 IS , 1.4 TC mounted on a Wimberley and Gitzo.

Cheers,
RAkesh

[AB Apana]

Hi Rakesh,

A very nice image. Perhaps a bit more space at bottom right? What's the perch?

Apana

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Rakesh,
Nice image. I think the less space at the bottom was designed to minimise the earthen structure. I wish the green plant at the back would not have been there. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Aditya Panda]

Nice close up Rakesh, where did you shoot this? I think you can decrease saturation a little, it really shows on the wing.

Cheers,
Aditya

[Rakesh Dhareshwar]

The perch was a earthern pot . The dove had come to drink water . Shot this at Ganeshgudi, Dandeli .
@ Aditya: The saturation seems perfect on my callibrated monitor . I feel the bird is more vividly coloured than what I have presented here :).
How I wish we could reproduce the exct same colours as we see them!!