Thursday, June 5, 2014

My Precious



1/200 sec. f/9 ISO 400

Mourning Dove
Linking to Good Fences


52 comments:

Hootin Anni said...

Breathtakingly beautiful. Love the lighting in these photos.

Andy said...

Doves always seem to be at peace with the world.

Carole M. said...

.... I wonder why it has that name? It sounds a little sad ...but it is 'adorable' was my first thought

eileeninmd said...

Brian, what a sweetie! Adorable photos! Have a great day!

Unknown said...

Beautiful photos... wonderful lighting... looks like it's nest building :)

EG CameraGirl said...

Wonderful that you've captured the dove collecting nesting materials!

Roan said...

As always, amazing! I like the lighting and the nesting material. It's a working bird.

CJ said...

Stunning photos of the dove. It was a cooperative model. Nice composition and lighting, too.

Jenny said...

He is a beauty and seems to be modeling for you as he turns different ways on the fence.

TexWisGirl said...

just so beautiful. love the graceful arc of the twig and sleek pose of the dove in the last shot! thanks for linking!

Tanya Breese said...

these are so sweet!

bj said...

wow...these photos just take my breath away. Not too much more beautiful than a dove. :)
Besides having an awesome camera, you are loaded with talent.
Happy Good Fences....

Lynne said...

Talk about amazing photography . . . wow, gorgeous shots of a Mourning Dove caught in the midst of "log"searching.

Anonymous said...

Great linking on Good Fences with Morning Dove.

Mine is up for TexWiseGirl

marilyn said...

simple and amazing beauty...so well done...

RobinfromCA said...

Absolutely beautiful photos of that sweet Mourning Dove. I just love having them in my yard but I've never been able to take a photo like these. Wonderful!

Buttons Thoughts said...

You are the best photographer Brian. B

Amy Burzese said...

Excellent catch!

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

I came here for your Good Fence and was stunned at the dove photos. Excellent.

Karen said...

Adorable poses. Gorgeous light in these images Brian.

Anonymous said...

Very sweet capture!

Visiting from Good Fences #11,

Lindy

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Awesome shots..and so much prettier than Gollum! LOL!

A Colorful World said...

Wonderful "on the fence" shots, Brian. I wonder if she is headed to a nest they are building for little ones.

Gail Dixon said...

Awww, so sweet. I love when I can catch a bird gathering nesting material. These are great!

Rose said...

Oh my goodness! These are wonderful. Doves are just so beautiful in their quiet way.

Linda said...

Great shot!
The funny part is....that is probably the entire nest!
May I ask....why no comment if there is word verification?
I see you are following my blog...but no comments...
Would love to hear what you have to say about my photos.....
Cheers!
Linda :o)

Ruth Kelly said...

Those are some well defined close up photos - love that you can see different colors of feathers.

Ida said...

She's stunning. Loving the way the light is playing off her feathers and showing the beautiful colors.

Bas. said...

als dat geen vredesduif is.

Anonymous said...

Great shots! They are such pretty birds.

Nancy J said...

indeed precious, and she looks like a busy time is ahead with building material gathered. Lovely background for those feathers. Cheers,Jean.

FOREST SNAPPER said...

Lovely shots.

peter

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

There is so much feeling in these pictures, especially with the way you named it. I do love the doves more than most birds probably because they have come to stand for peace, which is an important issue for me. Wonderful Photogaphy, Brian.

Andrea @ From The Sol

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

I love these pictures and I love the doves ... Precious indeed. Wonderful photography, Brian.

Andrea @ From The Sol

barbara l. hale said...

Good title. Great photos! Nice way to include the fence.

Pamela Gordon said...

I never really noticed the fence as I was enjoying seeing the dove with it's nest building material. Great photos.

Montanagirl said...

Good Dove photos - and a great fence! Love the wood fences.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

It's a busy time of year...so much to do at nesting time! Great photos!

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful photos of this sweet dove and her twig.

Anonymous said...

Breathtaking photos, Brian.

Debby Ray said...

Oh my goodness, Brian...these are breathtaking photos! Thank you for visiting my blog, so I am returning the favor...and I'm so glad I did!

Gert said...

Exquisite photos!!

Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla said...

Beautiful pictures!

Carletta said...

An often overlooked beauty.
Beautifully captured!
I smiled at your title and you know I'll never be able to look at one again in the same way. :)

Unknown said...

So much detail in these photos, great.

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Awesome! Your photography is wonderful!

Maria Ontiveros said...

Wow - such stunning clarity!
Rinda

Gloria Baker said...

Just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Wow - stunning photos!

TheChieftess said...

Really nice shots!!! Love how the green bokeh background is balanced by the green moss on the fence! Nicely captured...and the Dove is lovely!!!

s.c said...

Great bird shot. The fence is a nice extra.

21 Wits said...

They have always been my favorite, by sight and song. Great captures too.