Inca Dove

: Inca Dove; Small Inca dove was my first "victim" with my new camera. It will take alot of practice.; Created by: Karenmoen.; Tools Used: Nikon D70 (80-400 AF); Created on: September 7, 2005; Image Views: 893; Average Views per Day: 0.6; Image Number: 17520

Comments:

Vince from Auckland New Zealand. on Jan 8, 2006 at 1:05 AM said:

Beaut shot of the dove Karen,such a pretty subject with delicate plumage.

Alex D. from Alameda, CA on Oct 27, 2005 at 2:39 AM said:

Just saw this. Wow this is a real departure from earlier shots. I think the lens you are using is quite superb. Sharp detail, delicate color with strong depth of field. This is a wonderful photo. I bet you will take a quantum leap in your photography with your new camera.

km from TX on Sep 9, 2005 at 8:41 PM said:

Thank you for your comment. These small doves, as well as the larger white-winged dove and mourning dove, are quite common here. They range along the southwestern border and into Mexico.

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Sep 9, 2005 at 10:34 AM said:

I don't remember seeing an Inca dove before. What a beautiful bird and shot.

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Sep 8, 2005 at 12:17 PM said:

thanks, - yes, would do the same re buying the body separately and then choosing lens, esp if I get a Canon, as hear the kit lens of the Canons aren't that great. Know what you mean re prices of some lens, have been looking online and making notes for agees! : ) Well, good for you re "treating yourself"!! You deserve it. we all do at retirement time. Congratulations on your retirement.

km from TX on Sep 8, 2005 at 11:55 AM said:

I bought the body separately and then two lenses. The 80-400 AF cost as much as the body and other lens 28-85 and some battery chargers all together. It was my retirement gift to myself--my bonus for going to work every day and accumulating unused sick leave and personal leave days.

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Sep 8, 2005 at 11:22 AM said:

thanks for the tips, Karen. Altho am not clear as to what you mean re the lens options. Perhaps you meant that there was a special "kit package" ? we probably don't have that here yet : )

km from TX on Sep 8, 2005 at 10:53 AM said:

Thank you, Shutterbug and Whittler, for your encouraging comments. This was shot through a window and I think the glass may have caused a problem with the auto focus.

Whittler from Maine on Sep 8, 2005 at 10:13 AM said:

Great shot!! It looks like you will be having some fun with that camera.

Shutterbug from Maine on Sep 8, 2005 at 5:06 AM said:

Nice detailed picture of bird,Have fun with new camera.

Carol

km from TX on Sep 7, 2005 at 10:26 PM said:

Thank you, Alandra. It was between the Canon and the Nikon. I liked the two lens 28-85 and 80-400 options. They are auto and manual focus, although the auto focus is tricky. I'll still use my Z20 for macros.

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Sep 7, 2005 at 9:55 PM said:

this caught my eye at once, - have never seen an Inca Dove, - another example of "burnished copper" as just mentioned on the leaf detail of RKB's : )

Will be very interested to see the results you achieve with your new D70, this is one on my long list of "considerations" : ) - seems to me you can't beat the colours rendered by the Nikons, as shown here. You did a great job on this one.

km from TX on Sep 7, 2005 at 9:20 PM said:

Thank you both for the encouragement. I took alot of pictures but most were not sharp so it will require LOTS of practice.

RKB from Kentucky USA on Sep 7, 2005 at 9:17 PM said:

It might take a lot of practice...but you are off to a good start! Nice shot!

Mary Sham from Pittsburgh, PA on Sep 7, 2005 at 9:16 PM said:

Beautiful shot Karen and congratulations on your new Nikon.

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