First flight

[dallas]

We've had four sets of doves breeding off our back porch this summer, so this is one of many. I got lucky with the exposure to create the wing effect which I think is interesting because it was his first effort at flying. As you may see I did some PS corrections, and hope it isn't to distracting. It was a wonderful opportunity to observe them growing, and to photograph them around the yard as they grew. I'll post some better shots later

[mereimage]

We've had four sets of doves breeding off our back porch this summer, so this is one of many. I got lucky with the exposure to create the wing effect which I think is interesting because it was his first effort at flying. As you may see I did some PS corrections, and hope it isn't to distracting. It was a wonderful opportunity to observe them growing, and to photograph them around the yard as they grew. I'll post some better shots later


Neat shot was it PS'd or just slow shutter..........Mereimage

[dallas]

Thanks. No it was a slow shutter speed. The PS I did was some sharpening; the original had a bad green cast, and I took out a leaf covering the lower part of his tail.

[Khaos]

I like that effect. It's almost angelic. The colors really work to. Very nice.:thumb :thumb

[gluwater]

I'll post some better shots later
Better shots? This shot is pretty good IMHO. Did you use a delayed flash to get the definition in the wings? I love shots like this, maybe someday I'll think of somethig like that. Please post more http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif

[jwear]

Dallas I like the look :thumb and you know i am not a ps guy but if you can make the other dove go by by it would not take away from the wings but I have no idea how to do it oh I do if you wait until lunch time andy will eat it and you will be good to go .:rofl

[bfjr]

I like that effect. It's almost angelic. The colors really work to. Very nice.:thumb :thumb

:agree

[dallas]

Funny you guys should say that, because I agree as well. My wife like the little one in the shot, and I gave in. I should know better, so in fact I had already done the other and here it is, but seeing it again I think it may be over sharpened. Let me know how it comes across. Here also are a few more

[dallas]

I don't know how to send more than one picture. I'll try the one again.

[Harryb]

I don't know how to send more than one picture. I'll try the one again.
I really like that shot. Find a spot on your wall for it. :clap

[dallas]

I hope I haven't over done this.

[dallas]

Thank you for your comment. I grew up in Florida from the 30's to 60's, and I thought all the beauty I remembered as a child was gone. Thank you bringing back some fond memories of what use to be.

[dallas]

Thank you for you comment. I grew up in Florida, and your pictures remind me of the beautiful birds, and wild life in the state.

[Trish323]

[QUOTE=dallas]We've had four sets of doves breeding off our back porch this summer, so this is one of many. I got lucky with the exposure to create the wing effect which I think is interesting because it was his first effort at flying. As you may see I did some PS corrections, and hope it isn't to distracting. It was a wonderful opportunity to observe them growing, and to photograph them around the yard as they grew. I'll post some better shots later[/QUOTE

Nice one! :thumb

[ginger_55]

Dallas, wonderful photos!

I don't know what photoshopping that you are talking about, wonderful to me.

ginger

[Kirwin]

The image is quite beautiful and elegant! I love it!