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Perched Jewel


Perched Jewel
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Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208] (10171)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-23 0:56
Viewed: 115
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The New Zealand wood pigeon (aka Kereru, Kuku, Kukupa)( syn. Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) is usually a silent bird when sitting on a branch or reaching for ripe berries. It's green plumage and pure white underside is striking and distinctive.

For more information please check out the Wikipedia website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerer%C5%AB

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hello Martyn
how are you?
dramatic light and shadows here
good framework and nice sharpness, red eye is really appealing, colours are fine here and so the ambience
good shot

regards
Manuj MEhta

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  • eosnut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 588 W: 164 N: 1399] (10103)
  • [2009-08-23 1:09]

Hi Martyn, that glowing eye sure looks like a ruby.
Rear views of birds give the plumage good detail and texture.
Your framing has a real 3D look, well done.
Pete.

hello Martyn .. great shot with amazing details .. great composition .. the bird`s eye looks like a rubies :) ... well done my friend ... Harout.

Good macro, good foreground, hugs

Hello Martyn,
An very nice shot on this pigeon. The overall composition and framing look excellent. Colors and detail look very good from the spot on exposure. Well done.
Best regards Siegfried

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