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Eurasian Collared Dove
Jonno52

Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

No Collared Doves here since 2018: I dug out this old shot as an emblem of peace (here's hoping).

Thank you for your comments, stay safe and well.

John
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Habitat
Mostly suburban and village environments with light vegetation or around arable farm buildings; almost always close to human habitation (source: Opus).
Location
London, UK (taken at home)
Date taken
22 December 2017
Scientific name
Streptopelia decaocto
Equipment used
Canon EOS 700D, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/800th sec, f/5.6, ISO 800
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KC Foggin
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Such beautiful feather detail captured on this Collared Dove John! A great shot guy!
 
bievreJJ
the lighting is wonderful, John, the feather details and the setting are superb too, a great photo of this lovely dove, love it, many tfs!!
 
Kits
The pose, detail and lighting are wonderful, John.
 
j toon
captured with a lovely piece of light on him john...a great pose and image buddy....
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
Jonno52
Date added
View count
329
Comment count
10

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 700D
Aperture
Æ’/5.6
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/800 second(s)
ISO
800
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
Collared Dove 3159 1000 standard BF.jpg
File size
134.7 KB
Date taken
Fri, 22 December 2017 3:27 PM
Dimensions
1000px x 714px

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