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NZ Pigeon
flossiepip

NZ Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae)

I was taking this birds photo in Fox township, a small touristy place, when a bus load of Chinese holidaymakers became interested in what I was doing and soon the tree was surrounded by said Chinese with long lens cameras. I took photos of them, they took photos of the pigeon and the pigeon carried on eating, all happy!
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Location
Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
Date taken
March 2016
Scientific name
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae
Equipment used
E-M5 75-300
Stanley Jones
Supporter
What a stunning bird and captured in a remarkable pose. Fabulous lighting showing rich colors and iridescence with a beautiful blue sky. Spectacular Tom!!!!
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Changed my mind Tom... Decided on this picture instead lad.

It seems to have everything LOL ..... with that pose we're getting a look at the upper and underparts, including under the tail!!!

And what a great pose too.

Cheers laddie and thanks
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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