Dove
A dove sitting on a tree in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Minolta Dynax 7d, Tokina 80-400mm lens.
June 20, 2006
Random post from the past:
Statue in the Egyptian museum
Museum reflections How to take pictures when you are in a fascinating museum where only the bare minimum of light falls on the archaeological treasures, - achieving a truly mystical atmosphere? Normally, I'd just use my tripod, - but this was forbidden as was the flash. My only "high-speed" film was a 100 ASA Fuji Provia (I usually use 50 ASA Velvia). So I was a bit apprehensive when I unfolded the small reflector I bought for portraits - sure enough, the wardens looked uneasy, but this was not expressly forbidden, - so I could shine at least a little bit more ...
March 29th, 2011 at 1:22 am
Exquisite piece of photography. The rings of colour show clearly in the iris of this lovely dove. The magninficent iridescence of the feathers is displayed most sweetly. Beautiful, beautiful creature!