Togetherness [alternate title - Puking and Gross Stuff]

The full-on sun wasn't doing me any favours from a photography point of view but it was great to have a sunny day otherwise. The mourning doves enjoyed it too. They sat here together for quite a while. I need to do some reading on how to avoid the glare in mid-day photos.

Many thanks for dropping by.

[karenann]

In spite of the mid-day shot, this turned out beautifully, Anne! Gorgeous color and texture .. and you've got to love the "little foot action!" I go out alot at mid-day (early afternoon) and fight with the lighting alot. Not a good time .. but it's when I get the best chance to go.

[Pam Hawkes]

Nice shot. I love their feathers.

[☠northy]

cool capture, Anne!

[Kerri]

:) Great catch

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Nice shot Anne, looks like he's having a tough time scratching there!!!

[Carolyn White]

Beautiful capture, Anne! I've been having trouble with the bright sun. I'm deleting lots of pics.

[Darlene]

What a beautiful photo, Anne. Love the detail that you captured, and that foot, how awesome is that. Perfect timing.

[Denise]

So very sweet.

[Rick Schies]

They always make great photos, and I love hearing their songs

[Allison Maltese]

There's the rub.It is nice and sunny, but the shadows can be harsh. Great feather detail here.

[Mike Warren]

Cool shot. Looks like he is choking on a sunflower seed.

[Mike Warren]

Or, enjoying a good laugh.

[Anne ❀]

@mwarren365 haha, probably my bad cooking!

[K J Buehl]

Great capture, lots of fun to see the birds soak up the sun! I enjoy all the posts of the birds on the rail!

[elkehochban]

Couldn't come up with a funny caption, that foot and the open beak just cry out for one. I noticed that your iso was set at 400. Try 100 for a bright day. I took some shots of doves and they were badly overexposed because I'd forgotten to change my iso setting. I don't find this too bright, though.

[Anne ❀]

@timandelke thanks elke! i was hoping to get some good advice for bright sunlight! i'll try that. As for the title, I was thinking along the lines of puking and gross stuff ... just took the high road! lol Ideas? Anyone?

[❀ Lynn]

Could be one of those 'comic asides'......"Just wait until she sees this....!"
Great detail and capture Anne, even with the harsher light.

[Brian Buccigrossi]

Great timing!

[elkehochban]

@sunnygreenwood Puking and gross stuff - perfect!

[Myrna O'Hara]

Love the ruffled feathers.

[Corinna]

lovely shot!

[Shirley]

looks like they just crawled out of bed!!

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot. Almost everyday is difficult in Malta because of the sun glare.

[carol white]

Super capture!!

[Jennifer Ruge]

Very sweet!

[Karen Sylvia]

Tis is really sweet!

[santina]

beautiful capture, very nice

[Lesley Allen]

Great detail on the feathers.

[Beverly Carmichael]

I think you did a great job! We get the idea.

[Mark Buehl]

Neat shot, detail on the feathers, and the lighting.

[Lyn]

Your deck railing must be the most popular place around - these shots are lovely.

[Cindy Hagan]

Despite the lighting, you have captured great detail in the feathers - nice shot and definitely interesting! I don't think I've ever seen a bird barf! :)

[Diane]

Great detail!

[Carole Imes]

You captured those ruffled feathers so beautifully. The title sure made me laugh!!

[Jennifer C]

ha great action capture!

[Jen Hudson]

Great capture, love the scratch and details of their feathers.

[Judith Johnson]

Delightful shot - love the scratch. Thanks for your interest in the milk delivery - I was really surprised at how much interest it generated. We used to live in Regina, and in Newfoundland s0 I'm familiar with the milk bags. I thought it was a great idea and very eco friendly. I also like your idea for using the bags. I know someone who uses 'charity' plastic bags to knit into designer handbags! There are some creative people around.