Lovey Dovey

Finally got a photo op today! Parked at the bank to drop off a house payment when I heard something in the tree next to the car. Quickly, I grab the camera and start snapping away. Another young adult whose mother was trying to coax it to follow her. Taken just before sunset this evening. I do not know if the mirrored building played a part in the bokeh in this shot or the lighting. This shot was taken with my Canon 55-250mm lens.
Thank you for viewing and your comments, they are appreciated.
Thank you, everyone, for making this Dove get to the Popular Page.

[👑 AnaZad]

Lovely lovey dovey. Great shot.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Beautiful shot- especially with the bokeh in the background.

[Karen Matthews]

So sharp and clear is almost looks fake. Amazing shot!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Darlene]

What a great shot and wonderful detail, Linda.

[Annie D]

A fav for me - I just love everything about it :)

[Gerry]

fav Dove beautiful

[Anne]

loveliest shot!

[helen]

oh this is wonderful the colours of this Dove, a fav for me too

[ThedySue]

Wow great colors and focus, lovely shot.

[Yao RL]

I like the smooth surface of the dove and the red feets are so effective in bring the color in.

[Eileen]

Beautiful shot! What wonderful colours.

[tony gig]

Brilliant nature shot and wonderful detail when viewed large Linda...Fav

[Linda]

@anazad511 @olivetreeann @karenmatthews @kerristephens @darsphotos @annethomson @thedysue @yaorenliu @eileenw
Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate them. I think that the time of day, plus the mirrored building helped with the lighting and colors on this shot.

[Linda]

@annied @annethomson @helendyne @tonygig Thank you for your kind comments and the favs. I appreciate them.

[Susan Golding]

This is so beautiful. I love the colours, and how she is tuning her head so we see her eye. Fav for me.

[Linda]

@windridge Susan, thank you for your kind comment and for the fav.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Love the glance back at you. :)

[Pat Knowles]

That pale apricot is such a very pretty shade ...this is one handsome dove!

[Linda]

@humphreyhippo Thank you!
@happypat Thank you - enhanced by the sun shining on her/it.

[Valerie]

Amazing capture! fav

[Pyrrhula]

Stunting close up , a beautiful capture and composition

[Jennifer]

Great capture, love the DOF!

[Marc]

lots of character - I love this!

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Thank you for the views and comments Linda.
This photo of the dove is beautiful. Makes me want to coo and pick it up :)

[Taffy]

Awesome shot Linda! The bird is crystal clear and the bokeh is great. What a beauty -- fav!

[Carole Boyles]

Very sharp. Beautiful.

[Pam Hawkes]

Beautiful capture! Love the bokeh too! Fav!

[Raye]

OMG! Gorgeous capture! Great colors and composition, and the dove is beautiful!

[Carolyn]

Wow! Always ready, that is what it takes. Your pictures are wonderful. Thanks for the comment on mine.

[Peter]

Fabulous wildlife photography. A real joy to feast ones eyes on. The detail, coloring and close up inmate nature of this photo seems to be a signature of your work.

[Pyrrhula]

Thanks for you visit and nice comments on the buttercups pic.`s

[Simply Amanda]

Ah so sweet, Linda. Love it. Congrats on PP for your mourning dove!

[Linda]

@amandal Thank you for letting me know about the PP.

[Pea]

What a great close-up and congrats on your PP!

[Loopy-Lou]

Great shot!

[Kd Wallis]

This is SO pretty!!!!!!!! Love the colors! Excellent! Fav :)

[Lisa Pouncy]

Beautiful tones and pretty bokeh xx

[Duff]

It should be on the Popular page! the colours, the textures, those eyes!

[Alice Burghart]

Gorgeous. Fav and follow

[Linda]

@libertylady Thank you for the comment, the fav and the follow.

[Carole Imes]

Oh WOW!!!!!!! Love it.....fav!