It doesn't get any better than this Opie. It is so clear and I love the colors. I assume it is a dove, but I have never seen one that color. I think the sky is the limit for you and this bird of Peace. Faved. I really like the framing and background as well. This will blow the top of the C Index.
Really great Opie.

Tick* was here

I have no idea what RAW means, but if it means that its natural looking and beautiful then you did it!..lol..Gorgeous shot and so perfectly focused. Like I said very natural and real to the touch! I really like your presentation and its a fave for sure Paul! Superb!
Joanie

Peace? I'll take the breast Paul, I don't think a leg or thigh has enough meat. I'd like to have it cooked a bit though not to tasty raw. Excellent colour and detail in this beautiful image. Great post. Faved

Ed

She's just sensational, Paul! What a striking beauty. You did such a marvelous job on this. RAW is definitely the way to go for the greatest flexibility. Looks like you are a pro using it already! Faved.

im in awe............ i dont know what to say except awesome... o and look out Egggray theres another awesome photographer of birds on the loose. Fantastic job Paul. I look forward to seeing more of these RAW shots.

Beautiful picture of the bird,the clarity is very good,it is very cute also.

Wonderful job! A truly beautiful dove,captured to perfection! The colors are so real and natural and the detail amazing!

Great shot from you and your RAW capture in the Nikon D70, and a favourite for me.

Winona

Oooooooooo Baby!! This is just totally "off the hook" as they say now. It's breathtaking. What a most lovely photo of a most lovely birdie. This is a Dove? Not a Pigeon? soooooo pretty! Thank you for a most awesome photo. Verena

Terrific work pal!...you done good!...RAW does give a lot of opportunities eh!

Pity most of these end up under a 'pie crust'!...

Wonderful pose and details. Beautifully composed and presented. I just saw one of it's siblings yesterday!

Absolutely superb, Paul. A stunningly fantastic shot.

Jimbob

Such a great close up with very good detail. You sure are getting the hang of the camera and I'm sure you'll enjoy using the RAW format. =^..^= sandi ♪

Where did you shoot this Paul ?
It seems to be a Ruddy Ground Dove, found only out West.

Beautifully Captured .
Thanks for sharing.
FaveD !

E J

Well Done.The true color is stunning.

Well, I think you have arrived. What took you so long to start processing via Raw? You get a much better image. This is great. What kind of bird?
Momma

Hey Paul, the subject is sharp all over. The background is nicely blurred. The slight cropping of the tail feathers is a deficit but one easily fixed. The composition and balance seems near perfect to me. But I'm drunk so my opinion could be seriously questioned. :) Love it all the same.
Mikel.

Very nice shot!! The bird is gorgeous!!

Peaceful indeed, nice shot.. I've been trying to get 2 of these guys in my backyard but they don't stick around long enough for me to grab my camera! Peaceful for you, frustrating to me! lol. Oh yeah, I know about "assume". Lets not go there.

Jay

Absolutely lovely.