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'Maritime Pigeon'
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In the past my crew members asked me often jokingly while pointing their forefinger to the, our ship accompanying, seagulls: "Are those your pigeons 'C'?" My answer was always teasingly: "No, only two of them belong to me, and you can buy them even for a friendly price, but you have to catch them by yourself." I gave this answer in order to prevent that one could 'blame' me (please notice the quotes) for the droppings of the 'pigeons' on our ship.

Remembering this, I gave this image the title 'Maritime Pigeon'. Hope you'll enjoy it.

PS: I was asked whether this image was edited in PS or not. The answer is: "No." The image was taken with the aid of of 'fill in flash', a circular polarisation filter and was resized because Caedes allows not more than 3000 pixels and a frame was added.

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::0930_23
03/02/08 7:21 AM GMT
Well 'C' this is a good photo and great narrative. I never thought of seagulls as pigeons but they have the same impact on what's below. This one looks so innocent as if he's saying: "That's not one of my droppings, do a DNA." Does DNA actually stand for Droppings Not Allowed? You really did good on this one. Nice photo and enjoy your day. Framing is excellent. Is it Mother's Day in your country?

Tick
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.Genver
03/02/08 7:50 AM GMT
This is a really nice pigeon view,very good picture.
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.corngrowth
03/02/08 8:25 AM GMT
Answer to Tick: No, in The Netherlands we have Mother's Day always at the second Sunday in May. This year it will be at May 11th. Don't see any relation between this image and Mother's day. Didn't, however, have the intention to give my wife a 'pigeon' as Mother's Day present, lol.
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::dleuty
03/02/08 8:43 AM GMT
Jonathan Livingston Pigeon just doesn't have the right ring, Cornelius. And Walter Pigeon is is already taken. ;^) Beautiful capture of this attractive bird...in spite of his hygiene habits.
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"In wildness is the preservation of the world." -- Henry David Thoreau
.rozem061
03/02/08 10:02 AM GMT
Mooi verhaal, Cornelius!! Het ziet er naar uit dat je
deze foto hebt bewerkt in P.S ?
Knap gedaan!, moet binnenkort maar eens een beroep
doen op je expertise!
Groet!
John
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MY PHOTOGRAFIC VISION... I am not an artist, I only let you see with my eyes...!
.Ramad
03/02/08 10:54 AM GMT
Very sharp and clear - very good photo Cornelius and very well presented. I know how annoying it is when you have just had the decks painted and the "pigeons" come visiting!
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
::tigger3
03/02/08 11:44 AM GMT
I sure like the capture of the messy bird Cornelius! He is very sharp and clear against the dark water. Very nice and we cannont call this a poop deck of a shot. Lol! Just downright good! Sandi♥
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::Jimbobedsel
03/02/08 1:08 PM GMT
Really an excellent image, Cornelius. I love the dark background and the frame. The pigeon really stands out, and is in great focus. Wonderful picture.

Jim
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Imagine you are there
::twinkel
03/02/08 1:18 PM GMT
beautiful contrast between the piggeon and the dark water:)
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laughter is the best medicine.
.mmynx34
03/02/08 5:42 PM GMT
Just beautiful!

Great job, Cornelius.

Marietha
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Live every day as if it's your last... and take "pictures" of it ;)
.sunshine65
03/02/08 6:17 PM GMT
La blancheur de ce goéland se démarque encore mieux sur ce fond foncé..Les regarder de la sorte nous aide à leurs trouver une utilité dans la chaîne alimentaire...bravo
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Il faut aimer la solitude pour être photographe.Marie-Reine du Canada
::SEFA
03/02/08 6:23 PM GMT
A wonderful photo. I like the dark water, it makes the ´pigeaon´ really stand out. Great narrative too :-).
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SEFA
.Tomeast
03/03/08 1:13 AM GMT
Splendid.!!
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::jeenie11
03/03/08 2:26 AM GMT
well, i am amazed at the clarity and beauty of this gull.
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.Gabbels
03/03/08 11:01 AM GMT
This is absolutely gorgeous!
Excellent job on both the pic and the story!
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.dusa1947
03/05/08 4:55 AM GMT
Thank you for the technical information about this delightful image. I love your sales pitch to the crew! We are all eager to learn if you have any buyers! The expression the bird's face tells me that no one has succeeded in finalizing their purchase. Good one!
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.timvdb
03/05/08 9:29 AM GMT
Hey 'C'ornelius,
I love the near to black water all around the image,
I do enjoy the vibrant colors on the pigeon,
Beautifully done,

Thanks a lot for sharing
Warm regards
Tim
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::boremachine
03/06/08 3:34 PM GMT
very nice and detailed shot!
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::JQ
03/10/08 12:39 AM GMT
lol, im glad you managed to avoid getting blamed for pigeon poop! lol, the dark water contrasts well with the bird here!
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::cynlee
03/11/08 5:03 AM GMT
I like it a lot. I like the black rippled water and the lovely bird in it. Cute story too, Cornelius. :)
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.Blumie
03/14/08 12:40 AM GMT
I love the sharpness and all the details of this guy here a lot. Wonderful bird shot.
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