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May 16, 2008
Friday Feathers
Here in NYC we often refer to pigeons as "flying rats." This particular bird is all over the place, swooping down on unsuspecting pedestrians and forcing them to duck for cover. Although they're more of a nuisance 'round this neck 'o concrete, every so often I come across one that is particularly striking.
I've no clue what type of pigeon this is (dare I refer to it as a "Rock Dove?" I'm not sure.) Regardless, here's the full body shot.
On a separate note, welcome Abraham Lincoln! Yes I can hear the chuckles clear across the country, but Abraham Lincoln is his given name and he resides in Ohio. He stopped by here on the advice of the divine Ms. Zoe of MBIAT, and he's an extremely talented bird photographer. You can read all about Abraham on his blogs: Brookville Daily Photo, My Birds Blog and the blog featuring his books.
Cindy
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How about that. I am impressed. I am also flattered. And I do appreciate the recognition and the link and all the other things you have said about me that I know about. Thank you very much.
My Boyfriend is a Twat just knocks my socks off and I am an old dude and often wear different socks. I like that name a whole bunch.
Well, I am glad she pointed me in this direction for a variety of reasons, some of which I have already told you, Cindy. You do and have done some really nice photography and cropping and things that I like I see here. Thanks again.
Brain matter deposited by: Abraham Lincoln on May 16, 2008 3:21 PM
I forgot to say that I do like your pigeon photos. I am especially fond of birds and those things most people just take for granted. We don't have pigeons here but they have some cousins here under the bridges on the Interstate.
The details on your photos is incredible and I like it. I also like the way you cropped the picture. I think you do nice work.
Brain matter deposited by: Abraham Lincoln on May 16, 2008 3:26 PM
That's a great shot (I just wrote 'joint' by mistake - don't ask why), Cinders, especially as we call them flying rats too - well, in the UK, they do.
I'm glad that Abraham Lincoln popped by - not many people listen to me!
Brain matter deposited by: zed on May 17, 2008 6:31 AM
Hi Abe -welcome again and I do hope you'll stop by often!
Petunia - love that you like the photograph. "joint" ? hmm... and I think a lot more people listen to you than you think.
Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on May 21, 2008 7:33 PM