We pass these birds all day long in most urban areas and dismiss them as pests. Accused of carrying disease yet they have very little chance of transferring anything to a human. They are a species that has adapted amazingly well to our human habits, particularly with large dense populations. I am often trying to see the common subjects in a different light. Also quite frankly they are more abundant and easier to photograph, haha. I will often photograph them in a low period or if the light strikes them just right.
Although domestic pigeons vary in color the first two images are your more wild variety. Having the overall grey plumage with two black wing bars.
Here is a more domestic rock dove. The variation is incredibly high. It is one of the oldest domesticated birds too mind you. They were used as ‘homing’ pigeons in times of war and have saved many human lives thanks to their service.
If you were wondering yourself; yes I was using flash for fill. With the goal to make it like I haven’t used flash at all. I used a SB-800 with the better beamer flash extender. The flash was dialed down by 1(1/3) if memory serves me correctly. There were branches that made the perfect perch for them relative to their size. And the mess of branches and trees were so far behind they were blown out through use of the longer end ofhe t telephoto lens. Next time a bird comes close, but seems like nothing special give it the time of day and see what you get. You just might surprise yourself.
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