May 31 - June 6: EMERALD DOVE, by Neon R.

[Romy Ocon]

Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)
Photographed by Neon Rosell II at UPM, Mintal, Davao City, May 30, 2010
5DM2 + 600 L f4 IS + 1.4x TC, f6.3, 1/100 sec., ISO 2000, Tv priority, Car window support in available light.

[Romy Ocon]

This shy dove is often found on the ground, usually under the forest canopy where photons are a scarce commodity. As such, it's very tough to photograph well. Big congrats Neon on the great job of capturing the colors very well, in a photogenic environment!

[Ely Teehankee]

I have yet to see this dove but from the description of Romy of this shy dove and its habit, this might be the closest that I will ever get to see it. Congratulations Neon. Mabuhay.

[Bobby Kintanar]

Excellent shot! The details are superbly captured in this shot Neon! :-)

[mantarey]

Beautiful lifelike avian imagery Neon. Congrats, very well deserved recognition.

[Nilo Arribas Jr.]

Big Congrats to you Neon!!

[Edu Lorenzo Jr]

Probably the best picture of this species!

[Neon Rosell II]

Thanks Guys!!

I’ve waited for this opportunity since I first laid my eyes on this species, that’s basically when I acquired my first camera. Most of the photos I got were either blurred or under exposed due to the very low light environment these birds hang out. Was really lucky to have a particular tree that was shedding its seeds beside a road and the birds loved it.

Even if it was out in the open, due to its constant foraging and head bobbing the more than 100 shots I got only produced about, at the most 10 clear shots. It was luck again that the bird stopped for a while and got ready to take flight because of an approaching motorcycle.

Better get your gears ready for some rare finds!!

[Tonji Ramos]

Congrats Neon. Great shot. When I took this bird the head was always down pecking at something in the ground. This pose is really nice.

[Mark Itol]

Woohoo! Congrats, Neon! This shot is top-notch.

[Toto Gamboa]

Simply PERFECT Neon!