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Mourning in the Meadow

Mourning in the Meadow

These two mourning doves were sunning themselves on a log at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge in central California. They can be quite shy, so are often c...
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These two mourning doves were sunning themselves on a log at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge in central California. They can be quite shy, so are often challenging to photograph.
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Apr, 2018

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Fantastic capture. You can tell the one on he left is alerted. Your artistry is amazing.

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Such gentle birds.........love the sounds they make. Beautiful portrait

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Love the amber glow between the two doves . . . so perfectly composed and edited, Nina! ッ

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So lovely.....beautiful editing! : )

Brilliant work! Gorgeous image

Gorgeous, this is brilliant!

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Very nice work, you set the mood and yet it has a fiery warmth to it...

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I love everything about this composition..........so beautiful. I'm sure it will get published !!! Beautiful edit !

so very dreamy ... love the texture and love the edit :)

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Lovely image...beautiful tones! :)

Wonderful colours and your edit is perfect !!!

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Fabulous pair of mourning doves love the Edit so warm and peaceful:-)

Beautiful composition and color tones! They are sweet birds!

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