First Time Alone
Uploaded: August 15, 2016 18:39:17 | Entered: August 15, 2016 18:44:33
For the Photogroup 101 Theme "Life in the Sticks". A baby mourning dove sits alone in the nest for the very first time. It is sitting on the second egg that did not hatch. The male parent dove left egg and baby alone for the first time in over 3 weeks, and was sitting on the laundry line pole right next to the porch where the nest lies on a shelf, watching as I took this photo.
Amanda D. Austwick August 15, 2016
Great capture of the dove and nice story. #1666020Bob Cournoyer August 15, 2016
Sharp shot...I really like your angle, and the bit of egg showing.... :-)Happy Theme Day! #11506063
Chris Budny August 15, 2016
Nice capture...! I enjoyed watching the nesting pair on my balcony this summer... Hope they return! #11506064Mitch Spence August 16, 2016
Perfect theme entry with life in the sticks, literally. Excellent close image. #11506126Melinda F. Schneider August 16, 2016
Terrific double meaning with this entry. And a fantastic image to boot!! #11506131Harvey A. Ravitch August 16, 2016
Just beautiful, clarity, composition, & texture. Well done! #11506154Martha R. Mazon August 16, 2016
Wonderful perspective in this sweet portrait, Sue! #11506160Susan M. Hembree August 16, 2016
Thanks all for your comments! Always very appreciated! #11506201JO ANN CLEVELAND August 16, 2016
Well!!! They got here before me and I agree with ALL of them..it is a favorite for me for sure Sue! #11506247Sylvia Rourke August 16, 2016
What an appropriate theme entry, a birds life in the sticks! Well seen and captured Susan.Michele Peterson August 17, 2016
Congratulations on the 101 win, Sue! #11506600Bob Cournoyer August 17, 2016
Congrats on your 101 theme win.... :-) #11506611Daniella Puente August 17, 2016
Cute little one, great close up #11506635Amanda D. Austwick August 17, 2016
Congratulations on your theme win! #11506645Dr Silly August 17, 2016
Congrats on your theme win,Susan. #11506811Susan M. Hembree August 26, 2016
Thanks, everyone! :) #11509919Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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