Pretty Boy
Blue Crowned Pigeon
As is, straight out of the camera…..........
YOUR VIEWS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED!! xo
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Isa Rodriguez
my word.. but look at that pose!!.. what a total cool shot .. its wonderful !. , rose, , you fine wonderful lady..xx
PrairieRose replied
You are definitely my little Peach!!! Thank you so much sweetie pie!!! Hugs to you ~~ Rosie xo
BarbaraManis
Hi Rosie, great capture! Look at those eyes!!!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you SO MUCH for your continuous support dear Miss Barbara!!! Hugs to you ~~ Rosie xo
NatureGreeting...
Beautiful Rosie, I have never seen this beautiful bird before! Straight to my favs….Carolyn
PrairieRose replied
How wonderful to meet you dear Carolyn! Thank you so very much for your delightful comment & fav ~~ Kind regards, Rosie xxoo
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous;
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhh Scott….....you are fabulous!! Thank you kindly ! !
Sincerely, Rose xx
Svetlana Sewell
Very preety boy!
PrairieRose replied
Wonderful to meet you Svetlana…........Thank you very much for the wonderful comment and your visit ~~ Kind regards, Rose xx
Marvin Collins
He is beautiful Rosie and you have shown him so well. Excellent detail and colors and a wonderful pose you have caught him in!! Well done!!
PrairieRose replied
Dear Marvin,
Your LOVELY comment brings a big smile to my face….......
THANK YOU for your continuous support ~ I’m so glad you like my little blue pigeon!!!
Hugs to you ~ Rosie xxoo
Cheri Bouvier
So sharp, how wonderful.
PrairieRose replied
Hello Cheri,
So lovely to meet you!
Thank you SO MUCH for your awesome comment & the fav…........
Kind regards ~~ Rosie xx
Dave7074
Wow now Rosie that is a perfect bird pose and such a beautiful bird. Dave
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhhhh…........that is so sweet Dave!
Thanks a million for your awesome support ~ I’m so glad you like my little blue bird!!
Hugs to you ~ Rosie xx
Hena Tayeb
that is one crazy eyed bird. good shot
PrairieRose replied
Great comment dear Hena!!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that and your lovely visit…....
Cheerio ~~ Rosie xx
Terri Chandler
Oh Rose his color is just beautiful. And the red ring in those eyes. What a beautiful bird.
Your capture is extremely well done! xo
PrairieRose replied
My dear Terri,
That is so darn nice Hon…........A thousand thanks for your delight comment and continuous support on my work ~ Means alot to me my lovely Friend….............
Big hugs to you ~ Rosie xxoo
Babbler
wonderful capture
PrairieRose replied
Dear Violetta,
Thank you so much for your constant support on my work …........
You are such a little honey pie!!!
Big hug to you ~~ Rosie xxoo
Anthony Hedger
Could this be a cousin of Rod Stewart? LOL
It is a fab shot though Rose fantastic close up honey
PrairieRose replied
Good one Tony!! I love it when people can see the humour in my shots ~
Thanks a million for your awesome comment and support on my work …...........
Big hugs to you ~ Rosie xxoo
Jason Connolly
Great shot rose.
PrairieRose replied
Thanks a bunch dear Jason Honey Pie!!!
Big hugs to you ~~ Rosie xx
Lucindawind
wow Fabulous!! x
PrairieRose replied
You are so kind!!
Thanks a million Miss Lucinda!!!
Big hugs ~~ Rosie xxoo
Karen Tillotson
Wow….fantastic….!
PrairieRose replied
You are so kind!
I really appreciate that wow!! .... Thank you SO MUCH dear Karen!
Big hugs ~ Rosie xxoo
macro magnon
Beautiful colors, composition, and dof (love this series)...
This boy is very elegant, Rosie… and seems to take the pose for You ! :o))...
PrairieRose replied
Dear Magnon,
I’m thrilled you like my little blue boy here!! LOL….........I took so many shots of him, he was such a curious model…........thought I’d add him again before he gets lost with the rest of the photos! LOL …...........
Thanks a million for your delectable comment my Beautiful Friend!!
Big hugs to you Sweetie ~~ Rosie xxoo
kathy s gillen...
fantastic capture !!!
PrairieRose replied
Wow! Thanks so much for that dear Kathy!!!
Big hugs ~~ Rosie xx
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
no wayyyy,
are its eyes really red like that
amazing eye color
PrairieRose replied
Hello Ismail!
So lovely to meet you !
Yes, that is the true eye colour of these elegant pigeons …........these photos have not be re-touched …..........
Thank you kindly for your beautiful comment and the visit …........
Kind regards ~~ Rosie :)))
jesika
He’s VERY handsome and you have caught him beautifully. You might whisper in his ear about spending too much time on RB!!!!!! Or get him some Optrex
jxx
PrairieRose replied
LOL!! Too much bubble time!!! Ain’t it the truth
I’m so pleased you find my little blue pigeon attractive Lady J!!
Thank you SO MUCH for your delightful comment my beautiful Friend….......always a pleasure to see you Hon…...........
Big hugs to you ~~ Miss Rosie xxoo
martinilogic
excellent capture here Prarie. Love the fact that you don’t photoshop the crap out of your images… they are awesome as is.
PrairieRose replied
Hey Rick!
Such an AWESOME comment …..... THANK YOU SO MUCH for that!! I don’t even own photoshop….......LOL!!! :)))))
Big hugs to you ~~ Rosie xx
Evita
Awesome capture Rosie !!!! :D
PrairieRose replied
Always a pleasure to see you dear Evita!!
Thank you SO MUCH Darling!!
Big hugs to you ~~ Rosie xxx
lorilee
FABULOUS!!!!
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhhh Lorilee!
You are wonderful!!
Thank you ever so much Sweetheart …...........
Kind regards ~~ Rosie xxoo
Christopher E...
your dof on this is excellent, your detail, the exposure, amazing shot, love the title definitely fits him and Love how you have his attention
PrairieRose replied
Hello Chris!
I’m SO pleased you like my little blue model!!! He was very curious about the clicking camera….........LOLOL!!
Thanks a million for taking time out of your busy day to look and leave such a beautiful comment…..............
Big hugs to you my gorgeous Friend!! ~~ Rosie xxoo
PrairieRose replied
Oh Honey! THANK YOU for the FAV….........Mwwwwwah!! xoxo
michael byerley
perfect title for a perfect picture !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PrairieRose replied
Michael, dear Friend…............
you are so kind to take time out of your busy day to look, comment and even add to your FAVS…...........you are so adorable and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your friendship and support…..............
Big hugs to you ~~ Rosie xxxooo
Jeff VanDyke
Fantastic portrait!!
PrairieRose replied
Thanks alot Jeff!! So great to see you !!
Sincerely, Rose xx
Amy Boddie
He’s a beauty! Great capture!
PrairieRose replied
Thanks ALOT Amy! Really appreciate your thoughts on my work….....Hugs ~~ Rosie xx
WayoftheWarrior
Love that look
PrairieRose replied
LOL! That is sooooo nice!
Thank you Sweet Warrior!!
Hugs to you ~~ Rose xo
Helene Kippert
Great expression – you really captured the moment!
PrairieRose replied
Dear Helene….....Thank you so much for your beautiful comment, the fav AND your visit!!
Hugs to you ~~ Rosie xo
joyousmoon
More than pretty…gorgeous! Love this image!
PrairieRose replied
Pamela! That is so nice and I thank you very much for your beautiful comment….....I really appreciate your thoughts on my work …....... Hugs to you! ~~ Rosie xxoo
Gavin Maginness
The caption says it all. Formidable workmanship!!!!!
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhhh Gavin!!
Thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful comment and the FAV!! That is so nice….........
Big hugs to you ~~ Rosie xo
Sharon Mau
He is an exotic beauty!
Congratulations on your feature in As Is
PrairieRose replied
WOW Sharon!
You have made my day & I just got up!! LOL…............
I am absolutely honoured to be Featured in this awesome Group…..
Thank you, thank you, thank you so very much!!!
Sincerely, Rosie xxoo
Meike
WOW great capture! Congratulations on your feature!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you SO MUCH dear sweet Meike!!!
Hugs to you ~~ Rosie xxoo
handprintz
This is such a totally cool looking bird and a fabulous capture Rosie, he has given you the perfect pose !! into the faves :-)))))
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhhh Miss Trudi,
I ALWAYS appreciate your beautiful thoughts on my work
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your awesome comment and Fav….......
that means alot to me!
Big hugs to you Hon ~~ Rosie xxoo
Brandie1
Great capture to go with a beautiful bird.
PrairieRose replied
Dear Brandie,
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment….....so lovely to meet you!
Cheers ~~ Rosie xxoo
Antanas
lovely capture
PrairieRose replied
Thank you kindly dear Antanas!!!
Hugs to you ~~ Rosie xx
helmutk
Nice capture Rosie !
PrairieRose replied
I am delighted you like my little blue man so much to add to your FAVS!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your awesome support dear Helmut!!
Big hugs to you ~~ Rosie xxoo
Hans Goepel
Hi Rosie, great capture! Look at those eyes!!!
PrairieRose replied
Fabulous to see you dear Hans!!
Thank you SO MUCH for your brilliant comment! Greatly appreciated!
Big hugs ~~ Rosie xo
Malcolm Chant
WOW what a brilliant looking Bird, great shot.
Malcolm
PrairieRose replied
Thanks alot Malcolm!!
Cheers, Rose :))))
Harald Gick
Wonderful capture!!!
PrairieRose replied
Ohhhhhhh sweet Harald! I have missed you…..........
thank you, thank you, thank you my charming Friend!!
Big hugs to you ~~ Rosie xx
Sensiworld
Great shot !
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much sweet Sylvia!! xo
Lolabud
This is just fabulous Rosie. Spot on focus and a wonderful depth of field. I love his expression. Is he captive or just roaming around your neighborhood?
PrairieRose replied
Hi Pam,
I’m so glad you like my little blue pigeon! LOL…..........He lives at the Santa Barbara zoo along with his wife and a few other exotic feathered friends…........He was certainly my best model there as he seemed to love the attention and clicking of the camera…...........
Thanks a million for taking the time to comment and add Pretty Boy to your FAVS….........you are adorable!!
Big hugs to you ~~ Rosie xxxooo
sendao
this is a fantastic capture Rosie,.......the color is exellent!
PrairieRose replied
That is so nice! Thank you so much dear Sendao!! xoxo
Graeme Pettit ...
Wonderfully coy….I can see a girls face looking backing at me….....
PrairieRose replied
That is so nice! Thank you so much Graeme! Really appreciate your visit…................Kind regards, Rose :))
valzart
Aww this is an enchanting capture sweetheART love your name+avatar ;}x happy hippy hugglez
PrairieRose replied
Dear Valzart!
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment…....you are adorable and I truly appreciate your visit!!!
Sincerely, Rose xo
Adam Gormley
Hi Prairie, love the angle of the head in this one, looks so good!! Well shot :)
PrairieRose replied
Such a nice compliment!!
Thanks alot dear Adam….............!!
Sincerely, Rose xo
Larry Trupp
Excellent pose, love the details and the feathering.
PrairieRose replied
Thank you kindly dear Larry…........I’m so pleased you like my little boy blue…..............Sincererly, Rose xo
wdphotografics
Nice work Rose…....good eye contact and detail here.
PrairieRose replied
Much appreciated Wayne!
Thank you kindly!
Sincerely, Rose xo
Judy Grant
A fabulous Shot !!!!!!! I seen of these guys once in a zoo but never got a shot I was happy with ! Great capture !!!
PrairieRose replied
That is so nice! Thank so much dear Judy…........
Sincerely, Rosie xo
rodsfotos
Hi Rosie, I have heard of these pigeons before but never seen one, aren’t they attractive with that crowned headdress and the vibrant red eyes, you did an excellent job on capturing this one with perfect focus on the eye and that’s what all bird photographers try for, wonderful work,
Regards, Rod.
PrairieRose replied
That is such a beautiful comment Rod…........thank you kindly ! !
I’m so pleased you like my little blue boy….......he was such a willing model! LOL…............
Hugs, Rosie xxoo
duncandragon
Excellent animal portrait!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you kindly dear Duncan!! :))))
duncandragon
Excellent animal portrait!
Milos Markovic
He is pretty, indeed !
PrairieRose replied
Hello Milos,
A great big thank you for your beautiful comment and the FAV…......
Sincerely, Rose :))))
SKNickel
What a beautiful bird, great DOF . Congrats on your feature.
PrairieRose replied
Dear SK,
I really appreciate your beautiful comment and the visit, thank you kindly....................
Sincerely, Rose xo
TheBlindHog
Awesome, awesome, awesome, PR. You continue to astound with your Mrs. Doolittle ways! This is a beautiful shot of a very proud, very fierce-looking fellow.
PrairieRose replied
WoW Mitch…........You are so kind! (big wide smile) ......
Thanks a million for your high praise…........you have made my day!
Sincerely, Rose :))))))
Tim O'Neil
Well named & photographed PrairieRose – good effort.
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment dear Tim!!
Sincerely, Rose xo
Shaun Whiteman
Lovely shot what a beautiful bird, wonderful eye colour!
PrairieRose replied
Thanks alot Shaun! I really appreciate your kind words…...........
Sincerely, Rose xo
Jens Helmstedt
Wonderful capture, great shot Rose!
PrairieRose replied
Dearest Jens,
I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to look and comment on my work…...........I’m an so honored you have added Pretty Boy to you favs…..........thank you .................
Sincerely, Rose xo
Kenart
A pigeon with a Mohican? Whatever next. wonderful close up and composition Rosie.
PrairieRose replied
Thanks alot for your endearing comment dear Kenneth!!
Only in California, eh?
Hugs, Rosie xxx
Martina Fagan
Great composition and dof!!
PrairieRose replied
I do welcome your wonderful comment so very much….........
Thank you kindly dear Marsbub…............ :))))
Nith
ooooh so smart post , nice shot
Nith
ooooh so smart post , nice shot
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much dear Nith!! :)))
Rosemaree
What a great series of shots Rose… Just love that head dress…
PrairieRose replied
THANK YOU SO MUCH dear Rosemaree…............your thoughts on my photos are so great appreciated Hon…...............
Hugs to you, Rosie xxoo
Bluenorther
Great capture Rose. What a beautiful bird!! Such a lovely color. Love the way you caught the crown feathers in such detailed retailed relief. :>)) Leslie
PrairieRose replied
Hi Leslie,
Thanks alot for have a peak at my little blue bird….....such a lovely comment…............
Sincerely, Rose xxoo
Ellen
Very beautiful!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you ever so much dear Ellen!! xoxo
John44
Hi Rosie ..girl we have a looker here .. a charming shot :-)
PrairieRose replied
Hello John,
Thanks a bunch for your sweet comment…..........
Happy Easter to you…............. :))))
Alana Ranney
Great capture!!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you kindly dear Alana!! :)))
Tamara Kenneally
Wonderful work. I love his hairdo!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Tamara!!
cheers, Rosie :))))
MaeBelle
Gorgeous shot,Rose,:o)) God Bless,Mae
PrairieRose replied
Thank you very much sweet Mae!!
Hugs, Rosie xx
Paul Thompson
Great capture Rosie. Love the narrow depth of field to blur background too. Cheers Paul xx
PrairieRose replied
Hi Paul!
Thanks very much for your awesome comment….......He was my best model while visiting Santa Barbara, California…........
Cheers, Rosie xx
Waleska Luker
He is gorgeous!
Waleska Luker
So lovely! It fits perfectly in the First Things Group!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you so much for looking in dear Waleska…........your help is greatly appreciated…..............Hugs, Rose :o)))))
chijude
You would believe he knows he is beautiful!!!
PrairieRose replied
Ahhhhhhh…..........that is so nice!!
Thank you kindly dear chijude…................ xoxo
Waleska Luker
You have being Featured in the...
First Things Group
PrairieRose replied
WOW! Thank you kindly Miss Waleska!!
That is SO NICE!!!
Hugs, Rosie :o)))))
Waleska Luker
Congratulations! On making the Top Ten in a First Things Group challenge
PrairieRose replied
What an honour and such awesome news…..........
THANK YOU KINDLY dear Waleska….......you have made my day!!!
xoxo
Cherubtree
Beautiful capture!!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you very much ! !
xoxo
Karen Moore
This is great beautiful bird !!!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you very much dear Karen!!
xoxo
Ginny York
Well you sure named him right! Very pretty boy!! :))
PrairieRose replied
Hi Ginny!
Thanks a bunch for your awesome comment & visit…............
xoxo
Equinspire
Wow, what a gorgeous bird! He looks like a real little character! This is just beautiful :)
PrairieRose replied
Dear Ms. Equinspire,
Thank you so much for your kind words & the FAV….........I always a appreciate a good ‘wow’!!
xoxo
LavenderMoon
Another perfect shot! He has SUCH a great ‘do’... haha!
LavenderMoon
He looks like ‘Prince’... hahaha!
PrairieRose replied
Thank you ever so much for your awesome 2 comments & the FAV dear LavenderMoon….........you are so sweet…..............
xoxo
Jennifer Potter
This is exceptional!!!!!!!!!! I mean wow….. Incredible detail, and just look at the little guy tilting his head so perfectly! I can only dream of shots like this. By the way, your work is amazing. I’ll stop gushing now, but wow, seriously!! :)
PrairieRose replied
My goodness Jennifer!!
You are one Gem of a gal….....!! Such high praise, surely you jest!! LOL!! Well, I certainly appreciate seeing your bright smilin’ face on my page….....Many thanks for your most beautiful compliment, the FAV and adding me to your list….......Have a wonderful day Honey….......
Sincerely, Rosie xxoo
Nickolay Stanev
I love these pigeons! Nice capture. :)
PrairieRose replied
Thanks alot dear Nickolay!!!
I really enjoyed your visit….................
sincerely, Rosie xoxoxo
EmeraldSun
Fantastic,awesome capture!!! Instant FAV!
—BEAUTIFUL,BEAUTIFUL Bird!-Hugzzzz—Bea :D))XXXXXXPrairieRose replied
Ahhhhhhh dear Bea!
You are my sunshine Hon….......!!
I truly appreciate your heartfelt comment and the FAV AND I’m over the moon you have purchased a Pretty Boy card…....!!!
Thanks a million Sweetheart…...........you are a GEM!!!!
Sincerely, Rosie xoxoxoxo
laurav
Brill capture!
PrairieRose replied
Much appreciated dear Laura!!!!
Sincerely, Rosie xoxo
elfie
Rosie,,this caught my eye too,,,I just love the expressive stare,,the colors,,the softness, wow,,fabulous