Holiday BBQ Mourning Dove

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It was Sunday morning that we found this cute Mourning Dove sitting on top of our BBQ covered in snow.

I went out to take some pictures, and believe it or not, the Mourning Dove did not even move. I guess the BBQ was still giving off some heat even though it has been a week since we used it.

That day all the weather networks were calling for a winter storm warning, so as the Mourning Dove was warming up to the BBQ, we were able to warm up in our house for a day, as on Sundays we are always on the road to visit our family.

Happy Holidays!

~ Anna

Comments

DigitalShutterMania said…
Anna, great capture of Mourning Dove. It looks comfortably in the snow : ) It's amazing that heat is still left in BBQ stuff ;)

Cheers,
DSM
December 19, 2007 at 3:24 PM
IJ Hanna Lucky said…
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! you cann comment as many times as possible.

Love ya
December 19, 2007 at 3:52 PM
Hin Man said…
I love the picture, very cute, and I have a very pleasant visit to your blog. It is such a good feeling to visit blogs who share passion into photography. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
December 19, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Bob Johnson said…
Just an awesome shot Anna, another good eye shot,lol. Love the colors to!! Birdie is toooo cute.
December 19, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Nature Nut /JJ Loch said…
Fantastic dove photo, Anna!!! He looks so warm and toasty in the snow. You take the best animal and bird shots ever. :D

Merry Christmas!!!

Hugs, Nancy
December 19, 2007 at 4:11 PM
myonlyphoto said…
DMS thanks for your comment, I think the snow was warming it more than the BBQ. It was really comfortable as didn't even move for the photo. Thanks for the visit, appreciated, Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 4:43 PM
myonlyphoto said…
channelofhealing, Merry Christmas to you too, and oh you will be seeing me a lot, lol, thanks for the encouragement. Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 4:44 PM
myonlyphoto said…
hin man, welcome on my blog, and thank you for your kind comments. It is my pleasure to meet you, and glad that you enjoyed visiting my blog, as much I enjoyed yours. Thanks again, Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 4:46 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Bob thanks for your comments, I was lucky to get him in this moment, but I guess now they come to me, as opposed to I had to go after them - the wonders of food, lol. Thanks again for your kind comments, Anna :). I will visit next day to see your animation, thanks for the notice.
December 19, 2007 at 4:47 PM
myonlyphoto said…
JJ, thanks and lol, yes he looks toasty, but sorry we cannot eat him, lol. Thanks for the laughs, Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 4:48 PM
Oswegan said…
It was probably frozen to the window sill.

Nice photo.

~Oswegan
December 19, 2007 at 4:49 PM
Cindy Garber Iverson said…
As always, your nature photography just impresses me beyond words! So beautiful! Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
December 19, 2007 at 4:52 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Oswegan never know, thanks for your comment, and visit, Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 5:06 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Oh Cindy thank you so much for your kind comments as always. Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 5:06 PM
JB's Big and Small Worlds said…
Hi Anna,
I love your birdie picture. We have doves here too, because mom feeds the birds just outside our kitchen (so I can watch the birdies, of course!).
Thanks for signing my book.
Happy Holidays!
--JB
December 19, 2007 at 7:28 PM
Anonymous said…
Anna what a beautiful shot I love the snow and his profile.
great shot
December 19, 2007 at 7:38 PM
Anonymous said…
What a great way to look at a new day.
December 19, 2007 at 7:46 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi JB, thanks for your lovely comment. So you got doves, nice to hear that, I though all them were at my place, lol. Thanks again, and have a good and safe holidays. Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 10:17 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Gale thank you kindly for your visit and your comment it is appreciated. I am not sure if I can compare, but your photography is breath taking as I scrolled through your blog. Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 10:19 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Rosie Horner, thank you for your visit and kind comment. Happy Holidays! Anna :)
December 19, 2007 at 10:19 PM
David Leonard said…
Hi Anna,

It is a really nice shot! I like the curves of the snow that reminds the curves of the bird. What a great instant, we can see that animals are really confident with you.

I wish you happy hollydays!

David

Photonotes
December 20, 2007 at 2:11 AM
kRiZcPEc said…
Hi
I agree with you, it is a cute mourning dove.
December 20, 2007 at 3:12 AM
Dave Licence said…
What a great shot, and brilliant that the dove stayed and posed for you so long - it obviously knew you would do it justice with your pictures :-)
December 20, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Anonymous said…
That's a great shot Anna! It's neat how there is a little snow on the dove's head and beak. Strange how it stayed there as you tokk the pictures. Maybe it's little feet were frozen to the metal top of the BBQ? You know, like the dog who puts his wet nose on the frozen storm door? Ouch! The dove is not still there, is it? Make sure to check under the new snow you have received since the shot was taken!

-Will
December 20, 2007 at 4:02 PM
MedaM said…
Oh, this is so interesting and impressive photo and the dove is so cute. The photo really is fantastic!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you too!
December 20, 2007 at 5:05 PM
Merging Point said…
Cutest shot Anna! and an inspiring one too!
Warmth within braves the cold outside!
Let the warmth of love shine steady ever in the world of challenges!
love...
December 20, 2007 at 10:27 PM
michico＊Adan＊Lego-小芥＊阿丹＊樂高 said…
This dove is really cute~!!
I am very happy to visit your blog, it's great~!!!!!

I think the dove is freezing, so he rather stay, because he could sense you are only doing photo shoot~!!

Nice capture~!!
Happy weekend to you.
December 21, 2007 at 4:17 AM
Peter said…
Hi! Cute photo. It looks like it's snug as a bug - regards Peter
December 21, 2007 at 5:49 AM
roentare said…
anna, another winner. The bird bathed in the sugar snow. Fantastic!
December 21, 2007 at 6:27 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Leondard, long time no see, and hope all is well with you. Happy Holidays to you too. Thank you so much for your comment and visit, it is always appreciated. I think this time it was food and need for heat. However, my sister told me once, if you hang around animals a lot, they eventually come to you. Thanks again, Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 11:05 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Kriz Cpec, thanks a lot. Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 11:06 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Dave Licence, I have to use your second name because I got few Daves here, lol, and I have to make sure I answer to the right one. Thanks for your nice comment, interesting point. Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 11:08 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Will, never know, because when I came out first, the head was moving around, so it may have been, lol. About the dog it is funny, but what's funnier, my mom told me a story once, that she told her sister to stick her tongue to the railing, you could just imagine what happened then - kids will be kids, and glad that I never played pranks on the kids like that. Will thank you for your comment, on the way to your blog, I think I have some make up issues to resolve, lol. Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Lisa McGlaun said…
Anna,

I just wanted to say thank you for the referrals that come to me through your blog. I'm honored to be your blog roll.

Thank you,
Lisa
December 21, 2007 at 11:30 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Medam, thank you for much for your kind comments, Happy Holidays, and best wishes for the New Year, and I think it is still few days to go, so you probably be hearing from me again. Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 11:43 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Merging Point thank you for much for touching and inspirational words, and yes 'Let the warmth of love shine steady ever in the world of challenges!' - beautifully said. Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 11:44 AM
Andrea said…
Very nice and strange picture.
Really beautiful.

Ciao
December 21, 2007 at 1:11 PM
MedaM said…
Thank you, Anna for such a beautiful comment you left on my post.:-))
December 21, 2007 at 1:58 PM
myonlyphoto said…
michico＊Adan thank you so much for your kind comments and welcome to my blog. I have visited yours and I absolutely loved the photo shoot of the kitty xmas poses. Very cute. Happy Holidays, Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 3:06 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Peter, thank you so much for your comment :)). I can see that at least the birds around here enjoy the snow blankets. Thanks again, Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 3:07 PM
myonlyphoto said…
roentarre, sugar snow wow that might be it, and the dove loves it, lol. Thank you so much for the added spices to my photo, it is appreciated. If it wasn't the creativity of the bloggers visiting my blog I would probably call it a BBQ dove, lol. Thanks again, Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 3:09 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Dear Lisa this came as surprise, but I am glad that anyone from here visited you. You always do so much research and provide us with lot of good information from one source. It is appreciated. I been reading your blog too, just sometimes don't leave my footprints there. Thanks again for your visit. Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 3:15 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Andrea welcome to my blog and thank you for your comment. Just visited your blog and your elephant photos and everything else is just beautiful. Thanks again. Happy Holidays. Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 3:22 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Medam, you are welcome, and thank you for visiting again. Anna :)
December 21, 2007 at 3:22 PM
Anonymous said…
Stunning capture Anna. Love the composition and the colors. Great job!
Anyways Anna I hope you and your family will have a Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year.
Take care.
~JD
December 21, 2007 at 6:39 PM
Unknown said…
What a great shot and cute commentary to go with it! Barbara
December 21, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Unknown said…
This is a cute photo! I love the curves of the snow. This must have been a great opportunity to get close to this fella - usually they're moving about too quick to get a shot.

Have a happy Christmas!

David
December 22, 2007 at 12:30 AM
Marcel.la said…
Thanks fot the visit. Very beutiful photo. Merry Christmas for you and your family
December 22, 2007 at 3:45 AM
kml said…
Anna - she must have sat there a long time to get buried like that. It is a great capture and it tells a great story - I love it! Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and drive carefully!!

Kathy
December 22, 2007 at 2:44 PM
kml said…
Anna - she must have sat there a long time to get buried like that. It is a great capture and it tells a great story - I love it! Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and drive carefully!!

Kathy
December 22, 2007 at 2:44 PM
DigitalShutterMania said…
Merry X-Mass and Happy New Year
Wishing You Happy and Prosperous New Year
My New Year card as follows: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2129832682&size=o
Best Regards
DSM
December 22, 2007 at 5:40 PM
Max Coutinho said…
Anna,

What a cute dove...I just felt like hugging it :D!

You have been awarded: http://maxcouti.blogspot.com/2007/12/panoply-of-awards.html

Merry festivities!
December 22, 2007 at 9:25 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi JD, thank you so much for your kind comments, and the wishes. Same to you Merry Christmas to you and your family. Anna :)
December 22, 2007 at 9:27 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Barbar, thank you so much for your kind comment. I just read your post about birds, I guess we have something in common. Nature is beautiful. Anna :)
December 22, 2007 at 9:31 PM
myonlyphoto said…
David, thanks. When I started to shoot photos, it was uneasy at first, but then sensed no danger, so it enjoyed the bbq for the rest of the morning. Thanks for visiting again, it is appreciated. Anna :) Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2007 at 9:34 PM
myonlyphoto said…
marcel.la no problem, and thank you for the visit to my blog and comments. I guess I will see you around. Anna :)
December 22, 2007 at 9:34 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi k m f, thank you for your visit and same to you - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Anna :)
December 22, 2007 at 9:36 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Kathy, yes she did and she loved it, just by looking at her. It was the day of the snow storm, so it was snowing a lot. I have to tell you I was very lucky to get this shot. Thanks for your wishes, and same to you. Merry Christmas, Anna :)
December 22, 2007 at 9:38 PM
Max Coutinho said…
Hello again,

I have already completed the meme you tagged me for:

http://maxcouti.blogspot.com/2007/12/tag-seven-wonderful-things-about-me.html

Cheers
December 22, 2007 at 9:39 PM
myonlyphoto said…
DMS this is absolutely beautiful Xmas card I ever seen. You have done an amazing job. Same to you and your family, best wishes for the Christmas holidays and Happy New Year. Anna :)
December 22, 2007 at 9:40 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Oh Max you busy bee, this is very nice Xmas gift - to be awarded, I fully accept the award, thank you so much, and on my way to view your seven wonders meme, will I be surprised, lol. On my way....Anna :)
December 22, 2007 at 9:41 PM
Max Coutinho said…
Anna,

I was about to sign out and go to bed: it's 3am here! But then I noticed your comment :)...

You are most welcome: after all it is well deserved :D!

LOL I hope you like it :)!

Cheers and good night!
December 22, 2007 at 9:51 PM
Max-e said…
Poor little fellow. The worst our birds have to endure is the rain - it always rains on Chrstmasday here. I cant remember a time when it did not rain at Christmas
December 25, 2007 at 1:55 PM
Anonymous said…
nice, i wonder what the bird was thinking while you were taking the shots, nice catch
December 25, 2007 at 2:19 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Max-e thank you for your comment. You know what is amazing about the nature, that birds do adapt. If you actually see the same birds during summer day and then winter time, you will actually see how puffy they are because of the extra feathers. It is nice to see you back, and a bit late reply on my part. Anna :)
December 30, 2007 at 7:12 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Ciprian, yes I wonder too, however, if I wanted to guess, probably was wondering why am I shooting at him or her. Thanks for you comment, and welcome to my blog. Anna :)
December 30, 2007 at 7:14 PM
Livingsword said…
Great photo Anna!

What a cutie!!!

Sorry I am so far behind; you know how the holidays can be!

The dove is a nice symbol for this time of year….
December 31, 2007 at 1:35 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Hey LS no worries, I know what you mean, wishing you happy new year 2008! Anna :)
December 31, 2007 at 10:38 PM
Chuck Dilmore said…
stunning!

i can just hear your joy
as you capture these lovely photographs
and then realize in the studio that you have something lovely!

peace,
Chuck
April 2, 2009 at 8:03 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Chuck thanks! I love this picture too, I was very lucky. Anna :)
April 4, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Astrid Witte said…
Hello, thanks for your comment! You make beautiful pictures of birds! This one is really cute, I hope he survived the winter.
April 8, 2009 at 10:34 AM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Astrid. I am sure he did, the morning doves are interesting birds, they will always find a way to keep warm as this one did on the BBQ. Thanks for visiting. Anna :)
April 11, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Final_Transit said…
awww so cute! I happened to see this picture in your sidebar and couldn't resist clicking! Anna you are talented with the camera. :) You will love this post, check it out!
April 16, 2009 at 12:33 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Priyank. I don't know if I can give credit to myself for this, I think BBQ did it, lol. He was cold I guess, and loved the snow blanket too. I will be going over to your link, and thanks for clicking and not resisting, lol. Anna :)
April 17, 2009 at 9:49 PM
RW said…
That's a awesome shot Anna. Tripod or offhand?
December 12, 2010 at 9:38 PM
myonlyphoto said…
Roger definitely off hand, it all happened too fast, and no time for set up.... Thanks for your comment here Roger, and it is nice to see you back. Anna :)
December 13, 2010 at 2:51 PM
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