New Dailies Images
Asian Collared Dove - the head is hidden by the wings.
I appreciate your comments on my images, both old and new. Thanks!
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https://arctangent.smugmug.com/All-Recent-Uploads/Days-uploads-the-current-day-only/ (arctangent - Elizabeth Jacob);
https://mccommon.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-2021/ (Donna McCommon);
https://www.jmjstudios.net/Daily-Photos/2020-Daily-Pictures/ (John Murphy);
https://birds-wildlife-australia.smugmug.com/ (Marlis & Robert of Birds/Wildlife of Australia);
https://brunosuignard.smugmug.com/Daily-photos/ (Bruno Suignard);
https://hyderphoto.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos (Gene Hyder);
https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2021/ (Godschild);
https://kdp450.smugmug.com/General-Photography/Daily-Photos/Dailies-2021/ (Kevin Poyner);
https://gregroseos.smugmug.com/Recent-uploads-/Recent-shots-2021/ ( Greg & Rose ) ;
https://lgood.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-1/ (Linda Good);
https://loyddalton.smugmug.com/Photos-of-the-Day/Daily-Photos-2021/ Loyd Dalton;
https://www.dubinphotography.net/Events/Misc/Daily-Photos/ (Arnold Dubin);
https://www.rickwillis-photos.com/ (Rick Willis); https://byronfairphotography.smugmug.com/PHOTOADAY/DAILY-PHOTOS-2021/ (Byron Fair);
https://www.truimagesphotography.com/Photography/The-Daily-Photo/Daily-2021-Photos/ (TruImages - Trusalda);
http://www.sparhawkphotography.com/Recent-Uploads/Whats-New/ (Judith Sparhawk);
https://nelli.smugmug.com/Daily-photos/ (Donna from Canada);
https://eyeshots.smugmug.com; https://eyeshots.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-2019/ (Suzanne Spidell);
https://franks-focus.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/2021-Daily-Photos/(Frank Pharis);
https://www.johnchapmanphotographer.co.uk/Galleries/New-Gallery-of-recent-Pictures/ (John Chapman);
https://birdshooter.smugmug.com/New-Images/2020-An-Image-A-Day-Photos-of-Birds-Travels-Landscapes-Night/ (Wayne Wendel);
https://hlhull.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/MyDailyPic-2021/ (Howard Hull);
https://www.allenfotowild.com/DailyPhoto/Daily-2015/ (Terry Allen);
https://dycasstudios.smugmug.com/DailyGallery-1/2015-Daily-Gallery/ (Dycas Studios & Casey Elizabeth);
https://tstravels.smugmug.com/Dailies/Daily-Dose-2018/ (ts travels);
https://darlenejansen.smugmug.com/New-Mix/ (Darlene Jansen);
https://www.robertblackburnphotography.com/ (Robert Blackburn);
https://malcolmjenkinsphotography.smugmug.com/Through-My-Eyes/Recent-Favourite-Images/New-Entries/ (Malcolm Jenkins);
https://davidholland.smugmug.com/ (David Holland);
https://jimholmquist.smugmug.com/ (Jim Holmquist);
https://billjboydphotography.smugmug.com/Daily/2021-Daily-Photos/ (Bill Boyd);
https://kjakes1.smugmug.com/ (Karen Jacobs);
https://www.jmcqueenphoto.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-2021/ (Janet McQueen)
https://thecuriouscamel.smugmug.com/Daily-Album/2021/ (Gail);
https://boobaby.smugmug.com/My-Daily-Photos-2020/; (Pam - Boobaby);
https://www.wildelifephotography.com/Dailies/2021-Dailies-and-Past-Favourites/
https://www.geoghanart.com/New-Additions-2021 (Regina Geoghan)
https://kerstinsynwoldt.smugmug.com/Foto-des-Tages/Photo-of-the-week-2021/ Kerstin Synwoldt
https://pascaleguy.smugmug.com/The-last-news-Les-ptites-derni%C3%A8res/; Pascale Guy
https://www.jeansphoto.fr/New-Photos/; Jean S Photos
https://marcdegirolamo.smugmug.com/Daily-Galleries/2021/ (Marc DeGirolama)
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![Strange Rainbow Pillar for about 20 minutes before sunset when the temperature was about -4 degrees F. A light pillar is an atmospheric optical phenomenon in which a vertical beam of light appears to extend above and/or below a light source. The effect is created by the reflection of light from tiny ice crystals that are suspended in the atmosphere or that comprise high-altitude clouds (e.g. cirrostratus or cirrus clouds).[1] If the light comes from the Sun (usually when it is near or even below the horizon), the phenomenon is called a sun pillar or solar pillar. Light pillars can also be caused by the Moon or terrestrial sources, such as streetlights. Since they are caused by the interaction of light with ice crystals, light pillars belong to the family of halos. The crystals responsible for light pillars usually consist of flat, hexagonal plates, which tend to orient themselves more or less horizontally as they fall through the air. Each flake acts as a tiny mirror which reflects light sources which are appropriately positioned below it (See drawing), and the presence of flakes at a spread of altitudes causes the reflection to be elongated vertically into a column. The larger and more numerous the crystals, the more pronounced this effect becomes. (More rarely, column-shaped crystals can cause light pillars as well.[2] In very cold weather, the ice crystals can be suspended near the ground, in which case they are referred to as diamond dust.) [3] Unlike a light beam, a light pillar is not physically located above or below the light source. Its appearance as a vertical line is an optical illusion, resulting from the collective reflection off the ice crystals; but only those that are in the common vertical plane, direct the light rays towards the observer (See drawing). This is similar to the reflection of a light source in a body of water, but in this case there are a million lakes adding to the effect. Halo (from Greek ἅλως, halōs[1]) is the name for a family of optical phenomena produced by light (typically from the Sun or Moon) interacting with ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Halos can have many forms, ranging from colored or white rings to arcs and spots in the sky. Many of these appear near the Sun or Moon, but others occur elsewhere or even in the opposite part of the sky. Among the best known halo types are the circular halo (properly called the 22° halo), light pillars, and sun dogs, but many others occur; some are fairly common while others are (extremely) rare. The ice crystals responsible for halos are typically suspended in cirrus or cirrostratus clouds in the upper troposphere (5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi)), but in cold weather they can also float near the ground, in which case they are referred to as diamond dust. The particular shape and orientation of the crystals are responsible for the type of halo observed. Light is reflected and refracted by the ice crystals and may split into colors because of dispersion. The crystals behave like prisms and mirrors, refracting and reflecting light between their faces, sending shafts of light in particular directions. Atmospheric optical phenomena like halos were used as part of weather lore, which was an empirical means of weather forecasting before meteorology was developed. They often do indicate that rain will fall within the next 24 hours, since the cirrostratus clouds that cause them can signify an approaching frontal system. Other common types of optical phenomena involving water droplets rather than ice crystals include the glory and rainbow.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Daily-shots-for-the-dailies/New-Dailies-Images/i-HwdngbX/0/0d4b9bcb/Ti/Strange%20Phenomenon%201-Ti.jpg)
![Strange Rainbow Pillar for about 20 minutes before sunset when the temperature was about -4 degrees F. In this image, you can see a very slight pillar going straight up from the sun, as well as the rainbow pillar on the right. A light pillar is an atmospheric optical phenomenon in which a vertical beam of light appears to extend above and/or below a light source. The effect is created by the reflection of light from tiny ice crystals that are suspended in the atmosphere or that comprise high-altitude clouds (e.g. cirrostratus or cirrus clouds).[1] If the light comes from the Sun (usually when it is near or even below the horizon), the phenomenon is called a sun pillar or solar pillar. Light pillars can also be caused by the Moon or terrestrial sources, such as streetlights. Since they are caused by the interaction of light with ice crystals, light pillars belong to the family of halos. The crystals responsible for light pillars usually consist of flat, hexagonal plates, which tend to orient themselves more or less horizontally as they fall through the air. Each flake acts as a tiny mirror which reflects light sources which are appropriately positioned below it (See drawing), and the presence of flakes at a spread of altitudes causes the reflection to be elongated vertically into a column. The larger and more numerous the crystals, the more pronounced this effect becomes. (More rarely, column-shaped crystals can cause light pillars as well.[2] In very cold weather, the ice crystals can be suspended near the ground, in which case they are referred to as diamond dust.) [3] Unlike a light beam, a light pillar is not physically located above or below the light source. Its appearance as a vertical line is an optical illusion, resulting from the collective reflection off the ice crystals; but only those that are in the common vertical plane, direct the light rays towards the observer (See drawing). This is similar to the reflection of a light source in a body of water, but in this case there are a million lakes adding to the effect. Halo (from Greek ἅλως, halōs[1]) is the name for a family of optical phenomena produced by light (typically from the Sun or Moon) interacting with ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Halos can have many forms, ranging from colored or white rings to arcs and spots in the sky. Many of these appear near the Sun or Moon, but others occur elsewhere or even in the opposite part of the sky. Among the best known halo types are the circular halo (properly called the 22° halo), light pillars, and sun dogs, but many others occur; some are fairly common while others are (extremely) rare. The ice crystals responsible for halos are typically suspended in cirrus or cirrostratus clouds in the upper troposphere (5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi)), but in cold weather they can also float near the ground, in which case they are referred to as diamond dust. The particular shape and orientation of the crystals are responsible for the type of halo observed. Light is reflected and refracted by the ice crystals and may split into colors because of dispersion. The crystals behave like prisms and mirrors, refracting and reflecting light between their faces, sending shafts of light in particular directions. Atmospheric optical phenomena like halos were used as part of weather lore, which was an empirical means of weather forecasting before meteorology was developed. They often do indicate that rain will fall within the next 24 hours, since the cirrostratus clouds that cause them can signify an approaching frontal system. Other common types of optical phenomena involving water droplets rather than ice crystals include the glory and rainbow.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Daily-shots-for-the-dailies/New-Dailies-Images/i-xR7L2SJ/0/db35766d/Ti/Strange%20Phenomenon%202-Ti.jpg)
nelli
3 days agoLOOKS LIKE HE IS HIDING BEHIND HIS WING ,,GORGEOUS
jeanS Photo
4 days agoAmazing timing and pose!
BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA
4 days agoOne very shy dove ! Extraordinary pose ! Splendid feather detail !!!
God's Child
4 days agoVery acrobatic-looking bird with beautiful feathers!
The link to my "Daily Photo" is here:
https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2021/i-cxVn85p/A
2/21/2021
Donna McCommon
5 days agoWonderful detail!
Pascale GUY
5 days agoWow ! Fabulous PoV and moment ! Extraordinary !
Greg&Rose Photography
5 days agoStunning!!
Byron Fair Photography
5 days agoAwesome shot.
KDP450
5 days agoShy Eurasian Collared Dove - "No Photos Please!"
Judith Sparhawk
5 days agoFun view of the "headless dove"!