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In the earliest Christian art, the dove represented the peace of the soul rather than civil peace.
"Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me"
F/8, 1/3200th, ISO 640, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4 ext around 11:00am, clear & sunny. White-winged Dove. Very close to full frame here.
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This image will appear in the April/May issue of National Wildlife Magazine, as a two page lead in for the article "Certified Success".

I'VE POSTED THIS IMAGE BEFORE, so some of my friends may recognize this one..It's always been one of my personal fav's :)

Northern Cardinal as it "hangs" in space. Natural light around 11:00am.
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Gray Fox very early one morning in shade, getting a drink of water.. If you closely, one can see a small drop of water at her chin :)
The central Texas Hill Country is home to many remarkable creatures, but none are more intriguing than the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus).

Found throughout most of the southern half of North America from southern Canada to northern Venezuela and Colombia, the gray fox is adaptable, usually more wary than fearful, and quite handsome. It may be difficult to appreciate the coloration of this fox until you see her for yourself. With a mostly gray back and reddish sides, she has a white throat with beautiful red markings. To top it off, the middle of the back is usually black and she sports a magnificent, long, bushy tail with a black tip.

F/5.6, 1/60th, ISO 500, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 2x extender.
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Flickers appear brownish overall with a white rump patch that’s conspicuous in flight and often visible when perched. The undersides of the wing and tail feathers are bright yellow, for eastern birds, or red, in western birds. With a closer look you’ll see the brown plumage is richly patterned with black spots, bars, and crescents. F/9, 1/3200th, ISO 1250, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x ext & natural light around 10:00
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