Empire State Pigeon

I'm the king of Manhattan！！

"Stupid busy people... Why don't they just fly up here and relax..."

(This image finished "4-10"th in a Kamera magazine amateur competition of more than 800 photos and was published in Kamera 12/2008)

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Sad Bishop says:

Let me be the first to say great photo and humourous too!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeroOne says:

Thanks Sad Bishop! I'm glad you like it. :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

teague c says:

Love the view and the pigeons attitude!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

FrizzText says:

if you haven't already done so with another contribution,
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

rosskevin756 says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Pixel Addict says:

amazing shot!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

TLMELO says:

a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/globa lvillage/"> This is a world-class image!! Please post it in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

tinygdynamite says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
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aDsiE pICs> says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

drlopezfranco says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

anjoudiscus says:

Superbe composition !
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Momoyama says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

~wibo~ says:

nice spot

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr.Brain says:

Nice Shot!!!
That bird must be The Hero of city. haha..
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kerfuffle~ says:

Your out-of-this-world photo has become a legend in Global Village 2,
and has been awarded this Ticket to the Moon

Please join your fellow travellers in the Lunar Village,
and post this photo in the pool up there.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Tashi Delek says:

a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/lunar village/"> This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Cristina Santandré says:

This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

scilit says:

This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

h.delic says:

Extraordinary. Maybe some more contrast?
This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeroOne says:

h.delic: Thanks! I did try the photo with more contrast but I don't think it worked well. Some contrast has already been added compared to the original.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

tine krogh says:

This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

amythyst_lake says:

Great perspective. We are exercising our own personal battle with pigeons at the moment. Still, I like your shot. (And I like to shoot, erm, photograph pigeons too).

This out-of-this-world image was spotted in Lunar Village
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

gio.o says:

funny and well done!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Azmi Majid says:

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

kbyrne01 says:

Great shot... love the angle!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

eye for beauty2007 says:

Just gotta love this. Executed beautifully, it is a real treat for the eye.

You are invited to post this Remarkably Fascinating shot in

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kap'n'Kaos says:

Super Photo ' !

Pigeons are the same as children~they ony like NICE people !

This Remarkable photo deserves a

Golden Aardvark Award
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

teddypetal says:

great shot and description!
This Remarkable photo deserves a

Golden Aardvark Award
Golden Aardvark Award
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Almischi says:

This Remarkable photo deserves a

Golden Aardvark Award
Golden Aardvark Award
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

haldlov says:

Fantastic shot!!!

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jonomcaphoto says:

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Ava Babili says:

This is indeed a rate capture!

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeroOne says:

Thanks for the compliment and invitations, eye for beauty2007! And thank you for the tags and kind words to everyone else, too!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

The Original Tubthumper (beware of imitations) says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Quirky.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

merymolinas says:

Great composition!!!
Greetings from Argentina
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Jimmy in sydney says:

WoW!
just sit back and take a minute out to enjoy the view!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Discaciate says:

Stunning shoot.
What you did with the composition on this one is simply superb.
I bet it would also look gorgeous on B&W (dunno if that's your thing).
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeroOne says:

Thanks everyone!

Discaciate: Thanks for the hint! I sure like a good B&W photo every now and then. I am, for example, quite pleased in how this one turned out:

Gotta love the Black & White adjustment possibilities in Photoshop CS3. :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Serious Dr says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Serious Elite Photos, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group WHEN it reach 200+ Views.

CONGRATULATIONS!
This is an INVITATION to the Serious Elite Photos (Invite Only) Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeroOne says:

Thanks Serious Dr, I'll do that. :)

Thanks haldlov and jonomcaphoto, but, errmm, actually you didn't. Add this one to your favorites, that is. But I'm glad you liked the photo. :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Rolando Polo says:

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Vince Alongi says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabiolo (pontedapedra) says:

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I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Miguelángel says:

Very good job.

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert in Toronto says:

This is a great shot from a wonderful series.

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeroOne says:

Thank you Robert and others!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

lafleurerouge says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Wonderful capture Bravo!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ssj_george says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

b52starr says:

Right on, my friend!

My Kind of Picture Gallery
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Boise Shan says:

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

nandad2312 says:

Congratulations !!
Your photo has received 10 or more Flickr Hearts!!
You may now post it to the Super Hearts group pool.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Atef A. Iskander says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

sirixception says:

22/179 on 2008-09-22

Your photo qualifies for Faves EXTREME 10.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

guy martel says:

ohhh, wonderfull view !! bravo.

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

B-mer says:

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

felix v abarca, abarca group says:

Nice timing!

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

yedman says:

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Lella Sodré © says:

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clarkiek says:

Great view!
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Kenny Maths says:

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Felipe Verdugo, (Focusverd) says:

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2blueyeboyz says:

Just wonderful!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

sirixception says:

24/205 on 2008-09-23

Your photo qualifies for Faves EXTREME 20.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

halloosin8 says:

excellent shot - well done.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

julioc. says:

Here's your 25th, totally deserved I must say. The details on the pigeon are fabulous and the views are just amazing.

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeroOne says:

Cool, thank you halloosin8 and julioc.! :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Pakueye says:

Cool shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jordi Brió says:

The wisdom of pigeons. Nice shot :-)

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

laverrue says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Crème de la Crème/Cream of the cream, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

joeke pieters says:

Great shot!

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Nelo Esteves ~ As Seen Through Hazel Eyes says:

What a cool shot. I guess even the pigeons enjoy the view :)

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Seen in a discussion of Views: 100. (?)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

David & Cheryl M says:

Love it!

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

OdDoF says:

Absolutely great!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Beard says:

A birds eye view of a bird, very clever.

CONGRATULATIONS!
This is a Serious Elite Photo!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Serious Dr says:

CONGRATULATIONS!
This is a Serious Elite Photo!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

cosplay shooter says:

31 / 246 on 2008-09-24

Your photo qualifies for Faves EXTREME 25.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

cosplay shooter says:

Your photo qualifies for Faves EXTREME 30.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Vermont Lenses says:

Simple but unique. Great shot!

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

_AshleyAnn_ says:

Fantastic perspective!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

two- says:

amaizing!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ke◎la says:

that's a really cool & original shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Windydear says:

Oh my! You got yourself a really, really good one here. This is just fabulous!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Tumminelli says:

The subtitle is great!!!

:-)))))))
;-)))))))
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

gargaro says:

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You are invited to join, adding your gorgeous photos from great places all over the World to our group.
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Kathy~ says:

#8

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ZeroOne says:

Cool, thank you ke◎la, Windydear, Tumminelli, gargaro, Kathy~ and everyone else! :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Franco Ferri Mala says:

Wonderful image!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

FedericaBoiocchi says:

Wonderful!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony Gálvez says:

I saw this in a discussion of the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Annushka_74 says:

Hi, I saw your amazing pigeon shot in Amaxing Pigeon and I just had to tell you how breathtakingly beautiful it is!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

dbo789 says:

Hah! Great shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Emerson says:

Love it!
Seen on 300 views club
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Frederic D ( so busy ....) says:

Magnifico !!!

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cosplay shooter says:

47 / 417 on 2008-10-13

Your photo qualifies for Faves EXTREME 35.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

cosplay shooter says:

47 / 419 on 2008-10-14

Your photo qualifies for Faves EXTREME 40.
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