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A dove, hiding in the apple blossom

I spotted this dove, hiding amongst the apple blossom in our orchard. I thought it lovely how the dove appears slightly blurred in the photograph, adding to its mystique.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom
Camera: DMC-FZ72
Copyright: © Nicola Niemc