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Amazing diversity beautifully photographed.
All Pigeons Are Extraordinary.
absolutely outstanding!

Extraordinary Pigeons
Stephen Green-Armytage
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0810946300

Book Description

The author and photographer who opened a glorious window into the world of exotic birds with his hugely successful Extraordinary Chickens and its well-received follow-up, Extraordinary Pheasants, continues his startling photographic exploration with another singular and charming book. The striking images in Stephen Green-Armytage's first book showed that "the world of chickens is a world of wonders" (New York Times Book Review). Now this arresting new volume-a look at pigeon breeds from around the world-captures as we have never seen before the eccentric and often surprising features of these amazing creatures.

Pigeons of all sizes, shapes, and colors parade through these pages-from the Volga Tumbler Pigeons to the Philippine Bleeding Heart Doves (doves are actually pigeons, just small ones), from the flamboyant Jacobins who wear their lavish feathers like a boa, and the Pouters who puff out their chests to absurd proportions, to the Trumpeters who sport floppy crowns reminiscent of moptop 1960s pop groups. The astonishing color photographs, enhanced by a brief, informative text, make this a perfect gift for birders, breeders, animal lovers, and photography buffs alike.

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Amazing diversity beautifully photographed........2006-03-06

This is not an important book, but it is very enjoyable. It is a wonderful tribute to the variety and beauty that can be developed by either natural selection or selective breeding. Or, if you are creationist in your outlook, it is a wonderful example of the Creator's whimsy. The book is mostly photographs; there are some some brief descriptions of the types photographed, and a little general background text - but basically, it is a photography book.

All Pigeons Are Extraordinary........2005-09-09

The cover of this book has a marvelous picture of an extraordinary pigeon. All liveing beings need adequate amounts of food containing a balanced measure of ingredients if they are to function successfully. As do people. Pigeons are vegetarians and if ovrefed it reduces their mental alertness. At the Episcopal Church across from that awful noise maker used to keep the pigeons off one certain building in town, they put out the grain. I come along and give them my bread and crackers, biscuits when I can and rolls. Anything to keep these beautiful creatures alive. After all, they are God's creatures.

Correct feeding is necessary for growth, release of energy so that the body can function properly, and for the production of eggs to reproduce and to replace old tissue with new. Each year, thousands of eggs fail to hatch and that is due to vitamin deficiency. The mourning dove, a favorite of mine, so gentle and pretty, has a lovely singing sound, but some mean people use them as skeet targets. When a neighbor cat ate one which took up residence on my porch, I would throw things at that mean, nasty cat. And I love cats. I've owned cats for 27 years consistently but I also love the beautiful birds. The mournful "oooahh, ooh, ooh, ooh" sound is the song of the South. There were some in the attic of an apartment house right over my bedroom and their scurrying around with that sound of theirs had me concerned. I thought that the old man who lived in the place below mine was wheezing and about to die.

Urban pigeons have highly developed scavenging skills, raiding trrashcans and fast food litter. However, in Knoxville, we have enough bus riders who feed the pigeons wherever and whenever we can. The rock pigeon originated in northern Europe, Africa and India, but migrated to cities and towns worldwide some five thousand years ago. A flock may contain birds in every color from pure white to reddish purple, gray to solid black. They are a delight to they eye and heart as they are so appreciative.

absolutely outstanding!.......2004-01-12

Author and photographer Stephen Green-Armytage delicately captures the essence of the pigeon with incredible fortitude and devoted pigeonship. This is, by far, the best book I have ever purchased, read, stolen, borrowed, checked out, or found. In my professional opinion, this fowl genius deserves the American Association of Unappreciated Birds Award of Excellence. I have yet to research his age and citizenship status, but if I find he is eligible for Presidency, I will gung-hoingly fund his campaign myself. Hats off to you, Sir Green-Armytage, for an exquisite portrayal of these noble creatures we call pigeons, and their brave contributions to our corrupt society as majestic distractions from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Cherry-O!

Extraordinary Pigeons 2005 Wall Calendar

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I love this calendar

Extraordinary Pigeons 2005 Wall Calendar
Stephen Green-Armytage
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar

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This perennial favorite features all new photographs by Stephen Green-Armytage, the photographer of Abrams' best-selling Extraordinary Chickens.

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I love this calendar.......2005-01-14

I got this as a Christmas present after raving to everyone about the book, and I love it. It's in my office and make me smile whenever I look at it. In addition to the large photo of the chicken of the month, as it were, there's also a small cutout photo at the bottom of each calendar page showing a second chicken's head, which looks quite hilarious sticking out against the calendar. Great for anyone who has a soft spot in their heart for chickens and/or an appreciation for the absurd.

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