Here are some pigeons modelling, just because - PHOTO

With their multi-coloured coats, slender necks and sleek beaks, these birds showed when they are not eating crumbs off the pavement, they can display a hint of Haute coo-ture.This stylish shoot, titled Darwin’s Pigeons, was set up by British photographer Richard Bailey, who was looking to capture the birds’ photogenic side as a tribute to Charles Darwin, who is believed to have been fascinated by the birds.All of the 'models' are fancy pigeons, which are bred specially for shows, fairs and livestock exhibits. He shot 50 types altogether, and all were more than happy to strut their stuff in front of a camera. 'Before I started this project, the nearest I had got to pigeons were the grubby, Dickensian looking creatures we see on the London streets,' he said.'Some looked a bit naive, some had a conceit about them, an air of self-importance, some looked slightly narcissistic, whilst others looked into the camera with an unflinching almost malevolent gaze.'Although not a pigeon fancier, I am quite smitten with these wonderful and fascinating creatures and continue to photograph them and other birds regularly.'(dailymail.co.uk)ANN.Az