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WC721 ... Brown Pelican
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WC721 ... Brown Pelican

by William Bickle

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 1, 2016119 views8 comments
Louisianna ... Brown Pelican.

Nikon D700, Nikon lens 70-200 VR F2.8, Taken @ 200mm,  1/1600, F5.6, ISO 360, Hand held.

NOTE... Larger Version shows excellent Detail

Comments appreciated

Bill
www.BillBickle.com

 

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 1, 2016 at 6:42 PM
Wonderful action, Bill.  Is that odd color on the underside of the bird and the bill reflection from the water? 

devil
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Graham on February 1, 2016 at 9:19 PM
Great pose, color and detail. On the large version, there appears to be a halo around the bird.
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Comment posted by John Tobias on February 2, 2016 at 12:01 AM
I do like the position you caught this pelican in.  Screams dive dive dive!  Fine detail and color.  Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 2, 2016 at 8:17 AM
What a fine catch on this diving Pelican.  I love how they just seem to "fold up and dive" when they see a fish.  The sharpness and position of the bird are great and the the varied blues in the water and sky work perfectly.  The few trailing drops of water, seen in the large version are a special addition.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on February 2, 2016 at 11:01 AM
I've tried this a number of times, and have never done this well. Really nice - simple and clean.
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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 2, 2016 at 4:52 PM
Hello Dennis.... Yes that is water reflection.

John, Rob... Thanks

Hello Mark.... These guys are amazing to watch & I thoroughly enjoy their antics while entering the water!

Pete.... Try & Try again... It's Great fun & experimenting with settings like shutter speed & Apertures too:)

Bill
www.BillBickle.com
 
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 2, 2016 at 10:40 PM
Hi Bill   crying  A fine action shot.of this diving pelican.  the large format  shows excellent  detail and color..
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by William Bickle on February 3, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Hello Albert.... Thanks for your feedback.

Bill
 
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments