Posted by David Schoen on August 26, 2007 at 1:59 PM
iso 100, 160th sec, f8, 500 plus 1.7 telextender, D2X, backlit, morning shot with tough light conditions.
Posted by Hans Hibbard on August 26, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Good execution on this shot David (i.e. color, focus, etc.). Take my comments with a grain of salt though as I'm not educated in wildlife photography. I'm not too fond of the comp though...mainly just the hind-view. It looks like he'd probably still be stuck in that mud though if you'd like to give some more tries!
Posted by Jack Graham on August 26, 2007 at 7:15 PM
David,
Very tough light... been there! I really don't mind this shot though. I'd try darkening the bird a bit if possible. Whats important is the eye is sharp , which it is. I do agree with Hans thou about the feet in the mud. I haven't seen many close ups of this bird out of the water. You got one!
JG
Posted by Rick Lundh on August 27, 2007 at 3:40 AM
Good catch, just wish the light was a little softer.
Strong light, but great catch! I didn't know Brown Pelicans came up this way. Is it lost?? That beak is a piece of work. I don't know how those birds manage to maneuver with it.
Posted by David Schoen on August 27, 2007 at 10:47 AM
I did the best I could with my location. I was unable to get other viewpoints though I wish I could have. Didn't want to spook 'em either....
Discussion
5 repliesVery tough light... been there! I really don't mind this shot though. I'd try darkening the bird a bit if possible. Whats important is the eye is sharp , which it is. I do agree with Hans thou about the feet in the mud. I haven't seen many close ups of this bird out of the water. You got one!
JG