Posted by Larry Douglas on November 19, 2011 at 7:03 PM
This shot was taken on a different day when the sun was behind a thin layer of clouds. The light was diffuse and really enveloped the pelicans. There were about 15 birds this day and it was hard to isolate an individual bird. Here is one that almost got there.
Posted by Stan Rose on November 19, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Bird and reflection are awesome--comp feels a bit cramped to me on the sides.
Posted by John Mumaw on November 19, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Your input on others' work here is most welcome at anytime.
Posted by Larry Douglas on November 19, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Thanks Stan: The comp is a little tight because I was trying to not include other birds in the photo. You can see the reflection of a bird above this guy and one coming in on the right side of the frame. There were about 15 birds in a small area, but I am not complaining. I have not seen that many pelican in one place very often.
Posted by Dan Walters on November 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Nice reflection and nice details in the whites.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on November 20, 2011 at 9:50 PM
The cropping seems OK to me. I can tell there were a few other birds around (the white reflection above this one's head is a good sign of that) and I like how you zoomed in on this interesting one.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on November 21, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Very nice portrait! That is some wierd stuff growing on it's beak.
Posted by Adam Schallau on November 21, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Nice job preserving the details in the whites. While I can tell that there are other birds nearby, it doesn't bother me one bit.
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