Hi-key Pelican

[Bill Dix]

OK. I'll go first again. This is the Peruvian Pelican (Pelicanus thagus), taken on a foggy morning in Lima several weeks ago. He is almost twice the bulk of our Brown Pelican, and like his cousin, he is striking in his breeding plumage. We were not there during breeding season, but I rather like the more subdued coloration of the non-breeding bird shown here. C&C always appreciated.

D7200, 500f4, ISO 3200, 1/1250s @ f/6.3 manual, monopod. Shot vertically, cropped to pano.

[Steve Kaluski]

Like the fact you have to scroll down to view following the bill, nice one Bill!

TFS
Steve

[Gerald Kelberg]

Hi Bill,

I really like the vertical pano on this one - looks great.

You certainly have made some great images on your South American expedition!

Best wishes, Gerald

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Like this portrait a lot, Bill. Nice capture of the beak centered on his neck. I'm liking the muted colors too. Turns out the overcast/foggy morning provided us with some pleasing light.




Geoffrey

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Bill, this is excellent. I really like the detail on the Pelican, and also the way you have captured the slight angle of the head and bill. A vertical comp was the only way to go, and a great high key BG.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Bill very nicely handled HK frame. Like the pano crop and that my eye can wonder from top to bottom. Well processed with the right tones and lovely soft colors.
TFS Andreas

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the comments.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Sorry I am a little late to the party, Bill. Wonderful Pelican portrait, you set the bar high my friend. Thank you for sharing.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

i like the composition. Nice high-key image for sure. The bill is really neat with the orange.
TFS

[David Salem]

Nice high key image and I really like the monotone look to the bird with the pop of color of the orange bill. Perfect comp and details too. Well done

[Bill Dix]

Thanks Joe, Akos and David.

[Marina Scarr]

This is a pretty unique, powerful and thought-provoking image. Love the high key here, and you did a great job with PP and choosing the comp.

[Bill Dix]

Thank you Marina.