Close Encounter...

[Arthur Morris]

What is it?

Learn more here (http://www.birdsasart-blog.com/2016/04/27/100-400ii-versatility-japanese-bone-china/).

As for the image, all honest comments are welcome. a

[arash_hazeghi]

tip of a pelican bill? love the close up details. almost like a macro shot!

[John Robinson]

Beak of some sort Art on a white chest - but not British!¬
John

[Glenn Conlan]

I second the Pelican guess, nice subtle tones and fine detail almost looks like a form of jewelry

[Isaac Grant]

Pink-backed Pelican beak. Top side. And I love the photo. Such a unique bird photo with the crazy details of the bill (hope I'm right) and the soft feathers as the background. A real winner to me.

[Gabriela Plesea]

I just had to open this thumbnail, very interesting and I was very puzzled until I read the replies above:) Indeed very much like a macro shot, Arash is right!

Enjoyed viewing and wondering, very well seen and captured Sir, lovely colours, details and textures - thank you so much for sharing, appreciated:5

Warmest regards,

[Bill Dix]

Certainly a pelican bill, but I'm lost as to the species of Pelican. Great detail.

[David Salem]

Great looking frame Artie. Love the details and the textures. I agree that it's a Pelican bill and I thought American white, but with all the traveling you do I don't think it is one.

[Marina Scarr]

Love the details here, and it's quite a unique frame!

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks all. It is the dorsal surface of the bill of a Great White Pelican from my recent Namibia trip. a