Pelican preening

[Jake Levin]

From California. This pelican was preening, and while not quite in the spectacular breeding plumage colours that people rave about, I thought he presented a nice picture with the more muted tones against the overcast sky and ocean. Please don't hesitate to let me know what you think!

7D mkII, 100-400 IS II zoom, hand held at 300mm
1/1000 @ f/7.1, ISO 800
ACR/Photoshop
NeatImage noise reduction

Thanks!
Jake

[John Whaley]

I like this one Jake. Great feather detail, tack sharp, clean bg and nice natural colors without being over saturated. The portrait composition works well here.

[John Mack]

Nice detail with a nice pose. I don't believe i have seen one not in breeding plumage.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Jake,
nicely done. I like the colors and detail you captured. Stands out well against the BG.
Allen

[Alex Becker]

I like the pose detail colors and BG. Good use of vertical here as well. Nice look at the eye. TFS

[Isaac Grant]

Looks good Jake. Nice preening pose with a great background.

[stuart wanuck]

yes agree like this portrait everything came together

[Arthur Morris]

Almost perfect. But the bottom of the bill is angled slightly away from us :) with love, artie