Pelican close up [Archive] - BirdPhotographers.net

Tony Kirkby

08-13-2008, 05:36 AM

This was a chance shot of an Australian Pelican taken with a macro lens. There was no time to alter any settings or change the lens.
Thanks for looking.

Nikon D200
Sigma 180 Macro
1/6400 sec
F5
ISO 200

Judy Lynn Malloch

08-13-2008, 06:03 AM

Very good exposure on this one Tony. Would it have been possible to have moved back a little to lessen the steepness of this angle? Also would love to have seen a little more canvas all round as it appears a bit tight to me. Many thanks for sharing .

Axel Hildebrandt

08-13-2008, 08:12 AM

I like the details, exposure control and eye contact and agree with Judy's suggestions.

Daniel Cadieux

08-13-2008, 11:02 AM

This bird was very aware of your presence judging from its look-back glance! :-) I agree for more room, but just top and left. Neat perspective.

Tony Kirkby

08-13-2008, 06:46 PM

Thanks for the comments and critique.

Daniel-thats was exactly why I liked this shot, the awareness of the bird and the direct glance at the camera.

Thanks

Tony