Pelican

[Fabs Forns]

From La Jolla cliffs on the last day of the San Diego IPT.

A manipulated version of this can be found in Out of the Box:

http://birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php?p=20678#post20678

D300, 70-200/2.8 plus 1.7X
f/6.3, 1/1600, iso 320

[Phil Colla]

The best part of this image is how well the undersides of the wings are lit, I suppose reflecting off the sandstone or the sun very low? A strong flight image balanced well with negative space. Glad you did well when you were here.

[Grace Scalzo]

Really pretty, Fabs. Love how the bg compliments the bird.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose, details and complementing BG. I like how evenly lit the bird is.

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

I like it very much.
Nice job on this. Looks like the 1.7 TC works really nice here. Do you have nice experience with it?
Szimi

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautifully captured Fab with wonderful detail everywhere. Looks like you had great lighting. I am glad that you are back and that you had a great time.

[Fabs Forns]

I like it very much.
Nice job on this. Looks like the 1.7 TC works really nice here. Do you have nice experience with it?
Szimi

Yes, Szimi, the only thing I don't like is loosing light when I need it early or late. Then I use the 1.4X or straight lens. Otherwise, the 1.7X is glued to my lens.

Thanks everyone!

[Mike Wilson]

Beautiful. Looks a bit light on my monitor. Love the light from below too. Miss you guys already.

[James Salywoda]

Gorgeous flight image Fabs.....

[Lana Hays]

Fabs
Glad you're back safe and sound. As always, you have another wonderful flight shot. The pelicans make beautiful images with their colors.....and I really like the overall color.....especially how the BG compliments the bird. Well done.

[Georgina Salup]

As always, a great flying shot. I love the position of the wings and the soft colors.