Side-lit Pelican

[Fabs Forns]

La Jolla Cliffs. Wanted to try something a bit different. Cropped a bit for composition and right side and rock burned to place emphasis in the eye. Hope it works for you. it was fun trying!

D3, 200-400/4 plus 1.7X
wide open @ f/6.7
no compensation, ISO 400
Hand-held

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This is very original, I like it. Great use of side light, composition, details and BG.

[Alfred Forns]

Yes it does work !!!! Love the strong eye contact !!!!!

[Mohammed Ahmed]

Fabs,

As usual, excellent composition, vivid colors & contrast, very nice proportions and placement of the pelican. Congratulations on creating a stunning image and thank you for sharing it.

[Rich Ikerd]

Exceptional image Fabs. Placing the pelican on the right definitely works with this head on image. I'm really drawn to the sharp blue eye, so you experiment worked (at least on me). The emerald green background is a definite plus as well.