White Pelican

[Robert Amoruso]

Straight up image of a White Pelican near Sebastian Inlet in Florida. (Copyright should be 2008. Need to update my action.:o)

Canon 1D Mark III
100-400mm @ 400mm
1/1600 sec, f/8
Mode: Manual
Metering: Evaluative
ISO: 400

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This is beautiful! Great light, details and exposure control. If anything, I might give it a tad more room at the top but I like it as is.

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice profile, Robert. I would select the eye and go curves and bring out some more light to it. They sure are beautiful!

[Robert Amoruso]

Good idea Fabs. I tried it and it looks better. I always forget to give the eyes more attention. Thanks.

Axel, Thanks. That's all the room I have - full frame.

[Don Lacy]

Very nice control of the whites and the water dripping off the end of the beak with the sweet lighting all make this a winner.

[Dario Marelli]

Hi Robert
I like this portrait, Yes I agree with Fabs about the eyes
thank you for your picture
have a nice day

[Dan O'Leary]

Love it! The colors are amazing. Was this taken during the IPT or on another visit?

[Robert Amoruso]

Dan,

During a private workshop I ran. Clear day with the sun out so you get the blue water. The day we where there, sun in, so the gray and silver water.

[Grady Weed]

As mentioned the white areas have very nice shadows or shades too them. The waters coloration is a nice contrast too. But what grabed me right away was the yellow bill and gullet details. It leads right to the eye, which is key for such a close portrait, to me anyway. Some areas are a tad worm from the frontal area, but it is dynamite overall. Variety is the spice we create with. This one is nice.

[Lance Warley]

This just glows, Robert.

The whites, yellows, pinks, and the reflection really make this pop.

[Maxis Gamez]

Lovely light Robert and excellent exposure control. I like this profile image!

[David Steele]

I agree with all the praise. The colours are beautiful and eye doesn't worry me.