Just a Pelican

[Tom Rambaut]

First decent inflight shot I have taken.

7D, 500mm plus 1.4 Extender, 1/2500 @ f9.0. 400 ISO, -1EV. (we have harsh, harsh light down here).

May be a bit tight? Bit dull?

Thanks

Tom

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1407/5170588720_e9bbb98c6f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55641976@N03/5170588720/)
Pelican 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55641976@N03/5170588720/) by tphrambaut (http://www.flickr.com/people/55641976@N03/), on Flickr

[Julie Kenward]

Tom, you're right...that's a pretty decent BIF image as far as the ss and aperture goes! Good for you! I also like the wing position and the HA...both are very strong.

You're biggest enemy here is the harsh lighting. You might try a shadow/highlight adjustment to see if you can't bring up the darkest tones and quiet down the bright whites just a bit to appease the lighting situation. I also think you're right about it being a bit dull - try pumping up the blue water a bit more and see what you think.

Lots of good things to love about this one - you should definitely be proud!

[nancy hazen]

Tom the detail is excellent. I would be thrilled with a BIF like this one. Light can be our friend, but also an enemy. If you can tone down the whites, it would help I think. I am impressed though - great stop action!
Nancy