Ft. Desoto Pelican

[Philip Pietri]

Taking off in the early morning light.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2338672719_d5102ac9b1_o.jpg
Image captured Saturday morning with Bahlf, Doofus and Chuff.


Feedback and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Stuff:
Camera: Nikon D70 with Tamron 200-500mm and a Shadle Slider
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/6
Focal Length: 420 mm
ISO Speed: 320
Exposure Bias: 1 EV
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Macintosh
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: Cloudy weather

[Maxis Gamez]

Cool capture Philip. Love the blur and warm light.

[Dave Phillips]

really like the action here, usually see these guys incoming instead of launching.

wish bg was more blurred or nonexistent

[Wayne Nicholas]

First, very nice capture as is. I like the lighting and the action here. I think the image would be stronger a couple of frames after this once the feet left the water.

[Blake Shadle]

Great work, Philip. The blurred wings and razor sharp eye are incredible, especially at 1/200th... good panning. The background could be better, but doesn't pull my eye away from your subject.