View Full Version : Waiting for a snack - white pelican
Randy Stout
11-13-2011, 02:55 PM
This handsome fellow was imaged last year on Artie's Southwest Florida IPT in Feb. One of the usual stops has a pretty reliable group of white pelicans. You don't realize how big these guys are until you see them in with a bunch of browns.
D700 70-300VR 270mm f/6.3 1/4000s ISO 800 Handheld
Post: CS5 selective sharpening water cleanup, used Color Efex Pro detail extractor to tone down some hot whites
I liked the pose, texture in pouch and clear view of the nail
Advice and comments always appreciated
Cheers
Randy
Arno Ellmer
11-13-2011, 03:06 PM
Impressive clarity and detail ,Randy ! I also like the pose .
Gary Esman
11-13-2011, 03:53 PM
Gorgeous whites Randy! The clarity here is as mentioned, impressive. Also like the sweet colors.
Gary.
Melissa Groo
11-13-2011, 05:49 PM
What a glorious pose, Randy, I love this. And awesome job on those whites!
Sidharth Kodikal
11-13-2011, 10:09 PM
Lovely pose, with excellent exposure and details, Randy. Would love to see and photograph this bird some day. Fantastic image.
Don Lacy
11-13-2011, 10:14 PM
Very nice pose and the post processing is just about perfect the whites have plenty of detail and the image pops nicely. I can never get close to these guys down here
Sid Garige
11-13-2011, 11:03 PM
Perfect techs and wonderful composition Randy. Very well done.
Stu Bowie
11-14-2011, 12:06 AM
A cool pose with the semi stretched wings Randy, and impressive exposure on the whites. I like the overall detail you have captured, especially on the head and bill. Those yellows look great.
Robert Holguin
11-14-2011, 11:51 PM
Excellent image. Really like the head angle and the slight lifted wings. Exposed perfectly, composed well, and real nice detail.
Well done.
Yes they are huge, I had never seen a pelican, until they stopped here. I was in awww of how big they are, yet are so graceful when in flight.
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