White Pelican preening

[Bill Dix]

For those of you who prefer your pelicans in focus, here's another from Ding Darling 3 weeks ago. To me, this is an example of how off-angle lighting can sometimes help to bring out feather detail. Also an example of how a long backscratcher can be a benefit.

D7000, 500f4 + 1.4x, ISO 800, 1/2500s @ f/7.1 manual

[John Cooper]

Another very nice preening image Bill - very well exposed and I agree about the angled lighting emphasizing the feather detail and giving some modelling to the contours as seen on the neck and breast.

[Nick Palmieri]

The feather detail is very nice. The position of the bird and preening posture is cool. I also like the reflection.

[Karl Egressy]

You have the ligh from the right angle to bring out the fine feather details Bill. Great shot excellent exposure and nice preeding pose.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Nice light and feather detail especially the chest area. I almost have a want for more leg room below but I keep going back and forth with it.

[David Salem]

Great exposure and detail in the whites. Like the pose and the preening HA. Nice comp too. Well done

[Shawn Zierman]

The pose gives the bill a unique look not oft seen for this subject.
Great light quality and well exposed. I also like the feather detail
brought out by the light angle. The composition looks just fine as
is, but due to the pose, I could also see presenting this with the
subject a bit more centered as well.

[Tim King]

Nice photo, Bill. Well exposed with the right amount of brightness.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone.