Australian Pelican

[Colin Driscoll]

Early morning light.
1DXII 600 f4 III HH
1/2000 f6.3 iso800
Manual

Cropped from the top, otherwise full frame
Levels and lightly sharpen bird.

[David Roach]

These beauties always make me smile. I like the gliding pose on this long winged beauty and only wish the bill was not against the far wing. TFS

[Paul Burdett]

Classic shot Colin. Nice pose and HA on the Pelican.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I normally do not like flat wingspreads on flying birds (unless flying directly towards me), but the low-to-the-water flight path makes it better here. I agree the bill/wing merge is unfortunate. Sharp, nice light, good call cropping form the top.

[John Mack]

Neat looking pelican. I'm wishing the wings were up here. The bird is nice and sharp.