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American White Pelican
Joe P from here was good enough to keep me updated on the pelicans prior to my trip, then even came down to say hello the day I went to Lake Morton - sorry I didn't stay and chat too long Joe, but it was the only morning I had here - needed to make the most of it!
Anyway, he pointed out the solitary pelican that made it over into good light for a traditional style portrait, but after the sun came up I wandered around to the far side of the lake and took a couple of backlit shots directly into the sun. I'll post the other one soon as I can't decide between them!
Sony A1
200-600mm @ 600mm
ISO 1250
1/640th f11
Mike
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A very different portrait.
I never noticed how yellow the lores are.
The details in the whites are excellent. I would tidy up whatever is going on on the viewers RHS around the windblown feathers.A dark blob and a yellow streky area.
The yellow fringing on the sides of the bird is really neat.
Different but I like it.
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Looks pretty good though I think some feathers are blown.
Just a suggestion a little Dehaze cold enhance detail especially in the yellows.
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Looks good to me Mike, and something different and eye catching....Lovely detail in the whites and I really like the pose...
Will
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Hi Mike, I like the tight headshot with the pouch all snuggled... I also like how the edging of the feathers on the side and atop the head are bathed in golden light. keep em coming
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I really like the pose you managed and thee details in the whites!
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Different indeed, and if someone had never seen a pelican they be surprised by how large the bill is lurking under those feathers. The seemingly wind-swept head feathers add a touch of quirkiness here. Fun image.
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Mike lovely. I looked at this last week and boy it sure caught my eye. A little different but oh so good. The lighting all around is so nice. TFS
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Looks great high key. Nice to see both eyes. Detail looks good.