What do you think? This image was quite dark so I had to lighten it. also the head angle is a tad off. full frame except a small amount cropped from the left. Hand held.
Cheryl I think your capture is great, but would have been better shot early morning/early evening then you would eliminate the shadows.(If there was something to photograph that is) Very sharp though and great example for the motif.
When photographing birds from below remember you are going after the shaded side of the bird (light from top) and will need to add about one f stop of light. With harsh light it will be a problem. Most of the better pelican images are made over a reflective surface like sand !!! As presented would also suggest trying to get the bird with wings fully extended if possible !!
Hi Cheryl,
I like the basic composition as far as bird placement. Mr. Forns' advise is dead on. Looking at your histogram, you needed to go a +1.0 or perhaps a +1.3 in order to get more details on the bottom of the wings. I would also clone out the trees at the bottom; like Mr. Oscar suggested. I don't like the bird's wing touching it. The head angle; well...:eek::D:);) I will give you a pass jail card this time. I know, its difficult to catch these guys on the spur of the moment; but for the next one, I know that you are going to make me very proud...;)
Hi Cheryl - agree with all of the above - looks like you have exposed for the whole scene here - rather than just for the bird. I often try images like this, you really have to crank up the exposure compensation - I often turn these situations into a opportunity to create a high key image.
MOTIF: Behavior (pelican nest building)
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