Brown Pelican in flight

[Dan Brown]

This shot was made in Melbourne FL. I hope to learn mucho about BIF photography starting tomorrow as I will be attending the Jim Nieger's Flight School. 50% crop on this one. OUCH!! post #666 :eek:.

Camera Model: NIKON D200
Firmware: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows
Date/Time: 2009:01:21 02:14:11
Shutter speed: 1/1500 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Spot
ISO: 400
Lens: 80 to 400mm
Focal length: 400mm

[Lance Peters]

Hi Dan - I like the contrasting colours and the wave at the bottom. Mr Pelican has nice details and looks sharp. On my screen looks like there are a couple of hotspots on the neck - probably not over on the original (Pushed right to the edge)

I would sharpen the eye and see if you can make it a bit more prominent. Have fun with Jim - cant wait to see your shots when you get back :)

[denise ippolito]

Hi Dan, Agree w/ Lances suggestion about the eye. Lovely details and colors-Like the wave break!

[Doug Brown]

You're going to have a great time Dan! Wish I could be there for this workshop too.

[Gus Cobos]

Looking good Dan,
Agree with Mr. Peters on his tech advise...I recommend adjusting the mid-tones and opening up the background just a tad...the placement of your bird in frame is good...and I like the flight angle...good show...and have a blast in bird flight school...:D:cool:

[Nonda Surratt]

Oh have fun Jim!!! Lucky you

Nice image! Lance covered the rest

[Harold Davis]

love the image, dan!! the water breaking adds to it. hope you had a great trip with mr jim today. cant wait to see all the keepers!!!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Nice shot Dan, have fun in the workshop. Share some tips with us:) And hope you will be posting some great shots!!!