A wonderful image James. I'm loathe to crit such a powerful photo but I do wonder if it wouldn't be even better with less sharpening and a little of the bottom cropped off?
I like this one James - The pelican is well placed in the composition and the white foam of the breaking wave is a perfect backdrop for the pelican's darker tones. Nicely done!!
This is a very dynamic image. The breaking wave and the BIF work well together. The composition is simple but very efficient. Like David, I would love to see less sharpening...
Very well done !
Does not look oversharpened from here. In fact, I would like to see the eye and face a bit sharper. Do agree on the wonderful placement of the bird against the white of the breaking wave.
later and love, artie
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I love that action of the wave behind the pelican. I think this is one of those images that looks even better enlarged......as in framed and on the wall. Well done.