American White Pelican

[Maruthy Vedam]

Hello,

I took this photo during my weekend visit to San Elijo Lagoon (San Diego, CA).

Comments and critique on composition, post-processing and other aspects are most welcome.

Exposure:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture:	f/5.6
Focal Length:	400 mm
Exposure:	+0.20
ISO Speed:	320
Exposure Bias:	+2/3 EV

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good one overall, but there is one thing to watch out for in the future: "horizon" lines that cross the face or head. See how the line where water meets grasses crosses the pelicans head? For me that is one thing I always look for to avoid as it distracts from the most important part of the subjest: it's head. If you were able to get down about a foot more the line would have crossed the body instead - although I know this isn't always possible.

Exposure looks great, as does sharpness. I do wish the head angle was turned a few degrees more towards us. I do like the image very much...keep them coming! :-)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the soft light, details and calm water. I agree with Daniel's comments and would crop a bit off the top.

[Maruthy Vedam]

Good one overall, but there is one thing to watch out for in the future: "horizon" lines that cross the face or head. See how the line where water meets grasses crosses the pelicans head? For me that is one thing I always look for to avoid as it distracts from the most important part of the subjest: it's head. If you were able to get down about a foot more the line would have crossed the body instead - although I know this isn't always possible.

Exposure looks great, as does sharpness. I do wish the head angle was turned a few degrees more towards us. I do like the image very much...keep them coming! :-)

Thanks Daniel. I will keep an eye on the background a bit from now on !

[Maruthy Vedam]

I like the soft light, details and calm water. I agree with Daniel's comments and would crop a bit off the top.

Thanks Axel.