From the San Diego IPT at the Cliffs Pelican going through his preening routine This is about the time they do the famous head throw Fun Photographing
Comments welcome and much appreciated
Nikon D300
200-400 VR 1.4X
f 5.6 1/400
ISO 500
Av + 2/3
Preening Pelican
From the San Diego IPT at the Cliffs Pelican going through his preening routine This is about the time they do the famous head throw Fun Photographing
Comments welcome and much appreciated
Nikon D300
200-400 VR 1.4X
f 5.6 1/400
ISO 500
Av + 2/3
That's a smiler Albert:D Love the colors of the bird.
You have demonstrated the 'head throw' very well here Al - and with great BG.
Our Aussie pelicans look so drab after seeing these little guys!!! This image does appear a little bright on my monitor.
Hi Alfred. Very cool image. I don't know pelicans well and thus have never seen this behavior. Thanks.
Wonderful capture Alfred and I love the contrasting colors in this image as well as the great behavior you captured here. Love it !!
Well done, a super illustration of the red throat and sky-pointed head. You are correct, many do not realize the bird is actually preening, rubbing its uropygial gland when it is doing this -- I didn't for the first several years I spent watching these guys. The light looks nice and soft.
Preening? I thought he was counting the clouds. :) Great pose and details.
Great shot. I'd love to witness this behavior in person someday.
nice details Alfred, great pose! I might be inclined to clone out some of the droppings.
Beautiful, Al.
Maestro,
An excellent image!!! We don't need to tell you that, do we? Big congratulations!!!
Gorgeous details and pose. The crop works very well!
Excellent capture of an interesting pose. The detail in the feathers of his body is excellent. I'll have to head out there to La Jolla with you some day :D
Amazing posture and great capture once again, Alfred !
Have you tried any portrait format to see the difference ?
It does look too bright compare to the soft lighting.Originally Posted by John Cooper
Alfred, beautiful pose! Congratulations.
Yep I ditto this as well.
Love it alfred. Get ready for a head throw!
Looks a little, slightly washed out of thin, I would darken or use curves for more saturation, detail and colors
Robert
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