Pelican

[Kathy Reeves]

This is an old one I am reworking. I took out the bright green leafy BG and put in a more neutral one.

1/800, f5.6,ISO 500, EC-2/3, 400mm.

[Gal Shon]

I like it,
The darker colors, sharpness, stare, Comp and centralization make a unique and a lovely image.
I might add some space on the top.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the idea, crop, soft light and BG. I might level the eyes and the image could go a tad lighter for my taste.

[Grace Scalzo]

Super image, Kathy. I love the was you've handled the dof to draw focus to the eyes and bill. Only thing I would modify is to level the eyes. The detail and texture of the bird's bill is so interesting. Upon real close inspection, I do see remnants of the green by the right cheek (as viewed).

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

beautiful pose,soft light and bg!

[Kathy Reeves]

Thank you so much for the suggestions and comments. The first time I leveled the image I used the "shoulders", now I have used the eyes. I did lighten it up a bit and added a little more room at the top. I also increased the saturation.
Kathy

[Tell Dickinson]

Different Kathy, but I like it especially the eye contact :) Pictures made up from shades of predominently 1 colour (as this is now with your bg change) very often appeal to me.

Tell

[Kathy Reeves]

It helps to add the image!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the repost and would only sharpen the bill a bit less.

[Stu Bowie]

Different, and it works for me. I like the direct eye contact, and love the detail. The repost is much better. Well done.

[christopher galeski]

as been said,its different,and I like it,esp the eye contact.thanks,