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    This is my first photo submission to BPN. I took this shot of a brown pelican in Monterey last week; what a great place to photograph birds. This looks like a quality forum, and I look forward to actively participating in it!



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    Hi Doug,

    I'm glad to see you posting here. Welcome to BPN!

    I like the pose and beautiful blue water bg. The highlights seem a bit overexposed and there appears to be some loss of detail in the white and bright yellow areas. I like the comp, but I think it would benefit from a little more room on the left.
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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Very nice pose and BG, Doug. I agree with Jim's suggestions, the pelican is a little bit tight in the frame.

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    Judy Lynn Malloch
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    Welcome Doug. As already mentioned beautiful pose with that very coquette look and the composition is lovely too but would like too see more room on the left. I agree with Jim's comments on the whites and highlights. Sounds like you had a wonderful time in Monterey and will look forward to future posts.

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    Welcome aboard Doug! Beautiful pose, light looks a little harsh and as a result the whites are a little hot. Maybe try to tone the whites down in the RAW file if possible?

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    Maxis Gamez
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    Hi Doug and welcome!

    The composition works very well for me but as other said the exposure looks a little hot. Perhaps -1/3 would of help.

    Looking forward for more of your work!

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    Thanks for the feedback. How's this one look?


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    This looks much better, Doug! Beautiful.

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