The spring is behind the corner ...

[IvoZafirov]

Dalmatian pelican in breeding plumage. Taken on last Sunday at Kerkini Lake, Northern Greece. Eos 40D; 400/5,6 + 1,4TC with tapped pins; monopod;
1/2000
f 6.3
ISO 500

I was realy surprised to find that 40D works just fine with 400/5,6+1,4TC and there is little quality loss.

[IvoZafirov]

Forgot to say that the autofocus works relatively good

[Doug West]

That...is a beautiful bird! I love the "mop" on its head.

Doug

[Fabs Forns]

WOW< that is one good looking Pelican!! Wish for a better light angle so you wouldn't have the shadow in his bill. Great colors and even better whites :)

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the colors,pose and the sharp eye!