Hunting Pelican

[Lorant Voros]

Here is an individual pelican hunting. I got so excited photographing these birds that I got completely burned that day standing in the water following the hunt and I was hurting a lot for the next days. However, I think it was worth the effort. The weather was a bit overcast that day with the sun coming out once in a while. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Thanks for looking.


1DMKIII,
500mm,
ISO400,
f:4,
1/3200

[Katie Rupp]

The unusual angular shape is very appealing to me; I like the sharp and bold contrast of the bird juxtaposed with the soft colors of the water/sky. Very nice.

[Keith Carver]

An exciting capture, Vorant. Timing with the bill just into the water is perfect. Good HA. The bird could be sharpened a bit. Also the image has a bluish cast, so you might warm it up just a bit. TFS.

[arash_hazeghi]

crazy dive pose, great details and sharpness. congrats.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Have you considered vertical? This is very cool, I love the pose and you captured it perfectly. Man, wait 'till you come to Australia and feel the REAL SUN! :D