Straight down the barrel: Brown Pelican

[Clemens Vanderwerf]

I like the symmetry of this composition and the intense stare.

This image was created with the Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens, and the EOS-1DMIV. ISO 400. Evaluative metering: 1/1600 sec. at f/8 set manually.

All comments are welcome.

Thanks for looking.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like how the twist in the neck contrasts with the straight bill. The intense eyes really add to the image. Great image Clemens!

[Dave McGowen]

I really like the curved neck and eye contact. Great image!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Wonderful stare Clemens. Love the "S" curve of the neck.

[AlvanBuckley]

I also love the curved neck with the straight bill. Great comp.

[Mike Milicia]

The head on view and intense eyes are great but agree the curved neck puts it over the top!
Congrats!

[Randy Stout]

Clemens:

Very appropriate for the theme, and like the others, I was struck by how much the s curve in the neck adds to the image.

Good techs, strong graphics !

Cheers

Randy

[Pieter de Waal]

Wow Clemens as straight down the barrel as you can get. I like the design and conception of the image and as all have remarked the curved neck is a winner. Exposure nicely managed in what seems to be pretty bright light. Well captured.

[David Pugsley]

I sound like a broken record but, yes, the curve of the neck sets this apart for me. Well done!

[Robert Holguin]

Excellent image. Well composed and exposed. Love the stare. Great work.

[Daniel Cadieux]

As already pointed out the neck's curvature really makes this a standout image. Incidentally, it BREAKS the symmetry of the image (in a good and interesting way)!

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Perfect head-on shot IMO. The curved neck makes it so special. stunning shot.

[Robert Jensen]

Sharp eyes, nice S curve what's not to love here? Nice capture!