Captured at the La Jolla cliffs in the very early morning light. I was pushing the envelope here with the shutter speed, but I got away with it.
7D, EF400mm f/5.6L
Manual mode, f/5.6@1/400 ISO 1000 WB 6600K
AI Servo autofocus, hand-held no flash
another high key pelican
Captured at the La Jolla cliffs in the very early morning light. I was pushing the envelope here with the shutter speed, but I got away with it.
7D, EF400mm f/5.6L
Manual mode, f/5.6@1/400 ISO 1000 WB 6600K
AI Servo autofocus, hand-held no flash
"It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." - Henri Cartier Bresson
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Hi Kerry, with the light tones of the pelican this is one of the most successful high-key bird images I've seen recently. Elsewhere I've read several arguments (mostly from a fashion photography perspective) that 'real' high key is that much more than a white background, and should have light tones (of white) throughout. Perhaps it could have been even more successful with some mist rising over the rock and legs, or with a reduction in contrast on the pelican's back/wings.
That's perfection for me Kerry. I really love the look the soft but bright light brings to the image. The simplicity is fantastic as is the pose and head angle. Love the rock perch too.
I agree w John Nothing to improve. Looks perfect
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