Results 1 to 12 of 12

Thread: Feeding Frenzy....

  1. 06-20-2012, 08:53 AM #1
    Ofer Levy
    Guest

    Default Feeding Frenzy....

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    Canon 7D, Canon 300 f2.8 IS, 1/5000, f6.3, iso 500, HH from a kayak

    One of these Australian Pelicans in full breeding colours found a dead fish. It was too big and heavy for it to swallow so it struggled with it for a few minutes. The other pelicans joined the party and they started snatching the fish from each other for at least half an hour until they all gave up.
    Shooting from a kayak I thought it would be a good idea to risk the 7D rather than my beloved Mark IV....
    Last edited by Ofer Levy; 06-20-2012 at 08:55 AM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 06-20-2012, 10:08 AM #2
    laurie golden
    laurie golden is offline
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Lake Oswego, OR
    Posts
    641
    Threads
    59
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    You did risk a very nice lens. I love the action. all eyes forward, composition and the breading plumage is grand.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 06-20-2012, 01:23 PM #3
    Richard Unsworth
    Richard Unsworth is offline
    Forum Participant Richard Unsworth's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Ourique, Beja, Portugal
    Posts
    2,115
    Threads
    495
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Ofer...for me one of the best natural shots of the year
    outstanding photograph
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 06-20-2012, 03:00 PM #4
    Sidharth Kodikal
    Sidharth Kodikal is offline
    BPN Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Posts
    3,879
    Threads
    170
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Outstanding image, Ofer. There's a lot to see and enjoy here. Light, exposure, the 4 heads, the fish, the interaction - all superb.
    Last edited by Sidharth Kodikal; 06-20-2012 at 03:23 PM. Reason: typo
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 06-20-2012, 03:29 PM #5
    Grace Scalzo
    Grace Scalzo is offline
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Long Island, New York
    Posts
    6,275
    Threads
    574
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Really fun image to view, Ofer. Has almost a cartoon-like feel. Well seen and executed!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 06-20-2012, 04:38 PM #6
    Robert Holguin
    Robert Holguin is offline
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    El Paso, TX USA
    Posts
    3,456
    Threads
    162
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Excellent action shot. You did a great job getting all the pelicans in focus, exposed perfectly, and great comp.
    Well done.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 06-20-2012, 06:27 PM #7
    Humberto Ramos
    Humberto Ramos is offline
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Portalegre, Portugal
    Posts
    546
    Threads
    59
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Incredible, those colors are simply amazing, great action.

    Next time take the 800mm and mk IV a a bigger boat to capture an extreme close up of their eyes, they are truly amazing ;)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 06-20-2012, 06:57 PM #8
    PhilCook
    PhilCook is offline
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Posts
    2,812
    Threads
    180
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Gald to see one less carp in the waterways Ofer. Nice even focus on all birds and the eyes standing out well, including the one behind on the top right peeking over.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 06-20-2012, 07:21 PM #9
    dankearl
    dankearl is offline
    BPN Member dankearl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Posts
    8,828
    Threads
    1,356
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Lots of cartoon birds, these are just great, Ofer.
    The eyes are just wild!
    Dan Kearl
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 06-21-2012, 07:43 PM #10
    Arthur Morris
    Arthur Morris is offline
    Publisher Arthur Morris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Indian Lake Estates, FL
    Posts
    32,506
    Threads
    1,433
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    If I ever get to Australia your images of this species will be the #1 reason. Are they easy subjects or difficult (he asked noting the kayak...)?
    BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.

    BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.

    Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,

    E-mail me at samandmayasgrandpa@att.net.









    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 06-21-2012, 07:50 PM #11
    Rachel Hollander
    Rachel Hollander is offline
    Lifetime Member Rachel Hollander's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    NYC
    Posts
    14,320
    Threads
    929
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Ofer - this is great for all the reasons mentioned above.

    TFS,
    Rachel
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 06-21-2012, 10:32 PM #12
    Ofer Levy
    Guest

    Default

    Thanks for your comments guys!
    Artie, it is actually a very easy bird to photograph as you don't need a hide. With most Aussie birds you do need one. Shooting from a kayak offers some amazing opportunities with these birds.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Web Analytics