Pelican Dreams...

The reflection in the water is a green post behind the bird. Thought

it gave an abstract look to the water. Comments?

I just love these birds, they almost seem to pose for you...this is very well done and the reflection of the post is perfect...one I would have on MY wall !

Beautiful light...and beautiful capture...Congrats...LJ

Fuzzy hair(er...feather) cut and lovely reflection. I like how that is centered, and he's not. Nice shot! Well balanced!

I originally had this rectangular, but it was just "off" somehow. The square crop seemed to work much better. I love pelicans; can't get enough of them, but I limit myself to shooting them maybe twice a year to keep it interesting.

Kim, you made the right choice with your crop. As I said, it is well balanced....

This is really good. The technical quality is great, with very good highlight detail. I like the way you composed it, and I like the reflection. When did you start shooting with the D200? I think it will open doors to your capabilities.

 

-Steve

Steve, started shooting with the D200 yesterday! Ed surprised me with an early birthday present! How cool is that?! I was out most of the day yesterday shooting butterflies and today with pelicans and seagulls. It's a great camera. I printed out a 12.5 x 18.5 pelican shot and it has incredible detail. I really enjoyed the D100, but I LOVE the 200!! My printer can only go up to 13x19, so I'll have to take a file in to a photo shop and get one printed out really huge to see what it can do.

What incredible detail and a classic comp. The light trial in the water behind him is fantastic. Guess you like the new camera, huh?

It's a keeper for sure, Mark! It's so much faster and I'm very happy with it so far!

Kim, not only is it a great shot, but it looks like he is sitting for a formal portrait.

 

Great work!

 

--Lannie

Excellent details,light,and cropping, my congratulation.

Lovely picture.

A really beautiful shot, Kim! Best regards, Ruud.

Excelente imagen del pelicano, un perfecto retrato de gran belleza, luz, color y encuadre, saludos cordiales Kim.

Beautiful lighting Ken, very nice composition.

 

Regards

Love this portrait...he reminds me of a little old man! :P The square crop is a good choice here and the reflection is interesting...I wouldn't have immediately thought of a post. The angle of his bill cuts the frame almost from corner to corner...nice bonus! Congrats on the new cam, btw...can you tell Ed that my birthday is in December? :) Just a thought. :P

 

Leslie

Leslie, it has to be a BIG birthday...mine is the big 5-0!

does that mean that 35 doesn't count? Seems big to me at times :) BTW, when is the big 5-0 for you? You mentioned that this is an early gift...

 

Leslie

35 doesn't count, sorry. (Especially because it's so much younger than me!). :) The big birthday is this coming Saturday (Nov 4).