My beach

a truly magnificent shot....it could scarcely be better...what is it with your new designation of "Wrecked Earth"?? ...Bert

Thanks Bert, wrecked earth is what I am registered as for publications which will be coming out next year under that name,also website will be up under that name next year, will let you know about the frogs later today.

My beach

I love how the bird's form is echoed in the clouds. Amazing.

Very eloquent title and the image represent it quite well. It's truly a wonderful picture, one of the few with many different lectures.....specially with the WreckedEarth words on it.

Very interesting composite .

Very nice work, Birte!

Thanks all for looking, I hate to tell you ryan, its not a composite,I have many shots like this with both pelicans and other sea birds.

Really? thats amazing as the bird almost looks cartoonish...

Great capture Birte. The composition is absolutely perfect which is no small deal when you are dealing with birds in flight. I love the contrasts and colors as well. Looking forward to hear more about your publication. Regards - michel

Very nice Birte

Impressive capture! The scene would have been pleasing on it's own, but how fortunate to have this well positioned visitor. Congratulations.

Amazing shot. Beautiful image.

Perfect, Perfect, Perfect, and Amazing. your eyes are wonderful Birte

Nothing more to say! lovely work! jc

Very nice image. In particular like your choice of focal length for the perspective it provided. Quite refreshing.

 

What would have helped would have been the use of flash to add a small amount of light to the pelican and provide better separation with the background. Check out the work of Frans Lanting to get an idea of how effective flash can be with wildlife photography.

 

http://www.lanting.com/phototips_opflash.html

 

Great to have a place nearby where you can keep returning to try new approaches.

Birte, I would be most interested in learning more about the techniques used in this shot. The wide angle beach and clouds is so impressive and then to have the pelican fly by at dusk is fantastic. Tell more about how you did this.