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Posted by stevebein on Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:51 pm

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The composition of this image really pleases me.
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by Chris Fagyal on Sun Sep 07, 2003 10:15 pm
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I think the composition is wonderful. The colors are vibrant and the feather detail is exceptional. There appear to be a few small hot spots in the head, but a pretty minor nit. I really like the image steve. I never got a chance to get so close to a Brown Pelican during my stay in Florida. Beautiful shot.
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by Scott Allen on Mon Sep 08, 2003 6:23 am
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GREAT image Steve...and I to think the compostion is GREAT. :lol:
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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Sep 08, 2003 6:42 am
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Nice comp. The colors are a bit over the top for me but again that's just me.
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by LHays on Mon Sep 08, 2003 7:00 am
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Excellent composition. The head does look a bit toasty but overall I like this one very much.
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by Rich S on Mon Sep 08, 2003 7:23 am
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Very nice specimen with marvelous color and a great twist of the neck and an apparent matching twist of the wing. What I like most, though, is the eye - looking at something that we can't see.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:31 am
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I like it, Steve.
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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Sep 08, 2003 9:42 am
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You gotta love the plumage on those Pacific Brown Pelicans - a very nice shot!
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by Heather Forcier on Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:09 pm
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I agree, the composition is neat and I like the curves in this. The head and neck don't seem to have quite the pleasing sharpness that the body does, but it is still a very unique shot and it certainly works for me!

There have been some very creative posts in the forums, this one included, that I find very inspiration. I think you had great vision in making this and in presenting it the way you have.
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I agree, the composition is neat and I like the curves in this. The head and neck don't seem to have quite the pleasing sharpness that the body does, but it is still a very unique shot and it certainly works for me!

There have been some very creative posts in the forums, this one included, that I find very inspiration. I think you had great vision in making this and in presenting it the way you have.
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by NDCheryl on Mon Sep 08, 2003 12:43 pm
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Very nice shot. I love the comp. Thanks for showing us a different view on a familiar subject.
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by Mike Wilson on Mon Sep 08, 2003 2:02 pm
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Love it Steve. I would suggest a bit more DOF as the head looks a bit soft. I have some similar compositions like this and may post one soon.
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by PParker on Mon Sep 08, 2003 6:44 pm
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Wow, you just can't beat the colors of those Pacific Brown Pelicans. Our standard BrownPelicans look good in breeding colors but not as good as those West Coast brids.
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by Steve Sage on Mon Sep 08, 2003 7:58 pm
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Cool curves making an almost spiral composition. Well seen!
I heard you can adjust curves in Photoshop. :D
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by Anthony Medici on Mon Sep 08, 2003 10:15 pm
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Have you though about rotating this 90 degrees CW? It would make an interesting perspective.
The eye isn't as sharp as I would like but the composition is definitely intriguing. :)
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by Lillian Roberts on Mon Sep 08, 2003 10:51 pm
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Steve, I like this! DOn't think I had seen it before. I agre the composition is interesting, and the species lends itself to unusual poses.

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