Motif: Unconventional Pelican


Posted by Greg Downing on Sat Oct 18, 2003 9:31 pm

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Brown Pelican (California race), LaJolla, CA

Heather and I were just discussing how long we were going to be in California come January and then I noticed that it’s pelican week around here. While this upcoming trip is mostly for waterfowl this was taken two years ago at LaJolla cliffs.

Don’t be afraid to cut off bills when the composition calls for it ;)

P.S. I have a large print of this in my home. It is likey the sharpest print I have ever made, digital or otherwise.

EOS 1V, EF 600/4L IS, 1.4 TC, Velvia pushed 1 stop @ ISO 100.
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by E.J. Peiker on Sat Oct 18, 2003 9:33 pm
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Not that unconventional - at least to me since I have taken a bunch of shots like this too :) This is very nice with excellent sharpness and color.
 

by Penney Goodwin on Sat Oct 18, 2003 9:34 pm
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Gorgeous. Love all your work, Greg - this is exceptional! 5 Stars *****!
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by AlexC on Sat Oct 18, 2003 9:43 pm
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The Billy Idol of LaJolla if you ask me !!!
Just wonderful!!! 8)
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by Bill Whala on Sat Oct 18, 2003 9:50 pm
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The slide must be deadly sharp :shock: to get this kind of detail from a scan.

Killer composition. The colors really rock!!
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by Chip Estabrooks on Sat Oct 18, 2003 10:11 pm
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Sharp it is! Super shot!
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by Anthony Medici on Sat Oct 18, 2003 11:22 pm
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Greg, we said Pelican. Not a tiny part of a pelican. (Although I've seen closer from you. :wink: ) Nice composition! :D
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by Mike Wilson on Sat Oct 18, 2003 11:30 pm
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Greg- This is simply tasty. Early light at La Jolla on such a colorful beast, with Velvia +1. Magic. I love this pelican theme.
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by LHays on Sun Oct 19, 2003 4:39 am
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Beautiful job, Greg. Now for me unconventional is getting ALL the bird in a shot like this. Great job!
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by Alan Murphy on Sun Oct 19, 2003 7:33 am
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Awesome Greg.
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Sun Oct 19, 2003 10:02 am
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Greg,

Outstanding shot. This image has it all - sharpness, composition, and beautiful light.
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by Bob Ettinger on Sun Oct 19, 2003 10:12 am
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Great light and detail.
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by Chris Valentine on Sun Oct 19, 2003 1:09 pm
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Sharp, beautiful light and a great combo of colors. The scan looks great but I'm sure the slide is over-the-top!
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by Karen S on Sun Oct 19, 2003 1:27 pm
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Awesome tight head shot Greg....love this....great eye :)
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by Wil Hershberger on Sun Oct 19, 2003 2:07 pm
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Man that is sharp! :shock: I'm just glad that I was wearing glasses or I could have been injured :lol:
This a gorgeous shot of a stellar bird. Excellent work.
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by Scott Allen on Sun Oct 19, 2003 3:18 pm
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In a word...Awesome!
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Great light and shooting to you all!

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by Bill Keown on Mon Oct 20, 2003 7:31 am
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Outstanding

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by Dennis Olivero on Mon Oct 20, 2003 8:09 am
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by Rich S on Mon Oct 20, 2003 2:36 pm
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Wow! It's the colors and textures that are killer here!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Oct 20, 2003 7:09 pm
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Gorgeous, Greg. Ideal compo.
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