Pelican; A Different Composition


Posted by Greg Downing on Wed Jan 21, 2004 11:38 pm

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California Brown Pelican, La Jolla, CA

Another shot posted from my laptop.....

This was taken this morning at "the clam". After standing in one spot for more than an hour, focused on a single bird and waiting for a head-throw, I gave up and moved a little closer...

EOS 10D, EF 600/4 IS, 1.4TC, 1/400 @ f16, manual focus with DOF preview depressed, ISO 400, full frame
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by Alan Murphy on Thu Jan 22, 2004 12:24 am
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Amazing detail and a great comp.
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by Sandy Mossberg on Thu Jan 22, 2004 12:24 am
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Absolutely fantastic. It could not be better. Artie Morris did one similar to this a while back.
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by Campbell on Thu Jan 22, 2004 12:26 am
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The detail in the feathers is awesome. I really like the comp on this.
This is very interesting.
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by Mike Wilson on Thu Jan 22, 2004 12:46 am
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Outstanding. Great DOF and color. Darn that bird for not giving you a headthrow. I would rather see a Golden Godwit if you know what I mean. :wink:
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by Safariguy on Thu Jan 22, 2004 12:47 am
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Very cool, it look like he may have had a cocktail or wo the night before.... Geat image!

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by KK Hui on Thu Jan 22, 2004 4:15 am
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A terrific shot, Greg! :lol: :lol: :lol:
and great composition too ...
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by DC on Thu Jan 22, 2004 4:21 am
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Stunning Greg. Comp is superb with excellent detail.
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jan 22, 2004 4:36 am
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Wonderful image! 8) :)
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by Alan Melle on Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:01 am
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Awesome! The great DOF at f/16 makes this wonderfully sharp.
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by Rich S on Thu Jan 22, 2004 6:03 am
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Love the detail throughout and the out of the box composition.

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by jnadler on Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:02 am
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I love diagonals in a composition and you've got them going exceedingly well here. That of course besides the fine detail, exposure, and subject. Well done Greg!
 

by BrianS on Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:12 am
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My favorite type of bird photo -- intimate portraits.
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by Jamin on Thu Jan 22, 2004 8:04 am
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Nicely done. It reminded me of this image by Helmut Moik which won the animal portraits category of the 2003 BG wildlife photographer of the year.

Pelicans certainly lend themselves to very interesting (almost human-like in some instances) portraits.

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by Bill Whala on Thu Jan 22, 2004 8:43 am
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Great shot!! I love the upswept head feathers. :D
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by fredcor on Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:00 am
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Excellent. I like the tuft :D
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by Jack Frank on Thu Jan 22, 2004 11:35 am
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by Harold Stiver on Thu Jan 22, 2004 1:10 pm
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Very elegant composition. Good stuff!!
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Thu Jan 22, 2004 2:37 pm
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Very nice shot. Excellent use of depth of field.
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by AlexC on Thu Jan 22, 2004 2:44 pm
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Love it!!! 8) 8) 8)
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