California Brown Pelican

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Canon 1D4, 300 2.8, 2x II
1/2000, f7.1, iso 400

Early morning light.
Wish there was a bit of separation between the bill tip and the body, but I liked the look-back pose.
Wish I had a bit more of the body.

Comments and critiques appreciated.

[Shreeni Rao]

Lovely capture Sidharth. Like the silky head :S3:

[Ron Sprunger]

I like everything about it. It's personal but respectful, and the retention of detail in the whites is wonderful. Terrific image, and I like the comp as is. I agree bill tip separation would have been nice, but not necessary to make this top-notch.

[Marina Scarr]

Nice light and BG, right on the $ exposure and good pose.

[dankearl]

I like the pose, Sidharth. It looks regal and I don't think a separation would improve it.
Nice portrait.

[Danny J Brown]

Separation not necessary, Sid, it looks perfect to me. The blue eyes are just gorgeous and the pale yellow, and the background..........love everything.

DB

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Thank you all for the nice comments. I appreciate the feedback.

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Sidharth! I like the composition, sharpness and sweet BG.