Pelicans Landing
American White Pelicans18 total reviews
Comment from alaskapat
Beautiful! Nice stop of the action! I love the water splashes to show the motion, nice positions of both birds showing the different stages of their landing.well focused, clear image, well controlled exposure, natural colors and tones. Well presented!
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
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Beautiful! Nice stop of the action! I love the water splashes to show the motion, nice positions of both birds showing the different stages of their landing.well focused, clear image, well controlled exposure, natural colors and tones. Well presented!
Comment Written 15-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much.
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Grace,
A beautiful picture of the White Pelicans landing on the water the low level sunlight dances on the water's surface & lights up their breasts, heads & long heavy beaks. Your fast exposure freezing the spray they throw up on landing. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
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Grace,
A beautiful picture of the White Pelicans landing on the water the low level sunlight dances on the water's surface & lights up their breasts, heads & long heavy beaks. Your fast exposure freezing the spray they throw up on landing. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 15-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
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Thank you for your nice comments!
Comment from avmurray
You have pictured these two Pelicans so well, and the stop action is just perfect. I especially like how well the splashes of water are captured and the slight reflections in the shiny water.
Both birds are standing out sharp and well defined against the background, and it is clear details to be seen in both birds. The exposure is spot on.
The photo is nicely cropped and the birds have got a very good placement within the frame. I think this is a lovely and well taken action shot, and with an excellent DOF.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
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You have pictured these two Pelicans so well, and the stop action is just perfect. I especially like how well the splashes of water are captured and the slight reflections in the shiny water.
Both birds are standing out sharp and well defined against the background, and it is clear details to be seen in both birds. The exposure is spot on.
The photo is nicely cropped and the birds have got a very good placement within the frame. I think this is a lovely and well taken action shot, and with an excellent DOF.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much for your flattering comments :)
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You are more than welcome Grace.
Comment from Linda Wetzel
They are a large water bird. I have only seen the brown ones. The black tipped wings are pretty against the white of their body. Their orange bills and feet and legs are striking. The knob like protrusion on the top of their bill creates an interesting texture to the face.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
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They are a large water bird. I have only seen the brown ones. The black tipped wings are pretty against the white of their body. Their orange bills and feet and legs are striking. The knob like protrusion on the top of their bill creates an interesting texture to the face.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
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Thank you! I have not seen the brown ones in person. I think they are neat looking too. Those knobs go away after breeding season.
Comment from nikman
Yes, they do look like lovely birds, speaking as a Brit! Your fine composition captures a nice action moment in the life of these birds. Sharpness and exposure are good Nicely done!
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
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Yes, they do look like lovely birds, speaking as a Brit! Your fine composition captures a nice action moment in the life of these birds. Sharpness and exposure are good Nicely done!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much!
Comment from Sange
I love watching these guys land! Best water skiers without skis ever! I see the bumps on the bills so it's mating time for them.
You have fine focus, great stop action and nice control on white balance. I wish for more highlights on their faces which I would have lightened selectively.
And YOU knew I was going to say this! LOL
Me thinks Sange will want more light!!
Great find and capture GG ;)
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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I love watching these guys land! Best water skiers without skis ever! I see the bumps on the bills so it's mating time for them.
You have fine focus, great stop action and nice control on white balance. I wish for more highlights on their faces which I would have lightened selectively.
And YOU knew I was going to say this! LOL
Me thinks Sange will want more light!!
Great find and capture GG ;)
Comment Written 13-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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I did know you would say that :) Thank you Sange. I always appreciate your critiques and comments!
Comment from Stringbean
Your camera techniques are at work on this skill fully captured stop action shot of the two Pelicans in different landing positions. I think the slight hint of movement and dof adds to this scene. Very well photographed with good placement of the Pelicans in your scene. Good light handling and good details on the feathers and markings of these gorgeous birds. Overall I love it! Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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Your camera techniques are at work on this skill fully captured stop action shot of the two Pelicans in different landing positions. I think the slight hint of movement and dof adds to this scene. Very well photographed with good placement of the Pelicans in your scene. Good light handling and good details on the feathers and markings of these gorgeous birds. Overall I love it! Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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Thank you for your kind and in depth comments. I appreciate it :)
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You are so very welcome Grace!
Mary Lynn
Comment from supergold
an excellent stop action Grace; I have the same camera as you (also another one) and you can only dream of a 5200 mm lens, bbecause you cannot change the lens;!!!
a very bad idea also because this Canon lens weights 220 pounds (100 kg)!!!
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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an excellent stop action Grace; I have the same camera as you (also another one) and you can only dream of a 5200 mm lens, bbecause you cannot change the lens;!!!
a very bad idea also because this Canon lens weights 220 pounds (100 kg)!!!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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Thank you Fred! The super telephoto is a dream :) I'd have to invest just as much money to find a way to lug it around, lol!
Comment from suzannethompson2
Great capture, Grace, showing the two beautiful White Pelicans landing on the water - I like how you caught the two different poses. Excellent notes accompanying this, too. Very good lighting and focus showing a lovely clear image. Excellent composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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Great capture, Grace, showing the two beautiful White Pelicans landing on the water - I like how you caught the two different poses. Excellent notes accompanying this, too. Very good lighting and focus showing a lovely clear image. Excellent composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 13-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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Thank you Suzanne! I appreciate your nice comments :)
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A visually appealing still motion capture!
Sharply focused fine features & textures despite the low lit condition...
Gorgeous poses.
Subdued lighting.
Ideal framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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A visually appealing still motion capture!
Sharply focused fine features & textures despite the low lit condition...
Gorgeous poses.
Subdued lighting.
Ideal framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 13-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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Thank you very much!