Close Crop - Australian Pelican by Barbara Burkhardt
Barbara Burkhardt

Close Crop - Australian Pelican by


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It was dull and overcast here this day and not much in the way of photo op’s. I did however come across some Pelicans. Because I was shooting into dull light I could not see the beautiful colours of this (young?) bird, however on post shoot, I noticed how prominent his markings were! I am now thinking it may be because it is a juvenile?

Bribie Island SE QLd Australia
Feature Image – High Quality Images Group

Nikon D90
Nikkor 70-300mm
1/1000sec
f5
ISO 400
+1 stop comp

Post Work: levels,bright ,contrast} Adobe Photoshop Elements

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Comments

  • Robert Elliott
    Robert Elliottabout 2 years ago

    beautiful image

  • I wasn’t sure which was the better … ? Thanks for solving it!!
    Thanks Robert

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • Gary Lengyel
    Gary Lengyelabout 2 years ago

    Nice portrait Barbara! I’m hoping to get this close to some this spring and summer.

  • I hope it turns into a wonderful season for you Gary. B-)

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • puffin
    puffinabout 2 years ago

    marvelous shot

  • thanks so much . B-)

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • solo75
    solo75about 2 years ago

    Nice detail…dull overcast days produce even lighting :)

  • It was difficult because of the back lighting but the compensation helped I think. Thanks~

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • (Tallow) Dave  Van de Laar
    (Tallow) Dave ...about 2 years ago

    wow!!! this is an amazing Barbara.. What a beautiful bird

  • I agree about the beautiful bird, a fav. thanks for your comment Tallow… B-)

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • lorilee
    lorileeabout 2 years ago

    Fabulous!!!!!

  • Lorilee you’re too kind.

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • Carol Walker
    Carol Walkerabout 2 years ago

    Just love the detail in this shot Barb! What is it about pelicans that is so appealing??

  • Thanks Carol

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • Louise Linossi Telfer
    Louise Linossi...about 2 years ago

    great detail in this barbara, excellent pic

  • Thanks so much Louise

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • Karen  Betts
    Karen Bettsabout 2 years ago

    Just love this so wonderful to look at in close detail.

  • Karen thanks for your comment.

    – Barbara Burkhardt

  • Georgie Hart
    Georgie Hartabout 2 years ago

    What a fine specimen, beautifully showcased.

  • Lovely response thanks Georgie

    – Barbara Burkhardt