Pelicans and more Pelicans

Challenge #1 in the Pelicans and more Pelicans series. Hosted by Simmo_B.

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An image of one or more Pelicans, whether in flight or resting in their natural environment. No portfolio is complete without a Pelican shot, show us your best.

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Pelikan Portrait

by horsth

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Camera:	Canon EOS D60
Lens:	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Submitted:	Monday, 5th December, 2011 20:54 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 9th June, 2002
Focal length:	300 mm
Shutter speed:	1/1250 sec
Aperture:	F5.6
ISO:	200
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Total comments: 6

Okay... HOW did you get the Pelican with that background? Did it wander into your studio? Also, was it looking for a fish named Nemo? :-)

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Wow how is the detail in this shot, well done & congrats!

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MAGNIFICO!

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Oops, I see you are using a Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM? OMG...guess I should junk my L lens. LOL Damn...I shoot Arara Parrots with my lens and I guess I have to work a bit harder to get a better shot.

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Would like to know what 300mm lens you used to take this shot if you don't mind. Is it a canon Prime?
My Canon 70-300mm f2.8L IS lens would never take this kind of a photo at full zoom and on a tripod! Most my other lenses are primes which I prefer.
Very nice detail color and composition.

As a second note as a tip to improve on your PS skills, try CS5 to strip the background instead of PS Light room. CS5 is crazy easy and will remove the color tinge automatically. You can see it around the feathers on the parameter of the bird. i would think that pure black would really enhance this photo or a beautiful beach scene with sunset. Also, I see a couple botched spots around the neck area. Great shot but would be printable as a poster with a little better background work. Congrats.

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Congrats!!!! Great shot

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