Barbara Mallon
January 2025 - White pelican and Reflection
About the Image(s)
I used my new mirrorless r500 with the adapter to EOS with a 1.4 extender and the 100-400 L Canon system to photograph this puffed up Pelican in a local lake. It is under exposed by 1 stop because the bird is so white in contrast to the lake. It has been cropped. These birds are migratory at this time of year.
2 comments posted
Good thinking on the exposure, whites can be tough with birds, but you did an outstanding job with it! - I've always felt most wildlife shots work better, i.e., have more impact when using a lower perspective, and since the image is relatively static, that may have worked better - but nice composition and perfect exposure - nice job Posted: 01/12/2025 20:37:29
Partly I can't get low when I am on a 15 ft. cliff. Secondly the subject is isolated from the trees across the lake. I liked the lighting and the fluffy feathers too. Posted: 01/15/2025 00:08:25