Pelican Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

I shoot this frame minutes before sunset. To freeze the pelican I opened the blend on maximum (f/4) and rise the ISO to 1600.

That's why the photo is noisy and the foreground is blurry. In a good day light I would use a higher aperture and lower ISO.

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Buin (37690) 2009-03-09 0:41

Hallo Evgeni!
A really fascinating and beautiful picture with a wonderful calm atmosphere. This view through the reeds gives the impression of being there ...
Really a not everyday photo!
Greetings from Germany, with a bit fresh snow!
Frank

BennyV (4721) 2009-03-09 1:06

Hello Evgeni,

Excellent shot, perfect focus on the pelican, that really seems to be sliding into the shot. Nice soft and poetic colours to create a great mood. Excellent picture.

Benny

smarcell (14327) 2009-03-09 1:21

The light and the scene are very good, as well as the way the bird is placed in the frame. I think that the out of focus foreground is disturbing, being too large in the frame.
Regards Stefano

Fellini (4958) 2009-03-09 1:27

Hi Evgeni,
very peaceful atmosphere and fascinating light.
I love the subject and the stunning composition.
Excellent work! My compliments.
Best greetings
Alex

triptych2003 (1398) 2009-03-09 3:26

hi evgeni

while i do agree with the foreground related comments to a certain extent, i still like this photo quite a lot. that water is almost like glass and the hills in the background are striking. a fine composition of blue hues. well done

ein22 (462) 2009-03-09 5:06

Wow what a stunning still, peaceful photo. I hear crickes and the soft sound of lightly distubed water by the Pelican.

What an amazing Atmosphere. So clear and well positioned.

Fantastic
Andrew

Nolme (5290) 2009-03-12 12:10

une belle ambiance ! Le pélican est net alors que le premier plan flou donne l'impression du photographe caché à attendre l'oiseau.
bien rendu
Marie

bulgarianrose (2) 2009-03-16 11:05

Very beautiful!!!

veru (2) 2009-03-18 7:04

hi evgeni,
nice shot.. pure beauty of a nature, i have to say