Light and Form - American White Pelicans
Apr 4, 2014 09:17:08 #
Shot on April 2, 2014 just north of Yakima, Washington. Canon SX50. Distance shots at equiv. 1200 - 2400 mm angle of view. Edits in PSE 12 and Topaz Simplify. Picasa frames.
From wikipedia:
"In the breeding season, there is a laterally flattened "horn" on the upper bill, located about one-third the bill's length behind the tip. This is the only one of the eight species of pelican to have a bill "horn". The horn is shed after the birds have mated and laid their eggs. Outside of the breeding season the bare parts become duller in color, with the naked facial skin yellow and the bill, pouch, and feet an orangy-flesh color."
From wikipedia:
"In the breeding season, there is a laterally flattened "horn" on the upper bill, located about one-third the bill's length behind the tip. This is the only one of the eight species of pelican to have a bill "horn". The horn is shed after the birds have mated and laid their eggs. Outside of the breeding season the bare parts become duller in color, with the naked facial skin yellow and the bill, pouch, and feet an orangy-flesh color."
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Just for a little better sense of distance: equiv 220 mm angle of view. Unedited.
Apr 4, 2014 10:07:02 #
Neat pictures Linda, you are really getting good with ps. Thanks for sharing. Bee
Apr 4, 2014 10:08:59 #
Apr 4, 2014 10:17:33 #
Wow, now these are really nice. Made me think I was visiting some sort of fine Pelican Art Exhibit. Great work and nice PP.
Apr 4, 2014 11:11:24 #
What can I say?? Fantastic as usual!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 4, 2014 11:30:49 #
Apr 4, 2014 11:33:27 #
These are some of the best pelican shots I've seen. Gorgeous!!!!
Apr 4, 2014 11:37:57 #
Apr 4, 2014 13:47:05 #
You've turned a bunch of mundane pelicans into beautiful works of art. That takes talent. Nice work.
Apr 4, 2014 17:00:19 #
Apr 4, 2014 17:04:33 #
Beautifully rendered, Linda. I love the white plumage against the dark background and you got both white and dark perfect in #1. Interesting narrative.
Apr 4, 2014 17:43:08 #
Apr 4, 2014 17:48:16 #
Nicely done. I especially like the first one.
Did you ever find out what's up with those weird growths on their bills?
Did you ever find out what's up with those weird growths on their bills?
Apr 4, 2014 17:59:16 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Shot on April 2, 2014 just north of Yakima, Washin... (show quote)
Great shots Linda, beautifully done, as you know I am a big fan of white birds on black/dark background, so well done, I think perhaps your best
Apr 4, 2014 20:22:36 #
Thank you all so very much for viewing and commenting. It means a great deal to me! I particularly appreciate that you enjoyed the quality of light, exposure and the pp. For me, the best of both worlds is wildlife in an "artsy" composition :)
I continue to be delighted at what can be accomplished with this little camera, even at great distances, and at how much fun it has been learning editing.
I continue to be delighted at what can be accomplished with this little camera, even at great distances, and at how much fun it has been learning editing.
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