First Post - Pelican Portrait

[Raindog]

This one actually stood still for a second or two....

 

[noworyz]

that is a great picture. I especially like the drop of water on the beak!

 

[Raindog]

Thanks Noworyz,
I believe that is the first shot I took with my beloved Nikkor 300mm f4.

 

[dalebe]

I guess you chose the right second or two to capture it, nice exposure, good work!!!

 

[thebeginning]

what a wonderful first picture! looking forward to seeing more.
welcome to the forum!

 

[LaFoto]

Can't agree more, Raindog: perfect first photo, welcome to the forum, do send more.

And say thanks to that pelican from my part for holding still and "posing" for you, so you could get this absolutely crisp picture with all the skin and feather textures and the little drop at the tip of its beak.

And thanks to the sun for shining such lovely light on it, too!

 

[ClarkKent]

Fantastic...very nice work!

 

[Raindog]

Thanks folks,
Here's one of the same bird just before he took off..