Preening

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Preening

Postby blacknstormy on Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:44 pm

This pelican was sitting on a light post on the Hervey Bay jetty, so I was able to stand pretty much underneath him while he preened. He had such beautiful snowy white plumage, I couldn't resist - especially when the sun was reflecting off his bill.
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Postby Atorie on Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:48 pm

That's an excellent capture Stormy, good work on controlling the highlights.
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Postby Glen on Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:57 pm

Very nice capture, not as easy a shot as it looks
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Postby alex2k on Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:11 pm

:shock:

The control of hightlights is excellent !

The sharpness too !
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Postby Matt. K on Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:50 pm

That's a beautiful photograph blacknstormy! Nice composition and colour to die for. The light is working with you, the bird is working with you and you made the camera work with you. Georgeous image!
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Postby big pix on Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:16 am

...... great shot..... but Ahhhh, home I miss the warm weather, clear skys.....
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Postby Greg B on Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:02 am

Great shot stormy. As many have, I imagine, I have tried my hand at a pelican shot, and I know that it isn't easy to get one that really stands out. Yours does.
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Postby kinetic on Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:28 pm

Wow - this is an amazing shot.
The plumage is so clear and detailed - makes me want to reach out and touch it.

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Postby Manta on Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:53 pm

Top-shelf stuff Narelle.
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Postby OzzieGirl on Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:57 pm

Great photo! Amazing detail and colours, well done 8)
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Postby meicw on Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:46 pm

Excellent capture. Love the composition. Well done.

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Postby Onyx on Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:32 pm

You manage to get so close and capture such detailed shot - well done.
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