Avian

Gallery: AvianPosted July 5, 2011131 views7 comments

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on July 6, 2011 at 2:07 AM

Verdon ..fantastic image of an amazing bird. The head turn and detail are perfect, and the two tone BG is very complimenting ...well composed and well done ..

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

Lovely light, Verdon and very well exposed. I like the low angle and the frayed beak decoration fits the image.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Alan Murphy on July 6, 2011 at 4:44 PM

Nice low angle shot. It would be more intimate if the bird was not facing away.

Registered on December 3, 2003, 192 Posts, 739 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 7, 2011 at 1:21 AM

A nice shot of a post-breeding plumage American White Pelican. The low angle really helps the shot, but a turn a bit closer to the camera would improve it.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Verdon on July 7, 2011 at 3:26 PM

American White Pelican
"Pelecanus erythrorhynchos"

Vertical bill plate distinguishes breeders from non breeders. Structure of bill plate variable; apparently plays a role in both courtship display and ritualized combat. Thank you for your comments and suggestions

Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM

Great low angle. The image has an immediate warmth and draw to it. But, I think it may be a bit over saturated based on my experience with these birds.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Diller on July 10, 2011 at 7:20 AM

Love the low angle shot on this one! I too think its a tad over saturated based on the ones we have here.

Registered on October 2, 2009, 69 Posts, 434 Comments