Preening Party

Gallery: AvianPosted November 13, 201432,767 views11 comments

I found this group of preening white pelicans just before sunset one day last May in Malheur NWR and spent the rest of the day with them photographing their antics during the preening session.

All your comments and suggestion are very much appreciated.

Canon MKIV; 600mm; 1/800; f11; ISO 800; manual exposure using spot meter, photographed from vehicle using a "Really Right Stuff" window mount and ball-head.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on November 13, 2014 at 8:22 PM

Love it !
Perfect composition. Maybe bit of shadow lift in the right hand bird but no big deal.
Good stuff !
JohnR

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Comment posted by John Tobias on November 13, 2014 at 9:49 PM

That is some strong light you caught on these birds. I like the varied poses they are in. Would like to see a bit more detail in the highlights. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Tjie Poo on November 13, 2014 at 11:39 PM

A very interesting composition. I like the lighting and the reflections on the water. Nicely done Ken !

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 14, 2014 at 2:29 AM

Funny how they seem to show the same behavior at the same moment. Nicely seen ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on November 14, 2014 at 2:42 PM

Ken you have captured a real tranquil scene, relaxed birds a nice bit of reflection, very nice!

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Comment posted by William Bickle on November 14, 2014 at 6:54 PM

Hello Ken

WOW, So Great to get so many together, Well Famed, Exposed & In focus !! :) Never mind that amazing Reflection.

Cheers

Bill

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on November 16, 2014 at 1:17 AM

A lovely composition and capture, Ken. Preening usually generates boing photos, but six pelicans in late afternoon light is a treat. Well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 16, 2014 at 9:13 AM

Really sweet light and great composition.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on November 17, 2014 at 8:28 AM

Nicely seen Ken and well executed. Good decisions made on your DOF

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on November 19, 2014 at 2:24 AM

Great light Ken - nice reflections too

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on November 20, 2014 at 4:40 PM

Neat shot Ken, the light being on the face of the center bird really brings my attention to it. I do wish for more light in the eyes of the other birds. Nice depth of field.

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