Wing Man

Gallery: AvianPosted January 31, 20172,532 views4 comments

Pelicans can be so graceful soaring on the wind in precision formation as were these two. On a recent project in the Santa Barbara California area and was able to stake out a cliff over looking the ocean and enjoy the shore birds cruising the surf at or below eye level. Rainy - overcast day, hand held, 60% of full frame.

Please see Large Version for better detail by clicking on image - - Largest Version HERE

File Name   RAMY1351_CF83
Camera Model   Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Shooting Date/Time   1/22/2017 4:45:31 PM PST
Author   Mike Ramy
Copyright Notice   CopyRight Rock Art, Ltd All Rights Reserved
Shooting Mode   Shutter-Priority AE
Tv(Shutter Speed)   1/1250
Av(Aperture Value)   5.6
Metering Mode   Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation   +2 2/3
ISO Speed   2000
Lens   EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length   312.0mm

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 31, 2017 at 9:57 PM

The large version is a must see. The colors and detail on the pelicans are amazing. Never seen an image of pelicans in flight, especially at or near eye level. Striking!

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 1, 2017 at 1:52 AM

Pelicans in flight are really something to see, and you did a great job with these two, Mike.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 1, 2017 at 12:27 PM

For the conditions you describe Mike this flight shot came out extremely well. Great color and detail in both Pelicans. The large image really shows well and I like your choice of the pano crop. Way to go!

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 2, 2017 at 6:32 PM

Really nice detail. I like the formation. The only thing that would improve the image would be a little more light but the weather didn't help you here.

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