Helpful Posts: I have been trying to capture a Pelican in flight ever since I bought my camera a couple of years ago, but none of the results has ever been acceptable. But then yesterday, just as I got out the car, this one came gliding by low and slow, and I was able to shoot a quick couple of frames.
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Thread: My First PiF
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24th April 2014, 01:41 AM #1
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My First PiF
Last edited by FootLoose; 24th April 2014 at 01:47 AM.
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24th April 2014, 01:49 AM #2
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Re: My First PiF
And you certainly caught him just right Greg, well done.
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24th April 2014, 01:51 AM #3
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Very nice capture. I like how he is angled in the frame. Looks great!
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24th April 2014, 02:55 AM #4
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Good catch.
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24th April 2014, 04:21 AM #5
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Sorry folks, after I posted this image I discovered once again that I had a problem with the colour and have spent the last few hours since then reworking it. I think this is more how it should look.
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24th April 2014, 05:54 AM #6
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Very nice.
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24th April 2014, 05:59 AM #7
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Even better and the slight mush top right gone.
Originally Posted by FootLoose
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24th April 2014, 06:04 AM #8
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Nicely done, Greg. The second version is processed much better and the extra space is better IMO. When we were visiting we figured out pretty quick that if you hang out at a boat launch when the fishermen are returning you can get more pelican action than you can handle.
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24th April 2014, 07:15 AM #9
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Thanks Grahame, Kyle, Richard, Rita and Dan.
The problem isn't a lack of pelicans, Dan, it is my slow-wittedness
. I know when a trawler is coming in, even though I can't see it, because the pelicans begin arriving first and perching on the high spots to await it. 
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24th April 2014, 07:27 AM #10
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That is a WOW! Great capture...really nice. I like the angle too.
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24th April 2014, 08:51 AM #11
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The second is definitely better Greg and it's a nice shot.
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24th April 2014, 10:01 AM #12
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Nice catch.
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24th April 2014, 02:51 PM #13
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Great shot! Beautifully focused. I especially love the flight position and composition.
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24th April 2014, 04:49 PM #14
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Your persistence paid off big time. Wonderful photo
Nancy
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24th April 2014, 05:43 PM #15
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Excellent shot
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25th April 2014, 12:36 AM #16
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Thanks Izzie, John 2, John, Christina, Nancy and Binnur. The new lens is definitely paying off in terms of IQ and ability to catch moments like this.
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Just to endorse what's been said already. Super picture.
I admire you folks who work hard at making these quality images of birds in flight. Anytime I've tried it's been a disaster. It's a case of not having practiced enough. I prefer things like trees and walls. They don't move so much!
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