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Just the Two of Us...

Two American White Pelicans

16 total reviews 
Comment from ArtistCharles


Very nice shot of these pelicans at rest. Sharp focus provides full details. Well controlled light and shadow. Good color throughout. Not a great fan of the black background, but it is effective in making the birds standout. Well done.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
    thanks so much Charles, I appreciate it.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Eileen!
That's a fine looking Portrait Photo of this pair of large and interesting Marine birds!
I notice they've both got the 'mating season bump' on the top of their large beaks!
A 'Good Show' of a picture indeed,my friend! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
    thanks my friend :)
reply by Sean T Phelan on 15-Oct-2018
    My Pleasure,Eileen! : )
Comment from Donna Ruiz


I love these birds and I LOVE this shot, Eileen. Great job capturing both eyes in focus. The lighting is really lovely. One in shade, one with sun on its back. The tightly cropped composition is just so nice. Really nice job capturing the textures so well. The dark background really helps them to pop. REALLY lovely work. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
    wow, thank you so very much Donna... I am truly moved by your generous rating!
Comment from Stringbean


A gorgeous nature shot.....and you have captured such a realistic shot. Superb eye clarity on both white pelicans. Your dark background accentuates your photography beautifully. So beautiful how the lighting is falling on the pelican and your details captured are incredible. Outstanding work and a signature piece. Thanks for sharing. Love this one!

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
    thank you so very much Mary Lynn!!
reply by Stringbean on 24-Oct-2018
    You are so very welcome Eileen!
    Mary Lynn
Comment from SandraInSpain


What a beautiful composition this is. Good use of light and shade, perfect positioning, and nice detail. A veritable feast for the eyes and the soul. Excellent work.

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
    thank you Sandra :)
Comment from iPhone7


What a nice oneEileen. I love theclose up of thes birds. I say many at Lake Chapala in Mexico but of course with my funly iPhone I could never get close. Great deails andcolors in this one. Well done Eileen ~ Steve

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2018
    thanks Steve... :)
Comment from avmurray


This is such a sweet photo of two Pelicans Eileen, and I like very much the all dark background. Especially like how well you have brought out the textures in the feathers, and how nicely the sunlight is falling on the bird up front.

Your photo is of course also sharp, and it is clear and well defined details to be seen in both birds. The white balance and exposure is perfect.

The format you have cropped the photo into works really well, and the two of them are well placed within the frame. A truly lovely and well taken photo and with a very good DOF.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2018
    thank you so very much Annie :)
reply by avmurray on 12-Oct-2018
    You are more than welcome Eileen.
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


Eileen,
A beautiful picture of this pair of White American Pelicans standing close to each other the knobs on the beaks indicating they maybe a breeding pair. Beautiful profile composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & razor sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2018
    thank you so much Susan
Comment from alaskapat


Just gorgeous! Two white pelicans side by side in different poses,very well photographed with perfect focus, the image is clear and well exposed allowing the details in faces, bills and feathers to be easily seen, good eye contact too! Very well composed, perfect black background really allows a great view without distractions. This is beautiful work!i wish I had a six to award this! Well presented!

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2018
    thanks Pat!
Comment from Sange


Nice capture of this breeding couple huddled close.
The bumps on the bills tell me it's breeding time.
Both males and females get the bumps only during breeding.
Nice focus, white balance control and nice dark background.
Nice shot E

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2018


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2018
    thanks so much Sange :)