Pelican inbound

[wigz]

I went down to the bay early this morning hoping to get some photos of waders but the few around were far too shy. I did get a pelican fly towards me, giving me a whole series as it approached. The last two shots are full frame with just a small crop from the right edge to centre the image.

All in focus except the last few (not included here) where the camera focused on the chest rather than the eye or head.

Pelicans aren't much of a challenge though as they are large and relatively slow fliers.

I don't usually include this many images in a post but I rarely get a bird flying towards me for this long.

1. This crop is about a quarter of the frame - half the height and width.


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6. Its wingtip is just touching the left edge of the frame


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[David_MC]

Excellent series Alan. Really like those last two.

[wigz]

Thanks David. I got 20 shots in total but posting one or two would have been enough really,

[MJ224]

Excellent focus there, Alan. Good bit of kit..

[wigz]

Thanks Mark

[AlfandBen]

Super set. Really like the last one. I think the wing shape just makes it for me but great focus and clarity in all of them.

[wigz]

Thanks AlfandBen, I think the blue sky adds a bit of contrast to lift the last shot.