Mark IV ISO 1250

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Another pelican image. Pelecanus philippensis.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM, EF 2xII, ISO 1250, f8, 1/4000, full frame image.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Bibhav Behera]

Lovely. Would prefer toning the plumage highlights a bit more. I like the central composition. Thanks for sharing. In N'Pattu, is it possible to go down right to the water level and shoot? It would help get a smoother background I believe. (Taking care that you don't end up tumbling into the water with your equipment) :)

[Praveen Siddannavar]

Lovely image Sabyasachi, the splash of the water has come out well. Are you shooting from a boat?
tfs

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Bibhav,
Do you see any blown highlights? The plumage was bright, especially during the bathing sequences.

These Pelican's were getting scared even if I did a small movement. So I was hiding behind trees and a fence. I was stationary for four hours at a stretch. It was not possible to go to the water level. Also, you will get more of trees in the background if you go for a lower angle.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Abhishek Jamalabad]

Lovely shot. Fantastic pose and the water droplets add a lot. Nice compo. I dont see any blown highlights.

[Mrudul Godbole]

One more classic photograph from Mark IV. The ruffled feathers and the thousands of water droplets are nicely captured. Thanks for sharing.

[Bibhav Behera]

@ Sabyasachi: None of the highlights are blown... :)
Good to hear how you photographed them. :)

[Nikhilesh Mahakur]

Fantastic - the composition with the water droplets, emphasizes the birds actions.

[Dr Hari Venkatesh K R]

wow what a shot...superb..congrats on your Mark IV ji..