This shot was taken at noon. Not the best time or light for photogtaphy I must say, but this pelican was moving around , stopping than flapping its wings and creating this spectacular splash. Moves again then repeats the same action all over again.
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This is beautiful Andrew! The colours pop so well... did you do some single image HDR on it? Or was it dropping the highlights with shadow/highligt that gives it that really cool quality?
I am always totally amazed by your photography, especially of birds. This should have rated much higher.
I personally might have perfered a less tight crop, and I would also suggest a little more contrast to whiten up the highlights... but awesome capture!
the explosion of the water is very cool - i do find it strange how my eye is drawn away from the bird and to the small green section of the water on the left
Sharp while retaining huge sense of motion. Needs to be in a photography textbook as a great example of "freezing" motion to put emphasis on it. Tones balance well, and this dynamic image keeps the eye busy for a long time.
...and so it came to pass, that when evil was afoot, and the safety of the people was in danger, and the world seemed to be a more frightening and dangerous place, that The Pelican™ would burst from the waters in a shower of droplets and bring joy and relief to the hearts of The Sandbar once again.
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