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Pelican Scratch (BW)



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26 Comments | Report
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 June 19, 2015
Nicely shot Voted Wildlife In Black and White
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal June 19, 2015
Wow great action, voted wildlife in white and black!
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal July 01, 2015
wow I love the details here. voted Montly Pro!
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal July 01, 2015
Voted balk and white!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 July 11, 2015
Voted Monthly Pro
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 August 02, 2015
Voted Awesomeness In Black and White
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 August 02, 2015
Voted Unconventional Perspectives
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 August 02, 2015
Voted Unconventional Perspectives
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal August 12, 2015
Great POV, voted Awesomeness in Nature!
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NatureLoverJJWal August 12, 2015
Voted unconventional Perspective!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 October 13, 2015
Voted High Contrast in Black and Whte
JulianneBradford
 
JulianneBradford October 26, 2015
Marvelous!! Congrats!
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal November 08, 2015
My Friend Congratulations on your award!
SuzMDixon
 
SuzMDixon November 09, 2015
Great shot - congratulations on being a finalist!
magdavandermerwe
 
magdavandermerwe November 10, 2015
Amazing
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 March 04, 2016
Voted The Feathers in Black and White
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal March 11, 2016
This is really cute. voted features in black and white!
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NatureLoverJJWal April 07, 2016
Voted animals faces in black and white!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 April 10, 2016
Voted Animal Faces in Black and white
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal June 19, 2016
This is perfect rule of third!. Voted!
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal October 07, 2016
a winner, voted soft!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 October 12, 2016
Voted Soft
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal November 08, 2016
Congratulations on your featured award!
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo November 14, 2016
Congrats on 2 Awards!
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal April 03, 2017
voted textures in animals!
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NatureLoverJJWal April 03, 2017
voted wings in motion!
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Behind The Lens

Location

It was taken the Pelican Island of Singapore's Jurong Bird Park where they housed all the pelicans together on a tiny man-made island. This was taken when I sneak up an unsuspecting bird to shoot him for behind while he was busying pecking his feathers.

Time

In the afternoon.

Lighting

It was in the afternoon where the sun is overhead casting a deep shadow on the surrounding. I chose this bird because it standing was against a very dark background.

Equipment

I was using my Nikon D7200 and 18-300mm long lens.

Inspiration

The opportunity of a very dark background against an almost all white bird. I have two versions of this similar photo, one in colour.

Editing

Light colour correction and sharpness running.

In my camera bag

Now, I bring along my favourite camera of all time, my Sony a7M2. A micro lens, the Raynox 250. My camera is always mounted with the multi-purpose Sony 24-240mm long lens for travelling and capturing any subjects of interest.

Feedback

Shoot what you see or regret forever. Capture the memory or the moment of time wherever you are. Keep shooting till you are there, on top of your skills.

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