“Stoic” Pelicans.
A group of pelicans lounging on a cloudy day by the river.
A group of pelicans lounging on a cloudy day by the river.
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Location
There is a marshy area in Alabama where the pelicans flock together. I go there sometimes to watch them.Time
This was taken around midday.Lighting
I was skeptical that any of these shots would turn out well because of the overcast that day. Little did I realize that some of these would actually turn out nicely.Equipment
Sony A7iii, Tamron SP 150-600mm lens. (Didn't have my tripod with me. Thankfully I was close enough that I could open the driver's side window to steady my lens.)Inspiration
When I feel the need to be in quiet and open spaces, I will go out to the river to see what is in the marshes that day. The look on the pelican's faces just made it seem like a good shot.Editing
I will sometimes use Lightroom. But I lately been using Capture One for my post-processing.In my camera bag
I carry a small amount of equipment with me. I keep a 24-105mm lens handy most of the time. But when you're doing bird photography, you definitely need a longer zoom lens. In my case, I use the 150-600mm lens.Feedback
When taking photos of animals, they don't wait on you. You have to wait on them and just stand ready. I have missed many worthy photo opportunities because I was not ready.
