It is nearly 6 years since I captured 27 frames of this pelican, but I had yet to attempt processing any. This is probably my favourite capture, but the bright sunlight on the background proved a distraction.
What is also remarkable is that Australian Pelicans are usually almost entirely white. A small amount of flush in breeding season usually only affects upper chest, some of the neck and bill. It is possible that this bird had stained plumage due to polluted water.
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My attempt:
2019-01-24_16-04-46.36_DSC4025.NEF.xmp (13.6 KB)
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Popanz
December 22, 2024, 1:42pm
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I found it hard to find a pleasant crop. I’m still not absolutely convinced…
2019-01-24_16-04-46.36_DSC4025_01.NEF.xmp (27,4 KB)
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witsu
December 22, 2024, 2:32pm
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My version…
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Thierry007
December 22, 2024, 5:34pm
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Hello, with Art 1.24.2
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Terry
December 22, 2024, 9:45pm
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Four instances of exposure to tone down the sunlit background.
2019-01-24_16-04-46.36_DSC4025.NEF.xmp (25.7 KB)
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Tim
December 22, 2024, 10:14pm
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My attempt; still on dt 4.8.1
2019-01-24_16-04-46.36_DSC4025.NEF.xmp (10.2 KB)
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Tim
February 2, 2025, 9:28pm
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I reworked my edit using suggestions from @akgt94 in another thread. I think it is somewhat better than the one I posted in December.
PS - I still prefer the details in the bird’s white feathers in my earlier post.
2019-01-24_16-04-46.36_DSC4025_02.NEF.xmp (11.0 KB)
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david
February 3, 2025, 10:07am
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A wonderful image which I am sure required skill and patience to obtain.
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david
February 3, 2025, 12:26pm
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Another attempt. This time probably taken it too far!!!
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david
February 3, 2025, 1:19pm
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Yet another try - this is becoming addictive!!!
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