First pics of pelican in action!

[vsethuram]

For me ,the answer is no Vish.The reason for me is the shooting angle.You shot the bird from behind in #2 and you faced the bird in #1 and #3.But this doesn't mean #2 is not a good shot,I like all of them in general

Thanks, Binnur. I only asked the question, to figure out how I could improve #2 , mostly in terms of composition.. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the view of it spreading its wings from the front without stepping into the water in front of it! It was moving about a lot in the water!

[vsethuram]

Excellent shots Vish. Processing is fine too. Slight issue with #3 in that the left wing has portions of blown highlights possibly caused by the water running off the wing.

Thanks for the feedback, Bobo! Do you have any thoughts how I can try to reduce that either while taking the pic or in PP?

[vsethuram]

Nice series Vish!

Thanks, David!

[vsethuram]

All nice, but I especially adore the 3rd image for the composition and the special moment captured.

Thanks, Christina!

[vsethuram]

good captures, Vish I like the colour of the water in the first, and the pose of the pelican in the second.

Thanks, mate!

[vsethuram]

Thanks, Chauncey.. Will try your suggestion and post a follow up!

Increased the "Shadow protection" on Nikon's ViewNX 2 software, and the result is below: