This was taken looking down from a cliff on the coast near San Diego. The sun was just coming up and this is first light before the sun hits the water.
Is this a composite: No
ISO 400, 400 mm, no extender, F3 .2, 2000th, handheld, Sony alpha-1, 50% of full frame
Positively prehistoric! Pterodactyls somewhere back there! The is is smack in focus. Great wing position, too.
I really need to think about doing bird/wildlife more seriously next year.
Love the perspective from above on this. The textures on the bird and the water are really complimentary to each other.
Absolutely stunning image! Love the angle of the bird and you really nailed the focus. Well done!
Beautiful light on the pelican, David, and an interesting angle. The dark water makes a great background. Superb detail as always in your images.
Wonderful topside view with stunning detail!
