# Coastal Dawn **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [April 3, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/coastal-dawn/40627 "2024-04-03T01:47:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Saundie](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/saundie/32/47643_2.png) [@Saundie](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Saundie)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/coastal-dawn/40627/1 "2024-04-03T01:47:29Z")
![0B8A0918.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/e/5ee46a4d611deab77edbc7ff97bfb9a273ec3aac.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description With the arrival of morning light comes a mild warmth that spreads over the shoreline. There, a pelican is silhouetted against the dawning sky, captured in a silent moment of calm. The rising warmth serves not only to soften the cool air but also to accentuate the bird’s serene presence, anchored and sure. ### Specific Feedback Any feedback welcome. ### Technical Details 176 mm at ISO 2500 and 1⁄4000sec at ƒ/10 ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/coastal-dawn/40627/2 "2024-04-03T15:11:11Z")
Another nice look at a pelician. From your description, it turned out as described, though I could see a bit more brightness in the pelican as well. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/coastal-dawn/40627/3 "2024-04-03T15:47:23Z")
Another unconventional wide-angle pelican image that works very well, Saundie. I like the pose and the slightly extended wing with the fringe light gives the feeling of sunrise nicely. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/coastal-dawn/40627/4 "2024-04-05T20:13:31Z")
Yes, unconventional yet effective. You always seem to manage some nice clouds in these images. Critical focus on the head and beak looks good. ---
**Author:** ![Saundie](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/saundie/32/47643_2.png) [@Saundie](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Saundie)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/coastal-dawn/40627/5 "2024-04-07T20:32:50Z")
@Allen_Sparks @Dennis_Plank @Allen_Brooks Thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated! 🙏