Inconspicuous

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

While walking the beach at Harris Beach State Park, I noticed some movement on the rocks and spied this pelican. I would not have noticed it if it hadn’t moved. Of course a seabird would have little need for land form camouflage but I thought it might fit the challenge. I was only carrying my 24-105 with me so I couldn’t get it much larger in the frame. I did approach slowly but I must have invaded its comfort zone as it flew away when I got a little closer. All comments welcome. >=))>

Specific Feedback

Is the bird too small in the frame? This is uncropped so I have lots of pixels I could trim off.

Technical Details

Sony A7RIII
Sony FE 24-105 f4 G @ 105mm
ISO 400, 1/60 @ f11 HH

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Nicely seen, Bill! Great shot. I can see why you could have missed him, had he not moved. He definitely blends into the sounding rocks. I do think, if it were mine, I would play with cropping a bit. Mostly from the top and bottom. Love the detail you’ve gotten in the bird.

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Bill, this young pelican does blend in well. While you could crop to make the bird more of the center of attention, this view does a fine job of showing off it’s camouflage, which is necessary for young birds nesting in the open. The slight “haze” in the upper left adds a good sense of 3D to the view.