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Photographer Marcus Armani  Marcus Armani {Karma:36599}
Project #24 The Decisive Moment Camera Model Canon EOS 20D
Categories Wildlife
From The Field
Film Format
Portfolio Bird Portraits
Lens Canon 400mm F/4 - 1.4X
Uploaded 10/21/2005 Film / Memory Type ISO 200
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 1694 Shutter 1/250
Favorites Aperture f/8.0
Critiques 65 Rating
6.09
/ 20 Ratings
Location City -  Half Moon Bay
State -  CA
Country - United States   United States
About Brown Pelican, Shot in overcast weather, He landed and sat with his wings up. I Actually used a tripod with this one. Reposted...
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There are 65 Comments in 1 Pages
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NN  NN     {K:26787} 11/5/2005
STUNNING ... the pose, the details, everything! Congrats!

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Lori Stitt   {K:75282} 11/5/2005
This is the perfect photograph to see on the front page!

I knew this was special when I saw it.
Lori :)

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Diego M Diego M   {K:2668} 11/4/2005
Many thanks, superb!!! Bravissimo.

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Lori Stitt   {K:75282} 11/4/2005
Marcus this is EXCELLENT!
Love pelicans, this is one of the best images!
Fantastic detail, and his eye is outstanding.

Water is superb,
very good capture!

Lori :)

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Pat Snelling Weiner   {K:1920} 11/4/2005
I'm jealous! Beautiful! Pat

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George Black George Black   {K:102014} 11/4/2005
They don't get much better than this!

Best regards,
--George

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Linda Imagefree Linda Imagefree   {K:72276} 11/4/2005
Congratulations for the front page Marcus, it's always nice to see you and your work get rewarded..very well deserved...Linda

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 11/4/2005
new front page.. new congrats
roby

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ISMAEL MARCOS ISMAEL MARCOS   {K:10535} 11/4/2005
so perfect....

isml.

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 11/4/2005
congratulations dear Marcus for making front page!!!! again!!!!!!!!
Marian

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Ian McIntosh Ian McIntosh   {K:42997} 11/4/2005
the details in his eye so alive here

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John Loreaux John Loreaux   {K:86210} 11/4/2005
Hi Marcus, I already commented on this OUTSTANDING photo but wanted to say congrats for being on the front page featured critique!
Way to go Marcus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My best.................John

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Margaret Sturgess   {K:49403} 11/4/2005
What a fantastic shot Marcus, great to see it on the front page, especially as I haven't been around much and missed this when posted. The detail is excellent and he does look like he is just cocking his head towards you , making sure you are getting a good shot :)
Margaret

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Tiger Lily     {K:10966} 11/4/2005
Perfect exposure Marcus. His eye is so clear & sharp. Congrats on the FC.

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vanessa shakesheff vanessa shakesheff   {K:68840} 11/1/2005
Brilliant detail and colour A 7 ,best wishes vanessa

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Joggie van Staden Joggie van Staden   {K:41700} 10/30/2005
So beautifull. Great work Marcus.
Joggie

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 10/30/2005
fantastic.
H.A

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 10/28/2005
fine captured.. a great pose of this pelican my friend!!
have anice time marcus, ciao
roby

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Maria José Barres   {K:11276} 10/26/2005
Good work!
Greetings.

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Aykaan K Aykaan K   {K:13601} 10/26/2005
superbe portrait!! il doit gagner le concours de beauté surement!!! excellente image!!!

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Inji Amer Inji Amer   {K:22997} 10/26/2005
What an elegant pose for the pelican !!
Great classical colors & wonderful tones !!
such an original work dear Marcus !!
always great !!

Inji Amer

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Judi Liosatos Judi Liosatos   {K:34047} 10/26/2005
Sunning. He seems to be performing some form of ballet. Maybe putting on a show for you.

Judi

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Shady Adly Shady Adly   {K:7814} 10/26/2005
This is indeed a beauitful picture. Well composed
Great job and title

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Darlene Boucher   {K:15739} 10/26/2005
Imageopolis Featured Photo Critique Gorgeous image of the brown pelican Marcus! I love the lighting and the colors are so brilliant! I am always in awe of your bird images, I learn so much from coming here and checking out your exposures (but I can never get them close to what you get!) And these guys are one of my most favorite birds to shoot! We usually get lots of them around january and february just hanging around the numerous bridges we have down near our camp. You would have a ball here in Louisiana, let me know if you're ever in "this area." Darlene

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Shirley Grove Shirley Grove   {K:5514} 10/25/2005
Well Marcus, not much else left to say - you really take amazing bird shots - this is superb!!
Regards
Shirley

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Gayle's Eclectic Photos Gayle's Eclectic Photos   {K:91109} 10/25/2005
hi, good timing and love the natural setting and details/colors...what a cool looking pelican!

BTW,i knew of area you were born,but not exact town and looked it up...guess what? not only did you n' family leave,but many followed suit since they only had a population of 167 in 2003!That is way up there near the border...
regards,gayle

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 10/24/2005
Great detail and colour, Marcus! Excellent timing on this shot, too!
Dave.

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Dana Finchum   {K:2200} 10/24/2005
Beautiful, great colors and detail.

Dana

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Merwyn Kanjes   {K:4227} 10/24/2005
Wonderful pelican portrait. Perfect shot, Marcus.
Regards,
Merwyn

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Chris Spracklen   {K:32552} 10/24/2005
Stunning!
Great timing and sharpness, Marcus!
Best regards, Chris

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Adriane Chernus   {K:880} 10/23/2005
perfection! Striking! You awe me again!

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Bikas Das Bikas Das   {K:6544} 10/23/2005
excellent with great details ... good show ...

best,
Bikas

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Bea Friedli   {K:10189} 10/23/2005
wow Marcus ! you are the pro with birds ! EXCELLENT ! 7 +

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 10/22/2005
professional shot.
more of wonderful image.
++++7.
H.A

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Sam Kh Sam Kh   {K:19017} 10/22/2005
very very very beautiful,nice pose ,nice color and good DOF,
well done

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Amna Al Shamsi   {K:21795} 10/22/2005
wonderful pose! Excellent!

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Eman Shokry   {K:5400} 10/22/2005
Great capture Marcus...position, soft lighting & reflections are just wonderful...
Very well done & regards,

Eman Shokry

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Subhash Sen Subhash Sen   {K:11931} 10/22/2005
Hi Marcus delightful as always ,been missing the action for long,love,subhash.

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Susie OConnor Susie OConnor   {K:34798} 10/22/2005
Great shot Marcus. These are the strangest looking creatures! Somehow majestic and comical at the same time...

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Alison DuFlon Alison DuFlon   {K:36566} 10/21/2005
You have caught the beauty of this bird so nicely. The details and lighting are wonderful Marcus. Alison

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Pawel Kwasnicki Pawel Kwasnicki   {K:9651} 10/21/2005
lovely colors and detail, the reflection adds something special to the composition; best regards, ,Pawel

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John Loreaux John Loreaux   {K:86210} 10/21/2005
This is excellent Marcus!!!Love the colors,especially in the beek, head and neck!!
Very sharp image! Excellent capture of the wings!!!
My best.....................John
7 !

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patrizio napolitano   {K:13119} 10/21/2005
assolutamente fantastica
patrizio

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Mohamed Banna Mohamed Banna   {K:34237} 10/21/2005
what a great clear pprtrait
amazing capturing
perfect details

WELL DONE AND MORE
7/7

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 10/21/2005
Thanks Den, He actually came in and landed to my left, and was drifting right by me, every so often in a 5 min period he would lift his wings like this, I dint have my remote shutter release so I kept getting shake when I hit the shutter, but F/8 Is actually that lenses sweet spot so i was determined. This was the best of the bunch...
Thanks again..

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Marcus Armani Marcus Armani   {K:36599} 10/21/2005
Thanks riny, I still have to get through friday though :)

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Francesco  Francesco   {K:8101} 10/21/2005
Perfect!!!!!!

Ciao

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Jason Mckeown Jason Mckeown   {K:22200} 10/21/2005
great shot Marcus well captured

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Jeanette Hägglund Jeanette Hägglund   {K:59855} 10/21/2005
Nice landing capture Marcus - such a proud bird, at least how it looks alike!!!

Jeanette

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Ahmed Ismail Ahmed Ismail   {K:19853} 10/21/2005
Beautiful capture Marcos! Very nice details and color. I like the pose with the wings lifted.

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Linda Imagefree Linda Imagefree   {K:72276} 10/21/2005
Beautiful decisive moment Marcus, elegant pose almost reminds me of a swan...I love pelicans but they are not a beautiful bird, but this one is, the details and clarity are perfect as always my dear...just another NG type image, awesome moment captured...Linda

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Rosario Esposito Rosario Esposito   {K:9796} 10/21/2005
Optimal like, always beautifulst the position of the wings.Compliments
-Rosario-

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Maria Luisa Vial   {K:36017} 10/21/2005
Hi Marcus.... Excellent detail on the pelican... It is as if he was possing for you... Love the texture... I can almost feel it... The water also looks awesome... For me it is just perfect!!!!!

Cheers,

MaLuisa

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jacques brisebois   {K:73883} 10/21/2005
very wonderful pic, great details and colors. Great catch.

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Lee Harris   {K:14694} 10/21/2005
There's something about the pelicans feather when wet that just creates this awesome look, almost reminds me of a wool jacket......I don't know Marcus I just like the look.....
This shot is crisp as they come and what a gorgeous bird.
Well done sir.
Lee

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Kenneth Roine Kenneth Roine   {K:3538} 10/21/2005
Very nice.
Ken

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Gregory McLemore Gregory McLemore   {K:35129} 10/21/2005
A magnificent capture, my friend.

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Guido Tweepenninckx Guido Tweepenninckx   {K:20076} 10/21/2005
nice pelican portrait, Marcus

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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 10/21/2005
Hi Marcus,
Great detail and pose on this bird shot. As Larry says, I think the overcast can help sometimes. I find the same thing. It can be much better than lots of glaring sun.
Andre

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Asim Roy Asim Roy   {K:10051} 10/21/2005
Highly professionalised capture Marcus, love, asim

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Larry Fosse Larry Fosse   {K:66493} 10/21/2005
Wonderful detail Marcus...I think the overcast sky actually adds to the composition ....these guys are great fun to watch!

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 10/21/2005
spectacular dear Marcus!!!!! colors, details, reflections all superb!!!!!! bravo once more!!!
this is by "one hand" written admiration :)
my vest regards
Marian

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Den Thompson   {K:30432} 10/21/2005
Well you have to give the tripod an outing every now and again dont ya? Hehe. Incredible result Marcus and even with the 1.4X TC the detail is tack sharp. Amazing exposure given that it was overcast and with the TC to get away with 1/250th @ f8. How long did he pose like that for you?
Den

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ARMANDO ALCÁZAR ARMANDO ALCÁZAR   {K:42404} 10/21/2005
7+++++++++++++++++++++++ incredible super shot!!!!! God bless you my friend!!

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Riny  Koopman   {K:19998} 10/21/2005
Good morning Marcus..What a great way to start off the day with a picture like this,So many lovely details&colours. Everything about it is perfect!!

Have a nice week end my friend!

Kind regards,
Riny Kopman.

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