I took this one at the end of the day in Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island in Florida. Ding Darling is world famous for its birds. I’ve been there many times and it never seems to disappoint, although I’m never quite sure what I’m going to see. On this particular evening, it was white pelicans. They were settling in for the night on a small sandbar in the middle of the bay. I got the camera down low in order to silhouette the pelicans against the sky’s red/orange reflection in the water. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/125th of a second
I guess I really need to visit this special place next time I am down there. One of my favorites of your gazillion photos has always been the roseate spoonbill which you shot at Ding Darling. Now this great sunset shot of the pelicans. Such a wondrous place. Such a talented photographer!
Straight out of the camera. Didn’t even do the normal tone curve on this one. But that’s the way it is with silhouettes. They’re actually very easy to photograph. Just need to lessen the light a few stops.
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great sunset shot, neat sunset, great color and great pic. of the birds,
Thanks Michael.
It’s great Sean, in a silhouette even white appears black. A great two tone image Sean..another winning image.
Patiently they wait here —-Until the sun pays done once more—-Thru darkness unto dawn.
I guess I really need to visit this special place next time I am down there. One of my favorites of your gazillion photos has always been the roseate spoonbill which you shot at Ding Darling. Now this great sunset shot of the pelicans. Such a wondrous place. Such a talented photographer!
beautiful shot!
This is all natural lighting? Insane!
Hey Angelina,
Straight out of the camera. Didn’t even do the normal tone curve on this one. But that’s the way it is with silhouettes. They’re actually very easy to photograph. Just need to lessen the light a few stops.
Nice colors. Well done Sean.