http://www.annika1980.com/D-Macs/liftoff.htm

Extremely shallow depth of field (less than 100mm - 4") at F/2.8 and about
180mm FL (70 - 200 EX, DG Sigma lens) This is the one that's not cropped!

From a sequence of about 10 shots I took as the bird went from stationary to
full flight. Rising, banking right and finally passing overhead went into
the poster I created with them. The end photo of the sequence is here:
http://www.annika1980.com/D-Macs/high-in-the-sky.htm

It's easy to see how Leonardo Da Vinci became fascinated with the mechanics
of flight when you see these incredible birds in a natural environment.
Quite an interesting exposé of how a pelican manages to get up to speed and
eventually takes off. Sorry there's only this pic for Internet viewing...
The finished poster is still a selling item.

Douglas