rosalie@svcs1.uucp (Rosalie Strait) (06/28/90)
I received my August issue of BIRDER'S WORLD today with a usual amount
of excitement. I subscribe to several birding periodicals and BIRDER'S WORLD
is my favorite or at least it was until I got a good look at the cover photo
of this latest issue. The photo is of a brown pelican taken, according to
the description inside, in La Jolla, California. The pelican was described
as being in breeding plumage. I, too, have photographed brown pelicans in
La Jolla, but not with the brilliant red, yellow, blue, and green hues
evident on this particular bird. Was this photo enhanced for the "Dick
Tracy" movie release?
One of the principal reasons I subscribe to birding magazines is as
a tool in continuing to learn about birds and their identifying markings.
This particular cover photo would have made a striking cover without the
added rainbow of colors. For anyone who hasn't been lucky enough to
see this magnificent bird, it could have served to show a realistic
image of a brown pelican.
I feel better having gotten this off my chest. I would be interested
to hear if anyone else is bothered by this.