My favorite photo so far. Click on the photo below for a larger view of the American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos).
I’m still trying to figure out this lens. For f/2.8, the entire bird is pretty sharp and detailed in contrast to the smooth background.

Nikon D800, AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED II, ISO 160, 300mm, f/2.8, 1/2,000s