Broadsided

Two or three American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) were fishing in a small bay of a local pond. Another one was on land. Suddenly the one on land launched for takeoff and flew right in front of my hiding spot. I was seated on the ground at the edge of the water and, fortunately, it had not gained much altitude as it passed in front of my lens.

I like the broadside view with level wings that make the bird look like it's suspended in space. I also like the reflection pattern of the water on the underside of the bird.

Canon 7D, Sigma 150-500 mm at 229 mm, ISO 500, f/11, 1/1000 sec, -1 EV, PP in LR4, cropped to 72 % to level the shoreline and to place the bird further to the right in the frame.

Thanks for looking. C & Cs are always welcome. Roger.