Gallery: AvianPosted March 4, 2017318 views6 comments
A sure sign of spring - the brown pelicans in breeding colours
2017:03:02 08:24:20
D800
500mm
Subject dist: 34m
1/800 sec, f/4
Mode: Manual
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
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6 comments
Comment posted by Keith Bauer on March 4, 2017 at 9:18 AM
Lovely serene feel to this image. The beak just touching the water is very nice.
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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on March 4, 2017 at 1:26 PM
Nice image, Sandy. I like the colorful head plumage.
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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on March 4, 2017 at 9:19 PM
Sandy, I love everything about this. It's just beautiful in every way.
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 5, 2017 at 4:40 PM
The reflections makes this shot for me Sandy, very nicely done.
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Comment posted by David Schoen on March 5, 2017 at 7:04 PM
Well done in flat light and cloudy conditions. Good reflection. Good muted colors.
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Comment posted by Steve Gettle on March 6, 2017 at 2:32 PM
The gray water works well here. Unfortunate you didn't stop down a bit for some more depth of field.
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