Pelican drinking water

Gallery: AvianPosted November 26, 2017383 views9 comments

Spot billed pelicans in Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka, India, are a little wary of landing on water because of the large number of crocodiles present in this river. They fly really low over the water, and scoop up water in their huge beaks as they fly past.
Species: Spot billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis)
Location: Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka, India
Date: May 2015
Equip: Canon 1Dx, Canon 500 f4 IS II USM lens
Specs: ISO 640, f4.5, 1/2000s, Evaluative metering, 0 exp comp, handheld from a boat

As always, all critics and critiques welcome :)

I am puzzled that my previous pelican post is missing from the Avian Gallery, as well as my gallery! wink

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 27, 2017 at 1:44 PM

Excellent work, Ajit. The Pelicans' solutions to their problems are a photographers dream. Wonderful timing and your dof and shutter speed both seem to have been perfect.

Ajit: I remember your previous pelican post, but can't remember when you posted it. If you forget to check the box to retain it for more than 35 days, it can disappear.

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Comment posted by Norma Tareila Matl on November 27, 2017 at 9:45 PM

Wow, I like this action shot very much. Great capture Ajit!

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on November 28, 2017 at 3:34 AM

This is a very unique (and entertaining) behavioral action shot, Ajit! The large version is required viewing on this one. The clarity and colors are excellent. The exposure seems to be just a bit hot but not enough to distract.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 28, 2017 at 3:50 AM

Ajit,
Weird behaviour but entirely understandable!
Amazing capture of something I will never see, thanks for sharing devil

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 28, 2017 at 7:27 AM

This is awesome Ajit!!! Perfect timing on your parrt.

A humorous action capture for sure!!!

devil

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Comment posted by Ivan Fildishev on November 28, 2017 at 7:37 AM

Great shot! devil

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Comment posted by David Schoen on November 29, 2017 at 4:35 PM

Fascinating behavior captured well. Superior detail. Good job.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 2, 2017 at 4:38 PM

Super capture with the splash behind him Ajit! devil

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on December 2, 2017 at 4:44 PM

What an amazing shot, Ajit! The water spray is really cool, but that head down is a great pose.

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