American White Pelican

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Posted by Dan Walters on April 17, 2006 at 11:48 AM

Shot some more pelicans this morning at Sloan's Lake. This was the only image worth saving. Thanks for looking.

Canon 20D
500mm lens
Gitzo tripod

Posted by Dan Walters on April 17, 2006 at 1:20 PM

Actually, the male pelicans develop a growth during the breeding season on the upper part of their bill.
Thanks for looking.

Posted by Rick Dunn on April 17, 2006 at 1:36 PM

Very cool, Dan! It just doesn't look like he should be able to stay airborne... The light is fantastic!

Posted by Les Barstow on April 17, 2006 at 1:48 PM

So what do they use that growth for? Clubbing competitors?

I love the lighting on this shot...

Posted by Scott Buckel on April 17, 2006 at 2:53 PM

I really like this one. Nice light and good action.

That growth on the bill looks funny, as far as I have heard it has no useful function, except maybe to look really good to anotehr pelican.

Posted by Dave Showalter` on April 17, 2006 at 9:42 PM

WOW! A stunning pelican shot, great light, comp, sharpness. You can throw a bunch away for one of these!

Dave Showalter

Posted by Mike Porter on April 21, 2006 at 4:18 PM

great work once again. That 500mm seems to be rock on.